Eni approves FID for Baleine Phase 3 in Côte d’Ivoire
- Eni, Petroci and Vitol approved the final investment decision for Baleine Phase 3.
- Phase 3 raises oil output from 60,000 to 150,000 barrels per day.
- Gas production increases from 80 to 200 million cubic feet per day and will be allocated to Côte d’Ivoire's domestic power and industrial market.
- Development includes a new FPSO and follows a phased fast-track approach to leverage existing infrastructure.
Project approval and partners
Eni, with partners Petroci and Vitol, approved the final investment decision for Baleine Phase 3 in Côte d’Ivoire.
Production increases
The full-field Phase 3 development will raise oil production from 60,000 to 150,000 barrels per day and increase gas output from 80 to 200 million cubic feet per day.
Development plan and infrastructure
The project includes a new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit and follows the phased, fast‑track model used in earlier phases to enable early production, optimise costs and leverage existing infrastructure.
Domestic gas allocation
All gas produced is designated for the domestic market to support electricity generation and industrial development in Côte d’Ivoire.
Context
Eni has operated in Côte d’Ivoire since 2015 and its Baleine and Calao discoveries helped increase interest in the Ivorian offshore basin.
Source: Eni