Market Chatter: Eni Reportedly Finalizing Up to $1.8 Billion Infrastructure Deal for Offshore Gas Project in Cyprus

MT Newswires · 5d ago
12:23 AM EDT, 10/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Eni (ENI.MI) is expected to sign subsea infrastructure contracts worth a total of $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion in the coming days in support of its gas development offshore Cyprus, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 23, citing people familiar with the matter. The unnamed sources said the deals covering drilling infrastructure and pipeline could be signed as soon as Monday, allowing a production timeline beginning in 2028. The Italian energy company will supply gas to Egypt through the project, the report noted. Eni did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)