Italian Eni to replace over 50% of Russian gas this winter

Chief executive officer of Italian Eni energy company Claudio Descalzi has said that the company plans to replace more than 50 per cent of the gas which it receives from Russia this winter.

"We will be able to replace more than 50 per cent of Russian gas in winter 2022-2023, while 80 per cent in 2023-2024, but regasification terminals are required," ANSA agency quotes Descalzi as saying on September 24.

He noted that the Italian company intends to completely replace Russian gas by winter 2024.
Descalzi added that there are guaranteed supplies from Algeria reaching 83-85 million cubic metres per day.