Tag: GDF Suez

GDF SUEZ signs cooperation MOU with Shenergy

Gérard Mestrallet, chairperson and CEO of GDF SUEZ, signed a cooperation agreement with Wu Jianxiong, CEO of Shenergy Group, to improve cooperation in energy sector, and jointly explore and share development opportunities.

Three French wind farm contracts finalised

Following a national public tender process, the French State has selected the group comprising GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA to install and operate offshore wind farms in the areas of Tréport (the 500MW wind farm in Upper Normandy) and the Isles of Yeu and Noirmoutier (the 500MW wind farm in Pays de la Loire).

1000MW wind farms planned in France

GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine, and AREVA submitted their proposals to the French government for the installation and operation of 1,000MW of offshore wind energy – 500MW in the Le Tréport (Haute-Normandie) area and 500MW in the vicinity of the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier (Pays-de-la-Loire).

New Aberdeen GM for GDF Suez E&P UK

Oil and gas operator GDF SUEZ E&P UK announced a senior appointment in Aberdeen as the company pursues an ambitious UK growth strategy. Mr Rob Buchan takes up the role of Aberdeen General Manager and will oversee the company’s developments and operations across the UK.

GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd awards Yokogawa

Yokogawa Electric Corporation is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Yokogawa Europe Solutions B.V. has been awarded a contract by GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd to supply the integrated control and safety systems (ICSS) for its new Cygnus Development Project, following on from recent North Sea contract awards from a number of major oil and gas companies.

North Sea gas field found

France-based GDF Suez announced that it discovered a large gas field in the Dutch North Sea on 2 September. The gas discovery was made at a depth of 5450m in an area approximately 100km north of Den Helder. The field produced 1.2 million cum of