Gela 1959: Pozzi a mare

Gela 1959: Pozzi a mare

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1960

Runtime

0h 26m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Gela 1959: Pozzi a mare

Production Companies

Eni

Director

Franco Dodi

Description

The subsea well constructed in Gela in 1959 by Eni was the first of its kind in Europe. The facility consisted of two interdependent complexes: a steel platform on the sea floor and a support ship. The very viscous oil gushed from the Sicilian land to flow to collection centers.