EDF strengthened cooperation with Czech industry in Paris

This year's World Nuclear Exhibition, the world's largest trade fair focused on nuclear technologies, was marked by exceptional optimism. The renewed interest in nuclear power was palpable everywhere in Paris at the end of November. With the planned construction of new nuclear units in Czechia, Czech-French cooperation in the sector was also one of the key topics.

The exhibition was dominated by the stand of French state-owned company EDF in the central part of the venue. Over the three days, the stand hosted major delegations from various parts of the world preparing new nuclear projects. EDF concluded several dozen strategic agreements there, confirming its dominant role in the sector and its ambitious plans for the future.

The French company has a clear ambition to become a leader in Europe's nuclear renaissance. EDF is strongly involved in the ongoing tender for the Czech new nuclear programme with EPR1200 technology. In line with its long-term efforts to ensure the extensive involvement of Czech industry in the planned construction, it signed several cooperation agreements in Paris with Czech companies for the Dukovany 5 project. These included ADAMEC, EnerSys, ISH Pumps, KLIKA BP, LDM and Nopo Engineering. An agreement was also concluded with the Czech Energy Alliance, which brings together the country's leading companies in the sector.

The trade fair also saw talks between a Czech delegation led by Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela and EDF, headed by chief executive Luc Rémont. Topics discussed included the need to defend the role of nuclear power in meeting Europe's climate targets and the importance of building a strong European supply chain for the success of French and Czech nuclear projects.