Technip Energies and EDF have signed a strategic framework agreement, to support execution, construction management, and delivery of EDF’s nuclear new-build program - EPR2.
Under this non-exclusive agreement, Technip Energies will deploy experienced personnel into key operational roles within EDF, particularly in project and construction management process, as part of integrated teams working alongside EDF’s personnel. With this model, EDF will draw on Technip Energies’ proven expertise in the delivery of major complex industrial and energy projects to help strengthen execution discipline and improve schedule predictability across all EDF’s nuclear new-build activities.
The agreement establishes a common foundation for long-term cooperation, enabling both companies to combine complementary capabilities and capitalize on lessons learned from large-scale industrial projects in support of EDF’s future nuclear developments.
Loïc Chapuis, President Project Delivery and Services at Technip Energies, commented: 'This agreement marks a new chapter between EDF and Technip Energies. By combining EDF’s long-standing nuclear expertise with Technip Energies’ experience in delivering highly complex industrial and energy infrastructure, our integrated teams will support execution and schedule certainty across major nuclear projects. Beyond the operational benefits, this partnership reflects the kind of long-term industrial cooperation needed to deliver France’s nuclear ambitions and support the future of the EPR2 program.'
Thierry Le Mouroux, Group Senior Executive Vice President with responsibility for the Nuclear Projects and Industrial Partnership Division at EDF, underlined that: 'This strategic partnership combines the complementary expertise of both companies. The EDF Group brings its mastery of reactor engineering and an efficient supply chain dedicated to building EPR2s, while Technip Energies contributes its world-renowned complex project management skills. Together, we strengthen the French nuclear team to ensure the EPR2 program is delivered successfully—on time, within budget, and to the expected levels of safety.'
Source: Technip Energies
