Electrabel is controlled by the undertaking Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux (via its subsidiary Tractebel), and its activities are in the production and transport of electricity and natural gas, as well as in other markets such as the distribution of TV and radio signals via cable and the generation and distribution of heating.
Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux (SLDE) oefent via Tractebel de zeggenschap uit over Electrabel dat voornamelijk actief is in de productie en het vervoer van elektriciteit en aardgas.