Eni acquires 50% stake in offshore Block OFF-5 from YPF

Core Insights - Eni has agreed to acquire a 50% stake and operatorship in exploration Block OFF-5 offshore Uruguay from YPF, pending approval from Uruguayan authorities [1] - The exploration block covers 16,883 km² at water depths between 800m and 4,100m and is currently in its initial exploration phase [1][2] - The deal enhances collaboration between Eni and YPF, following recent agreements related to the Argentina LNG project [2] Eni's Activities in Nigeria - Eni, through its subsidiary Nigeria Agip Exploration, has acquired an additional 2.5% interest in Nigeria's OML 118 deep-water block from TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, increasing its share from 12.5% to 15% [3] - OML 118 includes the producing Bonga field, where NAE holds a non-operating stake [3] - Eni has been operating in Nigeria since 1962 and reported an average equity production of 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 [4] - The acquisition aligns with Eni's strategy to optimize its upstream portfolio and maintain involvement in deep-water projects within Nigeria [4]