1.2 Group presentation
1.2.2 Group Presentation1.2.2 Group Presentation
1946
Nationalisation of the electricity and gas sectors. Creation of EDF as an EPIC* in accordance with the law of 8 April 1946.
Development of the French industrial base, including hydroelectric and nuclear power plants.
1963
Launch of the commercial-scale nuclear program.
1990
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Start of the international development, first in South America, then in Europe with the United Kingdom (from 1998), Germany (2001) and Italy (2005).
1999
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Opening of the French market, first to companies (from 2000 to 2004), then to individuals in 2007.
2004
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On November 20, 2004, EDF became a public limited company.
2005
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Initial public offering and spin-off of RTE to guarantee non-discriminatory access to the market.
2009
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Acquisition of British Energy.
2011
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Buy-out of EDF Renewables (ex. EDF Énergies Nouvelles).