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Energy

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Rate of energy independence: 49.8%
Primary energy consumption: 275.3 million metric ton oil equivalent (TOE)
Main companies in this sector: TOTAL, EDF, GDF
Breakdown of energy consumption

 

Net electricity production: 575 billion kWh, of which 78.6% is nuclear-generated.
Energy bill: €46 billion (2006)

  • Sources: Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
  • Updated: 25.06.2008
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