EDF forms Chinese partnerships

• 9 years ago (2015-02-06)
• Junior Isles

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French utility Électricité de France (EDF) has entered into strategic partnerships with China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) and China Huadian Corporation in China.

Under its agreement with CGN, EDF will share its experience of plant operation and engineering support for existing nuclear fleets, with the aim of preserving the highest safety levels and maintaining consistency between French and Chinese procedures and standards.

The agreement with Huadian, a leading Chinese electric utility, paves the way for future cooperation on joint projects in China as well as internationally. The three key areas of focus of this agreement are combined cycle gas turbine power plants, hydropower plant operation and renewable energy.

During his visit to China, EDF Chairman and CEO Jean Bernard Levy will meet CGN and CNNC leaders to discuss potential involvement in the development of new nuclear power plant projects in China. This will promote cooperation between EDF, Areva and their Chinese partners in the gradual evolution of medium-size reactors.