Italy
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Italy
Italy, a prominent player in Europe’s energy transition, is strategically advancing its role in securing critical raw materials and enhancing sustainable energy infrastructure. The country is focusing on innovative solutions such as lithium extraction from geothermal brines to meet the rising demand for key minerals essential in the clean energy sector, including batteries and electric vehicles. Italy's energy mix is a blend of renewable sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal, alongside more traditional fossil fuels like petroleum, natural gas, and coal. The nation is also a key producer of critical minerals, including fluorine, magnesium, aluminium, and copper, which are integral to Europe’s industrial transformation. In parallel, Italy is aligning its policies with ESG principles, ensuring a sustainable approach to energy development and industrial expansion. As Italy navigates the evolving global market for clean energy technologies, its strategic participation in international alliances such as the European Union, NATO, and the G7 further strengthens its role in shaping regional energy policies. With growing investments in renewable technologies and critical mineral exploration, Italy is poised to continue advancing its position as a leader in Europe’s green energy and industrial future.
Latest news and insights
Stay ahead in the energy transition with SFA (Oxford)’s cutting-edge insights into how Italy's initiatives to secure critical raw materials, including lithium extraction from geothermal brines, and its focus on ESG compliance, are driving its sustainable energy and industrial strategies.
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Italy's international economic, trade, and security alliances
Italy's energy and power mix
Derived and processed Critical Minerals products and recycling in Italy
Energy Raw Materials and products produced in Italy
Meet the Critical Minerals team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
Dr Jenny Watts
Critical Minerals Technologies Expert
Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead
Thomas Shann Mills
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
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