Electricity production in France decreased due to a strike regarding wages and pensions.

French utility EDF reported a 2.6 gigawatt reduction in electricity production early Wednesday due to workers decreasing output as part of industrial action related to pensions and wages in the power and gas sectors.

While the strike has been limited, wider demonstrations are anticipated in the coming weeks amid the government's low approval ratings and an upcoming confidence vote on Monday.

Nuclear production saw a decrease of 2.1 GW across three reactors, and hydropower output fell by 510 megawatts.

France has a total nuclear capacity of 57 GW, supplying roughly 70% of the nation’s annual electricity.

According to grid operator RTE, France is expected to maintain its status as a net power exporter throughout the day, with the affected supply representing 4.2% of total production as of 0900 GMT.

In the gas sector, industrial action at the Dunkirk LNG terminal has had minimal effects on ongoing work, according to a spokesperson from Belgian gas terminal operator Fluxys.

"There is no impact on the output flow rate, ship unloading operations, or truck loading operations," the spokesperson confirmed.

The Dunkirk LNG terminal is the second largest in continental Europe and is uniquely connected to both Belgium and France, accounting for about 20% of their annual gas consumption.