Energy supermajor Eni has announced it has successfully kicked off Phase 2 of the flagship Baleine field, offshore Ivory Coast. Said to be the largest discovery in the country and the first net-zero emission upstream project – in terms of Scope 1 and 2 – on the African continent, this monumental milestone comes a mere two years after FID and one-and-a-half years after the startup of Phase 1.
As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) commends Eni and its partners – particularly the nation’s national oil company Petroci – on this incredible achievement. As a true testament to the efficiency and commitment of the company and everyone involved, this project has laid the foundation for Ivory Coast to become a powerhouse in West Africa’s oil and gas sector.
With the startup of Phase 2, production at the Baleine field is poised to reach 60,000…
