8th Dec 2005 17:42
Total S.A.08 December 2005 Renewable Energy: Total Win Tender for a Large Onshore Wind Power Project in France Paris - December 8, 2005 - Total has been selected by the French Ministry ofIndustry to build a wind farm in France, following a tender issued in April2004. The project will be developed by Eoliennes de Mounes, a 50/50 jointventure between Total and partner Harpen, a subsidiary of Germany's RWE. Located in the Aveyron region, the 90 MW Belmontais project will comprise 30latest-generation wind turbines. It will make a significant contribution to thedevelopment of wind power in France, supplying the electricity equivalent of theaverage consumption (except heating) of nearly 140,000 people. In addition, some100,000 metric tons a year of CO2 will not be discharged into the atmosphere.This investment of around €100 million is expected to generate nearly 160 jobs(60 direct) during the construction period and around 20 when the project comesinto operation. Under the terms and conditions of the tender, project implementation is subjectto the granting of a building permit. A series of information meetings andstakeholder dialogues will take place during this process and the project willbe submitted to a public inquiry. The wind farm could be on stream in 2008. This innovative project, which will use cutting-edge technology, enjoys thesupport of local authorities and further demonstrates Total's commitment todeveloping renewable energies. In 2003, Total developed a 12MW pilot project in wind energy at Dunkirk. It isalso a major player in solar photovoltaic energy, working through two companies,Photovoltech and Tenesol. * * * * * * * Total is the fourth largest oil and gas company in the world with operations inmore than 130 countries. Total's activities cover the whole energy chain of thepetroleum industry: exploration, oil and gas production, refining and marketing,trading and power generation. The Group is also a major player in chemicals.Total has more than 111,000 employees worldwide. More information can be foundon the company's website: www.total.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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