The offshore drilling ban is already in place....The referendum will decide whether the existing offshore production will be allowed to continue production until the reserves are depleted. Drilling has been stopped within the 12 nautical miles of Italy's coastline effective January 2016.
This all sets up for a perfect storm, or a land race, to be able to supply the Mediteranian agreement. All JMO, but at some point one of the major's like Repsol, Total EP, or someone of that stature signs an offtake with Aleanna to fast track their reserves.