TotalEnergies and Mistral AI launch joint innovation lab to advance AI for energy transition

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TotalEnergies and Mistral AI launch joint innovation lab to advance AI for energy transition

In a major step toward accelerating its digital transformation, TotalEnergies has announced a strategic partnership with French AI leader Mistral AI to scale the application of artificial intelligence across its multi-energy operations — with a strong focus on low-carbon and renewable energy.

Source: TotalEnergies

At the heart of the collaboration is the creation of a joint AI innovation lab, bringing together experts from both companies. The lab will develop and test advanced digital solutions that support TotalEnergies’ efforts to reduce emissions, improve operational performance, and enhance customer experience.

Key areas of focus include:

  1. Developing an AI-powered assistant to support over 1,000 researchers in accelerating energy innovation and reducing the company’s environmental footprint.
  2. Creating decision-support tools to optimise industrial performance and cut CO₂ emissions.
  3. Designing customer-facing solutions to improve energy efficiency and experience.
  4. Testing new applications of AI in renewable energy production.

The partnership will also explore AI infrastructure strategies in the context of Europe’s digital sovereignty goals, underscoring both companies' commitment to strengthening the continent’s technological ecosystem.

We’re proud to contribute to the digital transition of such a strategic player.

Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI

Building on AI Momentum

This collaboration builds on TotalEnergies’ growing track record in digital innovation. The company has used AI for years in areas such as earth sciences and predictive maintenance. Today, artificial intelligence is central to its strategy — from improving asset efficiency to enabling customer-centric energy solutions.

We are delighted to work with Mistral AI... This partnership reflects our pioneering spirit and our belief that AI can transform the energy sector.

Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies

Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, TotalEnergies’ Digital Factory employs more than 300 developers, data scientists, and digital experts. To date, it has delivered over 100 digital solutions — 60 of which harness technologies like machine learning and generative AI.

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