After the cut-off of Russian deliveries to Europe following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian imports dropped from 14 billion cubic meters of natural gas imported per semester in 2021 to 0.66 billion cubic meters in the second half of 2023. Algeria became the main importer, with roughly 12 billion cubic meters of gas imported to Italy per semester. A significant increase was observed in the imports from Azerbaijan. LNG imports are expected to rise in the next years. Currently, most of the LNG imported to Italy originates in Qatar, Algeria, and the United States. It then undergoes regasification processes in the Italian offshore plants. Natural gas is the major source of electricity generation in Italy.
Imports and production of natural gas in Italy from 1st half 2021 to 2nd half 2023, by country of origin, pipeline, and entry point
(in billion cubic meters)
Characteristic
Algeria (Transmed, Mazara del Vallo)
LNG*
Azerbaijan (TAP, Melendugno)
Northern Europe (Transitgas, Passo Greis)
Russia (TAG, Tarvisio)
Libya (Gela, Greenstream)
National production
Others
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* Regasification centers are located offshore of Caverzere, Panigaglia, Livorno, and Piombino.
Source provides preliminary data for 2023. Half-year figures were calculated by Statista using monthly data provided by the source. Figures have been rounded.
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