Eco-Earth

In South Africa, no one is fooled. If Nicolas Sarkozy and his armada of french CEOs have been so generous for two days, it is undoubtedly to support the candidacy of Areva in the construction of a nuclear fleet of 20000 megawatts by 2025. Still, nobody complained. In addition to an investment fund of 250 million euros released by the French Development Agency (AFD), a contract of 1.36 billion euros was signed between Alstom and Eskom - EDF local, in crisis - 2014…

The financing of a wind project by AFD is finally recorded. Above all, "EDF, Alstom and Areva will do everything they can to help Eskom," said Friday Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of Areva, presenting a joint statement of Medef and his South African counterpart. One Thabo Mbeki in search of qualified personnel, Sarkozy has already promised that a dozen engineers EDF came to the rescue "as early as next week." Announcement broadly reflected in the local media. "We had just a little surprised about the timing, but we have made sure to validate the proposal, Diore breath Frederick, manager of EDF South Africa. The mission was planned in any case: it will consist of 6 to 10 engineers. "

In closing a business forum two days, Nicolas Sarkozy did not need notes to proclaim: "We will fight for markets, coal or nuclear power. […] The French team of energy is gathered for the occasion… "