Électricité de France Overview
Pro stress-test →EDF is headquartered in Paris with €139.7 billion in sales in 2023, and operates a diverse portfolio of at least 120 gigawatts of generation capacity across Europe, South America, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is an integrated electric utility active across the entire electricity value chain—including generation, transmission, distribution, supply, and trading—and serves as a leading producer of low-carbon energy leveraging a diverse portfolio with strong emphasis on nuclear and renewable sources.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →EDF's core strength derives from 56 active nuclear reactors in France spread across 18 sites, comprising 32 reactors of 900 MWe, 20 reactors of 1,300 MWe, and 4 reactors of 1,450 MWe. The company is advancing its EPR2 programme to build six next-generation reactors across three existing nuclear sites in France: Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →ENGIE is a major competitor in the European utilities sector. Other key competitors include NextGen, Enel (Italy), and various national utilities across Europe and globally. EDF's position is reinforced by its dominant nuclear fleet and government backing following full nationalization in February 2026, though faces intensifying competition from renewables players and integrated energy companies.
Industry Context
Électricité de France operates in Electric Utilities / Nuclear and Renewable Power Generation.
Key facts
Founded: 1946 · Headquarters: Paris, France · Employees: 180,000 · Revenue: €139.7B (2023) · Market cap: N/A