Eni and Snam have embarked on Italy's first carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCS) project, designed to curb CO2 emissions from energy-intensive industries. The project is centered around capturing CO2 from Eni's natural gas processing facility near Ravenna and storing it deep within a depleted gas field in the Adriatic Sea. Currently, the initiative captures about 25,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, with plans to scale up to 4 million tons per year by 2030, serving as a significant hub for industrial decarbonization in Italy and Europe. Powered by renewable energy, this CCS project has already achieved a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions at the Ravenna plant, with peaks reaching 96%. Despite the promise of CCS technology, its commercial viability remains under scrutiny, though Eni reports growing interest from potential customers.
The project also aims to support sectors like ceramics, glass, and steel, which are difficult to decarbonize through electrification alone. With ongoing development, it seeks to attract European industrial players looking to reduce their carbon footprint, potentially turning Ravenna into a leading CCS hub for the region.
