ARMOUR, ANDREW, E&P Director, Enterprise Oil plc

Abstract: Southern European Thrust Belt Exploration - Persistence Pays Off

The paper will review a number of the key obstacles which need to be overcome to make a success of exploring in complex overthurst terraines in southern Europe.

By reference to Enterprise's experience in Southern Italy and surrounding areas, the key technical, political, fiscal and environmental challenges will be illustrated.

This game is not for the faint hearted or easily discouraged. 

AAPG Search and Discovery Article #90923@1999 International Conference and Exhibition, Birmingham, England