Eni(US:E)2021-05-01 00:11Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Eni's adjusted EBIT for Q1 2021 was €1.3 billion, flat compared to Q1 2020, but 2.7 times higher than the previous quarter [5] - Adjusted net profit was €0.27, five times higher than Q1 2020 [5] - Cash flow from operations (CFFO) was €1.96 billion, exceeding capital expenditures (CapEx) of €1.4 billion, maintaining leverage flat at 31% [10][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Upstream production was 1.7 million barrels per day, 5% lower than last year, with a steady gas profile [6] - Downstream was negatively impacted by refining margins and lower volumes due to lockdowns, with a negative margin of $0.6 per barrel [8][18] - Chemicals segment delivered its best results since 2018, driven by polyethylene and styrene demand [9][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brent price increased by 11% in euro compared to Q1 2020, with global oil demand rebounding to around 95 million barrels per day [2] - Gas prices increased, but the spread between PSV and TTF remained low due to new supply sources in Italy and increased demand in Europe and the Far East [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Eni is focusing on expanding its retail renewable businesses, entering the Spanish market and acquiring a 20% stake in Dogger Bank, its first offshore wind project in the UK [8][21] - The company aims to decarbonize its domestic clients and has set ambitious renewable capacity targets, expecting to reach over 1 gigawatt by the end of 2021 and 15 gigawatts by 2030 [26][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a mixed recovery environment, with strong rebounds in chemicals and oil but ongoing challenges in downstream and gas businesses [3][4] - Future cash flow from operations is expected to exceed €9 billion at a Brent price of around $60 per barrel, covering CapEx of almost €6 billion [20] Other Important Information - Eni's new Biomass Treatment Unit in Gela aims to achieve 100% waste and residue feedstock by 2023 [9] - The company is exploring various options for its retail renewable business, including a potential IPO [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Eni gas e luce's global strategy - Management clarified that Eni gas e luce is primarily focused on decarbonizing domestic clients, with potential opportunities in OECD markets [33][34] Question: Exploration success and development acceleration - Management confirmed that exploration is targeted near existing infrastructure to accelerate production [36] Question: Tax rate and renewable pipeline - Management explained the higher tax rate due to poor performance in certain segments and provided updates on renewable capacity growth [61][65] Question: Impact of new hydrocarbon law in Mexico - Management stated that current projects in Mexico are not expected to be affected by the new law [72][74] Question: Global gas and LNG business profitability - Management discussed the challenges in the gas business due to renegotiations and market spreads [76] Question: Cash flows from new projects - Management provided insights on cash flows from various projects, indicating they are in line with expectations [84][88]