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Oil major Eni bets on nuclear fusion becoming its ‘next refinery’

Oil major Eni is pursuing nuclear fusion as a core energy transition strategy, describing the technology as its "next refinery." The company aims to establish a commercial fusion power plant in Europe by the 2040s. This strategic shift coincides with Eni's broader growth plan, which balances upstream operations with energy transition innovation to drive capital returns. Market analysts note that these fusion ambitions are contributing to the company's energy narrative as its stock maintains gains made throughout 2026.

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  • ✓ Eni views nuclear fusion as its "next refinery".
  • ✓ Eni targets a commercial fusion power plant in Europe by the 2040s.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Eni announced a target date of the 2040s for a commercial fusion power plant in Europe.

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  1. Eni targets commercial nuclear fusion plant in Europe by 2040s

    Oil major Eni is pursuing nuclear fusion as a core energy transition strategy, describing the technology as its "next refinery." The company aims to establish a commercial fusion power plant in Europe by the 2040s. This strategic shift coincides with Eni's broader growth plan, which balances upstream operations with energy transition innovation to drive capital returns. Market analysts note that these fusion ambitions are contributing to the company's energy narrative as its stock maintains gains made throughout 2026.

    Why it matters

    Nuclear fusion offers the potential for near-limitless clean energy without the long-lived radioactive waste of traditional fission. Eni's pivot signals a long-term hedge against the decline of fossil fuel refining. The transition reflects a broader trend of oil majors diversifying into high-tech energy generation.

    What is confirmed

    • Eni views nuclear fusion as its "next refinery".
    • Eni targets a commercial fusion power plant in Europe by the 2040s.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Eni stock is currently cheap despite an LNG incentive bid in Argentina.

    What to watch next

    • Technical milestones in Eni's fusion research and development
    • Partnerships with European nuclear research consortia
    • Specific capital allocation amounts for fusion projects
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Financial Times — Oil major Eni bets on nuclear fusion becoming its ‘next refinery’
    2. Investing.com Nigeria — Eni targets commercial fusion power plant in Europe by 2040s
    3. Ad-hoc-news.de — Eni stock holds its 2026 gains as fusion ambitions add to the energy story.
    4. Breakingthenews.net — Eni: Nuclear fusion could become our 'next refinery'
    5. Reuters — Eni eyes Europe fusion plant by early 2040s, FT reports
    6. simplywall.st — Eni (BIT:ENI) Unveils Growth And Payout Plan, Is The Stock Still Cheap?
    7. TradingView — ENI: Upstream and energy transition businesses drive growth, with strong capital returns and innovation focus
    8. simplywall.st — Eni (BIT:ENI) Stock Still Looks Cheap Despite Argentina LNG Incentive Bid
    9. consent.yahoo.com — Market Chatter: Eni Eyes Nuclear Fusion as Next Major Energy Opportunity
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