Italgas and GRDF have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Italian Embassy in France, with a focus on strengthening their strategic collaboration to drive innovation in gas distribution networks. The updated agreement between the two companies will center on digitalization, innovation, and sustainability, particularly emphasizing the integration of biomethane, hydrogen, and renewable gases in the network. This collaboration aims to accelerate the energy transition by ensuring energy security, competitive energy costs, and meeting the decarbonization goals of Italy and France. Specific areas of focus under the renewed MoU include decarbonization and renewable gases, network digitalization, and exploring new applications for gas in integrated energy systems. By combining their expertise and experience, Italgas and GRDF seek to develop innovative solutions for the adoption of green gases, optimize remote management of gas distribution, and assess the potential of hybrid energy solutions. Both CEOs, Paolo Gallo of Italgas and Laurence Poirier-Dietz of GRDF, highlighted the importance of the collaboration in building sustainable, digital, and resilient energy systems. They emphasized the necessity of smart networks capable of efficiently distributing renewable gases to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy to communities and businesses. The partnership aims to enhance knowledge sharing, accelerate innovation, and leverage digital technologies for network optimization and the integration of renewable gases. The renewal of the agreement showcases the strengths of both companies, with France's expertise in biomethane production and circular economy models complementing Italgas' advancements in network management through digital transformation. The collaboration between Italgas and GRDF, initially established in 2019, demonstrates a shared commitment to driving the energy transition and optimizing gas distribution networks for a sustainable future.