Eni Expands Deepwater Exploration in Côte d’Ivoire

Aries One
5 days ago
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Italian energy major Eni has strengthened its position in Côte d’Ivoire’s offshore sector with the acquisition of the I-707 exploration block, located near its 2024 Calao discovery. The move expands Eni’s footprint to 10 offshore blocks across the country, reinforcing its long-term commitment to West Africa’s emerging deepwater play.

Eni Côte d’Ivoire deepwater exploration - Strategic Growth and Synergy Potential

The I-707 block spans 2,926 square kilometers in water depths ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters. Its proximity to the Calao field offers a strategic opportunity for infrastructure-led exploration—a model designed to accelerate development timelines and optimize capital efficiency.

Eni now holds a robust production base in the region, exceeding 62,000 barrels of oil per day and 75 million cubic feet of gas per day. The company’s portfolio approach in Côte d’Ivoire underscores its focus on synergy, scalability, and gas-led growth—key elements of its broader African energy strategy.

Eni has acquired a new offshore block in Côte d’Ivoire

West Africa’s Deepwater Momentum

Eni Côte d’Ivoire deepwater exploration also highlights the growing momentum within the Ivorian sedimentary basin, a zone attracting increasing attention from global operators and investors. With established infrastructure, rising local capability, and favorable geology, Côte d’Ivoire is positioning itself as a regional deepwater hub.

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