The Val d'Agri oil field is an oil field located in the region of the Southern Apennines. It was discovered in 1991 and developed by Eni. It began production in 1996 and produces oil. The total proven reserves of the Val'd Agri oil field are around 500 million barrels (68×106tonnes), and production is centered on 85,000 barrels per day (13,500 m3/d).[1]
| Val d'Agri | |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Southern Apennines |
| Location | Southern Apennines |
| Offshore/onshore | onshore |
| Operator | Eni |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1991 |
| Start of development | 1991 |
| Start of production | 1996 |
| Production | |
| Current production of oil | 85,000 barrels per day (~4.2×106 t/a) |
| Estimated oil in place | 68 million tonnes (~ 80×106 m3 or 500 million bbl) |
Eni is the operator in Basilicata of the Val d’Agri permit (60.77% owned by Eni), which in 2008 produced 95,000 bbl/d (15,100 m3/d) equivalent (58,000 bbl (9,200 m3) equivalent net to Eni).