KIEV, Dec. 24 – Italy's Eni has confirmed its plans to develop shale gas fields in Ivano-Frankivsk region, the Environment and Natural Resources Ministry stated on Tuesday.

"Eni Ukraine is ready to continue work on oil and gas projects in Ukrainian territory and is looking forward to assistance from the Ukrainian government regarding agreeing work plans," the ministry reported after a meeting between Environment Minister Ihor Shevchenko and Eni Ukraine director general Luigi Barberis.