The CCGTs will entail investment of around Euro 500 million and are expected to be commissioned by the end of 2010. These new facilities are part of Endesa France’s Industrial Plan In addition to this latest permit, in France ENDESA already has authorisation to build three CCGTs in Emile Huchet, Hornaing and Lucy. Combined capacity at these four plants will exceed 2,500 MW.

Endesa France has received the definitive permit to build two 430 MW CCGTs. They will be built on a 12 hectare site in the Lacq region in Southern France. Investment in the new plants, which are slated to come on stream in 2010, will total around Euro 500 million.

Endesa France selected the Lacq region due to its ideal connectivity to gas and water resources in addition to a 400 KV transmission network. The decision was further underpinned by the extensive regional industrial platform and the support lent by local authorities.

In addition to these CCGTs, in France ENDESA already has construction permits for three CCGTs in Emile Huchet, Hornaing and Lucy. Combined capacity at these four plants will exceed 2,500 MW.

The new plants will allow Endesa France to diversify the fuel used at its generation assets by introducing natural gas. The move is aimed at establishing a more balanced, competitive and environmentally compatible generation portfolio. In this regard, the use of natural gas will boost generation productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.

These two new facilities fall under the umbrella of Endesa France’s Industrial Plan .