Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners - Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) - have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region.

The projects include the renovation of the Sanzule/Krisan School Canteen, which will provide meals to over 300 students, contributing to support both their academic performance and well-being; four fishing sheds for the Bakanta, Ngalekpole, Ngalekyi, and Baku communities, which will benefit over 7,000 fishermen, fish traders, processors, and community members by offering secure spaces for fish processing and storage; five modern household latrines using Bio-Digester Technology to improve sanitation, promote environmental sustainability and enhance public health; and 17 Community Argon Welders trained, certified, and given start-up kits, to empower them with the skills and resources necessary to enter the workforce and expand their employment opportunities.

These initiatives are intended to enhance the health and academic performance of primary school students, support small businesses, improve hygiene, reduce post-harvest losses and provide efficient waste management and sustainable sanitation solutions for households.

In his speech, Maurizio Pinna, the Managing Director of Eni Ghana, emphasized the importance of the projects stating that “these projects highlight Eni and its OCTP partners’ broader commitment to enhancing livelihoods, focusing on areas that provide not only tangible and immediate benefits but also lay the foundation for long-term sustainable development that will positively impact the communities and foster inclusive economic growth.”

The ceremony was attended by representatives from Eni, Vitol, GNPC, the Petroleum Commission and Chiefs and traditional leaders from the beneficiary communities of Sanzule/Krisan, Bakanta, Ngalekpole, Ngalekyi and Baku, in Ellembelle District.

Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities. The company has an equity production of about 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.