Renewal of "Mutual Cooperation Agreement for the Development of Gas Pipeline Business" with Italgas, an Italian Gas Pipeline Operator
Tokyo Gas Network has renewed its mutual cooperation agreement with Italgas, an Italian gas pipeline operator. Both companies aim to deepen and accelerate cooperation in decarbonization, resilience, and digital fields, promoting technological innovation, strengthening resilience, and achieving sustainable development in the gas pipeline business. This partnership drives international knowledge sharing and technology development for the future of energy infrastructure.
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Tokyo Gas Network Co., Ltd. (President: Satoshi Tanazawa, hereinafter "Tokyo Gas Network") has renewed the "Mutual Cooperation Agreement for the Development of Gas Pipeline Business" (hereinafter "this Agreement") *1, which was concluded with Italgas S.p.A. (President: Paolo Gallo), an Italian gas pipeline operator, on December 1, 2023, to further deepen and accelerate their existing initiatives.
Through the renewal of this Agreement, both companies will continue to cooperate by sharing their knowledge and advanced initiatives to promote technological innovation, strengthen resilience, and achieve sustainable development in the gas pipeline business.
Scene from the agreement renewal ceremony at the Italian Embassy (from left: Tokyo Gas Network President Tanazawa, Ambassador Mario Andrea Vattani, Italgas President Paolo Gallo)
Comment from Italgas President Paolo Gallo
"Building global partnerships is a key pillar of our growth strategy. The renewal of this agreement with Tokyo Gas Network will further strengthen our existing cooperation and accelerate the development of the gas pipeline business. Specifically, we will integrate the knowledge of both companies in important areas such as infrastructure digitalization, resilience enhancement, and decarbonization to develop innovative solutions. Through these initiatives, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society and promote the construction of a safer, more flexible, and future-oriented energy system."
Comment from Tokyo Gas Network Co., Ltd. President Satoshi Tanazawa
"We are greatly honored to have reached an agreement to further deepen our cooperation with Italgas, a leading European gas pipeline operator. Their advanced knowledge in digitalization strongly supports the sophistication of our operations. Moving forward, we will continue to exchange know-how between both companies, promote operational efficiency through productivity improvements, fulfill our mission of stable energy supply and security, and aim for the sustainable growth of the gas pipeline business."
[Main Achievements Based on This Agreement]
(1) Decarbonization
・Information exchange on decarbonization (biogas, e-methane, hydrogen)
・Visit to Tokyo Gas Group's decarbonization-related facilities
・Information provision and visit regarding methane (city gas) emission reduction using Italgas's gas leak detection technology
(2) Resilience
・Information exchange on earthquake disaster prevention system construction
(3) Digital
・Information provision and facility visit regarding Italgas's systems (supply management, integrated management of field operations, etc.)
・Information exchange on smart meter technology
[Main Initiatives After This Agreement Renewal]
(1) Decarbonization
・Information provision on methane (city gas) emission reduction using our gas leak detection technology and repair methods
・Information exchange on CO2 emission reduction technology at high-pressure trunk line stations
(2) Resilience
・Consideration for building Italgas's unique earthquake disaster prevention system
(3) Digital
・Information exchange on the utilization of robotics technology and AR (augmented reality) technology
(4) Other
・Information exchange for building a procurement model for equipment and materials
[Overview of Italgas]
Company Name
Italgas S.p.A.
Representatives
Chairman Paolo Ciocca
President Paolo Gallo
Established
September 12, 1837
Location
Milan, Italy
Business Activities
Main business: Gas pipeline business in Italy and Greece
Other businesses: Water services, IT services, energy services
Capital
1,257,354,634.08 Euros
Major Shareholders
CDP Reti S.p.A. (25.9%), Snam S.p.A. (11.4%), etc.
Number of Employees
Approximately 6,300 people
Supply Area
Rome, Turin, Florence, Venice, etc.
*1: Conclusion of a mutual cooperation agreement for the development of gas pipeline business with Italgas, an Italian gas pipeline operator | News | Tokyo Gas Network (announced December 4, 2023)
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Through the renewal of this Agreement, both companies will continue to cooperate by sharing their knowledge and advanced initiatives to promote technological innovation, strengthen resilience, and achieve sustainable development in the gas pipeline business.
Scene from the agreement renewal ceremony at the Italian Embassy (from left: Tokyo Gas Network President Tanazawa, Ambassador Mario Andrea Vattani, Italgas President Paolo Gallo)
Comment from Italgas President Paolo Gallo
"Building global partnerships is a key pillar of our growth strategy. The renewal of this agreement with Tokyo Gas Network will further strengthen our existing cooperation and accelerate the development of the gas pipeline business. Specifically, we will integrate the knowledge of both companies in important areas such as infrastructure digitalization, resilience enhancement, and decarbonization to develop innovative solutions. Through these initiatives, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society and promote the construction of a safer, more flexible, and future-oriented energy system."
Comment from Tokyo Gas Network Co., Ltd. President Satoshi Tanazawa
"We are greatly honored to have reached an agreement to further deepen our cooperation with Italgas, a leading European gas pipeline operator. Their advanced knowledge in digitalization strongly supports the sophistication of our operations. Moving forward, we will continue to exchange know-how between both companies, promote operational efficiency through productivity improvements, fulfill our mission of stable energy supply and security, and aim for the sustainable growth of the gas pipeline business."
[Main Achievements Based on This Agreement]
(1) Decarbonization
・Information exchange on decarbonization (biogas, e-methane, hydrogen)
・Visit to Tokyo Gas Group's decarbonization-related facilities
・Information provision and visit regarding methane (city gas) emission reduction using Italgas's gas leak detection technology
(2) Resilience
・Information exchange on earthquake disaster prevention system construction
(3) Digital
・Information provision and facility visit regarding Italgas's systems (supply management, integrated management of field operations, etc.)
・Information exchange on smart meter technology
[Main Initiatives After This Agreement Renewal]
(1) Decarbonization
・Information provision on methane (city gas) emission reduction using our gas leak detection technology and repair methods
・Information exchange on CO2 emission reduction technology at high-pressure trunk line stations
(2) Resilience
・Consideration for building Italgas's unique earthquake disaster prevention system
(3) Digital
・Information exchange on the utilization of robotics technology and AR (augmented reality) technology
(4) Other
・Information exchange for building a procurement model for equipment and materials
[Overview of Italgas]
Company Name
Italgas S.p.A.
Representatives
Chairman Paolo Ciocca
President Paolo Gallo
Established
September 12, 1837
Location
Milan, Italy
Business Activities
Main business: Gas pipeline business in Italy and Greece
Other businesses: Water services, IT services, energy services
Capital
1,257,354,634.08 Euros
Major Shareholders
CDP Reti S.p.A. (25.9%), Snam S.p.A. (11.4%), etc.
Number of Employees
Approximately 6,300 people
Supply Area
Rome, Turin, Florence, Venice, etc.
*1: Conclusion of a mutual cooperation agreement for the development of gas pipeline business with Italgas, an Italian gas pipeline operator | News | Tokyo Gas Network (announced December 4, 2023)
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