![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ocni.mbc-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240924_1323312-edited-scaled.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPictured left to right: Lauren Lowns, Manager, Operational Services and Member Support, OCNI, Laurent-Olivier Coudeyre, Head of Resources & Localisation, EDF, Christi Manouvel, EPR Engineering Manager, EDF, Marie-Agn\u00e8s Berche, International Nuclear Development , Head of Business Development, EDF, Sarina Harrison, Manager, Partner & Industry Relations, OCNI, Pierre Marie Nahon, Supply Chain Development and Localisation manager, EDF, Xavier Owen, Export Manager, EDF, and Laurent Fabre, Head of Business Development for Canada, EDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout the day, the conference emphasized the potential for Canadian suppliers to become integral contributors to EDF\u2019s pipeline of EPR projects in Europe and worldwide. Laurent Fabre, EDF\u2019s Head of Business Development for Canada, commented, \u201cLeveraging its historical existing base in Canada, EDF is currently exploring the development of long-term partnerships with the Canadian utilities in order to support their nuclear new build ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAssessing the capacities and capabilities of the Canadian nuclear industry with a view to expand our supply chain, foster industrial cooperation, and support EDF\u2019s pipe of EPR projects in Europe and worldwide.\u201d The event underscored the critical role of Canadian suppliers in the future of EDF\u2019s nuclear projects, particularly in deploying EPR technology in Ontario. This collaboration aligns with EDF\u2019s broader strategy to build a sustainable, national supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDeploying EDF\u2019s EPR nuclear technology in Ontario will be a great opportunity to develop a strong engineering capability with Canada\u2019s suppliers for a safe nuclear program.\u201d Laurent Olivier Coudeyre, Head of Resources & Localisation at EDF, stated, \u201cNational industry involvement is at the heart of EDF\u2019s strategy to develop a sustainable supply chain for our nuclear new build projects and extend international collaboration.\u201d Coudeyre also noted, \u201cWe are convinced about the Canadian supply chain\u2019s expertise in the nuclear field to support and foster our project release.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to have co-hosted this recent event alongside EDF, which highlighted the importance of collaboration in the nuclear sector. The EDF Suppliers Conference brought together EDF leading experts and OCNI members and partners to share insights and explore innovative solutions. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a sustainable energy future that benefits both our industries and the communities we serve.\u201d EDF reaffirmed its dedication to integrating Canadian expertise into its global operations, emphasizing the pivotal role that Canadian companies will play in upcoming nuclear projects. The conference demonstrated the strong alignment between EDF\u2019s future initiatives and the expansion of the Canadian nuclear supply chain. By working together, EDF and Canadian suppliers can drive forward innovations that will contribute to cleaner, more reliable energy solutions worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Laurent Fabre, Head of Business Development for Canada, EDF<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Christi Manouvel, EPR Engineering Manager, EDF<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Brian Fehrenbach, Interim CEO, OCNI<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
About EDF
<\/strong>The EDF Group is a key player in the energy transition, as an integrated energy operator engaged in all aspects of the energy business: power generation, distribution, trading, energy sales and energy services. The Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, with a low carbon output of 434TWh (1), a diverse generation mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support the energy transition. EDF\u2019s raison d\u2019\u00eatre is to build a net zero energy future with electricity and innovative solutions and services, to help save the planet and drive well-being and economic development. The Group supplies energy and services to approximately 40.9 million customers (2) and generated consolidated sales of \u20ac139.7 billion in 2023.
(1) See EDF\u2019s 2024 URD sections 1.2.3, 1.3.2 and 3.1
(2) Customers are counted per delivery site. A customer may have two delivery points.
About OCNI<\/strong>
Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is an association of more than 250 Canadian suppliers to the nuclear industry that employ 20,000 highly skilled and specialized engineers, technologists, and trades people. OCNI companies design reactors, manufacture major equipment and components and provide engineering services and support to CANDU nuclear power plants in Canada as well as to CANDU and Light Water Reactor (LWR) plants in offshore markets.
For Further Information Contact:
Lauren Lowns, Manager, Operational Services and Member Support Tel: (905) 839-0073 \/ hello@ocni.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n