EDF has invested in Otrera New Energy, which raised €17 million to develop a sodium-cooled fast reactor. The move represents a strategic shift for EDF towards a portfolio approach to nuclear innovation, observing multiple reactor architectures rather than backing a single technology. The investment reflects changing energy demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centres and reindustrialisation. Otrera plans to use funds for industrialisation, including detailed engineering, testing facilities and a production site near Cherbourg. The company builds on France's historical expertise in sodium-cooled reactors from the Phénix and Superphénix programmes. Other investors include industrial groups like Groupe ADF and SNEF, suggesting focus on manufacturing capability. Otrera plans another €40 million fundraise by year-end to advance critical components and industrial partnerships.

Ingérop consolidates its presence in Switzerland. Published on June 29, 2026 at 3:10 PM, updated on June 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM | 365 words The Francilian group of engineering and consulting in the construction sector, with a turnover of €507 million, takes over... As it just acquired the architecture firm Bollinger + Fehlig Architekten in Germany, Ingérop signs a new external growth transaction. The engineering and consulting group for construction (...) To access this article, the entire site as well as our databases, discover our subscription plans.