ArcelorMittal and EDF sign a long-term contract to secure low-carbon electricity supply

January 6, 2026 – ArcelorMittal and EDF signed a Nuclear Power Production Allocation Contract (CAPN) on December 26, 2025, for ArcelorMittal’s sites in France. This contract follows the letter of intent signed in January 2024 and represents a major step in ArcelorMittal’s energy strategy in France.

Under this agreement, EDF will allocate to ArcelorMittal a share of the capacity of its operating nuclear fleet for a period of 18 years. This contract enables ArcelorMittal to secure a long-term supply of low-carbon, competitive electricity.

The first deliveries began on January 1, 2026.

Reiner Blaschek, CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, commented: “We welcome the signing of this nuclear power production allocation contract with EDF. This agreement will enable us to supply our French sites over the long term with low-carbon electricity, a key factor for the future competitiveness of our steel produced in France.”

Béatrice Bigois, Executive Director in charge of the Customers, Services and Territories Division at EDF Group, added: “This nuclear power production allocation contract illustrates the commitment of EDF teams over the past several months to provide industrial players with low-carbon, competitive electricity available over the long term. By supporting ArcelorMittal, a key player in steel production, we are contributing to the decarbonization of industry and to energy sovereignty.”