【SMM Steel】High energy costs & hydrogen gap challenge Italy's industrial competitiveness

Published: Apr 17, 2026 14:57

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【SMM Steel】Energy-Intensive Consulting advocates for competitive energy pricing, trade defense, and decarbonization pathways for Italy's most energy-dependent industries. Green hydrogen costs €4-7/kg vs €1-2/kg for grey H₂, requiring policy support. Italy's industries also face high electricity prices, ETS costs not faced by competitors, and rising imports from countries with subsidies, lower energy costs, and lighter regulations.

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