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1 RTE International

2 RTE, the largest power Transmission System Operator in Europe Denmark Netherlands Belgium Poland Germany France Czech republic Slovakia Switzerland Austria Hungary Slovenia Italy Croatia Romania Bosnia & Herzegovina Portugal Serbia Spain Montenegro Bulgaria FYROM Albania Greece RTE, the Transmission System Operator in France, was set up in July 2000 to comply with the European Directive 96/92/EC. Since September 2005, it has been a limited company whose capital is presently held entirely by EDF. Its independence is guaranteed by the Commission de Régulation de l Energie (CRE, the French Energy Regulatory Commission), set up in With 100,000 km of lines between 63,000 and 400,000 volts and 46 cross-border lines, the network operated by RTE is the largest in Europe. RTE has an annual turnover of about 4 billion Euros and currently employs some 8,300 staff. 2 Turkey

3 RTE International, the expertise of RTE on the international Scene RTE International experts are at your service in the fields of: CONSULTING SERVICES Set-up of an independent TSO Organisation of third party access (TPA) to the transmission grid Tariff design for TPA Set-up of TPA contractual framework Design and set-up of electricity markets Management of access to interconnections (auctions, ) Drafting a grid code Power system balancing services Power system development and planning studies Management of transmission assets On the international scene, where we have been successful for over 50 years RTE International, a subsidiary company held at ENGINEEERING SERVICES Engineering activities related to electrical lines and substations Engineering activities related to control centres and telecommunication Design and specifications of TSO s information system Operation and maintenance of transmission networks Upgrading and rehabilitation of transmission networks Special maintenance methods (live works, helicopter works, ) 100% by RTE, was set up in September 2006, in order to promote and market RTE consulting and engineering activities abroad. TRAINING Power system operation Maintenance of infrastructures All the services we provide are, as before, carried out by RTE experts whose daily work is, in order to ensure the provision of the greatest degree of expertise and competence. SOFTWARE ASR: load flow and contingency analysis ASSESS: system operation coping with uncertainties EUROSTAG: dynamic stability analysis GEOMATICS: geographical information on the transmission system 3

4 Some of our references abroad SERBIA (2007) Beneficiary: EMS Project: Technical specifications of the capacity allocation system. SERBIA ( ) Beneficiary: EMS Project: Technical assistance to Serbian Transmission System and Market Operator. ALGERIA ( ) Beneficiary: Sonelgaz - GRTE Project: Setting up of a Transmission System Operator. CROATIA ( ) Beneficiary: HEP Project: Restoration of the information system of the Transmission System Operator. BOSNIA ( ) Beneficiary: TRANSCO Project: Technical support (consolidation of the functions of the Transmission System Operator). FRENCH POLYNESIA (2006) Beneficiary: Transport d Energie électrique en Polynésie (TEP) Project: Audit of the electricity transmission network. ROUMANIA (2006) Beneficiary: Transelectrica Project: Specifications of the electricity market functions. LYBIA (2006) Beneficiary: GECOL Project: Training of 17 Libyan dispatchers to their system in normal and emergency conditions. IVORY COAST (2006) Beneficiary: Compagnie Ivoirienne d Electricité (CIE) Project: Training of electricity system operators. CROATIA (2006) Beneficiary: HEP-OPS Project: Assistance in setting up the Transmission System Operator. SERBIA ( ) Beneficiary: EMS Project: Assistance in establishing an electricity market in Serbia. ALGERIE (2005) Beneficiary: Sonelgaz Project: Study of the organisation of the subsidiary Sonelgaz Production d Electricité (Electricity generation). MOROCCO (2005) Beneficiary: ONE Project: Assistance in the certification ISO 9001 of the transmission activities. 4

5 Our commitments in the heart of Europe An opening on a worldwide scale Our ambition for the future is not to focus only on Europe. On the contrary, we are eager to share our know-how and experience by developing of our activities on a worldwide scale in our businesses, Being at the centre of European electricity. At the heart of a world on the move and this, in accordance with our values. As a utility in charge of operating the French power grid, we have been customer-oriented and committed from the start to the secure and reliable operation of the French power system in the new European competitive market environment. At the present time, we are developing our activities abroad as an international consultant as well as a power system operator, keeping our core values: system security and reliability, customer satisfaction, sustainable development and social commitment. Our neutrality, independence and strong involvement within the Association of European Transmission System Operators (ETSO) and within the Union for the Coordination of Electricity (UCTE) has enabled us to become a major player on the European electricity scene. 5

6 Our competence Permanently optimizing the performances and profitability of our transmission system by means of technical and economic stringency Operating the largest network in Europe, our highly qualified experts have been at the forefront of the latest innovations and have already been exercising their skills abroad, in extremely varied situations and environments, with an aim of meeting your expectations as well as possible, and this, in all effectiveness. Being a founding member of the French Power Exchange Powernext Powernext handles a daily volume which is constantly on the rise and offers a clear price reference to the market. Every day thousands of MWh are traded at prices varying from 1 to 15, depending on the time and the day. This flexible tool is proving to be extremely valuable for all market players. Setting up Powernext has enabled RTE to acquire substantial experience in Providing transparent access to the network without discrimination Our best reference is our own success as a Transmission System Operator, subsidiary of the EDF Group. We have successfully set up clear standards for the smooth running of the French electricity market by drawing up a comprehensive framework governing the access to our network. market driven mechanisms linked to power system deregulation. 6

7 RTE, a company with core values Quality is our main concern and is at the heart of our activities All RTE units are ISO 9001 certified. RTE has achieved the global ISO certification. We develop our assets while protecting the environment RTE s teams endeavour to reduce the impact of lines and substations on the country s landscape and natural sites, in order to preserve biodiversity. Cooperation and exchanges with other TSOs We have built our network of partners and, thanks to dynamic co-operation and the sharing of experience with the other players of the sector, we are enhancing our know-how and improving our performance. We also take an active part in the main international professional associations of the power sector, such as ETSO, UCTE and CIGRE. We act strongly in favour of Sustainable Development, which implies economic efficiency, social equity and ecological sustainability. 7

8 Background 1946: Creation of Electricité de France, a State company responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity on a nation-wide level. 1996: European Directive 96/92/EC concerning the common rules for the internal electricity market. February 2000: European Directive 96/92/ EC passed into French law. July 1, 2000: Creation of RTE, the sole operator of the French power transmission system, an independent entity within the EDF Group. RTE, the heir to the know-how of power system operation and of transmission asset management, becomes the sole trustee and guarantor of this proficiency. September 1, 2005: RTE is incorporated as a fully owned subsidiary of EDF. September 1, 2006: Creation of RTE International, a fully owned subsidiary of RTE. TO CONTACT US RTE International Tel: + 33 (0) (0) Fax: + 33 (0) rte-international@rte-france.com RTE INTERNATIONAL 1, Terrasse Bellini - TSA Paris-La Défense Cedex - FRANCE RCS Nanterre