RWE Group
The German RWE group is among the 5 largest energy companies in Europe. It supplies gas to Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Central European countries.
| Volume of sold gas: | 332 TWh (5-times the annual consumption of Slovakia itself) |
| Number of gas customers: | 8 million |
| Number of electricity customers: | 16 million |
| Group turnover: | EUR 48 billion |
| Number of employees: | 70,700 |
(Data from 2009)
The company is investing in the future. Investments in 2009 reached EUR 15.6 billion. We have focused these investments into production areas as well as into the renewal of gas and electrical networks in the interest of securing reliable deliveries.
The peace of mind RWE provides its customers with via gas deliveries:
Reliable and safe gas deliveries – RWE has concluded long-term gas delivery contracts with both Russia and from Scandinavia. In addition it has sufficient natural gas capacity in underground storage areas within all the countries in which we operates, including Slovakia.
The stability and experience provided by one of the largest energy groups, on the energy market that has been in existence for more than 110 years. The RWE Group secures a wide range of services - from natural gas extraction to the production of electricity and delivery to final end users.
Partnership in the Nabucco project and other international activities that are increasing the stability of natural gas supplies in Europe.
RWE's position in key markets
| Market | Gas | Electricity |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No. 3 | No. 2 |
| Great Britain | No. 4 | No. 3 |
| The Netherlands | No. 2 | No. 1 |
| Central Europe | No. 2 in Hungary No. 3 in Slovakia No. 6 in Poland Starting position in the Czech Republic |
No. 1 in Hungary No. 2 in Slovakia No. 1 in the Czech Republic |
(Data from 2009)
Countries in which RWE operates