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Reactor welding issue a reminder of risks for French group as restructuring accelerates
Cash-strapped government has a strong incentive to treat shareholders well
French energy group investigating problems relating to manufacture of welds
Aero-engine group’s restructuring under chief Warren East continues
Commissioning of long-awaited nuclear project not expected before end of 2022
Public funds should be used if they deliver at lower cost
Flamanville plant’s faulty weldings must be fixed, says watchdog
Shares fall 5% as chief says strong hydropower output unlikely to be repeated this year
Macron’s 10-year energy plan puts off the hard choices — but that is good for EDF
French government tells energy group to act to become more efficient
French utility plans to become Europe’s largest supplier with 75,000 stations
Chairman Lévy hails ‘solid operational performance’ and ‘cost reduction efforts’
Parliamentary commission puts pressure on state-backed power utility EDF
Deal comes as trading volumes in the fuel have been rising rapidly
Around the world, the energy sector is suffering from chronic underperformance
Analysts estimate the disposal could be valued at about £600m
Years late and billions over budget the first European Pressurised Reactor is set to become operational. Its success is critical for France
Deal with developer Mainstream Renewable Power is the UK’s largest this year
France’s EDF is rethinking where it fits in the new energy economy
