Wind Energy – Deployment
Via Ocean Winds, its 50/50 joint venture with EDP Renewables dedicated to offshore wind, ENGIE reaches two major milestones in the deployment of offshore wind in France, with the final turbine installation and full operation of EMYN and the start of electricity production at the EFGL pilot floating wind farm.
These achievements illustrate the Group’s ability to deliver ambitious offshore wind projects, leveraging complementary technologies — fixed-bottom and floating — in support of France’s energy transition and sovereignty.
Yeu and Noirmoutier Islands Offshore Wind Farm (EMYN) now fully operational
Off the coast of Vendée, EMYN has reached a decisive milestone with the installation of its final turbine, marking the completion of offshore construction works. This was achieved within three years from the start of works, despite a complex industrial environment and challenging weather conditions.
Developed and operated by Ocean Winds in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, Allianz, Banque des Territoires and Vendée Énergie, EMYN is the joint venture’s first offshore wind farm in France to reach full operation.
Its 61 fixed-bottom turbines, delivering a combined capacity of 500 MW, now generate renewable electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 800,000 people.
The project has made a significant contribution to the emergence of a leading French and European offshore wind socio-industrial ecosystem, creating nearly 2,400 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase and mobilizing more than 200 companies from the Pays de la Loire region for the manufacturing of key components.
As the wind farm enters its long-term operation and maintenance phase, 80 long-term direct jobs will be created, including 66 based on the island of Yeu.
Gulf of Lion Floating Wind Farm (EFGL) delivers its first electricity
At the same time, EFGL, located 16 kilometers off the coast of Port-la-Nouvelle (Occitanie), has injected its first megawatt-hours into the French electricity grid, paving the way for full commissioning in the coming weeks.
Comprising three 10 MW turbines installed on floating foundations, EFGL demonstrates the technological maturity of floating offshore wind and its ability to adapt to the specific conditions of deep offshore environments.
Once fully operational, the wind farm will generate nearly 110,000 MWh per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 50,000 people.
Developed in partnership with Banque des Territoires, the project has relied on a robust and sustainable local supply chain throughout its development and construction phases: around 85% of the direct suppliers involved are French companies or located in France, and 60% are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Now in operation, the project already supports more than 20 jobs dedicated to electricity production monitoring and maintenance activities, anchoring long-term local economic activity in Port-la-Nouvelle.
