Eni has operated in Côte d’Ivoire since 2015, producing around 22,000boepd. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock.

Eni has commenced phase 2 production at the Baleine field, marking a milestone in the development of Côte d’Ivoire’s offshore oil and gas capabilities.

The Baleine field’s phase 2 production is set to reach 60,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) along with 70 million cubic feet of associated gas, which is equivalent to two million cubic metres.

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This increase in output underscores the rapid progression of the project and Eni’s commitment to efficient project execution.

The deployment will also see the floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) Petrojarl Kong and the floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) Yamoussoukro will facilitate the export of oil.

Meanwhile, the entirety of the processed gas is slated to meet local energy demands, connecting to the infrastructure established during the project’s first phase.

The final investment decision for the Baleine field was made in December 2022, with phase 1 commencing in August 2023.

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The Baleine field is recognised as Africa’s first upstream project to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2. This milestone is the result of implementing advanced technologies and collaborative efforts with Ivorian government ministries.

The initiatives include a clean cooking programme that has reached over 575,000 people and efforts to protect and restore 14 classified forests, both contributing to the project’s carbon neutrality.

Eni has been operating in Côte d’Ivoire since 2015, currently producing approximately 22,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd).

The company manages ten blocks (CI-101, CI-205, CI-401, CI-501, CI-801, CI-802, CI-504, CI-526, CI-706 and CI-708) in the Ivorian deep waters alongside its partnership with Petroci Holding.

The progression to Baleine’s phase 3, which is currently under evaluation, is expected to elevate total production to 150,000 barrels of oil per day and 200 million cubic feet of associated gas.

The development will reinforce Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic position as a regional energy hub and deepen Eni’s collaborative ties with local partners.