Eni Enters Uruguay's OFF-5 Block, Becomes Operator

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Eni has signed an agreement with Argentina's Miwen, a subsidiary of YPF, and Uruguay's national oil company Ancap to enter the OFF-5 exploration block offshore Uruguay, marking its first operatorship in the country. Eni will hold a 50% interest and operate the block, with Miwen holding the remaining 50%. The block is in its first exploration period, with studies underway to assess its hydrocarbon potential. This move strengthens Eni's collaboration with YPF, a partner in the Argentina LNG project. Eni recently also agreed to acquire a 40% interest in the adjacent OFF-6 block, operated by APA Corp., which will retain 60%, with Eni funding most of the initial exploration well planned for 2027.

Impact on stocks 3

Energy▲ · 3 stocks
Eni S.p.A.
ENI
▲ PositiveSupplyrelevance

Eni signs agreement to enter Uruguay's OFF-5 block with 50% interest and operatorship, expanding its exploration acreage.

APA Corporation
APA
± Mixedrelevance

APA operates the adjacent OFF-6 block where Eni is acquiring 40%; APA retains 60% but no new development for APA is described.

Off-coverage companies 1

AncapPrivate▲ Positive
Supplyrelevance

Uruguay's national oil company Ancap is a party to the OFF-5 agreement, partnering with Eni on the exploration block.

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