Guvernul italian vrea să păstreze hidrocentralele sub controlul său, în contextul creșterii temerilor privind securitatea energetică națională - Economica.net

Italy aims to keep hydroelectric plant operation contracts with local companies, emphasizing national energy security amid global tensions. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin announced discussions with the EU to reconsider previous auction plans for expiring contracts, allowing both local and foreign operators to participate. Hydroelectric plants are Italy's main renewable energy source, primarily operated by local utilities like Enel and Edison. Electricity prices surged to €225 per megawatt-hour, influenced by rising natural gas prices. Recent measures have been introduced to boost domestic oil and gas production by streamlining licensing processes.