Paris, 26 January 2006 - Gaz de France will not comment on the information contained in Les Echos on Tuesday 26th of January.

Please also note that the Group's reporting process is still under way and that our definitive full year results presentation will take place on March 16. 2006. Our turnover figures will be released on February 15.

\"This press release contains forward-looking statements based on estimates and forecasts of Gaz de France's management. Readers are informed that such statements, made as of data available today, are subject to risk and uncertainty factors. Therefore, actual results or events may differ from such forward-looking information and statements, which readers shall not consider as certain. Please not that Gaz de France disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.”

Press Contact: Contact for investors:

Jérôme Chambin – Tel.: 33-1 47 54 24 35 Charles L. Ranunkel – Tel.: 33-1 47 54 79 04

Email: jerome.chambin@gazdefrance.com Email: GDF-IR-TEAM@gazdefrance.com

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General information:

Gaz de France is a major energy player in Europe. The leading European natural gas supplier, the Group has more than 45,000 employees, recorded net sales of €18.13 billion in 2004, and serves 12.3 million customers, including 10.9 million in France. Listed on the Paris Stock Exchange since July 2005, the Group joined the CAC 40 share index and the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 in September 2005.

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