The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security of Italy (MASE) has presented its Atto di Indirizzo 2025-2027, a strategic document that defines the country’s key policy priorities in the energy and environmental sectors. Aligned with the European Green Deal, the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC), and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), this initiative aims to drive the ecological transition, ensure energy security, and strengthen environmental sustainability.

The document outlines seven fundamental policy priorities for the next three years, addressing aspects such as the expansion of renewable energy, diversification of energy supply, industrial decarbonization, and the electrification of transportation.

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Seven Key Priorities for 2025-2027

MASE has defined the following strategic pillars to guide its actions over the next three years:

• Implementation of the PNIEC and PNRR: Acceleration of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
• Energy security and transition to clean energy: Diversification of energy sources, storage, and reduction of fossil fuel dependency.
• Development of the circular economy: Measures to reduce waste and promote resource reuse.
• Biodiversity and ecosystem protection: Implementation of strategies for conservation and environmental restoration.
• Hydrogeological risk mitigation and water resource management: Measures to prevent natural disasters and optimize water use.
• International climate action and global cooperation: Strengthening commitments in forums like COP30 and partnerships with other countries in energy transition.
• Administrative modernization and environmental education: Bureaucratic simplification and promotion of sustainability policies.

Strategic Investments in Renewable Energy and Energy Security

A key focus of the plan is consolidating energy security by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy production. To achieve this, MASE has allocated €33.7 billion for critical projects:

• €31.47 billion for ecological transition and the green revolution under the PNRR.
• €1.973 billion for the REPowerEU chapter, focusing on energy diversification and green hydrogen production.
• €270 million for sustainable mobility infrastructure and transport electrification.

“Strengthening energy infrastructure and investing in clean energy not only ensures system stability but also positions Italy as a key player in Europe’s ecological transition,” the MASE report highlights.

Among the concrete measures, the plan includes:

• Expansion of renewable energy generation capacity with new wind and solar farms.
• Promotion of green hydrogen, including the development of the South H2 Corridor, which will connect North Africa with Italy and Central Europe.
• Expansion of biomethane production and improvement of energy storage infrastructure.
• Development of electricity interconnections with Greece, Tunisia, and the Balkans to strengthen regional energy integration.

Electrification of Transport and Advanced Biofuels

Another priority of the plan is transport sector decarbonization, which will involve promoting charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, the use of sustainable biofuels, and the modernization of public transport.

Key initiatives include:

• Expansion of electric charging points on highways and in cities.
• Conversion of traditional refineries into biorefineries, with incentives for advanced biofuel development.
• Promotion of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), essential for reducing emissions in the aviation sector.

“The transport sector is one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. Electrification and the use of alternative fuels will play a crucial role in our decarbonization strategy,” the document states.

Digitalization and Administrative Simplification

To streamline project implementation, the government has launched the “Permitting” digital portal, which will centralize energy permit management, reducing bureaucracy for investors and accelerating renewable energy project execution.

“The waiting time for permits has been one of the biggest obstacles to sector growth. With this platform, we aim to shorten approval timelines and facilitate the energy transition,” the ministerial report highlights.

It is worth noting that Italy has over 300 GW of grid connection requests from more than 6,000 projects, according to data provided by Terna as of late October 2024.

Italy Aiming to Become a Leader in Energy Transition

Through these measures, MASE aims to position Italy as a leader in renewable energy, energy security, and sustainable development. The combination of investment in infrastructure, industrial decarbonization, and administrative modernization will ensure the country meets its climate objectives while strengthening its role in the European Union’s energy strategy.

The implementation of the PNIEC and PNRR, along with international cooperation and the modernization of the energy sector, will pave the way for a greener, safer, and more resilient Italy in the face of future challenges.