EDF wraps-up the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 with a series of agreements and contracts, supporting nuclear developments in France and on the export market, and the continued operation of its nuclear reactors

EDF and its affiliates have announced the signing of several cooperation agreements and contracts on the second and third days of the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) 2025 in Paris.

Demonstrating its ambition to play a driving role on the new nuclear build market, EDF has concluded a series of strategic cooperation agreements with major European industrial partners over the past two days:

• Industrial cooperation development on the EPR technology for the Polish new nuclear programme: the Group strongly supports the selection of the EPR technology for the second Polish nuclear power plant site. In line with its longstanding efforts in Poland, the Group pursues the deepening of its relationships with the Polish industry. On November 5th, EDF signed six cooperation agreements with key Polish companies: Egis Poland, Famet, Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic together with its subsidiary company EPG, Konstak, Zarmen, and ZKS Ferrum, in support of the development of their skills, methods, and industrial capabilities for new nuclear project delivery.

• Ramping-up for a new nuclear development programme in Slovenia: EDF signed on November 5th industrial partnership agreements with Slovenian companies IBE and Numip. These agreements aim to mobilise collaboration with the Slovenian supply chain to secure a nuclear development project in the country in 2028.

• Strengthening strategic industrial partnerships in the Nordics: building on EDF’s long-standing collaboration with its Nordic partners, the company is reinforcing its engagement across the region which is a strategic industrial platform for enhancing Europe’s technological sovereignty in the nuclear sector. On November 5th, EDF, NUWARD, and Fortum signed a new framework cooperation agreement to continue sharing expertise in nuclear operations, newbuild projects, and market development. Earlier this year, Fortum shortlisted the EPR technology as a potential option and signed an early work agreement with EDF to explore its deployment in Finland and Sweden. Several memorandum of cooperation for the development of EPR-based technology in the Nordics were also signed with ABB, Konecranes, and WSP.

• Advancing nuclear education and research collaboration in Serbia: on November 6th, the Group signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences. This agreement establishes a strategic partnership aimed at fostering excellence in nuclear education, research, and international collaboration. By combining EDF’s global expertise with Vinča’s renowned scientific leadership, the partnership seeks to advance capacity building, technological innovation, and public engagement, thereby supporting Serbia’s integration into the international nuclear community and contributing to the development of a new generation of nuclear professionals in the region.

• Accelerating the development of the SMR market technology through NUWARD SMR: through its affiliate NUWARD, EDF is advancing the development of its NUWARD SMR. A joint declaration between NUWARD, Framatome, Tractebel, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare, and Arabelle Solutions reaffirms the collective commitment of these major European partners to collaborate on the development of the NUWARD SMR programme.

As part of its mission to operate and expand a safe, reliable, and sustainable nuclear fleet in France, EDF has signed a series of key accords and contracts:

• Renewal of the multi-annual convention between EDF’s nuclear production division (DPN) and Regional Partner Associations (ARP): renewal of the long-standing framework between EDF’s nuclear production division and the ARPs, setting out their roadmap in line with the performance objectives of France’s operating nuclear fleet.

• Protocol between EDF’s nuclear production division and APCO Technologies for the launch of a dedicated professional training academy under the START1 partner skills initiative. This academy will strengthen competencies in reactor-handling operations and further support industrial know-how within the nuclear ecosystem.

• Sustainability Protocol between EDF’s nuclear production division and Everllence to secure the long-term viability of Everllence, a key diesel-engine manufacturer and strategic partner for EDF’s operating fleet. Ensuring its durability is essential to maintaining industrial continuity and energy security across the French nuclear program.

• Contract and long-term agreement for maintenance in operational conditions of centralized and dedicated Instrumentation and Control (I&C) between EDF and Arabelle Solutions: EDF and Arabelle Solutions announce the signing of a contract to maintain the skills and logistical resources necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of I&C, and the regulation systems of turbines, generators, and feedwater turbopumps for France’s operating nuclear fleet. The two companies have also updated the protocol that governs their cooperation in the field of control and regulation systems.

• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Metroscope, a subsidiary of EDF, and Assystem to accelerate the deployment of monitoring and diagnostic solutions in the energy sector: Metroscope, a provider of SaaS-based artificial intelligence solutions for the monitoring and diagnostics (M&D) of power generation assets, and Assystem, a leading global player in nuclear engineering, have formalized their collaboration. This partnership aims to support operators of critical infrastructure, primarily in the nuclear and thermal sectors, in enhancing performance and reliability, and advancing their digital transformation.