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Eni's chief executive Claudio Descalzi speaking during the opening ceremony of the commissioning of the new oil and gas field, exploited by Eni and its partner Petroci in Port-Bouet, Ivory Coast, last November. — Eni's chief executive Claudio Descalzi speaking during the opening ceremony of the commissioning of the new oil and gas field, exploited by Eni and its partner Petroci in Port-Bouet, Ivory Coast, last November.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Davide Ghilotti

Acting Breaking News EditorLondon

Published 24 April 2024, 06:21Updated 24 April 2024, 07:38

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