Italy

Italy is one of the main HC producing countries in Europe.

The main advantages to do HC exploration in Italy are:

• the presence of many small-medium size production gas fields but also the potentials for larger discoveries
• the presence of several E&P companies and their turnover
• the potential for storage and rehabilitation
• the favourable tax regime
• the known play types but possibility for upsides
• the possibilities to use new technologies to prove new play concepts

GEPlan has a large database of subsurface data related to previous exploration and production activities. We have helped several E&P companies in building solid portfolios of exploration blocks, in identifying prospects and we have supported them throughout the complex Italian administrative procedures. The success of our clients in the their E&P strategies are due to:

• our knowledge of the Italian market and Italian geology;
• the strong relationship with local authorities and the ministry;
• the experience of the legal and administrative Italian procedures.

Below an image showing the geographical distribution of wells in Italy onshore and offshore.