Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and energy contractor Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the development of energy transition in Italy and abroad
The agreement aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy and energy efficiency.
In addition, the parties may identify and adopt digital tools and technologies to enhance the value of the initiatives and accelerate their implementation in the various areas of execution.
Saipem will provide its assets and industrial, technical and commercial expertise normally associated with the implementation of complex projects in the offshore photovoltaic and wind energy segments, in circular economy initiatives and in LNG infrastructures.
Fabrizio Palermo, CEO of CDP, said, “Through this agreement, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti confirms its commitment in favour of system initiatives aimed at fostering the country’s sustainable growth.
“This collaboration between CDP and Saipem is absolutely key to the development of innovative projects in the field of energy transition and the circular economy: thanks to a long-standing cooperation, now strengthened even further, we are able to produce positive impacts across the country, at environmental and socio-economic levels”.
Stefano Cao, CEO of Saipem, stated, “With the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, which aims at accelerating the energy transition in Italy, CDP and Saipem will collaborate to launch innovative and highly sustainable projects in power generation from renewable sources and in the circular economy segments. In addition to its role in the construction of infrastructures, Saipem will be actively involved, since their inception, in the development of new initiatives with the decisive support of CDP.”