Update on Selva Malvezzi Concession Activities
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ASX ANNOUNCMENT – 18 November 2025
PO VALLEY ENERGY – UPDATE ON SELVA MALVEZZI CONCESSION ACTIVITIES
Po Valley Energy Limited (ASX: PVE) (“Po Valley”or“the Company”) advises that Chairman
and CEO Kevin Bailey AM has recently completed a site visit to the Selva Malvezzi
Concession in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, where several key operational, environmental
and development activities are currently underway.
Podere Maiar-1 (PM-1) Gas Plant:
Noise Reduction Works
As part of ongoing operational improvement and
community engagement initiatives, Po Valley has
completed a series of noise-reduction upgrades at
the Podere Maiar-1 (PM-1) gas plant. Enhancement
carried out includes the installation of sound-
insulating barriers around
the gas compression units,
nitrogen tanks and
unidirectional valves
These upgrades have significantly reduced plant noise and further
strengthened the Company’s relationship with neighbouring
landowners.
Vegetation Screening Completed
In response to a request from the
Municipality of Budrio (EIA), Po Valley has completed the planting
of a new vegetation buffer along the perimeter fence of the PM-1
facility. The planting, undertaken in October 2025 following
agronomist advice, comprises six hardy species selected for low-
maintenance requirements and year-round resilience.
Image 1
Image 1 – Sound insulation barriers
Image 2 – Sound insulation
barriers
Image 3 Planting around perimeter
The vegetation is expected to mature over the next two years, providing an effective natural
screen and reducing the plant’s overall visual impact.
Successful Slick Line Test
A routine Slick Line integrity test was completed on 5 November
2025 to assess the condition of the PM-1 well. The contractor
temporarily shut the well and ran a probe to check for water or
sand ingress and to verify downhole behaviour.
Key outcomes:
• No water or sand ingress detected
• The well continues to behave fully in line with
expectations
• The well was safely returned to production and
reconnected to the SNAM pipeline
• Current production rate restored to approximately
80,000 Scm/day
The PM-1 well continues to deliver strong performance from the C2 level, having produced
61 million Scm over the past two years. Remaining reserves include:
Licence Project Reserves
Gas Bcf
1P 2P 3P
Selva Malvezzi (NET 63%) Selva (Podere Maiar1)* 1.3 7.1 17.5
* Gas Reserves for PM1 Field are as per CPR dated 25 July 2022 (ASX announcement 26 July 2022) adjusted for depletion from PM1
cumulative net production from commencement of production to 30 September 2025 .
This table does not include any contingent or prospective resources across the Selva Malvezzi Concession and represents
proportion Net to PVE.
3D Seismic Survey Progressing Across Selva Malvezzi
A central focus for the Company has been the commencement of the Selva Malvezzi 3D
Seismic Survey, designed to materially improve the Company’s geological understanding
across the concession.
Po Valley previously relied on
legacy 2D seismic data
acquired by ENI in the 1970s–
1980s. With significant
advancements in seismic
technology and a broader work
program planned for the
concession, the Company
sought and received
Image 4 – Slick line operation
Image 5 – Vibroseis truck on field performing sweep for 3D Seismic Survey
authorisation (April 2025) for a full modern 3D seismic acquisition program. Permitting
undertaken in September and October 2025 secured agreement from 1,748 landowners
across a 140 km² survey area covering the municipalities of Budrio, Molinella, Minerbio,
Medicina and Granarolo.
Current Field Operations Underway
Po Valley has appointed Geofizyka Toruń, one of Europe’s leading seismic contractors, to
conduct fieldwork. A team of 44 specialists is now onsite.
Fieldwork includes:
• Deployment and testing of 8,500 wireless
receiver nodes
• Identification of 5,000 vibration points
across the survey area
• Receiver placement optimised in
consultation with municipalities and
landowners
• 95% survey coverage achieved despite
minor exclusions (swamp zones, hunting concessions,
environmental sensitivity areas, limited non-access parcels)
• Data acquisition, commenced on 13th
November 2025, performed by single
sweeps from four vibroseis trucks
operating simultaneously in separate
quadrants. Recording will occur over
10–14 days across a 3–4 week
period, subject to weather
conditions.
PVE Chairman, Kevin Bailey AM, inspected the seismic field operations at the Geofizyka
Torun base camp and observed the deployment of the receiver nodes. The project is
progressing according to plan with strong cooperation from local municipalities, farmers’
associations and landowners.
Image 8 – Vibroseis truck on field
Image 6 – Wireless receiver node
Image 7 – Vibroseis trucks deployed
Data Processing and Next Steps
Field operations are expected to be completed by mid-December, weather permitting.
The acquired data will undergo time-domain volume processing, anticipated to be
completed by April 2026, producing a full three-dimensional subsurface model for future
development planning.
The Company will provide further updates on the activities as these progress.
This announcement was approved for release by the Board of Directors of Po Valley Energy Limited
Enquiries to:
Mr Kevin Bailey AM
Po Valley Chairman and CEO
+61 417 556 458
To ask questions directly to Po Valley Energy, view this report and access media content, visit our
interactive investor website at: https://povalley.com/link/PwbJDr
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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
Summary of Current Licences and Permits
Status Tenement Location Interest held
PRODUCTION
CONCESSION
S
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
1
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%)
2
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)** 1.3 7.1 17.5
Selva level A South 0.7 1.1 2.3
Selva level B North 2.2 5.6 11.2
Selva level B South 0.6 2.2 5.9
Fondo Perino 6.4 9.2 12.9
East Selva 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 30 September
2025.
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:
Reserves – Gas Bcf
1P 2P 3P
Selva Malvezzi
(NET 63%)
Selva (Podere Maiar1) per CPR dated 25 July 2022* 2.6 8.4 18.8
Depletion from production 6,198,023scm (NET)
4 Jul 2023 – 31 Dec 2023
(0.22) (0.22) (0.22)
Depletion from production 17,363,955scm (NET)
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024
(0.61) (0.61) (0.61)
Depletion from production 13,377,315scm (NET)
1 Jan 2025 – 30 September 2025
(0.47) (0.47) (0.47)
Adjusted Reserves after cumulative depletion
from production at 30 September 2025
1.30 7.1 17.5
*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.
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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