L’OPL 245 (Oil Prospecting Licence - Concessione esplorativa di idrocarburi) riguarda un’area delimitata situata in acque profonde (oltre mille metri), circa 150 chilometri al largo del delta del fiume Niger.
Il Blocco 245 non configura un diritto di sfruttamento di un giacimento, ma una opportunità esplorativa, che ha richiesto significativi investimenti, nell’ordine di svariati centinaia di milioni, e che richiederà ulteriori investimenti pluriennali, nell’ordine di miliardi, prima che possa eventualmente essere avviata l’attività produttiva vera e propria nel giacimento petrolifero. A oggi non un solo barile è stato estratto.
L’acquisizione del Blocco OPL 245 da parte di Shell ed Eni è stata oggetto, fin dal 2011, di ricostruzioni non corrette e speculative. In particolare, sono almeno 7 le fake news formulate sia dalle ONG firmatarie degli esposti alla Magistratura e alle Autorità di vigilanza sia da alcuni organi di informazione.
Nell’esposizione che segue, dimostreremo come Eni abbia operato nel pieno rispetto delle leggi e delle procedure aziendali.
La correttezza dell’operato di Eni è stata confermata dal Tribunale di Milano che, il 17 marzo 2021, ha assolto con formula piena, perché il fatto non sussiste, la società Eni, l’Amministratore Delegato Claudio Descalzi e il management coinvolto nel procedimento relativo alla vicenda OPL 245.
L’azienda ha chiesto all’ICSID di valutare il comportamento della Nigeria in merito al contratto firmato nel 2011 che concedeva a Eni e Shell il diritto di esplorazione OPL 245.
La storia dell’acquisizione del Blocco, il ruolo delle tre ONG e il fact-checking sui fatti principali: di seguito tutta la verità sulla vicenda OPL 245.
Re:Common, The Corner House e Global Witness e le indagini sull’acquisizione del Blocco da parte di Eni e Shell: l’esito degli esposti.
Fact-Checking sui 7 fatti principali relativi al Blocco 245
La verifica documentale smentisce le "notizie" circolate sul caso.
Da OPL 245 grandi benefici per Nigeria
Come evidenziato da OpenEconomics, lo sfruttamento del Blocco genererebbe importanti benefìci economici e sociali per il popolo nigeriano. È FALSO che la Nigeria ne risulterebbe impoverita.
Il costo dell’operazione è ragionevole
Il prezzo risulta ragionevole e adeguato alle caratteristiche dell’OPL 245, ai termini contrattuali e all'evoluzione storica del mercato petrolifero. È FALSO che il costo sia stato sovrastimato.
Eni ha corrisposto il prezzo al Governo
Eni ha stipulato un regolare contratto con il Governo nigeriano, al quale ha corrisposto unicamente il prezzo. È FALSO che Eni abbia compiuto pagamenti illeciti nei confronti di Malabu.
Eni ignorava utilizzo dei fondi Malabu
Eni non era tenuta a conoscere, né conosceva, utilizzo e destinatari dei fondi versati a Malabu dal Governo nigeriano. È FALSO che Eni sapesse di azioni illegali di Malabu a valle dell’operazione.
Emeka Obi non ha agito per conto di Eni
Il mediatore ha agito su incarico di Malabu e non di Eni. È FALSO che Eni si sia avvalsa di un mediatore occulto.
Nessuna tangente per i vertici Eni
Le accuse sono state smentite dai testimoni e dai periti in aula, oltre che dalla stessa Guardia di Finanza già nel 2016. È FALSO che i vertici Eni abbiano percepito tangenti.
Eni ha rispettato le procedure
Nell’operazione, Eni ha rispettato le procedure interne, le best practice internazionali e messo in atto ogni verifica contabile e industriale. È FALSO che Eni abbia violato le procedure di controllo.
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