The economy of Albania went through a process of transition from a centralized economy to a market-based economy on the principles of the free market. Albania is an upper-middle-income country and a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), World Trade Organization (WTO), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC).
The Albanian cuisine is a representative of the cuisine of the Mediterranean. It is also an example of the Mediterranean diet based on the importance of olive oil, fruits, vegetables and fish. The cooking traditions of the Albanian people are diverse in consequence of the environmental factors that are more importantly suitable for the cultivation of nearly all kinds of herbs, vegetables and fruits. Olive oil is the most ancient and commonly used vegetable fat in Albanian cooking, produced since antiquity throughout the country particularly along the coasts.
Mallakastër is a region and a municipality in Fier County, southwestern Albania. It was created in 2015 by the merger of the present municipalities Aranitas, Ballsh, Fratar, Greshicë, Hekal, Kutë, Ngraçan, Qendër Dukas and Selitë. The seat of the municipality is the town Ballsh. The total population is 27,062, in a total area of 329.19 km2. It is coterminous with the former Mallakastër District.
Patos is a town and a municipality in the County of Fier, Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Patos, Ruzhdie and Zharrëz, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Patos. The total population is 22,959, in a total area of 82.55 km2. The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 15,397. It is the center of the oil industry in Albania, and is 7 kilometers southeast from the city of Fier.
Pietro Verri was an economist, historian, philosopher and writer. Among the most important personalities of the 18nth-century Italian culture, he is considered among the fathers of the Lombard reformist Enlightenment and the most important pre-Smithian authority on cheapness and plenty.
Verri is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Vergo is a village and a former municipality in the Vlorë County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Delvinë. The population at the 2011 census was 1,844. The municipal unit consists of the villages Vergo, Tatzat, Kalasë, Fushë Vërri, Kopaçez, Qafë Dardhë and Bajkaj inhabited by Muslim Albanians and Senicë populated by an Orthodox Albanian population, making up 94% and 6% of the total each.
The Boldești-Scăeni oil field is an oil field located in Boldești-Scăeni, Prahova County. It was discovered in 1942 and developed by Petrom. It began production in 1945 and produces oil and natural gas. The total proven reserves of the Boldești-Scăeni oil field are around 317 million barrels (43.2×106tonnes), and production is centered on 23,000 barrels per day (3,700 m3/d).
Agriculture in Albania is still a significant sector of the economy of Albania, which contributes to 22.5% of the country's GDP. The country spans 28,748 square kilometres of which 24% is agricultural land, 36% forest land, 15% pasture and meadow and 25% urban areas including lakes, waterways, unused rocky and mountain land. It can be separated into three main zones such as the lowland zone alongside the coastline of the country, the hill zone in the lowland and the mountain zone.
Patos Marinza is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1928. It is the biggest on-shore oil field in Europe, and with its 11,854 barrels (1,884.6 m3) every day the biggest oil producing field in Albania. The Patos Marinza oil field is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of the city of Fier in south central Albania. Its proven reserves are about 2 billion barrels. Patos Marinzas has only heavy oil and is in production since the 1930s.
The Teremia oil field is an oil field located in Teremia Mare, Timiş County. It was discovered in 1968 and developed by Petrom. It began production in 1970 and produces oil. The total proven reserves of the Teremia oil field are around 15 million barrels (2×106tonnes), and production is centered on 800 barrels per day (130 m3/d).
Driza oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1939. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It is situated near the village Drizë, on the southern edge of the city Fier. It began production in 1940 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 1,420 million barrels.
Goran oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1975. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1976 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 142 million barrels.
Arrëza oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1975. It is situated near the village Arrëz, west of the town Kuçovë. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1976 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 32.66 million barrels.
Visoka oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1963. It is situated near the village Visokë, northwest of the town Ballsh. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1964 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 170 million barrels.
Amonicë oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1980. It is situated near the village Amonicë, Sevaster municipal unit, Vlorë County. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1981 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 20 million barrels.
Zharrëz oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1977. It is situated near the village Zharrëz, east of the city Fier. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1978 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 21.3 million barrels.
Albpetrol is an Albanian upstream petroleum production and marketing company, which also monitors state petroleum agreements in Albania. Its stock is owned by the Albanian state. The company is headquartered in Patos and has a representative office in Tirana. The CEO of Albpetrol is Mr. Dritan Spahiu. Albpetrol is managing 1350 oil wells in the existing settlements of Patos, Ballsh, Karbunarë, Kuçovë, Gorisht-Kocul, Cakran-Mollaj and Amonicë.
Verri is a village in the former municipality of Shëngjergj in Tirana County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Tirana.
The Gîsca oil field is an oil field located on the continental shelf of the Black Sea. It was discovered in 2010 and developed by Sterling Resources. It will begin production in 2015 and will produce oil. The total proven reserves of the Gîsca oil field are around 21 million barrels (2.9×106tonnes), and production is centered on 1,000 barrels per day (160 m3/d).
