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Our strategic presence in Africa

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We have been present in Africa since the 1950s with the goal of developing its abundant resources and forging partnerships that ensure the security of natural gas supplies while addressing the challenges of the energy transition. Increasingly strategic in the international context - due to its resources, rapidly growing population and market, to the role Africa can play in the global decarbonization process and to its growing diplomatic influence- the African continent aims to strengthen its integration into global value chains to achieve its growth and socio-economic development ambitions.

Our activities in the countries where we are present cover traditional energy sources, renewables, and bioenergy, in line with our energy diversification strategy to achieve the Net Zero target by 2050.

 

We are committed to meeting local needs and continuously contributing to sustainable development through highly innovative initiatives. In addition to promoting energy access across the continent, we are engaged in local development projects, with a particular focus on sustainable and inclusive growth in the agricultural sector.

Strategic partnerships and new technologies for energy security

We currently operate in Africa with around three thousand employees, mostly local, in thirteen countries, strengthening our partnerships with a collaborative approach that plays a key role in addressing the energy crisis. This approach has allowed us to quickly identify supply opportunities, ensuring Italy and Europe a secure and stable supply of natural gas , one of the fossil fuels with the lowest carbon footprint and a bridge vector in the decarbonization process. More than half of Eni's production and about half of its reserves are located in Africa, and much of the gas produced is destined for local markets, ensuring access to energy and contributing to economic growth.

The Baleine project in Côte d'Ivoire, characterized by a fast-track approach (parallel project phases), strengthens the country's role as a regional energy hub for neighbouring countries. We have also established an example of Eni's satellite model with the launch of the Azule Energy joint venture in Angola. This distinctive approach is designed to unlock value and accelerate the decarbonization process through the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons, with a focus on energy sustainability and renewables.

 

We are also integrating African countries into the biofuels value chain (in Kenya, Mozambique, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire and Rwanda. among others) and investing in the creation of new energy research centres (such as Oyo in Congo and Solar Lab in Algeria). We are powering water wells with photovoltaic systems (e.g. in Nigeria and Congo), we are distributing energy-efficient cookstoves through the Clean Cooking Programme (e.g. in Mozambique, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Rwanda, Angola), and investing in education programmes focused on the energy sector and on professional upskilling (e.g. in Egypt, Mozambique, and Côte d'Ivoire).

Our presence in Africa

Below is a selection of data relating to our activities on the continent, where we also initiate local development projects.

13
countries

where we are present


3,000
people

working on Eni projects in Africa


80%
gas produced

is destined for local markets


13
countries

where we are present

3,000
people

working on Eni projects in Africa

80%
gas produced

is destined for local markets

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Africa's destiny is intertwined with ours. We have always invested in the continent to create long-term shared value, pursuing a strategic vision that offers opportunities for both Africa and Europe.

Claudio Descalzi

Claudio Descalzi Chief Executive Officer

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Visit the agri-feedstock projects that contribute to the increasingly sustainable supply of our biorefineries.



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