On 30 June 2009, the company bought from Eni the
entire share capital of Italgas S.p.A, Italy’s leading natural
gas distributor, and Stogit S.p.A, the country’s biggest
operator in the natural gas storage sector. As a result of
this acquisition, Snam Rete Gas is an integrated group
responsible for the regulated gas sector and is a European
leader in said sector in terms of regulatory asset base.
Ultimate parent Snam Rete Gas S.p.A transports and dispatches
natural gas, GNL Italia S.p.A regasifies liquefied
natural gas (LNG) and Italgas S.p.A and Stogit S.p.A
respectively distribute and store natural gas. On a smaller
scale, the group also carries out non-regulated activities,
consisting essentially of technical and commercial services
as well as the sale of water.