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The success of GDF SUEZ is largely based on its ability to innovate. Improving the safety and productivity of industrial processes, reducing the environmental impact of human activities, developing solutions to meet the expectations and needs of customers while preserving the planet’s resources: these are the goals of GDF SUEZ research and innovation.
Innovation at the heart of the GDF SUEZ strategy
Innovation is a core value of GDF SUEZ. The Group has a dual focus on research and innovation with a dual purpose:
- Meeting the needs of the markets by offering services that are continuously improved,
- Developing technologies and services that meet tomorrow’s needs.
The Research and Innovation Department, the driving force behind research at GDF SUEZ
The Research and Innovation Department defines and directs the Group’s R&I strategy. It aim is to be recognized as a world leader in R&D in the new energy and environmental technologies.
It also manages the following:
- 5 research programs;
- 6 exploratory projects;
- ongoing technology watch.
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5 research programs
The Research and Innovation Department manages five research programs aimed at preparing for the technologies of tomorrow:
- Renewable energies,
- CO2 capture and storage,
- LNG, offshore and gas chains of the future,
- City and building of tomorrow,
- Smart energy and environment.
Technology watch
Technology watch refers to the process of monitoring trends in technologies in the sector and consists of the following activities:
- Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies,
- Designing technology roadmaps,
- Monitoring the Group’s portfolio of key technologies and technological skills.
Specialized research centers
Most of these activities are carried out in the Group's specialized research centers (electricity, gas, energy efficiency, water treatment, etc.).
