Sonoco Products Company and ENGIE North America announced that energy delivery has begun under the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the Big Sampson wind project in Crockett County, Texas. This agreement covers approximately 140 megawatts per year, equivalent to 83% of Sonoco’s electricity consumption in the US during 2025 and around 52% of the wind farm’s planned capacity, with a term of 15 years from the start of commercial operations.
The VPPA is part of Sonoco’s corporate sustainability strategy, aligned with its SBTi-validated goals, which include reducing global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 compared to 2020, through improvements in packaging design, more efficient equipment, and the purchase of renewable energy. The renewable energy credits acquired through this VPPA are estimated to decrease Sonoco’s baseline carbon emissions by around 19%.
The Big Sampson project, completed in late 2025, features 60 turbines of 4.5 MW each, employed approximately 400 professionals during construction, and will maintain between 10 and 15 full-time workers for its operation. Additionally, it is expected to generate more than $60 million in tax revenue for the county and local school districts over its 15 years of operation.
Representatives from Sonoco and ENGIE highlighted that the VPPA not only supports renewable energy and emission reduction goals, but also contributes to increasing the supply of clean energy in the US grid, reinforcing sustainability and regional economic growth.
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