The Sherpa Signal · 2026-07-26 NOTABLE DEAL
$260 million offshore drilling contract awarded in Côte d’Ivoire
Saipem wins development work for Eni Côte d’Ivoire
Saipem awarded offshore drilling contract worth approximately $260 million
Deal value
$260M
Country
Côte d’Ivoire
Announced
2026-07-22
KEY FACTS
TypeDevelopment
Value$260M
SectorOil Gas
CountryCôte d’Ivoire
RegionAfrica
Announced2026-07-22
THE PARTIES
SaipemDeveloper
Eni Côte d’Ivoire LimitedClient
Standout $260M Oil Gas development
Sherpa analysis
The award expands Saipem’s offshore portfolio in West Africa, confirming its strategy to capture higher-margin drilling work as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet. Securing the $260 million project for Eni Côte d’Ivoire provides immediate cash flow that will aid Saipem’s bond refinancing, improving financing conditions for the oil-gas services sector.
Parties
- Eni (Parent Company)
- Saipem (Developer)
- Eni Côte d’Ivoire Limited (Client)
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