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This analysis includes a comprehensive Italy energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2019 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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6th
largest solar power capacity in the world (2019)
43%
higher industrial electricity prices than EU average (2019)
15%
of electricity demand covered by imports in 2019
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) coordinates the energy policy through the Directorate General for Security of Supply and Energy Infrastructures (DGSAIE). The Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning (CIPE) is in charge of national economic and budgetary decisions regarding the energy sector, among others.
Energy Companies
Oil:
Eni (30.3% state-owned) is the national oil and gas utility. No single shareholder can hold more than 3% of the capital, and any grouping of shareholders is subject to the prior approval of the Treasury.
Energy Supply
Oil:
Domestic oil and NGL production (4.8 Mt in 2019) cover around 7% of the country's needs.
Crude oil imports remained stable at 66 Mt in 2019. Six suppliers accounted for over 70% of crude oil supply, namely Iraq (20% in 2019), Azerbaijan (17%), Russia (14%), Libya (12%), and Saudi Arabia (8%).
Energy Prices
Electricity:
Electricity prices are higher than the European average, especially for industry (+43% for industry and +22% for households in 2019), due to high taxes (over 36% of end-consumer prices in 2019).
Energy Consumption
Italy's per capita energy consumption is 20% lower than the EU average (2.5 toe in 2019). Electricity consumption per capita is around 5 000 kWh, i.e. 10% below the EU average.
Total energy consumption has been slightly declining since 2017 by 1.7%/year to 149 Mtoe in 2019. It declined rapidly between 2005 and 2014 (by 2.6%/year).
Issues & Prospects
Gas:
According to the latest forecast by Snam Rete Gas, gas consumption is expected to increase slightly (+0.6%/year) between 2019 and 2040. Domestic production should continue to fall (halving through 2040) and imports should continue to grow (+0.7%/year) and to ensure most of gas consumption.
Below is a list of the Italy energy market report graphs:
In the Italy energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Italy energy market data since 1990 and up to 2019 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Italy country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Italy country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
Projections Data (Excel Sheet)
The Italy country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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