The forecast for the gross heat production of natural gas in Italy shows a consistent increase from 2024 to 2028, beginning at 45.27 thousand gigawatt-hours in 2024 and reaching 47.72 thousand gigawatt-hours by 2028. This trend indicates a moderate year-on-year growth: 1.37% from 2024 to 2025, 1.35% from 2025 to 2026, 1.31% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.27% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 1.32%. These projections reflect expectations for steady demand and possibly increased industrial activity or energy policy shifts favoring natural gas over other sources.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of energy policies focused on renewable energy transitions which may alter natural gas demand.
Technological advancements in gas extraction and processing that could influence production efficiency.
Geopolitical developments affecting gas imports and market dynamics.