Direct Énergie is a French international electric utility company, which operates in the fields of electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, and renewable energy. Founded in France in 2003 as an alternative to the historic monopoly Électricité de France, it is present in Belgium through the subsidiary Poweo.
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Activities
The group produces electricity and serves 2.1 millions consumers in France and Belgium, both in retail and company-oriented market. It handles 800 MW of electricity production capacity, mainly gas power stations.
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History
Founded in 2003, Direct Énergie made no profit in serving the corporate market nor the household market during its first years of existence. In 2008 is founded Neoen, a subsidiary dedicated to build and operate renewable power stations.
The group bought 46% of its competitor Poweo in 2011, before merging the following year.
In April 2018, the French energy major Total S.A. claims they are buying 74% of Direct Énergie capital from their main stockholders, for 1,4 billion euros.
Sponsoring
Direct Énergie was a partner of the Olympique de Marseille from 2008 to 2010. The company has been the main sponsor of a French pro cycling team since 2016.
References
External links
- Official website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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