Received in audience by the President of the Republic, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, on October 1 in Brazzaville, the Director General of natural resources of the Eni-Congo group, Alessandro Puliti, assured the Head of State of the continuity of activities of his company in Congo, including the supply of electrical energy via the Congo Power Plant (CEC).
“Congo is an important country for Eni; given the historical relationship, the production of oil and electric power through the CEC, “said a press release produced after the hearing.
During the talks, the head of state and his guest discussed issues related to the overall economic situation in Congo, particularly in the oil sector. At the same time, they took stock of the group’s activities in the country, specifically with regard to future oil research activities, the development of gas and sustainable development projects.
The Eni group expressed to the head of state its solidarity with the Congolese people during this difficult period marked by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Solidarity also attested by the commitment of the company and its employees to ensure, even in this difficult period, the continuity of operations, as well as the supply of electrical energy via the CEC, which covers 70% of the country’s needs. “, The statement said.
The Eni group also presented to the head of state its new organization, which is increasingly committed to the energy transition.
On the sidelines of the talks with the President of the Republic, the Minister of Hydrocarbons, Jean-Marc Thystère Tchicaya, approached by the press, declared: “We have a Djeno terminal whose concession expires on November 18. This terminal has now been operated, operated by a consortium, headed by Total E&P Congo. From next month, it will belong 100% to the Republic of Congo ”
