EDF Trading North America Makes Equity Investment in Energy Marketer

EDF Trading North America and Inupiat Energy Partners have announced an equity investment in Anahau Energy, a marketer and trader of natural gas and renewables with a focus on the West.

Anahau Energy said that the equity investment will allow for further expansion into electric power.

Both Inupiat Energy Partners and EDF Trading North America will have participation on the Anahau Board of Directors and equity stakes in Anahau.

Anahau Energy is a seven year old energy marketing and trading company located in Manhattan Beach, California, and will continue to be run by CEO Suyen Encarnacion Pell and Chief Operating Officer Theresa E. Gendron.

Anahau Energy is a Woman and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) in the energy sector and will retain WMBE ownership, management and control through this transaction. "The Company is now well positioned to extend the financial, credit, and operational capabilities needed to provide certified MBE energy and services across multiple fuels and across North America. We are really excited about this partnership with EDFT, and what it will do for our company's growth, but also in terms of breaking new MBE ground in electric power," said CEO Encarnacion Pell