The memorandum signed a few days ago represents the first, real, sign of Italy’s involvement in the Saudi energy transition
Cinzia Bianco comments on the MoU on economic cooperation recently signed by Italy and Saudi Arabia
Media mentions – Energy
The BRICS, Africa, and Europe have much in common in their pursuit of net zero, above all the rapid rollout of renewable energy
Maddalena Procopio comments cooperation opportunities among the EU, BRICS and African countries, focusing on the converging interests in the energy and climate fields.
If the world is to make genuine progress on climate change, the engagement of both the oil and gas industry and the Gulf region is essential
Ana Palacio explains what it takes to make COP28 a success
There is a real risk that rightwing, populist parties will latch on to the “greenlash” and surge back in the polls
Nathalie Tocci explains why signs of a green backlash are surfacing, as citizens and businesses start feeling the costs of the energy transition
If we are serious about making Europe less dependent on China in strategically important sectors, we must be prepared to stop these outflows
Tobias Gehrke comments on the threat of a solar company relocating to the USA because of subsidies
Putin has no strategic plan ‘B’ for the gas war with the West and allies. Russia’s successive initiatives are reactive moves. This is no longer strategic thinking.
Conversation by Szymon Kardasio of money.pl on how the loss of the European gas market is a problem for Russia
Moscow has not succeeded in blackmailing EU member states by withholding gas
The success of Meloni’s plan will be limited by the same factors if it does not form part of a broader European energy strategy
The Italians recognise there won’t be elections for a while and want to work with Dbeibah in the meantime, while also betting on the NOC, a guarantor of stability alongside Libya’s central bank