Shares fell 2.5% following the earnings release, reflecting investor concerns about modest gas demand growth and persistent volatility in supply dynamics, tempering the positive narrative on infrastructure and storage progress.
- Italian gas demand rose slightly by 0.4% year-over-year in H1 2026, driven mainly by increased thermoelectric consumption offsetting otherwise volatile overall demand.
- Export volumes remained stable around 1 bcm, with no physical disruptions despite force majeure on Qatari LNG, replaced by alternative sources mainly from the U.S.
- Italy’s LNG imports increased significantly, now accounting for 32% of inflows, supported by new regasification terminals enhancing supply diversification and security.
- Gas storage levels in Italy climbed to approximately 70% capacity, well above the European average, with targets to reach 90% storage filling by upcoming winter.
- Market uncertainties persist due to geopolitical tensions and volatile prices, with European-wide storage levels still near five-year lows, keeping pressure on future outlook.
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