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Thanks to technological innovation we can access new energy resources,
improve their use and reduce the environmental impact.
Eni places scientific research and technological innovation at the core of its sustainable growth strategies.
The Award was established to develop innovative ideas for a better use of energy sources, promote environmental research and placing value on new generations of researchers.
The first industrial application of the Eni Slurry Technology (EST) at its refining plant of Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, near Pavia. EST is Eni's proprietary technology for the conversion of heavy oil residues in fine products, gasoline and gasoil.
To achieve true technological breakthroughs the main keys are the interaction between internal and external research and cross fertilization among different scientific disciplines.
Eni's total patent portfolio includes over 8,000 patents, protecting about 1,000 inventions. For renewables 22 patent applications were filed in 2010.
Eni's commitment in the active Intellectual Property Management is focused on two directions: the maximization of the protection of innovative solutions and the rationalization of the existing portfolio.
