Selva Malvezzi- EIA filed for four-well drilling program
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ASX ANNOUNCMENT – 29 JUNE 2026
Po Valley Energy Ltd (ASX:PVE)
PO VALLEY ENERGY – SELVA MALVEZZI CONCESSION: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT FILED FOR FOUR-WELL DRILLING PROGRAM
Po Valley Energy Limited (ASX: PVE) (“Po Valley Energy”, “Po Valley”, or the Company) is pleased to
provide an update on the Selva Malvezzi production concession activities.
After months of detailed work, Po Valley Operations Pty Ltd (“PVO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Po
Valley Energy has achieved a significant regulatory milestone. PVO is the operator of the Selva Malvezzi
production concession and owns a 63% working interest with the remining 37% held by the Prospex
Energy Group.
On Friday June 26th, PVO filed an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with Italy's Ministry of
Environment and Energy Security (MASE). The EIA covers the project to drill, develop and commission
four new wells within the Selva Malvezzi Production Concession in the Po Valley Basin in Northern Italy.
The four proposed wells are relatively close to the existing Podere Maiar 1 well which has been in
continuous production for Po Valley Operations for three years since July 2023 at approximately 80,000
Scm/day.
Processing of the 3D Geophysical campaign data, covering approximately 140 square km is nearing
completion and interpretation will commence immediately thereafter. This work will deliver a high-
resolution, three-dimensional subsurface model which will inform our drilling program once we have
received Ministry approval.
The four well program will target the significant gas potential of the Selva Malvezzi concession. The filing
of the EIA is a significant step forward and the company will work with the Ministry to ensure the
highest standards are observed as it works towards contributing to energy security for the Emilia
Romagna region of Italy. The reservoirs targeted are close to the existing SNAM National pipeline which
will further enhance local industry efficiency.
Chairman and CEO, Kevin Bailey commented, "The filing of the EIA in such a timely manner will facilitate
the Ministry to assess the suitability of these projects in the heart of Emilia-Romagna to benefit the
people of the Region. It is a credit to the whole Po Valley Operations team, who worked diligently to
provide such a professional report. Approving the EIA will allow Po Valley Energy to commence an
ambitious drilling program in 2027, benefiting the region's people and the shareholders."
This announcement was approved for release by the Board of Directors of Po Valley Energy Limited
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Enquiries to:
Mr Kevin Bailey AM
Po Valley Chairman
+61 417 556 458
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Directors
Mr. Kevin Bailey AM, Chairman and CEO
Ms. Sara Edmonson, Non-executive Director
Mr. Joseph Constable, Non-executive Director
Ms. Katrina O’Leary, Non-executive Director
Mr. Michael Gentile, Non-executive Director
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Appendix
Summary of Current Licences and Permits
Status Tenement Location Interest held
PRODUCTION
CONCESSIONS
AWARDED Selva Malvezzi(1)(2)
Italy, Emilia Romagna
63% Po Valley
37% Prospex Group
PREL.
AWARDED
Teodorico (d.40.AC-PY) Italy, Adriatic Offshore 100% Po Valley
EXPLORATION
PERMITS
GRANTED
Cadelbosco di Sopra Italy, Emilia Romagna 100% Po Valley
Grattasasso Italy, Emilia Romagna 100% Po Valley
Torre del Moro Italy, Emilia Romagna 100% Po Valley
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Net to PVE is 63%, JV partners’ 37% held by Prospex Group (Held by Prospex Energy Plc wholly owned subsidiaries PXOG Marshall Limited 17%
and UOG Italia S.r.l. 20%)
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Selva Malvezzi Production Concession includes areas that are deemed suitable for exploration including the prospects at Casale Guida 1d
(North Selva), Ronchi 1d (South Selva), Selva Malvezzi 1d (East Selva) and Bagnarola 1d (Riccardina). These exploration areas were previously
held under the Podere Gallina exploration permit and are included in the Selva Malvezzi Production Concession awarded in 2022.
Reserves and Resources*
Licence Project Reserves
Contingent
Resources
Prospective
Resources
Gas Bcf
1P 2P 3P 1C 2C 3C Low Best High
Selva Malvezzi
(NET 63%)
Selva (Podere Maiar1)** 1.07 (1)
6.81 17.20
Selva level A Ronchi 1d 0.7 1.1 2.3
Selva level B Casale Guida 1d 2.2 5.6 11.2
Selva level B Ronchi 1d 0.6 2.2 5.9
Fondo Perino 6.4 9.2 12.9
Selva Malvezzi 1d 18.3 21.9 25.6
Riccardina 8.2 24.4 81.2
d.40.AC-PY
Teodorico 27 37 48
Teodorico 7.4 10.6 14.0
PL3-C 7.9 15.9 25.0
Cadelbosco di
Sopra
Zini (Qu-B) 1.1 2.7 4.6
Canolo (Qu-A) 0.7 1.1 1.7
Canolo (Plioc) 0.4 3.6 10.5
Zini (Qu-A) 0.6 1.4 2.4
Torre del Moro Torre del Moro 420.7 502 596.1
* Gas Reserves and Resources by Field (as per CPR dated 25 July 2022 ASX announcement 26 July 2022) with the **exception of the Podere
Maiar1 reserves which are adjusted for depletion from PM1 cumulative net production from commencement of production to 31 March 2026.
(1) Total Level C2 P1 reserves have been produced, the 1.07Bcf 1P reserves in the table above are remaining C1 Level 1P Reserves
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Reserves and Resources – Oil **
Licence Project Reserves
Contingent
Resources
Prospective
Resources
Oil MMbbl **
1P 2P 3P 1C 2C 3C Low Best High
Cadelbosco di Sopra
Bagnolo in Piano 6.6 27.3 80.6
Bagnolo SW 22.1 54.5 112.0
Grattasasso Ravizza 2.8 16.1 41.6
** The Oil resources were previously removed from the statement of Resources due to the “PITESAI” legislation in 2022 restricting activities on
Oil discoveries. With that legislation now repealed, the above table now includes the original reported Resources as per the CPR dated 24 April
2019 (ASX announcement 26 April 2019).
Podere Maiar1 Reserve Reconciliation:
Level C2 Reserves – Gas Bcf
1P 2P 3P
Selva Malvezzi
(NET 63%)
Selva (Podere Maiar1) per CPR dated 25 July 2022*(Level
C2+C1)
1.54 5.56 14.17
Depletion from production 6,198,023scm (NET)
4 Jul 2023 – 31 Dec 2023 (Level C2)
(0.22) (0.22) (0.22)
Depletion from production 17,363,955scm (NET)
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024 (Level C2)
(0.61) (0.61) (0.61)
Depletion from production 17,769,866 scm (NET)
1 Jan 2025 – 31 December 2025 (Level C2)
(0.63) (0.63) (0.63)
Depletion from production 4,574,955 scm (NET)
1 Jan 2026 – 31 March 2026(Level C2)
(0.16) (0.16) (0.16)
Adjusted Reserves after cumulative production depletion
as at 31 March 2026.
0 3.89 12.50
*Reserve as per CPR dated 25 July 2022 ASX announcement 26 July 2022.
Level C1 Reserves – Gas Bcf
1P 2P 3P
Selva Malvezzi
(NET 63%)
Selva (Podere Maiar1) per CPR dated 25 July 2022*(Level
C2+C1)
1.07 2.87 4.65
Depletion from production 6,198,023scm (NET)
4 Jul 2023 – 31 Dec 2023 (Level C2)
0 0 0
Depletion from production 17,363,955scm (NET)
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024 (Level C2)
0 0 0
Depletion from production 17,769,866 scm (NET)
1 Jan 2025 – 31 December 2025 (Level C2)
0 0 0
Depletion from production 4,574,955 scm (NET)
1 Jan 2026 – 31 March 2026(Level C2)
0 0 0
Adjusted Reserves after cumulative production depletion
as at 31 March 2026.** 1.07 6.81 17.20
*Reserve as per CPR dated 25 July 2022 ASX announcement 26 July 2022.
Prospective Resources are the estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the application of a future
development project(s) relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a
risk of development. Further exploration appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity
of potentially moveable hydrocarbons.
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The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the
original market announcements referred to in this announcement and, in the case of estimates for petroleum reserves,
contingent resources and prospective resources, all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates
in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form
and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not materially changed from the original market
announcement.
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