Engie: EMYN Wind Farm (500 MW) Becomes Operational, EFGL Injects Its First MWh
ENGIE achieves two major milestones in the deployment of French offshore wind: the full operation of the EMYN (500 MW) wind farm off the coast of Vendée and the first megawatt-hours injected by the floating pilot park EFGL (30 MW) in the Mediterranean. These achievements, through its joint venture Ocean Winds, demonstrate its mastery of two complementary technologies (fixed and floating) serving the French energy transition.
EMYN Goes into Full Operation: 61 Operational Fixed Wind Turbines
The Yeu and Noirmoutier islands wind farm has reached its final stage with the installation of its last turbine, completing the construction works at sea in less than three years from their start, in a complex industrial context and challenging weather conditions. Located off the coast of Vendée and developed in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, Allianz, Banque des Territoires, and Vendée Énergie, EMYN now produces renewable electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of about 800,000 people.
The construction of the park mobilized nearly 2,400 direct and indirect jobs and more than 200 companies from the Pays de la Loire for the manufacturing of key components. In the long-term operation and maintenance phase, the park will generate 80 permanent direct jobs, including 66 based on the island of Yeu.
EFGL Starts Production: First Floating Park with Artificial Marine Habitats
The floating wind farm in the Gulf of Lion, located 16 kilometers off the coast of Port-la-Nouvelle (Occitanie), has injected its first megawatt-hours into the French electrical grid. Comprising three 10 MW turbines installed on floating foundations, EFGL demonstrates the technological maturity of floating wind for deep-sea areas. Ultimately, it will produce about 110,000 MWh per year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 50,000 inhabitants.
The project mobilizes a robust local supply chain: about 85% of direct suppliers are French companies or companies based in France, with 60% being SMEs. Having entered the operational phase, it already supports more than 20 jobs dedicated to production monitoring and maintenance. EFGL stands out for its innovative environmental approach, being the first floating wind farm in the world to integrate artificial marine habitats (Biohut®) designed to enhance biodiversity.
