2010/07/27

(BN) EDF Buys China Carbon Developer Energy Systems

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EDF Buys China Carbon Developer Energy Systems International
2010-07-27 09:36:39.435 GMT


By Mathew Carr
July 27 (Bloomberg) -- The trading unit of Electricite de
France SA, the world's largest utility, bought Energy Systems
International Ltd., a developer of carbon projects in China to
expand supply, EDF said in an e-mailed statement today.
EDF didn't disclose a price for the transaction.
"This is a significant transaction for EDF Trading as it
will enable us to expand our presence in the carbon market as
well as provide a strong platform for further development in
China", said John Rittenhouse, chief executive officer of EDF
Trading Ltd.


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