The newly formed limited liability company—Nuclitalia S.r.l.—will be at the forefront of Italy’s renewed engagement with sustainable nuclear power. Enel holds the majority share at 51%, followed by Ansaldo Energia with 39%, and Leonardo with 10%.

Nuclitalia’s immediate focus will be on evaluating water-cooled Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), recognised globally for their scalability, safety features, and potential role in decarbonisation. The company’s mission includes defining technical requirements for integration into Italy’s energy system, conducting rigorous techno-economic assessments, and selecting the most mature and viable SMR designs.

Beyond technology assessment, Nuclitalia aims to foster industrial partnerships and pursue co-design strategies. The overarching approach is guided by principles of innovation, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability, while actively promoting and leveraging the capabilities of the Italian supply chain.

Ferruccio Resta, former Rector of the Politecnico di Milano, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. Luca Mastrantonio, Head of Enel’s Nuclear Innovation unit, will serve as CEO. The board comprises seven members—industry veterans chosen for their deep technical knowledge and extensive experience—reflecting the robust leadership required to position Nuclitalia as a cornerstone of Italy’s energy future.

A technical committee is also in the pipeline, intended to bolster the company’s analytical capacity in the early development stages.

Although Nuclitalia represents a transaction among related parties—given all three stakeholders fall under the umbrella of Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance—it has been assessed and approved under the appropriate regulatory frameworks. Enel’s involvement was deemed of “minor importance,” with favourable review by its Related Parties Committee, while Leonardo’s share falls under “small amount” exclusions in its governance procedures.

Nuclitalia represents more than a business venture—it signals a national commitment to exploring clean, reliable, and forward-thinking energy solutions, potentially paving the way for Italy’s leadership in the future of nuclear technology.