Eni(US:E) Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-01-23 16:36Core Viewpoint - The sale of a 10% stake in the "Whale" oil field by Eni to SOCAR represents a strategic diversification of resource development in Côte d'Ivoire, highlighting the growing interest in the region's oil and gas sector [1] Group 1: Company Transactions - Eni sold a 10% stake in the "Whale" oil field to Azerbaijan's SOCAR, marking a significant transaction less than a year after the project's initial fundraising [1] - In 2025, Eni had previously sold 30% of the "Whale" field to Vitol, retaining 47.25% of the stake, while the remaining 22.75% is held by Côte d'Ivoire's national oil company, PETROCI [1] Group 2: Production and Development - The "Whale" oil field currently produces over 62,000 barrels of oil per day and 75 million cubic feet of natural gas [1] - Ongoing Phase III development is expected to increase production to 150,000 barrels of oil and 200 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, further solidifying the oil and gas sector's role in Côte d'Ivoire's economy [1]