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U.S. and Italy Strengthen LNG Ties at Gastech Conference

9/12/2025

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On September 12, Eni's CEO Claudio Descalzi met with U.S. energy and interior secretaries in Milan during the Gastech conference.
They discussed finalizing energy supply deals to boost U.S. influence and decrease reliance on Russia.
Eni and Venture Global signed a long-term liquefied natural gas deal in July.
Italy and the U.S. pledged to increase U.S. LNG exports to Italy, aiding Europe's shift from Russian gas post-Ukraine invasion.

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On September 12, Eni's CEO Claudio Descalzi met with U.S. energy and interior secretaries in Milan during the Gastech conference.
They discussed finalizing energy supply deals to boost U.S. influence and decrease reliance on Russia.
Eni and Venture Global signed a long-term liquefied natural gas deal in July.
Italy and the U.S. pledged to increase U.S. LNG exports to Italy, aiding Europe's shift from Russian gas post-Ukraine invasion.