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The world will not be entirely powered by nuclear, hydraulic, renewable or coal sources; the energy production mix will be diversified and balanced. GDF SUEZ is determined to develop a portfolio of facilities that are flexible and highly efficient, while remaining one of the lowest CO2 emitters in the world. Its geographic distribution is the most balanced in the energy sector. 

 

 

An energy mix that responds to 4 challenges


The energy mix consists of the various technologies that an energy producer can use to generate energy. They can be broken down as follows:

 

  • energy from renewable sources (hydraulic, biomass, wind power, solar),
  • conventional thermal energy sources (natural gas, oil, coal),
  • nuclear energy.


GDF SUEZ establishes the composition of its energy mix to respond to four primary challenges:

 

  • continuity of supply,
  • respect for the environment,
  • business flexibility,
  • competitiveness.

 

 

Production facilities under rapid development

 

In the face of growing demand for energy, increasing scarcity of certain resources, and limitations imposed on greenhouse gas emissions, GDF SUEZ has decided to diversify its energy production facilities to guarantee its clients a supply of clean energy that is dependable and at the best possible price.  

 

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of the electricity produced by GDF SUEZ is free of CO2 emissions, derived from renewable or nuclear sources. The Group is committed to increasing this level to 50% by 2015.

 

 

Breakdown of electricity production by technology in 2010

 

 

 


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