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)
