La Française de l’Énergie (FDE) is a France-based independent energy company focused on producing low-carbon gas and power from local resources. The group captures and valorizes mine methane and coal seam gas from former mining basins, and operates high-efficiency cogeneration units to generate electricity and heat. It also develops projects in renewable gases and related distributed energy solutions.
FDE’s activities are concentrated in the Grand Est (Lorraine) and Hauts-de-France regions, with some operations in neighboring countries. The company undertakes subsurface appraisal and permitting, operates production sites and local networks, and supplies energy to nearby industrial customers and heating grids. Its approach emphasizes utilizing regional resources and existing infrastructure to provide lower-emission energy at the point of use.