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  • Eni Ghana and Partners launch program to support artisanal canoe fisherfolk

    Eni Ghana and Partners launch program to support artisanal canoe fisherfolk

    Eni Ghana, together with its OCTP partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has launched today a livelihood enhancement program to strengthen artisanal canoe fishing, targeting over 1,000 verified canoe owners across 14 coastal districts and municipal assemblies in Ghana.

     

    These include Jomoro, Ellembelle, Nzema East, Ahanta West, Sekondi-Takoradi, Shama, Effutu, Gomoa East, Gomoa West, Mfantseman, Cape Coast, Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Komenda-Edina-Abrem and Ekumfi.

     

    The intervention seeks to enhance employment opportunities and increase local fish supply, in alignment with Eni’s commitment to sustainable development, as well as to the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards and Ghana’s Petroleum Regulations related to Local Content and Local Participation.

     

    Maurizio Pinna, Managing Director of Eni Ghana, said: “This program aims to strengthen canoe-based fishing by supplying modern nets and equipment, while enhancing safety at sea. Through this initiative, we are committed to reinforce awareness on marine biodiversity conservation and provide training in sustainable fishing practices, safety and business management.”

     

    The initiative addresses key challenges faced by fisherfolk, including aging nets, obsolete engines and unsafe towing equipment; factors that constrain productivity and income in communities where fishing remains a primary livelihood. Support will be tailored to the specific fishing practices and socio-economic conditions of each community, and equipment will also be provided, such as multifilament nets, weaving threads, buoys, lead weights and dragging ropes that meet Ghana Maritime Authority safety standards.

     

    Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, with an equity production of about 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4% share in partnership with Vitol (35.6%) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20%). The joint venture’s portfolio of projects also includes initiatives in the areas of training, economic diversification, access to water and sanitation and access to energy.

  • Eni partners support host community with scholarships for vocational and technical training

    Eni Ghana on behalf of its OCTP partners, Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), together with Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS), have handed over scholarship packages to over 1,000 students in 14 communities in the Ellembelle District, namely Atuabo, Bakanta, Ngalekye, Sanzule (including Anwolakrom fishing area), Krisan, Eikwe, Anokyi, Ngalekpole, Asemda, Baku, Anyinase, Esiama, Half Assini and Nkroful.

     

    The scholarship is part of Eni Ghana and its OCTP Partners’, Vitol and GNPC’s Local Development Project to promote inclusive economic development in the Ellembelle district. It covers tuition fees, registration fees, books and stationery, food, tools and equipment, accommodation, transportation and monthly allowances for the students who are enrolled in Vocational and Technical courses ranging from Fashion, Catering, Building Technology, Electricals and Welding.

     

    The scholarship package is designed in collaboration with the World Bank as part of the sustainability initiatives that the OCTP partners are implementing in the OCTP Project Area of Influence. Ellembelle District Assembly played a major role in the design and implementation of the program.

     

    VIS is a non-governmental organization that deals with development cooperation and international solidarity and an educational agency that promotes and organizes awareness-raising, education, training activities for development and global citizenship.

     

    Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with its upstream activity and currently accounts in the country for an equity production of 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

     

     

  • Eni Ghana and partners receive Presidential Honor for COVID 19 support

    Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners, Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), have been recognized by the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the support to the country during the COVID 19 pandemic.

     

    Accordingly, the President has conferred on the OCTP Partners, the Presidential Honor for distinguished service.

     

    During the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, the OCTP Partners led by Eni Ghana donated medical equipment and devices including ventilators, medical tents, nose masks and other personal protective equipment, as well as laptops and TV screens, to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ghana Health Service, St. Martins De Porres Hospital in Eikwe and the Ellembelle District Health Directorate.

     

    In addition, Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners, Vitol and GNPC, donated 2 double-cabin pickups vehicles, 4 Station Wagons and pick up vehicles to the Western Regional Health Directorate and the Ghana Health Service respectively.

     

    Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with its upstream activity and currently accounts in the country for an equity production of about 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.