Cadent and Italgas reaffirm their strategic cooperation today: the two companies have renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2023, sharing a mutual commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fields of technological innovation, digitalisation, and the sustainability of gas distribution networks, guided by a common vision of the goals of the energy transition.
The new agreement was signed at Italgas’ headquarters in Rome by Paolo Gallo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Italgas, and Howard Forster, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Cadent, in the presence of Alessandro Cattaneo MP, President of the UK-Italy Friendship Group in the Italian Parliament.
The renewal of the agreement consolidates a collaboration that began several years ago and has been enriched by numerous exchanges of experience and technical expertise between the two leading sector operators. Cadent and Italgas intend to intensify cooperation in key areas for the transformation of European energy infrastructures.
We are delighted to continue our relationship with Italgas as part of our strategy to stay at the forefront of the energy transition. By actively engaging with system operators across Europe, we can share insights, learn from diverse experiences, and co-develop more efficient and resilient gas networks for the future.
Explained Howard Forster, Chief Operating Officer of Cadent.
Combining expertise, experience and vision with a partner of absolute excellence like Cadent,
commented Paolo Gallo, Chief Executive Officer of Italgas, allows us to double our ability to innovate and to lead the transformation of gas networks in a sustainable and digital way. The renewal of the Memorandum confirms our shared intent to make energy infrastructures increasingly resilient and safe, while also accelerating the path toward decarbonisation, encouraging the development of renewable gas production and its contribution to meeting energy needs.
Hon. Alessandro Cattaneo, President of the Italy–UK Parliamentary Friendship Group and Co-Chair of the Pontignano Conference, commented: I am honoured to attend the renewal of the agreement between Italgas and the UK-based company Cadent, which represents a tangible step forward in the collaboration between two leading industrial players from our respective countries. At a time like this, diversifying energy strategies and fostering new synergies is the right path to take. This agreement is a clear example of how strengthening ties between Italy and the United Kingdom can actively support the energy transition—by promoting innovation, digitalisation, and the use of renewable sources in gas distribution systems. I warmly welcome initiatives like this, which place international co-operation at the heart of building a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.
The MoU will expand the areas of collaboration in line with the strategic priorities of the two companies, jointly promoting technical, regulatory, and legislative developments in international contexts for a further three years:
The agreement also includes the establishment of thematic working groups that will meet regularly to monitor the progress of activities and identify new opportunities for cooperation. Cadent and Italgas thus reaffirm their commitment to building strong international collaborations for a sustainable energy future, with smart networks capable of supporting decarbonisation and ensuring energy that is secure, reliable, and accessible.
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Italgas is a Network Tech Company and a leader in the gas distribution, water services, energy efficiency, and IT sectors. Following the acquisition of 2i Rete Gas Italgas has become the leading gas distribution operator in Europe, managing a network of over 150,000 kilometres and serving nearly 13 million customers in Italy and in Greece. Through its subsidiaries in the water sector, the Group provides services—both directly and indirectly—to 6.3 million people, representing 10% of the Italian population, mainly in the Lazio, Sicily, and Campania regions. For more information: www.italgas.it
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