Eni Secures Exploration License for Offshore Block A1 in Gambia
Eni has signed an exploration license for Block A1 offshore Gambia, marking a significant step in the region's deepwater exploration. This move is part of a broader trend where international oil companies are investing in frontier basins along West Africa's Atlantic Margin, driven by geological similarities to productive areas like Senegal. The license covers approximately 1,300 square kilometers in water depths ranging from 1,250 to 3,300 meters. This area is considered a frontier basin, with no confirmed commercial hydrocarbon discoveries yet, but it benefits from geological data from neighboring regions. Eni's decision reflects a strategic bet on the potential of the region's hydrocarbon resources.