Italgas’ €1bn investment in Greek gas infrastructure prioritises biomethane

Italgas has announced a total investment of €1 billion in Greece as part of the Group’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan.
This programme will be delivered by its subsidiary Enaon, focusing on four main pillars to support Greece’s ongoing ecological transition.
It will methanise areas not yet connected to the gas distribution network, thus contributing to the phase-out of pollutant fuels like lignite and coal.
A digital transformation of the network is envisioned, including the replacement of traditional smart meters with 'H2 ready' technology.
Further development of renewable gases will be actioned - primarily biomethane and green hydrogen - to enhance decarbonisation efforts. Enaon is conducting an extensive review of Greece’s primary biogas facilities to connect them to the distribution network, promoting their upgrade to biomethane. On the hydrogen front, however, an assessment is already underway on the entire distribution network to evaluate its compatibility and develop the interventions necessary for the further evolution of the infrastructure.
The existing network will be repurposed to make the energy infrastructure more flexible, ready for a more sustainable energy future.
The plan allocates €650 million for the construction of over 3,000 kilometers of new network, extending service to areas not yet connected.
This expansion will introduce a new energy source to 18 cities (including Patra, Ioannina, Kastoria, Florina, Grevena, and Orestiada) and increase the customer base served by Enaon from the current 615,000 to 920,000 by 2030.
The plan spans seven years.
“This Plan brings €1 billion to Greece," commented Paolo Gallo, CEO of Italgas, "and outlines the development path of the country’s energy infrastructure. A path that passes through the ability to continue to enhance local know-how, using the experience gained in Italy to reduce the application times of cutting-edge technologies and the development of the network.
"The digital transformation of the network, the introduction of the DANA platform for its full automation and the installation of Nimbus, the 'H2 ready' smart meter will allow the green gas revolution to be rapidly enabled.
"Enaon's contribution to Greece’s development is tangible and impactful: actively promoting an ecological transition which, regardless of ideologies, guarantees safety, sustainability and cost competitiveness for families and businesses".