- Business
- Ascopiave S.p.A. operates as a prominent Italian multi-utility company, primarily engaged in the distribution and sale of natural gas. The company manages service concessions and direct assignments across 454 municipalities in Northern Italy, reaching approximately 1,360,000 users through an extensive distribution network spanning over 20,000 kilometers. Beyond its core gas operations, Ascopiave is deeply involved in the renewable energy sector, managing 29 operational hydroelectric and wind power plants with a combined nominal capacity of 84.1 MW, and is actively pursuing further developments in wind and photovoltaic projects. The group also provides integrated urban water management services to over 100,000 inhabitants across 15 municipalities in the Province of Bergamo, utilizing an 880-kilometer network, and is active in heat management and co-generation activities. Recent strategic moves include the July 2025 acquisition of AP Reti Gas North S.p.A. from the A2A Group, expanding its gas distribution assets significantly, and the divestment of a 25% stake in EstEnergy S.p.A. in June 2025, alongside smaller acquisitions in renewable energy and IT services to refine its portfolio. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Pieve di Soligo, Italy, Ascopiave S.p.A. operates as a subsidiary of Asco Holding S.p.A.