EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, and Enbridge, a North American company specializing in energy infrastructure, welcome the decision rendered today by the Council of State, which rejects the appeal relating to the authorization to exploit Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm project.
This decision confirms the robustness of the project developed by the company Eolien Maritime France (EMF), co-controlled by EDF Renewables and Enbridge. It also means that all administrative authorizations necessary for the construction and operation of the project are now secure.
EMF was named the winner of the three offshore wind projects of Courseulles-sur-Mer, Fécamp and Saint-Nazaire in 2012, during the first call for tenders organized by the French State. With an installed capacity of 480 MW, the future Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm will provide the equivalent of 20% of the electricity needs of Loire-Atlantique. It will significantly contribute to the French State's objective of reaching 32 % of renewable energies in the country's electricity consumption by 2030.
This project was accompanied by in-depth environmental studies and broad consultation carried out for more than 10 years by EDF Renewables and its partners in the region: communities, residents, sea users – in particular professionals in the fishing – environmental associations, as well as local economic and social development stakeholders.
The judgment rendered by the Council of State will allow EDF Renewables and Enbridge to continue the development of the project, with a view to a final investment decision.
Bruno Bensasson, EDF Group Executive Director in charge of the Renewable Energy Sector and Chairman and CEO of EDF Renewables, declared: “This decision by the Council of State confirms the robustness of the project developed by the EDF Renewables and Enbridge teams. With professionalism, openness and perseverance, they have been working to bring this French offshore wind project to fruition, in Saint-Nazaire, for 10 years. I would like to salute the strong mobilization of local stakeholders, thanks to which we are ready to pave the way for marine energies in France, creating value for the territories. This large-scale project is fully in line with EDF's Cap 2030 strategy, the objective of which is to double the Group's installed renewable energy capacities worldwide by 2030. We hope that it will be the first base of an accelerated growth trajectory for maritime wind power in France within the framework of the PPE [multi-annual energy programming].”
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About the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind project Won in 2012 by Maritime Wind France, the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind project is managed equally by EDF Renewables and Enbridge. With a power of 480 MW, the installation will produce the equivalent of 20% of electricity consumption in Loire-Atlantique. The project's wind turbines will be located between 12 and 20 km from the coast. This project will mobilize, during its construction, more than 1,000 jobs in the Pays de la Loire region. In the operating phase, around a hundred long-term local jobs will be mobilized to ensure the operation and maintenance of the wind farm from the port of La Turballe. Her commissioning is planned for thehorizon 2022. Each of the shareholders of Eolien Maritime France benefits from extensive experience in offshore wind power and large-scale industrial projects:
Over the last few years, in parallel with the development of French projects, EDF Renewables and Enbridge have acquired a high level of maturity in the construction, operation and maintenance of offshore wind projects internationally. For more information, see: www.parc-eolien-en-mer-de-saint-nazaire.fr |
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AboutEDF Renewables (formerly EDF Energies Nouvelles)
EDF Renewables is an international leader in renewable electricity with an installed capacity of 13 GW gross worldwide. Its development is mainly focused on wind power and photovoltaic solar power. Mainly present in Europe and North America, EDF Renewables continues its development by taking a position in promising emerging markets such as: Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the Middle East. The Company, which is strongly positioned in the offshore wind sector, is also present in other renewable energy sectors such as energy storage. EDF Renewables ensures the development and construction of renewable energy projects as well as their operation and maintenance. EDF Renouvelables is the subsidiary of the EDF group dedicated to the development of solar and wind energy.
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About Enbridge
Enbridge Inc. is North America's leading energy infrastructure company with strategic business platforms including an extensive network of crude oil, liquids and natural gas pipelines, regulated natural gas distribution utilities and production facilities. production of renewable energy. The Company safely delivers more than 3 million barrels of crude oil through its Mainline and Express Pipeline. This volume represents approximately 62 T3T of Canadian crude oil exports to the United States. Additionally, serving key supply basins and markets, the company delivers approximately 18 % of all natural gas consumed in the United States. The Company's regulated utilities serve approximately 3.7 million retail customers in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. Additionally, Enbridge has interests in renewable energy facilities with over 1,700 MW of net generating capacity in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges under the symbol ENB.