TotalEnergies Could Sell Wind and Solar Assets to Reduce Debt

Core Viewpoint - TotalEnergies is considering divesting from its wind and solar power assets in Asia to reduce its debt load, with potential sales expected to fetch several hundred million dollars [1][2]. Group 1: Divestment Plans - TotalEnergies has wind and solar assets in Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia, and is also contemplating reducing its 19% stake in India's Adani Green Energy [2]. - The company previously indicated plans to sell all non-hydrocarbon energy assets outside of Europe, Brazil, and the United States [2]. - CEO Patrick Pouyanne expressed willingness to sell the Adani Green stake, which was acquired for $2 billion and is now valued at approximately $8 billion [3]. Group 2: Financial Strategy - In the third quarter, TotalEnergies sold some wind and solar assets in France and shale assets in Argentina as part of its strategy to reduce debt [3]. - The company aims for total divestments of $2 billion in the final quarter of the year [3]. Group 3: Industry Context - The potential divestments from TotalEnergies align with a broader trend in the industry, where companies like Shell and BP are refocusing on their core oil and gas businesses due to the energy crisis and challenges in clean energy projects [5].