 In March 2008, the Corte dei Signori exploration permit was awarded.Seeking a better definition of the existing hydrocarbon traps in the Plio-Pleistocene as well as older sections, the company acquired of high-resolution 3-D seismic in 2009.Utilizing this new data, several prospective areas in the block have been identified with the first well planned to be drilled in the first half of 2011.