Snam has signed an agreement with Seat, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group, aimed at accelerating the use of natural gas (Cng) and renewable gas (biomethane), thus promoting the development of sustainable mobility and research and development projects In this compound.
Thanks to this partnership, the company led by Marco Alverà will therefore be able to explore business development opportunities and initiatives aimed at retailers, commercial customers and motorists to promote the natural gas filling station system, as well as collaborate in the development of services of mobility.
Snam and Seat will also be able to extend the agreement to other brands of the Volkswagen group, also for initiatives aimed at the technological development of biomethane. The two companies will share strategic markets such as Italy, France and Austria, realizing synergies aimed at boosting CNG and bio-CNG as cleaner and more convenient alternatives to traditional fuels.
"This new partnership - commented Snam's CEO Marco Alverà - will make it possible to encourage further development of sustainable natural gas and biomethane mobility both in Italy and throughout the continent because it unites two European leaders: us in the construction of innovative infrastructures, Seat in the development of new sustainable models. Both we and Seat are convinced that natural gas, even more so thanks to the rapid diffusion of renewable gas, is the most immediate solution for improving air quality in our cities, combining environmental sustainability with performance and economy. Sustainable mobility is one of the main points of our 200 million investment plan in energy transition businesses".
At Piazza Affari, the Snam share gains 2,12% to 3,903 euros in the wake of theexcellent performance of the Ftse Mib (+2,8%), driven by the news relating to the dialogue between the EU and Italy on the maneuver, with the Government intending to reduce the "decimals" on the deficit.
