New standoff between the Basilicata Region and Eni in Val d'Agri. “In the face of defaults and delays by Eni compliance with regional requirements”, the Regional Council of Basilicata has “deliberated the suspension of all the activities of Eni's Val d'Agri (Cova) Oil Center” in Viggiano (Potenza) where tens of thousands of barrels of oil are processed every day petrolium. The decision "was subsequently communicated by the President of the Region, Marcello Pittella (Pd) to the Ministers of the Environment and Economic Development, Gianluca Galletti and Carlo Calenda".
Eni - through its spokesman - "takes note of the press release issued by the Basilicata Region regarding the resolution to suspend the activities of the Val d'Agri Oil Center and is waiting to be able to examine the contents of the resolution of the Regional Council". Furthermore, the company “underlines that operations for safety and characterization activities are conducted with the utmost diligence and use of resources, offering continuous and effective collaboration to all the competent bodies".
