A dynamic ecosystem hosting laboratories, official events and cultural initiatives open to the public.
An unmistakable landmark stands out against the capital’s skyline: a steel giant that once stored the gas used to light the streets of Rome has now returned to life to spark new ideas. Eni has reclaimed the Gazometro Ostiense area, transforming it from a relic of industrial archaeology into a modern innovation district. It is an ecosystem where, amidst the geometric ironwork of the 20th century, start-ups, scientific research and artistic expression meet to shape an increasingly sustainable future.
From a regenerated site to one of the city’s most vibrant venues, the district also hosts and showcases internationally renowned events. These include Videocittà, the Festival of Vision and Digital Culture. Watercult 2026, taking place from 10 to 12 July, explores water as a natural, cultural, symbolic and technological element. As Main Partner of the Festival, Eni is present alongside Enilive and Plenitude with two major installations: In Lympha, an immersive artwork created in collaboration with Videocittà within the spaces of Opificio 41, and UNDA, a site-specific light installation that lights up the Gazometro, transforming it into an urban beacon.
Eni 2050 Lab is a multifunctional space dedicated to the projects and technologies that Eni develops in its research centres. It is located in one of the two 'warehouses' built between 1909 and 1920 and used as a factory.
With the mission of fostering an entrepreneurial culture, Joule supports the growth of innovative, sustainable start-ups to build a business ecosystem within the net-zero energy supply chain. This effort is complemented by a comprehensive range of training programmes designed to transform researchers and innovators into entrepreneurs. The district also hosts Zero, Italy’s first Cleantech start-up accelerator within the CDP Venture Capital National Network, in which Eni is the main partner through Joule. Its goal is to encourage the creation of sustainable businesses nationwide by promoting and nurturing partnerships with universities, research centres, and innovation stakeholders.
ROAD – Rome Advanced District is an innovation hub dedicated to the energy transition, bringing together a network of companies that acts as a bridge between technology, industry and institutions.
Alongside Eni, its members include Gruppo FS, Acea, Bridgestone, Cisco, Autostrade per l’Italia, Nextchem and eFM. Through a living-lab approach, ROAD develops and tests projects focused on decarbonization, the circular economy, renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart cities, while maintaining a strong focus on skills development.
For the 2026–2029 period, activities focus on three main areas:
ROAD is also a member of IASP, the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, which promotes the growth of innovation ecosystems, also through strategic partnerships with international technology districts.
A new centre of excellence dedicated to training and developing the professional skills required to manage the energy assets of the future. It is a space where Eni leverages its technical know-how through innovative training programmes, designed to prepare talent and professionals for the operational challenges of the energy transition and decarbonisation.
Located near Piazza del Gazometro, AGI (Agenzia Giornalistica Italia) is home to the agency’s newsroom. Since the mid-1960s, the newswire has operated within the Eni Group, maintaining an editorial line focused on international markets and supported by a strategic network of partnerships across key global regions.
Eni 2050 Lab is a multifunctional space dedicated to the projects and technologies that Eni develops in its research centres. It is located in one of the two 'warehouses' built between 1909 and 1920 and used as a factory.
With the mission of fostering an entrepreneurial culture, Joule supports the growth of innovative, sustainable start-ups to build a business ecosystem within the net-zero energy supply chain. This effort is complemented by a comprehensive range of training programmes designed to transform researchers and innovators into entrepreneurs. The district also hosts Zero, Italy’s first Cleantech start-up accelerator within the CDP Venture Capital National Network, in which Eni is the main partner through Joule. Its goal is to encourage the creation of sustainable businesses nationwide by promoting and nurturing partnerships with universities, research centres, and innovation stakeholders.
ROAD – Rome Advanced District is an innovation hub dedicated to the energy transition, bringing together a network of companies that acts as a bridge between technology, industry and institutions.
Alongside Eni, its members include Gruppo FS, Acea, Bridgestone, Cisco, Autostrade per l’Italia, Nextchem and eFM. Through a living-lab approach, ROAD develops and tests projects focused on decarbonization, the circular economy, renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart cities, while maintaining a strong focus on skills development.
For the 2026–2029 period, activities focus on three main areas:
ROAD is also a member of IASP, the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, which promotes the growth of innovation ecosystems, also through strategic partnerships with international technology districts.
A new centre of excellence dedicated to training and developing the professional skills required to manage the energy assets of the future. It is a space where Eni leverages its technical know-how through innovative training programmes, designed to prepare talent and professionals for the operational challenges of the energy transition and decarbonisation.
Located near Piazza del Gazometro, AGI (Agenzia Giornalistica Italia) is home to the agency’s newsroom. Since the mid-1960s, the newswire has operated within the Eni Group, maintaining an editorial line focused on international markets and supported by a strategic network of partnerships across key global regions.
Visitors to the days organised by Eni and FAI at the Gazometro in Rome.
Visitors at the Rome Advanced District (ROAD) laboratories.
A visitor takes a photo inside the metal structure of the former Gazometro.
Visitors to the days organised by Eni and FAI at the Gasometer in Rome.
Visitors at the Rome Advanced District (ROAD) laboratories.
A visitor takes a photo inside the metal structure of the former Gasometer.
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