Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe enters Portuguese renewable energy market, securing deal with BNZ
Published October 16, 2024
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe (AMP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, signed a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with BNZ in Portugal. This latest vPPA will commence in 2026 for 12 years and secure 146 GWh p.a. of renewable electricity certificates that is expected to offset approximately 50% of AMP-Europe’s continental energy consumption. Schneider Electric, a leading adviser in corporate renewable energy procurement and carbon management, supported AMP-Europe in the project selection and vPPA negotiation.
This latest vPPA for AMP-Europe follows on from the solar energy agreement secured in Germany earlier this year with Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH. AMP-Europe will plan to continue to work with Schneider Electric on additional PPAs to enable AMP-Europe to meet its target of 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
David Spratt, CEO AMP-Europe said: “We are delighted to partner with organisations like BNZ that share our commitment to accelerating a clean energy transition. This vPPA marks a significant milestone in the expansion of our vPPA portfolio in Europe and is a major step towards AMP’s CO2 reduction and renewable electricity goals”.
Luis Selva, Managing Director of BNZ, said: “Our collaboration with AMP-Europe demonstrates how a strategic alliance can have a significant positive impact for all parties involved. This vPPA not only strengthens our presence in Portugal, one of our key markets, but also contributes to our shared commitment with AMP-Europe to promote decarbonisation and move towards a more sustainable future”.
“Making renewable energy more accessible to every organisation is a crucial part of meeting global emissions targets,” said John Powers, Schneider Electric. “We thank AMP-Europe for their concerted efforts toward this endeavor. It has been a pleasure to collaborate along shared values and the promise of a sustainable future.”
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