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EDF Pioneers Green Commercial Paper Issuance, Targets Renewable Energy Investments

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) On May 14, 2024, EDF achieved a significant milestone by launching its inaugural green commercial paper issuance, valued at €50 million with a 6-month maturity, successfully subscribed by Ecofi. The funds from this issuance are earmarked to support … Read the full press release

EDF Secures €5.8 Billion in Green Loans to Extend Life of French Nuclear Fleet

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) EDF has successfully signed green bank loans totaling approximately €5.8 billion, with terms ranging from three to five years, facilitated by major international banks such as BNP Paribas and Bank of America. These funds are earmarked specifically for … Read the full press release

EDF Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Renewable Energy Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) EDF Renewables, a prominent player in renewable energy, is proposing Béatrice Buffon as its new Chairman and CEO. This change follows the decision of Bruno Bensasson, the current Chairman and CEO, to step down to pursue other opportunities. … Read the full press release

EDF Pulse Ventures Backs Spotr’s €4.5 Million Funding for Property Data Revolution

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Spotr, a Dutch AI-powered property data platform, has secured €4.5 million in funding from EDF Pulse Ventures and existing investors to advance its mission of creating a vast image-driven property database. This funding will help Spotr address critical … Read the full press release

EDF Group Reinforces Commitment to Climate Action and Net Zero Emissions at COP28

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) During the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), EDF Group has reiterated its dedication to combating climate change and achieving “net zero emissions.” The company supports various initiatives announced at COP28, including efforts … Read the full press release

EDF’s Port-Est Power Plant Achieves 100% Renewable Energy with Liquid Biomass Conversion

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) EDF Group’s subsidiary, EDF Production Energie Insulaire (PEI), has converted its bioenergy power plant at Port-Est in Reunion Island to operate on liquid biomass made from rapeseed oil, making it fully renewable and contributing to the region’s aim … Read the full press release

EDF Advances Global Nuclear Ambitions at World Nuclear Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) EDF has taken significant steps in advancing its global nuclear ambitions, submitting a technical and commercial proposal for a new nuclear program in Slovenia using EPR technology, aiming to support the construction of two EPR1200 units or one … Read the full press release

EDF Group Unveils Aggressive Carbon Reduction Targets and Commitment to COP28 Goals

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) EDF Group, the world’s leading producer of electricity free from direct CO2 emissions, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with UN guidelines ahead of COP28. The company, which pledged to contribute to carbon … Read the full press release

EDF and Trimet Ensure Secure Energy Supply for French Aluminium Production with Long-Term Contract

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) EDF and Trimet have signed a long-term contract for the supply of electricity to support aluminium production in France. The agreement extends their existing partnership and secures the energy supply for Trimet’s aluminium smelter in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The contract … Read the full press release

EDF e aziende italiane esplorano la cooperazione nel settore dell’energia nucleare in Europa

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, March 2023

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) EDF, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare ed Edison hanno firmato una lettera di intenti per collaborare allo sviluppo di nuova energia nucleare in Europa, in particolare nei piccoli reattori modulari (SMR). Ansaldo Nucleare supporterà EDF nello sviluppo di … Read the full press release

EDF and Italian Companies Explore Nuclear Power Cooperation in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) EDF, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare, and Edison have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the development of new nuclear power in Europe, specifically in Small Modular Reactors (SMR). Ansaldo Nucleare will support EDF in developing new … Read the full press release

EDF to sale its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT power plant in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), the world-leading nuclear operator, has announced the sale of its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator. The gas-fired … Read the full press release

EDF verkauft seine 50-prozentige Beteiligung am 870-MW-GuD-Kraftwerk Sloe in den Niederlanden an EPH, den tschechischen Strom- und Infrastrukturbetreiber

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2022

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), der weltweit führende Nuklearbetreiber, hat dies angekündigt den Verkauf seines 50-prozentigen Anteils am 870-MW-Kombikraftwerk Sloe in den Niederlanden an EPH, den tschechischen Strom- und Infrastrukturbetreiber. Das Gaskraftwerk wird gemeinsam mit Pzem, … Read the full press release

Der französische Nuklearbetreiber EDF erhöht das Aktienkapital um mehr als 3,1 Milliarden Euro

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2022

Bezugsverhältnis: 2 neue Aktien für 13 bestehende Aktien Bezugspreis: 6,35 Euro je neue Aktie Theoretischer Wert des Vorzugsbezugsrechts: 0,34 Euro Handelszeitraum der Vorzugsbezugsrechte: vom 21. März bis einschließlich 30. März 2022 Zeichnungsfrist: vom 23. März bis einschließlich 1. April 2022 … Read the full press release

French nuclear operator EDF to increase share capital with more than EUR 3.1 billion

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2022

Subscription ratio: 2 new shares for 13 existing shares Subscription price: 6.35 euros per new share Theoretical value of the preferential subscription right: 0.34 euros Trading period of the preferential subscription rights: from 21 March to 30 March 2022 inclusive … Read the full press release

EDF sold its 49.99% interest in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group LLC to its joint venture partner Exelon Generation, LLC

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, August 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), the world-leading nuclear operator, has announced it has completed the sale of its 49.99% interest in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC (“CENG”) to its joint venture partner, Exelon Generation, LLC … Read the full press release

Construction to start on world’s largest solar plant located in ABU Dhabi

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) ABU DHABI, UAE, 22-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The EDF Renewables – Jinko Power consortium formed by global leaders in renewable energy, EDF Renewables and Jinko Power HK, has successfully reached the financial closing for the 2 GW Al … Read the full press release

EDF becomes a leader in battery storage in the UK with the acquisition of British start up Pivot Power

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 4-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF Group acquires battery storage and infrastructure for electric vehicle charging specialist, Pivot Power. EDF, already the largest low carbon electricity producer in the UK, becomes a leader in battery storage with this … Read the full press release

Sixteen European companies join forces to push forward the development of sustainable finance

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 15-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — One year after the Paris Green Bond Pledge, published to mark 2017 Climate Finance Day, sixteen European companies (EDF, EDP, ENEL, ENGIE, Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane, Iberdrola, Icade, Ørsted, RATP, SNCF Réseau, Société du … Read the full press release

World-leading nuclear operator EDF will provide a range of services to the Barakah Plant, the first nuclear energy plant in the Arab World

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2018

LONDON, 23-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On 21 November 2018, EDF, the world-leading nuclear operator, and Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) that is mandated to operate and maintain the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, … Read the full press release