# Eni and its partners have sanctioned the third phase of the Baleine development offshore Côte d'Ivoire.

*business · news · 2026-05-26 · OilPrice*

## Key points

- Eni and partners approved Baleine phase three, raising oil output target to 150,000 bpd.
- Gas production at Baleine will increase to 200 million cubic feet per day in phase three.
- All Baleine gas will be sold to Côte d’Ivoire's domestic market for power and industry.
- A new floating production, storage, and offloading unit will be deployed for Baleine’s expansion.
- The Baleine field is now Côte d’Ivoire's largest hydrocarbon discovery, boosting offshore exploration interest.

**Companies:** Eni
**Countries:** Côte d'Ivoire

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