Global Utilities Companies 2014

Multinational electric company GDF Suez was formed in France in 2008 by the merger of Gaz de France and Suez . The company ’ s origins trace back to the Universal Suez Canal Company , founded in 1858 to construct the Suez Canal . 64 percent of GDF ’ s production comes from renewable sources . The company operates in North and Latin America through its Suez Energy International division as well as in other European and Asian countries . GDF Suez is the leading producer of electricity in Belgium and the Netherlands through Electrabel as well as the largest non-state owned generator in both Thailand and Brazil . Gérard Mestrallet serves as chairman and CEO .

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