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Sign InStrengthening its leadership in offshore energy services, TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by Eni for the Phase 3 development of the Baleine field offshore Côte d'Ivoire. The scope of work includes the design and manufacture of flexible flowlines and risers to connect subsea wells to a new floating production unit. This project is part of a fast-track development for Baleine, the largest hydrocarbon discovery in the region's deep waters, with operations set at depths of 1,200 meters.
This partnership comes amid rising demand for deepwater extraction technologies, where TechnipFMC competes with peers like Saipem and Subsea 7 for strategic African projects. Per market data, Eni SpA (E) shares stood at $46.87, while TechnipFMC (FTI) closed at $66.75 (close July 2, 2026). This contract underscores Eni's continued capital commitment to the Baleine basin, following the company's previous success in bringing the field's first phase online in record time.
Investors should monitor FTI's price action, which hit a day high of $67.05 before closing on July 2, 2026, as new contract wins improve long-term revenue visibility. Looking ahead, the energy sector will be focused on the upcoming API Crude Oil Stock Change report to gauge global demand trends, which could influence broader sentiment across oil field service providers.