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TOKYO - Digitalisation, energy security and sustainability: these are the pillars of the new agreement between Italgas and Tokyo Gas Network, signed in Tokyo as part of the strengthening of strategic relations between Italy and Japan. The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding aims to accelerate innovation in gas networks through advanced technologies, infrastructure resilience and the development of renewable gases. A partnership that combines European and Japanese know-how with the objective of building increasingly smart and efficient energy infrastructures.
160th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations
Italgas and Tokyo Gas Network accelerate innovation and sustainability in gas networks. Italgas and Tokyo Gas Network renewed on Tuesday 12 May 2026, at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in the strategic areas of gas distribution and promoting the development of joint projects. The Memorandum was signed by Paolo Gallo, Chief Executive Officer of Italgas, and by Satoshi Tanazawa, Chief Executive Officer of Tokyo Gas Network, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Tokyo Mario Vattani. "We are very pleased to host at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo the renewal of the collaboration between Italgas and Tokyo Gas Network, on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations - declared the Italian Ambassador to Japan, Mario Vattani -. In the current geopolitical context, this Agreement represents a further step forward towards greater energy security and contributes to the strengthening of supply chains, in the spirit of the Special Strategic Partnership announced between the two Governments in January 2026 and in line with the directives of the Italy-Japan Business Group, of which Italgas is a founding member".
Guaranteeing a stable energy supply and maintaining high safety standards
"We are honoured to have reached an agreement to further strengthen our strategic partnership with Italgas, the leading gas distributor in Europe – declared Satoshi Tanazawa, Chief Executive Officer of Tokyo Gas Network –. Their advanced expertise in digitalisation will represent a fundamental driver for enhancing our operational capabilities.
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Through a continuous exchange of mutual know-how, we aim to improve operational efficiency and productivity, while at the same time fulfilling our mission of guaranteeing a stable energy supply and maintaining high safety standards. Through this collaboration, we are committed to achieving sustainable growth for our infrastructure business and contributing to the evolution of a resilient energy infrastructure". "International dialogue and collaboration with leading partners are fundamental elements of our growth path - declared Paolo Gallo, Chief Executive Officer of Italgas -.
Technological innovation and digitalisation
The renewal of the agreement with Tokyo Gas Network consolidates a valuable relationship and enables us to accelerate further in the development of increasingly digital, resilient and sustainable networks. In particular, the collaboration allows us to enhance complementary expertise in key areas such as advanced infrastructure digitalisation, strengthening resilience even in complex contexts, and the evolution of networks to accommodate growing shares of renewable gases". Through the Memorandum, the two companies will continue to share expertise and best practices to promote innovation, resilience and sustainable development of gas distribution networks. The collaboration will focus in particular on: infrastructure resilience and safety: exchange of know-how to increase the capacity of networks to respond to extreme events and complex operating conditions. Technological innovation and digitalisation: development and application of advanced technological solutions for optimising network management and improving operational efficiency. Supply chain: collaboration on advanced procurement models to improve performance, quality and sustainability.
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