As MAKUTANO, the influential business network of the Democratic Republic of Congo, approaches its 10th anniversary, it continues to push the boundaries of innovation. With a firm belief that Africa’s prosperity hinges on robust partnerships between African nations, MAKUTANO proudly announces its groundbreaking “Forum 2023,” set to take place entirely “off-site” in Côte d’Ivoire.

The event is set to bring together fifty Congolese business leaders and high-performing investors, alongside a delegation of public decision-makers led by His Excellency, Prime Minister Jean Michel Sama Lukonde. This dynamic group will converge in Abidjan on the 20th and 21st of September, engaging in a series of collaborative discussions with a diverse array of 100 key decision-makers spanning both the public and private sectors across the continent.

The significance of the Forum 2023 lies not only in its unique format but also in its underlying mission. MAKUTANO’s emphasis on fostering strong inter-African partnerships underscores the understanding that the continent’s progress is intricately linked to collaborative efforts. By facilitating direct interactions among business leaders, investors, and government officials from different nations, the event seeks to catalyze discussions that could lead to innovative solutions, strategic alliances, and cross-border initiatives.

MAKUTANO’s choice of Côte d’Ivoire as the host country for this significant event also carries symbolic weight. The country, known for its economic dynamism and welcoming business environment, serves as an ideal backdrop for these crucial exchanges. The “hors les murs” approach—meaning “outside the walls”—represents a departure from traditional conference settings, offering participants a chance to connect in a relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere, away from the confines of convention centers.

As Africa stands on the precipice of various opportunities and challenges, the Forum 2023 is poised to contribute significantly to the continent’s growth trajectory. By facilitating direct engagement between the movers and shakers of Congolese and Ivorian business, politics, and entrepreneurship, MAKUTANO is paving the way for a new era of collaboration, partnership, and shared success.

As the countdown to September begins, anticipation builds for this transformative event, which promises to reshape the way business networks interact, collaborate, and innovate on the African continent.

Eni, the Italian energy company, has commenced oil and gas production at the Baleine Field in Ivory Coast. The CEO, Claudio Descalzi, noted that the initial production phase utilizes the Baleine FPSO, a refurbished floating production storage and offloading unit, capable of handling 15,000 barrels of oil per day and approximately 25 million standard cubic feet of associated gas per day.

The subsequent phase, set to commence by the close of 2024, is projected to amplify field production to 50,000 barrels of oil daily and around 70 million standard cubic feet of gas daily. Further down the line, the third phase aims to escalate field production to 150,000 barrels of oil and 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.

Claudio Descalzi emphasized that the first oil extraction from the Baleine Field is a significant achievement for Eni. He highlighted the rapid timeline of under two years from the declaration of commercial discovery to market entry, stemming from an exceptionally successful exploration effort.

Eni is collaborating on this endeavor, recognized as Africa’s first emission-free scope 1 and 2 project, with its Ivorian partner, Petroci. Eni also highlighted that Baleine stands as the largest hydrocarbon discovery in the Ivorian sedimentary basin.

Le montant de la transaction n’a pas été dévoilé, mais il serait supérieur à 200 millions de dollars selon des médias américains, soit l’une des plus grosses acquisitions de start-up jamais réalisées en Afrique.

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