Saipem Secures $260 Million Offshore Drilling Contract in Ivory Coast
Saipem Secures $260 Million Ivory Coast Offshore Drilling Contract as Baleine Development Expands Italian energy services company Saipem has secured a $260 million offshore drilling contract from Eni Côte d’Ivoire for a long-term development drilling campaign off the coast of Ivory Coast. Under the agreement, Saipem will deploy its Santorini drillship, with operations expected to begin in early 2027. The contract includes a firm drilling commitment as well as options for additional work, including the
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