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Paris, December 18, 2007 – Gaz de France has finalised the acquisition of a 100% stake in Eoliennes de la Haute-Lys from Sechilienne-Sidec and Sofinerg, which respectively owned 40% and 60% of this company. Eoliennes de la Haute-Lys operates a 37.5 MW wind farm in the Pas‑de‑Calais region of France, and was brought into service at the end of 2004.

This electrical capacity is spread within four farms covering five Pas‑de‑Calais districts –Fauquembergues, Renty, Audincthun, Reclinghem and Vincly – with an installed capacity of between 7.5 and 12 MW. Commissioned in October 2004, these farms are characterised by an excellent level of production, confirmed by the first years of operation.

Thanks to this acquisition, Gaz de France is continuing to develop its wind power production. In this way, the Group will have a total installed capacity of nearly 120 MW by the end of 2007 and 145 MW at the start of 2008, with the new farms that are currently under construction being brought into service.

This acquisition is in line with Gaz de France's sustainable development policy, working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop the use of renewable energies in order to combat global warming. Gaz de France's wind power production will hence be the most important in France, as of 31 December 2007.

Group profile:
The Gaz de France group is a major player in the European energy market. Ranked first for the distribution of natural gas in Europe, Gaz de France employs close to 50,000 people and, in 2006 generated €28 billion in sales. The group boasts a portfolio of around 14 million customers, 11 million of whom are based in France. Listed on the Paris Bourse, Gaz de France is part of the CAC 40 and the Dow Jones Stoxx 600.

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Financial Communication Contact:
Armelle Dillar
Tel: +33 1 47 54 30 17
E-mail : armelle.dillar@gazdefrance.com

Financial Communication Contact:
Brigitte Roeser Herlin
Tel.: +33 1 47 54 77 25
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