EDF International Networks

🌏 Live Line Works deployment on Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC) MV Networks
 
The French Treasury (DG Trésor) and Agence Française de Développement FASEP project, carried out for the benefit of Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC), is experiencing significant acceleration in the implementation of Live Working on Medium Voltage (MV) networks.
 
In mid‑March, EDF International Networks welcomed a delegation of around ten EDC technical directors to Alsace for an operational immersion, including visits to our training center, school network, real live line worksite, and meetings with our industrial partners. This step strengthened their understanding of the methods, tools, and resources required for the development of live working practices.
 
Last week, a new mission in Cambodia enabled us to:

🔹 expand feasibility studies to the main regions of the country,
🔹 engage with EDC’s regional management teams on future operational conditions,
🔹 meet with AFD – Agence Française de Développement and the French Treasury (DG Trésor), key stakeholders in the project,
🔹 and advance the contractualization of the training programs and equipment essential for the deployment of live working.
 
The objective is clear: to enable Électricité du Cambodge to achieve full autonomy in MV live working by 2030 : structured teams, accredited training, certified tools, and a national regulatory framework, supported by a robust, structured, and sustainable transfer of expertise, made possible through the support of the French financial institutions.

Charles Pigné , Laurent Bourcier, Laurent Viaud, Alain Denat , Stéphane Cuq,
Virginie Boesch, Lionel Besombes, Seav Er HUY, Valentin BENOIT, Emmanuel LY BATALLAN, H.E. Dr. Praing Chulasa, Phung Tolany, Chanthea Khun, Or Vaddhana, Rotha Phon, Nattha Sok, Chea Pinith, Hong Neang, Nhet Ra,
Oudom Siv, Yeat Seanghuy, Nuth Sophal

🦺 Strengthening Safety Across Our Projects – National Safety Month 2026
 
As part of the 55th National Safety Month, launched on 4 March 2026, our teams reaffirmed their commitment to excellence in safety, in line with the national theme: Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety.
 
Eric Lehouelleur, EDF international networks India Director, reinforced the importance of a strong safety culture, calling for collective engagement and a spirit of shared vigilance across all operations.

🔹 Bihar & Gujarat Projects
Both project teams demonstrated strong leadership and operational ownership:
At Bihar, the Project Head emphasized field‑driven risk awareness and continuous improvement.
At Gujarat, safety remained a top priority through targeted trainings, practical drills, and enhanced reporting practices.

🔹 A Unified Commitment
This National Safety Month also marked the launch of:
✅ a suggestion portal for continuous improvement
✅ ongoing awareness activities across all sites
 
💬 Across all our projects, our ambition remains unchanged: making safety a collective reflex, embedded in daily practices and strengthened by the strong engagement of our operational teams.
 
Nidhi Bejaj – Sanjit Gupta – Abhishek Giri – Prasoon Kumar

🌍 As part of our collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD – Agence Française de Développement), we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation to the EDF Campus Paris‑Saclay, the leading European training center dedicated to the energy sector.

The visit was an opportunity to present the skills management model developed by Enedis, the operator of the French public electricity distribution network, as well as our service offering designed to support African operators in strengthening their human capital.

The delegation also explored our workshops, training facilities, equipment used in our programs, and observed real‑life training situations.

Thanks to Eva Fernandez (Head of the Enedis Campus) and Aline Martins (EDF IN Project Manager).

Cédric Joseph-Julien, Valentin BENOIT, Valérie LEFEBVRE, Basma FARHOUD, Abel LEMOS

🌏 EDF International Networks is supporting Elektrodistribucija Srbije doo Beograd (EDS) in the large‑scale modernization and digitalisation of Serbia’s electricity distribution network, strengthening its resilience, efficiency and safety.

🔹 Last week in Belgrade, important discussions took place on the future of energy cooperation between France and Serbia.

🔹 Teams from EDF and EDF International Networks also gathered at the French Embassy to exchange on current and future cooperation opportunities in the energy sector — once again highlighting the EDF Group’s strength in mobilizing complementary expertise across the entire electricity value chain.

🔹 From generation to networks, transforming power systems requires a systemic vision — a hallmark of the EDF Group built on decades of experience.

🔹 Constructive discussions, strong alignment and promising perspectives ahead.
Looking forward to translating this shared ambition into concrete initiatives in the near future.
Admir PRELIC , Christian Di Lizia , Antoine GUELFI