Murphy Oil approves Vietnam plan, launches Cote d’Ivoire work
In September, it sold non-operated stakes in the Kaybob Duvernay and Placid Montney for $104 million. The plan is to invest some of the proceeds in international works.
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Saipem benefits from move offshore, reduced wind work
Asset-based services makes up the majority of Saipem’s backlog, at 65%, or around 10bn euros this year.
Former North Sea FPSO Voyageur Spirit set for Africa redeployment
A former North Sea floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel owned by Altera Infrastructure is set to be redeployed to Africa as part of a 15-year agreement.
Saipem wins Eni, Snam work worth $911mn
In Cote d’Ivoire, the service company has won a subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) contract for Baleine Phase 2. Eni began producing at this field in August.
Eni unleashes Baleine, with eye on growth
Eni discovered Baleine in September 2021. It took the final investment decision around six months later.
Voyageur Spirit FPSO leaves Kishorn bound for new role off Cote d’Ivoire
After nearly three years in dry dock, the Voyageur Spirit FPSO has now departed the UK for overhaul in Dubai ahead of redeployment with Eni off Cote d'Ivoire.
FPSO sets sail for Eni’s Baleine project
Installation of the subsea production system is under way and Eni aims to begin producing by June this year.
Saipem wins major Baleine contracts, targeting 2023 start
Eni and Petroci have awarded two contracts for work in Cote d’Ivoire to Saipem, worth around 1 billion euros ($956 million).
Adnoc, Eni talk up acceleration of Ghasha plan
Adnoc and Eni have held high-level talks on accelerating development at the Ghasha sour gas project, in a bid to increase global supply.
Eni boosts Baleine discovery with follow-up exploration
Eni (MIL:ENI) has drilled an exploration well marking a second discovery on the Baleine structure, offshore Cote d’Ivoire.
Eni scoops WoodMac Discovery of the Year with Cote d’Ivoire’s Baleine
Energy major Eni has been named the upstream industry’s most-admired explorer in Wood Mackenzie’s annual Exploration Survey, and scooped discovery of the year for its find at Baleine.
IHS sketches out development plans for Africa’s Atlantic discoveries
Major deepwater discoveries will require major project developments to commercialise, with gas playing a crucial role, analysts from IHS Markit have said during a recent webinar, in association with the African Energy Chamber.
Exploration is back on the menu in Africa, with big finds and strong prices
Exploration is back, emissaries of some of the world’s top oil companies have said, with Africa in a strong position to meet new demand.
Eni sees African opportunities, including in its trees
Eni’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased in 2021, largely as a result of its African operations, but it offset this through the acquisition of 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in forestry credits.
Eni flags Africa and gas growth to tackle demand crunch
Africa will play a critical role in providing more supply for Eni’s portfolio, CEO Claudio Descalzi set out during the company’s capital markets day.