Eni Ghana and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation partner to boost sustainable development
Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation to explore strategic partnerships aimed at advancing sustainable development initiatives in Ghana.
The agreement, signed on Monday, June 15, 2026, will see Eni Ghana and AICS work together to mobilise resources and strengthen partnerships that foster inclusive development in host communities.
Key areas of cooperation
Key areas of cooperation include education, technical and vocational education and training, agriculture and value chain development, water, sanitation and hygiene, community health, nutrition and food security, as well as broader economic diversification initiatives. Additional areas of collaboration may be identified over time.
Eni Ghana's commitment
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director of Eni Ghana, Maurizio Pinna, stated: "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."
Alignment with UN 2030 Agenda
The collaboration contributes to the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and reflects the shared commitment of both parties to maximising impact through coordinated initiatives and jointly implemented projects.
Eni's presence in Ghana
Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 through offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities and currently reports equity production of approximately 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4 per cent interest, alongside Vitol (35.6 per cent) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20 per cent), helping to meet approximately 70 per cent of the country's gas demand for power generation.
Beyond its energy operations, the joint venture's portfolio of projects also includes initiatives in the areas of training, economic diversification, access to water and sanitation, and improved access to energy.
Italian Agency's expanded presence
AICS expanded its presence in Ghana in March 2021, when its Ouagadougou office assumed technical responsibility for the country, followed by the opening of an office in Accra in December 2021. Since 2024, Ghana has been recognised as a priority country for Italian Development Cooperation.
Italy's cooperation framework in the country is structured around three strategic pillars: education, vocational training and decent work; health; and agri-food ecosystems.