who we are

Founded in 1884, Edison is Europe’s oldest energy company. Today, Today, Edison, which is part of EDF Group [Electricité de France], it’s one of the most important Italian operators in the procurement, production and marketing of electric power, natural gas and crude oil. Edison employs about 3,200 people in Europe, Africa and Middle East.

In the electric power business, Edison has a fleet of highly efficient facilities with a diversified production mix ranging from combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants to hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass.

In the hydrocarbons business, Edison has extensive Exploration & Production of hydrocarbons activities in the Middle East and Africa and is committed to develop European gas import infrastructures.

In 2008, Edison entered the Italian residential market with a sales package to supply electric power to families. A year later, Edison broadened its sales package for families with the addition of natural gas. In 2010 Edison achieved the milestone of one million customers served in Italy.

Edison and its subsidiaries operate across Europe (Italy, Greece, UK, Norway, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Belgium and Turkey), Africa (Algeria), Middle East (Egypt).