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28/09/2009 - GDF SUEZ, Chongqing Municipal partnerfor energy and environmental efficiency development
Gérard MESTRALLET, Chairman and CEO of GDF SUEZ, has signed an agreement with Chongqing Energy Investment Group for the establishment of a 40/60 joint venture dedicated to energy and environmental efficiency in Chongqing, the largest Municipality in the world (30 million inhabitants) located in Western China. For a period of 25 years, the company shall design, build and operate district cooling and heating schemes in Chongqing urban area, and develop solutions to provide dedicated industrial parks and industries with relevant aggregated energy and environmental efficiency services. Priority shall be given to cooling schemes in the first period.
The establishment of this joint venture launches GDF SUEZ energy services business in Chongqing and illustrates the Chinese Government’s commitment to energy and environmental efficiency objectives of the 11th five year plan.
Gérard MESTRALLET signed this Agreement while attending, September 26th and 27th, 4th International Economic Advisory Council of the Mayor of Chongqing. Gérard MESTRALLET was appointed Chairman of Chongqing Mayor’s Council in September 2006 and chaired the Council the first two years. He is now the Honorary Chairman of the Council which is composed of some 30 international business executives which meet every year to support the industrial development of the Municipality.
GDF SUEZ, through its Energy Services business line, operates over
Chongqing Energy Investment Group (CQEIG) is the energy investment tool of Chongqing Municipality integrated company: investment, production, operation and usages of energy (electricity, coal, gas). Installed power production capacity:
GDF SUEZ Energy Services offers its customers in industry, services, and infrastructures custom-made solutions, whether in the fields of engineering, installations or energy services. GDF SUEZ Energy Services is a key solution provider in energy and environmental efficiency, especially in district cooling and heating as well as in outsourcing for industrial parks. GDF SUEZ Energy Services employs 80,000 people in more than
The Group first forged ties with the Chongqing metropolitan area in 2002, when it signed through SUEZ Environment a concession contract with the city. It is the first large-scale public-private partnership and the first actual water concession contract based on a long-term partnership (50 years). The area covered by the concession (population of 1,000,000) is located in the northern part of the city. It also includes rapidly-growing industrial areas, such as the area where the international airport is located.
In addition, through its 50/50 joint venture, Chongqing Sino French Tangjiatuo, it manages operations and maintenance for the treatment plant in the same north Chongqing neighbourhood. This is the first domestic wastewater sanitation contract for the Group. The plant has a capacity of
Finally, in February 2009, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT, won a new drinking water distribution concession for the Yuelai district. The contract covers the construction and operation of a drinking water treatment plant with a capacity of 600,000 m3 per day, as well as management of water distribution services for Yuelai, which will eventually serve
In 2008, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT total revenues in China were of 750 million euros.
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT and its historic partner New World Services have, together, recently acquired 15 percent of Chongqing Water Group's (CWG), the leading company in water and sanitation services of the Province of Chongqing, for approximately 140 million euros (RMB 1.5 billion). This strategic investment is a major step forward for the growth of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT’s activities in China. It proves the level of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT’s commitment to the Chongqing authorities and its confidence in the future in terms of strengthening relationships with Chongqing's local authorities and developing services for its population and industries.
| A propos de GDF SUEZ | |
| L’un des premiers énergéticiens au niveau mondial, GDF SUEZ est présent sur l’ensemble de la chaîne de l’énergie, en électricité et en gaz naturel, de l’amont à l’aval. En inscrivant la croissance responsable au cœur de ses métiers (énergie, services à l’énergie et environnement), il se donne pour mission de relever les grands défis : répondre aux besoins en énergie, assurer la sécurité d’approvisionnement, lutter contre les changements climatiques et optimiser l’utilisation des ressources. GDF SUEZ s’appuie sur un portefeuille d’approvisionnement diversifié et un parc de production électrique flexible et performant pour proposer des solutions énergétiques innovantes aux particuliers, aux collectivités et aux entreprises. Le Groupe compte 196 500 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d’affaires en 2007 de 74,3 milliards d’euros. Coté à Bruxelles, Luxembourg et Paris, GDF SUEZ est représenté dans les principaux indices internationaux : CAC 40, BEL 20, DJ Stoxx 50, DJ Euro Stoxx 50, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe et ASPI Eurozone.
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