International Power Plc is a leading independent power generation company with strong positions in major regional markets, including the UK, and an attractive growth profile.
Following the combination of GDF SUEZ Energy International and International Power, the enlarged company operates across six core regions: Latin America; North America; UK-Europe; the Middle East, Turkey and Africa; Asia; and Australia. Together with power generation, International Power has active interests in closely-linked businesses, such as gas and electricity retail businesses, renewable energy, wholesale production of fresh water through seawater desalination, LNG terminals and distribution, production and distribution of steam, open-cast coal mining, and gas transportation and distribution.
Key Figures
International Power has:
- Over 70GW of gross capacity (over 40GW net capacity) in operation and committed projects scheduled to deliver an additional 15GW of gross capacity*
- A well balanced and diversified asset portfolio in terms of markets, fuel mix and contract type
- Extensive experience in the development, construction and operation of large energy projects
- An attractive growth profile with strong positions in fast growing economies
- Strong capital structure that underpins the growth ambitions
IPR GDF SUEZ, UK-Europe has:
- 13.9GW installed gross capacity in operation*
- UK: merchant portfolio, diverse and highly flexible
- Continental Europe: long-term contracted portfolio
- Gas and power retail
In the UK, the power production fleet includes 10 power plants with a total gross capacity of 9.2GW*. The power plant types range from conventional coal, oil and gas-fired plant to pumped storage and wind energy.
For more information about International Power, visit www.iprplc-gdfsuez.com
*As at 30 June 2011