Optimising generation in the market - EDF Group
Optimising generation in the market : upgrading methods and tools It is crucial that the EDF Group take the necessary steps to expand its financial margins and control the risks associated with the opening of electricity markets, trends in
wholesale markets, and the development of competition....
Thèse
Nowadays, a significant number of countries host electricity
wholesale markets where producers and retailers exchange electricity to satisfy the demand of end consumers....
CARMEN
In conjunction with the opening of the final customers ' market, developments of the
wholesale markets and on the international scene, the EDF group is exposed to price variations on the energy market which can have a significant impact on its financial results....
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In conjunction with the opening of the final customers ' market, developments of the
wholesale markets and on the international scene, the EDF group is exposed to price variations on the energy market which can have a significant impact on its financial results....
Optimisation
This is possible thanks to the flexibility of upstream or downstream assets (management of hydraulic stocks, drops in consumption, implementation of shutdowns for power plant maintenance, etc.) and to constant research into the best purchase or sales opportunities on the
wholesale markets, via EDF Trading...
The EDF Group and the Dutch power company DELTA inaugurate the SLOE gas combined cycle thermal power station in the Netherlands
EDF is relying on its EDF Trading subsidiary to sell on the
wholesale market its 50 % share of the electricity generated by the power station....
Sales, EBITDA, contribution by country 2007 - EDF Group
Sales came out at euros 6.9 billion, representing organic growth of 12.5 %, and the contribution to Group EBITDA totalled euros 1 billion, representing organic growth of 0.9 %. The growth in electricity businesses was notably due to the increase in volumes sold on
wholesale markets, against the backdrop...
Drop in temperatures : EDF is mobilising all available generation resources
To complete these measures, EDF also has recourse to a previously-negotiated scheme whereby some of its industrial customers limit their electricity consumption and it can purchase electricity on the
wholesale markets should this prove necessary....
EDF Trading acquires Eagle Energy Partners I, L.P.
About EDF Trading EDF Trading is an active participant in the international wholesale energy markets.... EDF Trading is the interface to the wholesale energy markets for EDF in France and the UK. EDF Trading's expertise has been recognised by the industry....
Sales, EBITDA, contribution by country
Despite a very negative weather effect (- euros 1.9 Bn) that adversely affected sales to end customers, sales rose by euros 1.4 million as a result of positive price and tariff effects ; the tariff increases of August 15, 2010 and July 1, 2011, and market prices that were slightly higher on average than...