# Senegal-Eni offshore energy agreement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-eni-offshore-energy-agreement
> Updated: 2026-09-18T14:33:43.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Senegal and the Italian energy company Eni signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dakar to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of five offshore blocks. Under this agreement, Eni will conduct technical studies, including 2D and 3D seismic data analysis, at its own expense to assess deep and ultra-deep water areas.

Following the agreement, the Senegalese Ministry of Energy and Petroleum issued a formal denial regarding rumors that the strategic Yakaar-Teranga gas field had been sold or undervalued in favor of Eni. The Ministry clarified that the MoU does not include the Yakaar-Teranga field, which is located in block SN08M, and that the agreement does not grant Eni any exploration or exploitation rights or ownership of resources in the specified blocks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Senegal Ministry denies Yakaar-Teranga gas field sale to Eni

Senegal’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum denied rumors that the Yakaar-Teranga gas field was ceded to Eni, clarifying that an agreement with the Italian firm covers five different offshore blocks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-ministry-denies-yakaar-teranga-gas-field-sale-to-eni

### 2026-09-16: Senegal and Eni sign deal to evaluate five offshore oil blocks

Senegal and Eni have signed an agreement to evaluate the oil and gas potential of five offshore blocks to boost exploration and attract international investment in the country's sedimentary basin.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-and-eni-sign-deal-to-evaluate-five-offshore-oil-blocks

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