Security improves in northern Mozambique but tests are ahead
The military intervention in northern Mozambique has seen some successes, but with the recent death of a South African soldier and talk of the insurgency shifting, it is far from over.
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Eni signs off on Berkine plan with Sonatrach
Eni has signed a new contract on the Berkine Basin with Sonatrach, while also setting out decarbonisation plans.
Thailand’s PTTEP boosts investment in UAE after Eni deal
PTT Exploration & Production (BKK:PTTEP) will expand its investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by acquiring a 25% stake in Area C onshore block from Italy’s Eni. The state-backed Thai upstream player said the investment fits with its strategic focus on prolific petroleum areas in the Middle East.
Eni mangrove restoration workers killed
An armed group in Nigeria has attacked and killed Eni workers, the Italian company has confirmed.
Eni set to fix technical glitches and restart Merakes in Indonesia
Next month Italy’s Eni (BIT:ENI) will attempt to fix technical glitches that have forced a partial shutdown of its Merakes deep-water field offshore Indonesia.
Mozambique launches sixth licence round
Mozambique has launched its sixth licensing round in an online and in person event, which will run until August 31, 2022.
Is Santos and Eni’s CCS plan in the Timor Sea ‘carbon colonialism’?
Fast-moving plans for a Santos-led carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Bayu Undan field offshore East Timor, that would see the nation import Australia’s waste, have been described as “carbon colonialism” by independent thinktank La'o Hamutuk.
TotalEnergies sets out solar, North Gialo plan for Libya
TotalEnergies has signed a solar power plan in Libya, in addition to setting out plans for the Waha concession.
Total and Eni ready billion-dollar energy projects in Libya
France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni said they were ready to invest billions of dollars in Libya as the OPEC nation emerges from a decade of conflict and civil war.
Coral Sul sets off for Mozambique
The Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) vessel left Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard this morning on its way to Mozambique.
Eni’s offshore workers dodge tax in Mozambique, NGO alleges
A Mozambique NGO has accused Eni of evading taxes and local content responsibilities through its use of foreign contractors at the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) project.
Seaway 7 secures installation contract for Dogger Bank C
Seaway 7 has secured a contract for the transport and installation of monopile foundations and transition pieces on the third phase of the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm.
Decommissioning accident kills four offshore Libya
An accident during decommissioning work at a field offshore Libya has left at least three workers dead.
Eni snaps up further Dogger Bank stakes in £140million deal
Eni is acquiring further stakes in the Dogger Bank wind farm project in a £140million deal.
Technical glitches force partial shutdown at Eni’s Merakes field in Indonesia
Italy’s Eni (BIT:ENI) has shut down a well at its Merakes field in its East Sepinggan production-sharing contract (PSC) offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia, due to subsurface problems. This has triggered a production loss of about 60 million cubic feet per day, according to Indonesian upstream regulator SKK Migas.
Eni scopes out net zero gas plan for Baleine
Eni is working on net zero plan for its Baleine discovery, offshore Cote d’Ivoire, in a pioneering industry move.
Eni scores Western Desert hat trick
Eni has discovered a more resources in Egypt’s Western Desert, in keeping with its plans to deliver production to market quickly.
North-east Wood Group wins contract on rival carbon capture bid in England
A north-east engineering giant founded by the family of Sir Ian Wood has won a design contract on a carbon capture project in England that beat out a rival bid in Scotland in a recent competition.
Chevron and Eni closer to striking a deal on IDD
SKK Migas, Indonesia’s upstream regulator, said Italy’s Eni (BIT:ENI) is closer to a takeover bid for Chevron’s (NYSE:CVX) giant Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD).
Eni to exit South Africa offshore oil block amid tech challenges
Eni is pulling out of plans to explore for oil with Sasol in a large block off South Africa’s southeast coast due to concerns over the technical challenges of drilling in deep waters, according to two people familiar with the decision.
ICJ finds for Somalia in offshore carve-up
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found in favour of Somalia in a ruling on maritime boundaries in the Indian Ocean.
Eni to sell stake in gas & power retail, renewable unit in IPO
Eni will sell a minority stake of its Gas&Power retail and renewable businesses in an initial public offering.
Eni, Cote d’Ivoire talk Baleine development
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi has held talks with Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on plans to fast track the development of the Baleine 1-X discovery.
North Star in discussions with ScotWind developers following Dogger Bank success
Bosses at North Star have credited their Dogger Bank offshore wind contract with opening the door for securing future renewables work.
Cyprus restarts drilling push with Exxon, Eni talks
Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiadis has held talks with ExxonMobil ahead of drilling planned for the end of the year.