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How we contribute to the security of supply

We rely on a robust global portfolio, on alliances with producer countries and on cooperation with international partners.

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We help guarantee energy supply through the global geographical diversification of our sources

In a constantly changing global socio-economic context, we work to ensure a continuous supply of energy to households and companies, while keeping our GHG emission reduction commitments thanks to a network of alliances we have established with producer countries and collaboration agreements with international partners.

Our global portfolio of projects has a clear objective: the geographical diversification of sources. It is a strategy that helps us to ensure uninterrupted and secure energy supplies for Italy and Europe and to achieve another important goal: the decarbonization of the energy mix. 

By promoting natural gas as a bridge energy source to support the transition, at the same time, it is possible to explore the opportunities offered by renewables, from solar (photovoltaic and thermal) to wind energy, from marine energy to biofuels up to biogas and biomethane.

 

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Italy’s four natural gas ports

Regasifiers, the facilities receiving shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by sea and converting it into gas that can be injected into the network, play a key role in facilitating the geographical diversification of energy sources. They therefore make an important contribution to the security of energy supply. As far as the Italian territory is concerned, LNG is transported by sea to four different LNG regasification facilities:

  • the Adriatic LNG Terminal, located off the coast near Porto Viro in the province of Rovigo, is a true artificial island (GBS, Gravity Based Structure) that has been in operation since 2009
  • the Offshore LNG Toscana (OLT) plant, a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) located off the coast between Livorno and Pisa, in operation since 2013
  • the Golar Tundra LNG plant, a FSRU moored at the port of Piombino, in operation since mid-2023
  • the onshore plant along the Ligurian coast in Panigaglia in the province of La Spezia, the first facility of this kind built in Italy, in operation since the early 1970s.

 

International agreements for natural gas supplies. The infographic represents a map with fourteen numbered points associated with information on agreements, activities, or energy developments in various countries. Point 1 is dedicated to Algeria and reports a note on cooperation with Sonatrach to increase gas production and develop renewable energy and the energy transition. Point 2 concerns Angola and indicates the start of production for the Agogo Integrated West Hub project, operated by Azule Energy. Point 3 is associated with Azerbaijan and describes three agreements signed with SOCAR in the sectors of energy security, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and the biofuel supply chain. Point 4 refers to Cyprus and reports information on drilling tests related to the Cronos gas discovery and the estimated capacity of the Cronos-2 well. Point 5 concerns Egypt and describes an agreement between Egypt and Cyprus to export gas from Cyprus via Egyptian infrastructure to European markets. Point 6 is dedicated to Indonesia and reports an agreement between Eni and Petronas for the establishment of a joint venture to manage assets in Indonesia and Malaysia. Point 7 is associated with Italy and indicates the start of gas production from the Argo Cassiopea field in a joint venture with Energean. Point 8 concerns Libya and signals an agreement to increase gas production and exports. Point 9 is dedicated to Mozambique and reports that the Coral Sul FLNG plant has reached a production of 5 million tonnes of LNG. Point 10 is associated with Nigeria and describes the completion of the sale of an Eni subsidiary and activity in the country’s onshore hydrocarbon and power generation sectors. Point 11 concerns Norway and reports information on exploration activities and the acquisition of Neptune through Vår Energi. Point 12 is dedicated to Qatar and refers to the partnership with QatarEnergy for the development of the North Field East project. Point 13 is associated with the United Kingdom and indicates the completion of the combination of exploration and production assets with Ithaca Energy. Point 14 concerns the Republic of the Congo and reports the start of LNG production in the country with a total planned capacity of 3 million tonnes per year.

The international agreements for the supply of natural gas

To help secure energy supplies in a complex international context, we have expanded our portfolio of natural gas projects.

The LNG fleet managed by Eni

Eni has a fleet of four vessels dedicated to the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG), strategically deployed to ensure an efficient and flexible supply on a global scale:

  • the GasLog Italy LNG Tanker, built in 2024 and registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, with a deadweight capacity of approximately 93,000 tonnes (DWT)
  • the Maran Gas Achilles, an LNG tanker built in 2016 and registered in Greece, with a cargo capacity of approximately 93,000 DWT  
  • the Maran Gas Delphi, an LNG tanker built in 2014 and registered in Greece, with a cargo capacity of approximately 90,000 DWT 
  • the Maran Gas Kastelorizo LNG Carrier, built in 2024 and registered in Piraeus, Greece, with a total capacity of approximately 93,000 DWT
  • the Maran Gas Kalimnos LNG Carrier, built in 2021 and registered in Piraeus, Greece, with a capacity of approximately 93,000 DWT
  • the Seapeak Galicia LNG Tanker, built in 2004 and registered in Spain, with a capacity of approximately 79,000 DWT.

The vessels operate under Time Charter Party agreements and are directly managed by Eni, which decides their strategic deployment. Thanks to these assets, Eni strengthens its role in the transportation and supply of LNG on an international scale. The gas transported mainly originates from Eni’s fields and is destined for various markets, including Italy. Moreover, all the ships in the fleet are Panamax class, allowing them to transit the Panama Canal, facilitating global LNG distribution and optimising flows between regional and international markets based on supply and demand.

The ships' cargo capacity

Some figures to illustrate our fleet’s features
  • 174 k
    m³ liquid gas

    cargo capacity of GasLog Italy, Maran Gas Kastelorizo, Maran Gas Kalymnos, Maran Gas Achilles

  • 160 k
    m³ liquid gas

    total cargo capacity of Maran Gas Delphi

  • 138 k
    m³ liquid gas

    total cargo capacity of Seapeak Galicia

LNG fleet

LNG fleet: our vessels

The main LNG carriers under our management, used on a Time Charter Party basis.
  • The GasLog Italy, an LNG tanker built in 2024.
  • The Maran Gas Kalymnos, an LNG carrier, built in 2021.
  • The Maran Gas Kastelorizo, an LNG carrier, built in 2024.
  • The Seapeak Galicia, an LNG tanker, built in 2004.
  • The Maran Gas Achilles, an LNG tanker, built in 2016.
  • The Maran Gas Delphi, an LNG tanker, built in 2014.
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We 66 – LNG Power Plays

We explore the strategic role of LNG in Southeast Asia’s energy mix, examining the energy policies, investments and alliances.

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The countries which we are expanding our global portfolio with

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Our worldwide activities, the global reach of our actions

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