- CEO
- Paolo Gallo
- Full Time Employees
- 6,500
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Gas
- Address
- Via Carlo Bo, 11 Milan MI Italy 20143
- IPO Date
- Jan 15, 2021
- Business
- Italgas S.p.A. is a European leader specializing in the distribution of natural gas, water services, energy efficiency, and digital innovation. Founded in 1837 and headquartered in Italy, the company operates an extensive gas distribution network spanning approximately 155,000 kilometers across Italy and Greece, serving over 13 million customers and more than 4,000 municipalities. Italgas's core products and services include the management and distribution of natural gas; water distribution services through 6,300 kilometers of water networks in Italy; energy efficiency solutions; and advanced IT services supporting network digitization and innovation.
Recent major changes include the strategic acquisition and integration of 2i Rete Gas, Italy’s second-largest gas distribution operator, which expanded Italgas’s network to over 72,000 kilometers and significantly increased its customer base. This acquisition, completed in mid-2025, positioned Italgas as the leading gas distributor in Europe by network size and customer numbers. Furthermore, Italgas is undergoing a digital transformation journey, evolving into a Network Tech Company that leverages artificial intelligence and smart technologies, exemplified by the roll-out of the Nimbus smart meter capable of accommodating hydrogen gas blends. The company is actively investing €16.5 billion through 2031 in infrastructure development, digitization, gas network repurposing including hydrogen blending, water and energy efficiency projects, and modernization programs as part of its 2025-2031 strategic plan.
Italgas collaborates strategically with international partners such as Cadent to advance technological innovation and sustainability in gas network operations. The company also holds a minority stake in the US-based technology firm Picarro, focusing on methane emissions measurement and reduction. Italgas serves a broad market comprising residential, industrial, and commercial customers, reinforcing its presence across Italy, Greece, and other European Union countries. Its business segments encompass gas distribution, water services, energy efficiency, and IT solutions, positioning Italgas at the forefront of the energy transition with a focus on environmental sustainability and network resilience.