EDP, S.A. (EDP)

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https://www.edp.com/en/

EDP, S.A. is a Portuguese multinational electric utilities company headquartered in Lisbon, primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity and natural gas. Founded in 1976 through the merger of nationalized electricity firms, it operates through key segments including Renewables, Networks, and Client Solutions & Energy Management, generating power from diverse sources such as hydro, wind, solar, combined-cycle gas turbines, nuclear, coal, cogeneration, and waste. The company maintains a significant global footprint, serving millions of customers across Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, Poland, Romania, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Greece), the Americas (Brazil, Colombia, North America), and other regions in Africa and Asia. EDP, S.A. emphasizes sustainable energy transitions, with a strong commitment to renewable projects, particularly wind and hydroelectric power, and decarbonization initiatives using cutting-edge technologies. As a leader in the utilities sector, it supports reliable energy infrastructure while advancing cleaner solutions worldwide, employing around 12,272 people and led by CEO Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade. In April 2024, it simplified its name from EDP - Energias de Portugal to reflect its increasingly global identity.