Relations on the Territory

"Starting from Mattei, Eni has implemented a new way of developing a relationship in equal terms with oil-producing countries, which even then disrupted the existing logics and today allows us to be in the lead with the national oil companies possessing the supplies through strategic partnership agreements and the development of common integrated projects in several countries." (Claudio Descalzi,  E&P Division Managing Director)

Eni has always had a distinctive ability "to initiate behaviours and contractual models respectful of the needs of the countries in which it operates" and for this reason it is considered as a "reliable and understanding partner " for its qualities. Besides a careful and constant attention in order to minimize the possible damages resulting from the peculiarity of their operations, Eni invests much energy in establishing successful and positive relations with the host communities, through constructive contributions to the territory and the ability to put new energy and development opportunities into it.

Multinational companies often have to face huge problems in the countries in which they operate: from the tragedy of the violation of human rights to the need for transparency and social responsibility, from the respect of the environment to juvenile labour or the war against poverty.

In particular, the Oil & Gas companies often operate in difficult situations and in some of the most challenging places on earth; they can have important impacts on the state of health of the local communities and on the environment due to the characteristics of their operations; furthermore, they manage resources, such as oil and gas, which are deeply connected with the economic development of a country.

It is for all these reasons that they are getting more and more attention from the market and the public opinion with reference to their contribution, whether positive or negative, to the development of the territory or the country in which they operate.