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Eni Takes Over Exploration Block offshore Uruguay
www.rigzone.com · August 31, 2026 · Week 2026-36
Summary
Eni has acquired an exploration block (OFF-5) offshore Uruguay, expanding its global upstream portfolio. The block is in its early exploration phase, representing a frontier play for the Italian major far from its core MENA operational hubs.
Strategic Implication
This portfolio move highlights Eni's continued global exploration appetite but has no direct impact on its MENA strategy or capital allocation.