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Closing of the agreement between ENGIE and the Belgian government
On March 14 2025, ENGIE and the Belgian government closed the agreement covering the 10-year extension of the Tihange 3 and Doel 4 nuclear reactors and the transfer of responsibility related to nuclear waste.
14/03/2025
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First spade in the ground marks start of construction for ENGIE’s new battery park in Vilvoorde
Today, on 5 July 2024, a ground breaking celebration in the presence of mayor Hans Bonte marked the start of the construction of a new 200 MW battery park on the ENGIE site in Vilvoorde. From September 2025, the batteries will be available to store 800 MWh of electricity and inject it into the grid for up to four hours. This type of flexibility, one of ENGIE's strategic priorities, will provide essential support to the power grid.
05/07/2024
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ENGIE is looking ahead to 2030. Accelerating the energy transition and offering sustainable, reliable and affordable energy
25/04/2024
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Present situation of the Belgian nuclear power plants: Electrabel’s reaction
In its agreement of September 2020, the federal government reaffirms its policy to phase out nuclear power in Belgium by 2025. The agreement also leaves room to consider an extension of the 2 most recent units (Tihange 3 and Doel 4) if uncertainties regarding the country's security of supply persist at the end of 2021.
19/11/2020
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A first in Belgium: seven leading players sign cooperation agreement for the transport of hydrogen
The climate target to reduce CO2 emissions in Belgium by 80% by 2050 compared to 2005 levels is a major challenge. Hydrogen has an important role to play in the mix of solutions to achieve results. That is why Deme, ENGIE, Exmar, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge and WaterstofNet are joining forces. A joint study serves as a basis to coordinate delivery of concrete projects that shape the production, transport and storage of hydrogen.
22/11/2019
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ENGIE strengthens its local roots in Belgium and reviews the governance of Electrabel to create more openness
Johnny Thijs and Etienne Denoël join the Board of Directors of Electrabel SA as external directors. Johnny Thijs becomes Chairman of the Board.
03/10/2019
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WE-EV, the first shared network of charging stations for electric vehicles
ENGIE is launching a shared network for companies, called WE-EV. It aims to have 500 charging stations in Belgium by the end of 2018. ENGIE is teaming up with BMW and Renault to speed up rollout.
08/02/2018