ENGIE, a leading energy company, reported its financial results for the year 2023, highlighting a resilient performance amidst a challenging environment. Despite facing headwinds from the global energy crisis and economic uncertainties, ENGIE demonstrated its ability to adapt and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
The company’s revenue for the year stood at ?82.6 billion, down 12.0% on a gross basis and 11.4% on an organic basis compared to the previous year. However, this decline was offset by strong profitability metrics, with EBITDA (excluding Nuclear) reaching ?13.7 billion, representing a 12.5% increase on a gross basis and a 12.7% increase on an organic basis.
ENGIE’s EBIT (excluding Nuclear) showed impressive growth, climbing to ?9.5 billion, an 18.2% increase on a gross basis and an 18.3% increase on an organic basis. This remarkable performance can be attributed to the company’s strategic diversification and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
The Renewables segment emerged as a standout performer, driven by the contribution of newly commissioned capacity, higher volumes, and favorable prices in Europe. ENGIE’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions paid off, with the Renewables division reporting a 19.5% organic EBIT growth. This growth was fueled by the addition of 3.9 GW of new renewable capacity, higher hydro volumes in France and Portugal, and improved captured prices.
The Networks division faced challenges due to lower distributed volumes and higher energy costs in France. However, ENGIE’s international operations in this segment helped offset these headwinds, with positive contributions from activities in Germany, Romania, and the UK. The division’s EBIT declined by 4.5% on an organic basis, reflecting the impact of energy sobriety measures and inflationary pressures.
Energy Solutions experienced a 26.2% organic EBIT decline due to one-off events, including cost overruns in the construction of two cogeneration plants in the US and the recognition of a deferred tax liability related to Tabreed in the UAE. Excluding these one-offs, the division’s EBIT grew by 10% organically, driven by improved operational performance, higher contributions from cogeneration units in France, and new commissioning.
The Flex Gen division witnessed a normalization of market conditions in Europe, leading to an 11.8% organic EBIT decline. However, this was partially offset by positive comparison impacts and an improvement in Chile’s performance.
ENGIE’s Retail division showcased remarkable resilience, with EBIT soaring to ?569 million compared to ?(6) million in the previous year. This impressive turnaround was driven by higher margins, portfolio optimization, and favorable timing effects in sourcing, despite the impact of mild winter conditions and customer sobriety.
The company’s GEMS (Global Energy Management & Sales) division emerged as a significant contributor, with EBIT reaching ?3,551 million, up ?933 million year-on-year. This performance was fueled by the reversal of market reserves, strong energy management activities in Europe, and the gradual normalization of market conditions.
While the Nuclear division faced challenges from shutdowns and higher taxes, its EBIT decline of 41.0% on an organic basis was partially mitigated by higher captured prices and increased availability.
