History [edit]
The first extraction of natural gas in Italy in 1938 was made by Podenzano.
In 1939 was built the first pipeline to transport gas between Pietramala and Florence. In 1942-'43 was built the first pipeline between Lodi and Milan Salsomaggiore.
In 1944 it was discovered the giant Caviaga, then the largest discovered in Western Europe.
In 1948 it was discovered the field of Ripalta.
Between 1946 and 1950 Italian production went from 20 to 305 million cubic meters between 1949 and 1951 the distribution network was increased from 354 to 1266 km.
In 1952 it was discovered the field of Ravenna, at 1250-1960 m depth (30 production wells) in 1954 to Serigne, at 1305 meters (11 active wells).
In 1960 it was discovered the field of Gagliano, at 2000 meters. In 1973 the mine was discovered Malossa, at 5800 meters.
Among the nineties and 2000 were launched new wells in the Adriatic.