Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to deepen collaboration on sustainable development initiatives across Ghana, with a strong focus on host communities impacted by the company’s operations.
The agreement sets the stage for both institutions to jointly mobilise resources and strengthen partnerships aimed at delivering inclusive development projects.
Key priority areas outlined under the LOI include education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), agriculture and value chain development, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), community health, nutrition, food security, and broader economic diversification programmes.
In a statement, Speaking at the signing ceremony, Eni Ghana Managing Director, Maurizio Pinna described the partnership as a reaffirmation of the company’s commitment to local communities.
“This Letter of Intent reflects our unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Partnering with AICS allows us to align our efforts with the UN 2030 Agenda and deliver meaningful, lasting impact—from vocational training to clean water access. “We look forward to what this collaboration will achieve for the people in our host communities and beyond.” he said.
The initiative is expected to contribute directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with both parties emphasising coordinated action and jointly implemented projects to maximise impact.
Eni has operated in Ghana since 2009, focusing on offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production. The company currently reports an equity production of about 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and operates the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project with a 44.4% stake. Its partners include Vitol (35.6%) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20%). The OCTP development plays a significant role in Ghana’s energy sector, supplying approximately 70% of the country’s natural gas for power generation.
Beyond oil and gas production, the OCTP joint venture has supported several community-focused initiatives, including training programmes, improved access to water and sanitation, and economic diversification projects.
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation expanded its presence in Ghana in 2021, establishing an office in Accra after its Ouagadougou office assumed technical responsibility for the country. Since 2024, Ghana has been designated a priority country for Italian development cooperation.
Italy’s development framework in Ghana is structured around three main pillars: education and vocational training for decent work, health, and agri-food systems—areas closely aligned with the objectives of the new collaboration with Eni Ghana.
The LOI marks a renewed push by both organisations to align private sector investment and development cooperation in support of Ghana’s long-term socio-economic growth.
