In Côte d’Ivoire, we are developing Baleine, the largest finding of hydrocarbons in the country and the first net-zero emission project in Africa, which is fundamental for local industrial development, energy transition and the diversification of our traditional portfolio. We work with concrete initiatives, developing skills and creating jobs, as well as promoting quality education in primary and secondary schools and professional training centres.
Côte d’Ivoire
2022 – present
Access to energy
Access to water and sanitation
Education
Community healthThe project sets out to foster the creation of jobs in the South Comoé region through the development of relevant professional skills and access to qualified careers. The main objective is to close the gap between market demand and the supply of skills, improving the employability of young people thanks to specialised training courses in sectors with high growth potential, in particular in the ICT field and in the assembly and repair of smartphones. In 2025 the project became fully operational with the completion of IT and electronics laboratories and the installation of computers with biometric monitoring and video surveillance systems. All participants completed the training modules and the certification programme was launched with courses in programming, applied electronics and digital marketing. Guidance activities began in October, with testimonials, practical demonstrations of technologies, virtual and electronic reality and interactive sessions on ICT professions.
In the Sud Comoé region and in the Municipality of Port-Bouët – the area of influence of the Baleine Phase 1 development – we have launched a project to promote access to quality education through better teaching and the refurbishment of public schools, benefitting students and primary and secondary institutions. The work has involved the comprehensive renovation of schools in Port-Bouët, including the construction of sports fields, and the upgrading of other sites in Port-Bouët and the Sud Comoé Region, with new sanitary facilities and connections to the electrical grid. Access to electricity and water is now a reality in facilities that previously lacked these essential services. Furthermore, all schools have been equipped with new desks, mobile bookshelves, books and computer equipment, as well as stationery supplies and hygiene products according to the schools’ needs. The programme has targeted both students, who have access to new educational materials and the opportunity to attend remedial courses, as well as teachers and families. The teachers have participated in training courses and skills development, while family units have been involved in campaigns promoting education within their communities. To consolidate the outcomes, we have also worked to improve Ministry of Education’s presence in the region, including through the training of consultants and ministerial educational advisors.
The Pro-Jeunes project has contributed to integrating young Ivorians from vulnerable communities, which are subject to migratory movements from the north and south of the country, into the labour market. The training programme in the energy and automotive sectors has combined theory and practice through intensive courses at vocational training centres and internships at leading private and public companies in the industry, with the aim of ensuring employment and long-term economic stability. The project has also supported some young people in starting independent businesses that contribute to supporting their families, which in turn have been involved to ensure support – especially for girls – in their educational and entrepreneurial journeys.
The official opening ceremony of the schools rehabilitated thanks to the project
The official opening ceremony of the schools rehabilitated thanks to the project
The official opening ceremony of the schools rehabilitated thanks to the project
The official opening ceremony of the schools rehabilitated thanks to the project
The training of local students and professionals is a priority in the countries where we operate. In Ivory Coast, thanks to our agreement with the Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouet-Boigny (INP HB) and Eni Corporate University, we promote annual master's programmes in the upstream and downstream sectors. Further agreements have enabled the provision of technical training for the maintenance of the Floating Production, Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) and have made scholarships available to allow the best students to attend master's programmes in Italy. In this context, we have brought our experience to the capacity building courses of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) for governments and officials of the National Oil Companies (NOCs) in producing countries, including Côte d'Ivoire.
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