Ukrainian war, Italy asks for more gas from Algeria and Azerbaijan
There war in Ukraine he continues and the consequences could be dramatic on several fronts. One of these is closely related to Italy. In case of heavy penalties to the Russiain fact, the supply of gaswhich currently affects the 43% of the total of the Italian requirement. A figure that is certainly not negligible. For this the foreign minister Luigi Di Maioaccompanied by Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi flew in Algeria to seek an agreement to increase supplies. Talks are scheduled with the Algerian authorities on the strengthening cooperation in the energy field in the light of the conflict in Ukraine. The state company – we read in the press – of what is already ours today second supplierwith a share close to 30%or Sonatrach, through the mouth of its CEO Toufik Hakkaha said it was ready to supply more gas to Europe in the event of a decline in Russian exports by conveying it through the Transmed pipeline that connects Algeria to Italy.
Another hypothesis being studied – continues La Stampa – is to bring from 10 to 20 billion cubic meters per year the import of gas through the much contested Tap that fromAzerbaijan brings methane up to Puglia and from here then also in Europe. In addition to this, the government would also be considering making gas from the TAP also flow into the TAP in the future Turkmenistan. Both for this «tube» and for the Tap, according to the technicians, there are absolutely no problems with doubling of the range. And the same goes for the national network managed by Snam. While waiting to materialize these two options, in the meantime today the Council of Ministers approves a new provision that serves a strengthen energy security of the country. Following up on the words of Prime Minister Draghi, who last week did not rule out a greater use of coal.
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