The programme aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the energy system in Italy, to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible and positioning Italy as a successful model in Europe and the world. Early work will focus on proposals that aim to transform the electricity system to create a secure and flexible system based on renewables, storage, energy efficiency, smart grid expansion and unlocking consumer demand. This work will also initiate a conversation on gas phase-out in Italy, similar to the conversation on coal phase-out which began 20 years ago.
The state of gas: What infrastructure does Italy require?
February 2024
This analysis aims to identify the minimum gas infrastructure Italy requires to ensure national energy security, after the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have shaped the European market and considering the progress on climate targets. The study was carried out using an optimisation model that simulates the balance between gas demand and supply in the European market for Italy with a daily granularity for 2030, 2040, and 2050.
