A few hours after the terrible earthquake that hit the North African Kingdom of Morocco, FederPetroli Italia expressed maximum solidarity and closeness to the Diplomatic Representations of Rabat and Rome. The Presidency of FederPetroli Italia addressed words for our compatriots in the North African area and the Moroccan citizens themselves, making themselves available for any form of collaboration and help deemed necessary by the respective diplomatic institutions present in the two countries for the ongoing emergency .
Morocco, in addition to the different forms of mineral materials and products, has the presence of recently discovered hydrocarbons in both oil and gas, with deposits in the Essaouira area, along the coastal coast of the Atlantic Ocean for the Offshore part. The area of Inezgane, on the coast of Agadir, is particular and important. in an area of approximately 13.000 square kilometers the presence of over 2 billion barrels of oil was discovered.
The land of Morocco has never had an oil exploration activity of great importance compared to other areas of Africa, but for years now, thanks to the benefits and forms of partnership with the National Office for Hydrocarbons and Mines, the situation it has also seen a turning point in investments by European companies.