Eni announced that it has delivered natural gas cargo to the SNAM regasification terminal in Piombino, Italy, the company said in a statement.

The cargo which amounts to 90 million cubic meters, was produced at the Sonatrach liquefaction plant in Betihoua, Algeria.

“Unloading operations took place following the completion of the test phase and mark the beginning of the terminal’s commercial operation,” Eni said.

This transaction affirms the necessity of natural gas as a reliable energy source and the capability to meet the growing energy demand while supporting the energy transition, the company added.

It should be noted that Eni targets growth in its LNG activities with contracted volumes expected to rise to over 18 million tonnes in 2026, more than double that of 2022.