Eni has been active in the region since the 1950s thanks to the initiative of Enrico Mattei, who was able to create fair and lasting partnerships with producer countries. In recent years we have increased our presence in this area, which has become a strategic hub for our operations. Historically a global leader in hydrocarbon production, with half of proven global reserves, the Middle East is now seeking to establish itself as a global laboratory for new strategies and technologies, rethinking the use of traditional sources and exploiting the potential of renewables. The volatility of the price of hydrocarbons and the more recent international geopolitical tensions, have heightened the need for producer countries to defend their independence and diversify their economies. In addition to the need to reduce dependence on the hydrocarbon sector, the countries in the area must deal with other important challenges such as the overall redefinition of development models towards greater economic and environmental sustainability, and the interaction between public and private sectors, so as to combine economic growth and green technological innovation while reviewing the social contract, which is still too closely linked to the redistribution of oil revenues. Along with the leaderships in these countries, we are leaning into the future of energy, and following our distinctive model of technological excellence and cooperation with partner countries we are committed to energy diversification, the reduction of emissions and the enhancement of the circular economy, supporting global energy security and achieving a fair energy transition.
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Projects in the Middle East
Ghasha: oil&gas in the United Arab Emirates
This project is made up of the Hail, Ghasha, Dalma and other offshore fields located in the United Arab Emirates. It will produce more than 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day with expected start-up in the middle of the next decade.
The gas produced could meet over 20 per cent of the United Arab Emirates' domestic demand for gas.
Health care and staff training in Iraq
We work to improve the quality of the haematology, oncology and surgery services at the Basra Children’s Hospital. SDGs: 3
In collaboration with the Gaslini Institute in Genova, we are building a new ward, supplying equipment and repairing and upgrading existing systems.
Ruwais: refining in the United Arab Emirates
In 2018, we acquired 20 per cent of the Ruwais refinery in Abu Dhabi, which gives us one of the best expansion opportunities on the market.
This acquisition will allow us to increase our global refining capacity by about 35 per cent and significantly improves productivity.
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