The official presentation of the IRENA report on the energy transition took place on 4 July 2023.
Rome
Rome
On 4 July 2023, at Gasometer complex in Rome and live streamed, Eni presented the first volume of the IRENA World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway (WETO 2023) in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
The meeting was attended by Vannia Gava, Vice Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Clara Poletti, Commissioner - ARERA and Chairperson of the Board of Regulators - ACER, Francesco La Camera, Director General IRENA, Claudio Descalzi, Eni’s CEO, and Elizabeth Press, Director Planning and Programme Support IRENA. The event is moderated by Reuters journalist Giselda Vagnoni.
The first volume of the report provides an overview of energy transition processes, tracking progress and gaps in all energy sectors. WETO 2023 identifies priority areas and actions based on available technologies that must be implemented by 2030 in order to achieve zero net emissions by 2050.
The scenario outlined by the publication presents a plan to reach the 1.5°C target by 2050. The most significant aspects are:
We have initiated a partnership with IRENA that aims to facilitate dialogue and share respective experiences to accelerate the energy transition and the development of renewable energy in fossil fuel exporting countries. The agreement also aims to identify obstacles to private sector investment in renewable energy in countries where Eni operates and to foster coordinated solutions with governments with a special focus on biofuels, marine energy and offshore renewables.
Thanks to this partnership, a Capacity Building on Biofuels training programme has been organised for ministerial officials in African countries, with Eni leading the dissemination of knowledge on biofuel issues. Between 2023 and 2024, the programme will continue to involve a total of 11 African countries.
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