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sibile coesistenza dell’industria estrattiva
con i settori agricoltura, pesca e turismo
Questo articolo è una sintesi dello studio condotto dal Rie (Ricerche Industriali ed Energetiche) sul possibile impatto delle attività
upstream dell’industria dell’oil & gas (O&G) sui settori agricoltura pesca e turismo (APT).
Lo studio muove dall’analisi delle argomentazioni espresse dalle opposizioni – specie locali – all’attività mineraria, accusata di
compromettere questi settori vitali. Questo ha contribuito al formarsi di un atteggiamento pregiudizialmente contrario di larga
parte dell’opinione pubblica verso l’industria dell’O&G ostacolando la valorizzazione delle riserve di idrocarburi estraibili e di quelle
potenzialmente individuabili con attività di ricerca.
Al contrario, l’analisi economica e la ricerca sul campo dimostrano come i settori dell’O&G e dell’APT possano coesistere con successo
in un medesimo ambito territoriale, ma al contempo evidenziano l’esigenza di migliorare la comunicazione e il dialogo del sistema
petrolifero verso gli attori locali, elementi necessari per scardinare quella spirale di sfiducia e diffidenza che impedisce un’interazione
virtuosa tra loro.
Raddoppiare la produzione di idrocarburi è un’opportunità per il nostro paese, la sua crescita economica, la sua competitività. Farlo
investendo nello sviluppo locale costituisce un’imprescindibile linea di azione.
From words to action As many variables affect the competitiveness of Fishery,
offshore drilling platforms cannot be considered per se a
• In Italy, one mining permit out of two is contested decisive factor for the sector.
There is a widespread belief that drilling activities are
damaging for traditional economic sectors –Agriculture, • Tourism and Hydrocarbons: no structural link
Fishery and Tourism (AFT); this has led to a prejudicial Analysis of regional and provincial tourist flows does
distrust towards the O&G industry, with a negative not show any correlation between drilling platforms and
impact on the valorisation of probable reserves and tourism sector performance. The case of Romagna is
exploration activity. indicative: tourism here is growing and in any case better
than in Versilia, a similar coastline but devoid of mining
• Widespread criticism gives strength to general activity.
opinion but there is openness to dialogue
• Refuting accusations is not enough
Analysis of criticism expressed by AFT sectors boils The O&G industry should insist on communication,
down to one main issue: the absence of interaction transparency and attention to local development to
between energy company and territory, economic promote a radical change of attitude, the only way to
activities included. Poor communication between create an almost totally inexistent climate of trust.
parties, insufficient consultation and discussion Guided visits to wells, constant information on processes
mechanisms, widespread bad/disinformation on and technologies, clear and ongoing communication on
incomplete or incorrect arguments have consolidated environmental impact of mining activity are important
false myths on made in Italy O&G. However, AFT steps towards social acceptance.
sectors do not unconditionally refuse the mining
industry but are open to dialogue. Something to • Successful coexistence is possible
support. Best practices for a peaceful and fruitful coexistence
between AFT and hydrocarbons are many. A lot can be
• Arguments put forth by opposition are not learned by those who are in the vanguard in managing
confirmed by economic analysis of AFT sectors this coexistence, as the North Sea Hydrocarbons -
performances Fishery relationship. In Italy there are similar successful
initiatives, inexplicably little known but repeatable.
On the whole, AFT structural dynamics in mining areas
are in line with national average trends; in some cases, • A range of actions can be implemented
they show better performances compared to non-mining A successful coexistence is possible with attention to
areas. local development and creation of benefits for the territory.
The most appreciated interventions are those which
• Agriculture and Hydrocarbons: independent allow to gain in competitiveness. For example, mutually
dynamics profitable agreements as low cost surplus heat sale
to neighbouring agricultural businesses; interventions
Regions with O&G activity do not show anomalous to improve fishing vessels efficiency; involvement of
dynamics. On the contrary, Emilia Romagna, Lombardia fishermen in O&G related activities; actions to solve main
and Sicilia cover one third of national agricultural weaknesses in local AFT sectors.
value added and are the jewels in the crown of Italy’s
agriculture. Emilia Romagna and Lombardia have a • Together, we can
structured channelled system and hold the record for The role of Authorities is decisive in managing the
high quality production. coexistence between two entirely different economic
activities. Nonetheless, many actions can be carried out
• Fishery and Hydrocarbons: two industries, one by private parties. Openness to dialogue by AFT could
environment serve as a bridge to develop future relations based on
trust and transparency and to join forces in submitting
The Italian fishing sector is undergoing a profound requests to Institutions, for example regarding royalties
reorganisation, with negative performance in all Italian redistribution.
Regions. Trends in mining areas are substantially in line
with national performances, with slight positive or negative
deviations from national average and non-mining areas.
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con i settori agricoltura, pesca e turismo
Questo articolo è una sintesi dello studio condotto dal Rie (Ricerche Industriali ed Energetiche) sul possibile impatto delle attività
upstream dell’industria dell’oil & gas (O&G) sui settori agricoltura pesca e turismo (APT).
Lo studio muove dall’analisi delle argomentazioni espresse dalle opposizioni – specie locali – all’attività mineraria, accusata di
compromettere questi settori vitali. Questo ha contribuito al formarsi di un atteggiamento pregiudizialmente contrario di larga
parte dell’opinione pubblica verso l’industria dell’O&G ostacolando la valorizzazione delle riserve di idrocarburi estraibili e di quelle
potenzialmente individuabili con attività di ricerca.
Al contrario, l’analisi economica e la ricerca sul campo dimostrano come i settori dell’O&G e dell’APT possano coesistere con successo
in un medesimo ambito territoriale, ma al contempo evidenziano l’esigenza di migliorare la comunicazione e il dialogo del sistema
petrolifero verso gli attori locali, elementi necessari per scardinare quella spirale di sfiducia e diffidenza che impedisce un’interazione
virtuosa tra loro.
Raddoppiare la produzione di idrocarburi è un’opportunità per il nostro paese, la sua crescita economica, la sua competitività. Farlo
investendo nello sviluppo locale costituisce un’imprescindibile linea di azione.
From words to action As many variables affect the competitiveness of Fishery,
offshore drilling platforms cannot be considered per se a
• In Italy, one mining permit out of two is contested decisive factor for the sector.
There is a widespread belief that drilling activities are
damaging for traditional economic sectors –Agriculture, • Tourism and Hydrocarbons: no structural link
Fishery and Tourism (AFT); this has led to a prejudicial Analysis of regional and provincial tourist flows does
distrust towards the O&G industry, with a negative not show any correlation between drilling platforms and
impact on the valorisation of probable reserves and tourism sector performance. The case of Romagna is
exploration activity. indicative: tourism here is growing and in any case better
than in Versilia, a similar coastline but devoid of mining
• Widespread criticism gives strength to general activity.
opinion but there is openness to dialogue
• Refuting accusations is not enough
Analysis of criticism expressed by AFT sectors boils The O&G industry should insist on communication,
down to one main issue: the absence of interaction transparency and attention to local development to
between energy company and territory, economic promote a radical change of attitude, the only way to
activities included. Poor communication between create an almost totally inexistent climate of trust.
parties, insufficient consultation and discussion Guided visits to wells, constant information on processes
mechanisms, widespread bad/disinformation on and technologies, clear and ongoing communication on
incomplete or incorrect arguments have consolidated environmental impact of mining activity are important
false myths on made in Italy O&G. However, AFT steps towards social acceptance.
sectors do not unconditionally refuse the mining
industry but are open to dialogue. Something to • Successful coexistence is possible
support. Best practices for a peaceful and fruitful coexistence
between AFT and hydrocarbons are many. A lot can be
• Arguments put forth by opposition are not learned by those who are in the vanguard in managing
confirmed by economic analysis of AFT sectors this coexistence, as the North Sea Hydrocarbons -
performances Fishery relationship. In Italy there are similar successful
initiatives, inexplicably little known but repeatable.
On the whole, AFT structural dynamics in mining areas
are in line with national average trends; in some cases, • A range of actions can be implemented
they show better performances compared to non-mining A successful coexistence is possible with attention to
areas. local development and creation of benefits for the territory.
The most appreciated interventions are those which
• Agriculture and Hydrocarbons: independent allow to gain in competitiveness. For example, mutually
dynamics profitable agreements as low cost surplus heat sale
to neighbouring agricultural businesses; interventions
Regions with O&G activity do not show anomalous to improve fishing vessels efficiency; involvement of
dynamics. On the contrary, Emilia Romagna, Lombardia fishermen in O&G related activities; actions to solve main
and Sicilia cover one third of national agricultural weaknesses in local AFT sectors.
value added and are the jewels in the crown of Italy’s
agriculture. Emilia Romagna and Lombardia have a • Together, we can
structured channelled system and hold the record for The role of Authorities is decisive in managing the
high quality production. coexistence between two entirely different economic
activities. Nonetheless, many actions can be carried out
• Fishery and Hydrocarbons: two industries, one by private parties. Openness to dialogue by AFT could
environment serve as a bridge to develop future relations based on
trust and transparency and to join forces in submitting
The Italian fishing sector is undergoing a profound requests to Institutions, for example regarding royalties
reorganisation, with negative performance in all Italian redistribution.
Regions. Trends in mining areas are substantially in line
with national performances, with slight positive or negative
deviations from national average and non-mining areas.
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