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Technical investments

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(€ million)

2013

2014

2015

Change

% change

Distribution

239

231

199

(32)

(13.9)

Network maintenance and development

187

180

169

(11)

(6.1)

Replacement of cast-iron pipes

52

51

30

(21)

(41.2)

Metering

83

88

134

46

52.3

Other investments

36

40

60

20

50.0

 

358

359

393

34

9.5

Technical investments in 2015 amounted to €393 million, an increase of €34 million, or 9.5%, compared with 2014 (€359 million).

Investments in distribution (€199 million) mainly related to development projects (extensions and new networks) and the renovation of old sections of pipe, including the replacement of cast-iron pipes.

Investments in metering (€134 million) related primarily to expenditure on remote reading.

Other investments (€60 million) mainly concerned investments in IT, property and vehicles.

INVESTMENT PROPORTIONS BY TYPE (% of total investments)

Investment proportions by type (% of total investments) (Bar chart)
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