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Ivory Coast
Behind the scenes of ENI's Block CI-101 find

The first exploratory well drilled by ENI in Ivorian waters led to a discovery of oil and associated gas reserves. And the major does not intend to stop there. [...]

Published on 06/09/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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ENI president Claudio Descalzi and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara address a press conference on 10 December 2021 at the presidential palace in Abidjan.

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Sergio Laura (left), managing director of ENI Ivory Coast with Abdourahmane Cissé, secretary general of the Ivorian Presidency.

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Following the discovery, announced in September, of the Baleine deposit, Eni has been in touch with the Ivorian government to ensure both parties see eye to eye on the site's development. The Italian major intends to move full steam ahead so as to rapidly reach the plateau phase, much to the delight of President Ouattara.

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