Offshore and onshore drilling for gas
in Italy will be OKd in an amendment to the government's
upcoming third aid package for struggling households and
businesses, sources said Friday.
The gas drilling moves had previously been expected in a decree
from the environment ministry.
Offshore drilling had previously been curtailed amid green
protests.
The government is also set to boost renewable energy
infrastructure and plants amid an energy squeeze linked to the
Ukraine war.
Italy has cut its reliance on Russian gas amid the conflict that
began on February 24.
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