The CEO of Enaon, Barbara Morgante, speaking at the Economist 9th Sustainability Summit for SE Europe & the Mediterranean, emphasized that the complementarity of all technologies is the key to competitiveness, resilience, and efficiency.
“At Enaon, we are fully committed to contributing to the acceleration of the energy transition. The collaboration of all stakeholders is essential so that Greece’s natural gas distribution network to become a benchmark of cutting-edge energy infrastructure in Europe,” stated the CEO of Enaon, Ms. Barbara Morgante during her participation at the 9th Sustainability Summit for SE Europe & the Mediterranean, organized by Economist Impact SE Europe Events on October 13 and 14.
Speaking in the thematic session “Decarbonisation: Can Greece lead the way in Europe?”, with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Mr. Nikos Tsafos and other distinguished speakers, Ms. Morgante noted that Enaon is strengthening its investments in digital and smart natural gas distribution networks, which are ready to accommodate renewable gases such as biomethane.
Leveraging the know-how of its parent group, Italgas, Enaon is digitally transforming gas networks across Greece through smart meters, real-time telemetry, advanced SCADA systems, and leak detection technologies. The goal is to ensure competitive energy costs for households and businesses, enhance energy security, and contribute to achieving national and European decarbonisation targets.
The digitalisation of networks is a key prerequisite for the safe and efficient management of renewable gases. The networks managed by Enaon, through its subsidiary Enaon EDA, across the country are ready to distribute biomethane immediately, while being appropriately prepared to accommodate future blends of natural gas and hydrogen.
Commenting on the national context , Ms. Morgante welcomed the recent initiatives of the Ministry of Environment and Energy aimed at supporting biomethane in Greece: Although production is still at en early stage, the regulatory and financial frameworks now being shaped can create the right conditions for growth. The priority should be to remove bureaucratic barriers and ensure an affordable environment- particularly for small enterprises wishing to invest.“
Concluding, Ms Morgante reiterated that a balanced and technology- neutral approach, based on the complementarity of solutions and the strategic modernisation of networks is the foundation for a successful and inclusive energy transition.
