Confidence remains stable in the forecasts of 400 companies in the Turin Industrial Union. Investments are picking up, plant utilization and employment are strong, but exports are still slowing. President Marco Gay: "We're continuing to invest. The entrepreneurs' determination remains unwavering."
Italy's GDP is revised to +0,7% in 2026. Consumption and investment are holding up in the short term, but the outlook will change once the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)'s momentum fades. Prometeia warns: inflation will exceed 4% by the end of 2026 and there is a risk of a slowdown from 2027.
The ECB's Economic Bulletin: "Interest rate decisions will be based on the assessment of the inflation outlook and associated risks, in the light of incoming economic and financial data. The Governing Council does not commit to…
Green energy is crucial for the Italian energy system. Enel is accelerating its investment in wind and renewables, while CEO Flavio Cattaneo is calling for "the release of over 150 GW of projects currently awaiting approval."
Global electricity demand is growing faster than GDP, ushering in what the IEA calls the "Electric Age." Driving this transformation are electrification, electric cars, AI, and data centers, which are changing the way the economy grows and…
Searah, a new company between Eni and Petronas, has been established to combine oil and gas operations in Indonesia and Malaysia. Investments of $20 billion over five years are planned, with initial production exceeding 300 barrels per day, with a target of up to…
Europe has approved derogations from the Stability Pact for energy, extending the application of the National Safeguard Clause to defense. The EU has issued six recommendations to Italy, which remains under excessive deficit procedure, according to the package of...
The updated Circular 394/81 Fund, covering "Digital or Ecological Transition," effective May 25, supports new opportunities for businesses seeking to grow in foreign markets or address rising energy costs. The non-repayable grants...
In the annual Article IV report dedicated to Italy, economists underline how the emergency measures on fuel risk weighing on public finances without guaranteeing truly effective support for the most vulnerable households.
At the annual meeting of Confindustria (Italian industrial association), Emanuele Orsini called on the EU to suspend the ETS and for Italy to accelerate its return to nuclear power. Meloni: "A joint effort to reform the bureaucracy."
The Strait of Hormuz is the main factor: a prolonged closure could worsen the economic situation and push oil prices up to $200 a barrel in the extreme scenario.
Dominion Energy soars on Wall Street after launching a $66,8 billion takeover bid from NextEra Energy, a move that aims to create the largest utility in the United States amid strong growth in electricity demand.
Meloni asks von der Leyen to extend the Stability Pact exemption for defense to energy. Brussels says no, while the League pushes for more flexibility on the budget.
Agici and Accenture propose a portfolio of interventions that could unlock investments in the energy sector with a measurable impact on prices, security and decarbonization
ECB, what the economic bulletin says: the war in the Middle East "is weighing on economic activity" and the data "point to a weakening of growth since the outbreak of the war", with consumer and business confidence about the future having "undermined"
The International Energy Agency's monthly oil market report: "With tanker traffic in Hormuz still limited, cumulative supply losses by Gulf producers already exceed 1 billion barrels, with over 14 million…
Terna: The ordinary shareholders' meeting approved the 2025 financial statements with a dividend of 39,62 cents per share. A new 13-member board of directors, which will last for three years, was approved. Stefano Cuzzilla was elected president, and Pasqualino Monti was appointed new CEO.
"Energy and climate adaptation, new challenges for businesses" is the title of the meeting organized by Intesa Sanpaolo scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th at the Fondazione Cariplo Congress Center in Milan.
European stock markets are off to a weak start, as they watch the evolving Iran war following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. This threatens to push peace talks further back, despite Donald Trump's assurances that the truce will hold. Here's who...
Wars in Iran and Ukraine: The current energy crisis is not just about oil supply but the deterioration of the industrial system that transforms crude oil into usable fuels.
Eni: The shareholders' meeting approved the 2025 financial statements, which closed with a profit of €4,43 billion and an annual dividend of €1,1 per share. Giuseppina Di Foggia (former CEO of Terna) has been appointed president. The rest of the company has been appointed...
The International Monetary Fund presents its outlook on the impact of the Middle East conflict. On the Stability Pact, it sides with Brussels: "Exceptions are only possible in the event of extraordinary shocks, and this is not the case." On ETSs: "Abandoning them would threaten progress" and warns...
According to Unioncamere, 70% are concerned, and nearly one in two expects a drop in turnover of between 5% and 10%. Among the main challenges are productivity, skills, finance, and globalization.
The Bank of Italy's first annual report on financial stability portrays a solid system but in a more fragile global context: war in the Middle East, declining growth, rising inflation and volatile markets.
In a hearing on the Public Finance Document before the joint Budget Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, Confindustria reiterated the alarm on the energy front and warned of the economic effects of the Middle East crisis.
"The ongoing conflicts risk fueling a new surge in prices," said Bankitalia Governor Fabio Panetta, speaking at the "Gold of Naples" meeting in the Campania capital.
Eni has revised its share buyback plan upward, increasing it by approximately 90% to €2,8 billion. The energy group announced this in its statement on its first-quarter 2026 financial statements, following the green light...
During his visit to Hannover, the Brazilian president launched the challenge: Brazil has the potential to be a key partner for Europe in the energy sector, from renewables to critical minerals and biofuels.
The European Union is working to address energy costs: smart working, subsidized public transportation, vouchers, social tariffs, and new investments to support families, businesses, and the energy transition.
Maine approves a moratorium on new large data centers and becomes the symbol of the front demanding limits on the expansion of AI in energy, water and utility bills.
The Parliamentary Budget Office reports increased global uncertainty related to the conflict in the Middle East. In Italy, GDP grew between 0,1% and 0,2% in the first quarter of 2026, but downside risks remain for growth and inflation in the two-year period 2026-2027.
A Wall Street Journal article has sparked a debate on the technological and energy costs required to support the skyrocketing global demand for AI. Microchips are increasingly expensive, and water consumption is a concern. The Anthropic and Claude cases
Piazza Affari consolidates at 47.000 points despite losses in banks and luxury goods. The rest of Europe is performing poorly, while the Nasdaq is gaining ground. Oil prices are nearing $100 a barrel.
Eni invests in training with master's degrees and international academies for young graduates, creating a bridge between study and work and offering concrete opportunities for entry into the world of energy.
Economic Outlook: However, the picture would be more complicated if the magnitude of the energy shock were to prove greater. "We would be approaching a recessionary scenario, marked above all by a decline in household consumption."
Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Austria are pushing for a tax on energy companies' extra profits to contain energy costs and support families and businesses, without increasing public debt.
The EU Energy Commissioner, as reported by the Financial Times, "things could get worse in the coming weeks" and the EU is "preparing for worst-case scenarios."
Neodecortech achieved €7 million in economic benefits in 2025 thanks to efficiency processes, reaching €189 million in product value (+9,9%) and achieving Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality with 100% renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions.
The decision follows missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the major Qatari industrial city where natural gas is converted into LNG. Supplies to Belgium, South Korea, and China were also affected.
European Council steps back on €90 billion loan to Ukraine: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vetoes it, Meloni's position. Energy and high prices: no consensus on suspending the ETS system.
Six countries - the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Japan - have declared their readiness to contribute to a plan to ensure commercial navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the weighty conclusions reached by the European Council on 19 and 20 March in Brussels, the EU risks revealing its irrelevance in one of the most critical phases of recent history with the Middle East crisis,…
After an initial rebound attempt, all markets are now in the red, with Brent rising to around $100. Gold and silver are losing ground, while the dollar continues to strengthen, pushing the euro exchange rate to 1,14. Cryptocurrency...
Acea closed 2025 with a net profit of €481 million. The guidance included a record dividend of €1,20 per share. CEO Palermo: "Results at an all-time high thanks to operational and organizational transformation, and growing…
Big Muddy is a 124 MWdc solar project located in Jackson County, Illinois. Micillo, head of Imi Cib, said: "This financing reflects the strength of our project financing expertise and the quality of our international platform."
According to the latest report from one of the leading independent asset and savings managers in Europe, there are sectors and trends to follow because they outline a picture of profound transformation
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reports to the Senate on the Middle East crisis and the war in Iran: the intervention of the US and Israel is "outside international law," Italy is not involved, and the use of US bases would require Parliament's approval. On…
War in Iran: the Strait of Hormuz is a source of concern because shipping and the stability of energy markets are at stake. These are key topics in Meloni's remarks to Parliament ahead of the upcoming EU Council (March 19-20). The…
War in Iran and oil price rally: the controversy over electricity in Italy is bizarre. Solar panel and wind turbine manufacturers argue that if we switched to generating electricity solely from renewables, our…
In the short to medium term, renewable sources are essential to strengthen Italy's energy security and contain energy costs, having reached full commercial and technological maturity.
While politicians debate possible changes to the Bollette decree and the impact of the US-Iran war on energy, Italy intends to propose to the EU "to suspend the ETS system at this time of risk of price spikes." This is how much the war effect weighs.
The multi-utility returns to Rimini from March 4th to 6th with a large space designed as a strategic consulting hub for businesses and local communities. At the entrance to the fairgrounds, the "Joul 7" energy super robot, born from a collaboration with…
Europe's major energy players are rising sharply, from Shell to BP to TotalEnergies. Eni and Italgas are shining on the Milan Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old oil block in Nigeria is reopening: Eni and Shell will manage it.
Terna: A binding agreement has been signed with Engie Transmisión Peru for the sale of 100% of Terna Peru's shares. Meanwhile, the stock price has reached record highs on the stock market.
Regarding Europe, the Governor, in his annual speech at Assiom Forez, called for a European capital market and common action on the energy front. For Italian banks, he sees an increase in profitability and a recovery in business lending.
The Bollette decree reduces costs for families and businesses, but compresses utility margins with cuts to gas prices, an increase in IRAP (regional production tax), and CO₂ cost management.
The measure, according to a statement from Palazzo Chigi, will generate savings of €5 billion. For vulnerable families, the subsidy will increase to €315 per year. €1 billion in aid for Cyclone Harry has also been approved.
Enel expects earnings to exceed top-line forecasts in 2025. The preliminary financial statements of the group led by Flavio Cattaneo indicate that ordinary net income should be "slightly above the high end of the guidance range of 6,7 to…
The "MED & Italian Energy Report" focuses on the future of energy supply security in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean transition with a focus on electrification, critical raw materials, new energy technologies, the role of nuclear energy and strategic maritime routes.
Terna provides a snapshot of Italian electricity in 2025: demand stable at 311,3 TWh, record-breaking photovoltaic capacity, renewables exceeding targets, and growing storage capacity. The company confirms its leadership in sustainability and international ESG standards.
Hera presents its new Business Plan, which calls for gross investments of €5,5 billion over the period, leveraging innovation and digitalization. Return on net invested capital is expected to be 9,3% and EBITDA growth to 1,76%.
Axpo Italia launches "Understanding Energy – The Guide for SMEs," a free manual to help businesses navigate the energy market, understand costs and consumption, evaluate efficiency solutions, and seize the opportunities of the ecological transition in a…
Taranto, Livorno, Sannazzaro, and Milazzo will be merged into Eni Industrial Evolution, along with the primary logistics assets, namely depots and pipelines, and the stakes in Ecofuel and Costiero Gas Livorno.
FiberCop and EnerCop launch the Solar Project: over 2.000 photovoltaic systems in telecommunication centers, 200 GWh of renewable energy and a 35% reduction in consumption by 2027.
Plenitude acquires 100% of Acea Energia for up to €587 million, including a 50% stake in Umbria Energy. The transaction brings 1,4 million additional customers and allows Acea to focus on its regulated businesses.
The stock market values their gas pipelines, oil pipelines, or other crude oil and gas distribution facilities at very compressed multiples: these assets trade around seven times earnings, while private buyers might be willing to value them 12 times,…
After his support for cryptocurrencies, Trump is now launching his support for the technology's development, using bombastic words, comparing it to the space race and the Apollo program, but with an eye on his voters. Meanwhile, China...
The 0,2% change compared to October 2024 was achieved with the same number of working days (23) and an average temperature two degrees lower than that of October last year.
According to Gabriel Debach, market analyst at eToro, the recently concluded Italian earnings season paints a decidedly dynamic and counterintuitive picture. A silent transformation is reshaping entire sectors. Some surprising trends tell a different story than commonly believed.
The Roman utility is also participating in the ongoing climate change negotiations in Brazil: "We want to bring a concrete vision and a pragmatic approach."
The cause is Chinese export restrictions: the meeting between Trump and Xi was not decisive. The shortage and soaring prices could hit aerospace, energy, and semiconductor production.
Total Energies will acquire 50% of a portfolio of power generation plants in Western Europe belonging to Daniel Kretinsky's EPH, which will receive the equivalent of 5,1 billion TotalEnergies shares and will reach 4,1% of the capital of the French giant.
Terna closed the first nine months with revenues up 8,9% to €2,88 billion and a group net profit of €852,7 million (+4,9%). Investments exceeded €2 billion. Di Foggia commented on the results: "They demonstrate the Terna Group's solidity,"…
In Spain, the average price of electricity is €35/mWh, in Italy it's €105, despite renewable sources covering over 40% of the supply. The government should remember that energy is a primary resource for citizens and for...
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni, warns: Europe needs a concrete and sustainable energy policy based on a mix of sources: renewables are not enough. Biofuels and nuclear power remain essential for safety and cost.
The road to a return to nuclear power in Italy began with the enabling law, but the road is still long, not only in terms of legislation, but above all in terms of clarification and public persuasion: the importance of the conference in the Chamber of Deputies...
The 2025 Annual Report of Agici's Renewable Energy Observatory (OIR) quantifies the costs of Italy's failure to meet the targets set by the Energy and Climate Plan. It estimates €137 billion by 2050.
The 17th edition of one of the leading international awards for scientific research and innovation was presented at the Quirinale Palace. Here are all the winners.
The two groups have started their first industrial collaboration: the proposal for domestic users will debut on September 29th, with fixed rates and a focus on sustainability.
At the second Southern Italy Day in Bari, a heated debate on energy and transition took place: the need for decarbonization, bottlenecks in the grid, and fiscal issues affecting costs for families and businesses.
The conference “Energy Scenarios 2026” was held at the Turin Industrial Union Congress Centre, bringing together numerous companies to discuss market prospects, purchasing strategies and efficiency tools.
Nicolò Mardegan, Enel's director of external relations, emphasizes that the agreement aims to "bring our energy where it can generate value" through youth projects, international events and educational initiatives.
In an interview with Affari & Finanza of Repubblica, CEO Stefano Donnarumma announces that FS aims to save up to 100 million by 2029 and to improve connectivity on high-speed trains.
After three years, Milan returns to host Gastech: the world's largest event dedicated to natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, and artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
Andean voters will vote in the first round of the presidential election on August 17. The favorite is millionaire Samuel Doria Medina, owner of Burger King in the country. He could take advantage of the rift in former President Evo Morales's socialist movement, which is linked to Moscow.
ARERA is accelerating its reform to simplify switching electricity and gas suppliers within 24 hours. However, the move, aimed at stimulating competition, risks creating instability.
Elon Musk is looking for alternatives to electric car production: after a significant drop in sales, Tesla has applied to start supplying energy to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as early as 2026.
Promoted by the Bari Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held on September 16th and 18th, bringing together the political, economic and academic worlds to address the challenge of the growing gap between North and South.
Purchases of liquefied gas, oil, and weapons in the US, along with productive investments in the States: the extratariff commitments made by von der Leyen to Trump are very costly but also highly problematic and risk offering the…
Robotics as a driving force in the energy and environmental innovation fields: this is the meaning of an initiative promoted by Acea in the aftermath of the presentation of its accounts for the first half of 2025.
The Arab country remains one of the world's largest oil producers, but it aims to become a powerhouse in green energy as well. The potential for photovoltaics is enormous, but it is also focusing on green hydrogen. Low-cost electricity could be an opportunity...
The new collaboration agreement was signed by the commander general of the Arma, general of the army corps Salvatore Luongo, and by the CEO of Enel, Flavio Cattaneo
Acea's board of directors has given the green light to Plenitude's binding offer to acquire 100% of Acea Energia, for a consideration of up to 588,5 million plus an earn-out of up to 100 million. The closing is expected by June 2026
A day of waiting on the financial markets with an eye on London and focus on the auction of three-year T-bonds. At Piazza Affari, in addition to Stellantis, energy stocks are running while defense stocks are suffering across Europe
ENELtiPREMIA, Enel's new loyalty program that offers residential customers personalized benefits, discounts on their bills and exclusive prizes, is active from June 3, 2025. Here are the details
Acea saw double-digit growth in EBITDA in the first quarter thanks to electricity and gas sales. It has 1,4 million electricity and gas customers, most of whom are located in Rome
