BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 27. Italgas and GRDF
have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen
collaboration on innovation, digitalization, and sustainability in
gas distribution networks, Trend reports.
The agreement, initially signed in 2019, was renewed at the
Italian Embassy in France by Italgas CEO Paolo Gallo and GRDF CEO
Laurence Poirier-Dietz, in the presence of Italy’s Ambassador to
France, Emanuela D’Alessandro.
The renewed partnership focuses on sharing expertise and
technology to support the energy transition. Key areas include
integrating biomethane, hydrogen, and renewable gases, advancing
network digitalization, and improving operational efficiency.
France’s leadership in biomethane integration and Italgas’
expertise in digital transformation will guide the
collaboration.
Both companies emphasized the role of smart networks in ensuring
energy security and decarbonization. The agreement aims to enhance
cooperation between Italy and France in line with the Quirinal
Treaty, strengthening the resilience and affordability of the
European energy system.
