The Way of a Legend; An Italian Champion of African Energy: Eni Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Claudio Descalzi (By NJ Ayuk)

EQS-News: African Energy Chamber / Key word(s): Miscellaneous The Way of a Legend; An Italian Champion of African Energy: Eni Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Claudio Descalzi (By NJ Ayuk) 24.09.2025 / 09:45 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The Way of a Legend; An Italian Champion of African Energy: Eni Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Claudio Descalzi (By NJ Ayuk)

As a longtime promoter of African energy potential, Descalzi has overseen major hydrocarbon projects in countries from Congo to Libya to Nigeria — both oil and natural gas

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org).

I know Mr. Descalzi as a shrewd negotiator, a disciplined CEO, and a strong advocate of natural gas development on our continent. As he champions African energy independence and sovereignty, natural gas has been and remains key to his work in Africa.

Even during difficult times, he has persisted in furthering his company’s investments in Africa, as he did following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At that critical time, he encouraged the EU to consider imports from Africa to replace Russian petroleum, including the 20 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas Italy was importing annually.

As a longtime promoter of African energy potential, Descalzi has overseen major hydrocarbon projects in countries from Congo to Libya to Nigeria — both oil and natural gas. Under his leadership, Eni has launched some of the continent’s fastest-moving liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects while prioritizing low carbon output.

Along with the business side of his role, the CEO has encouraged the company’s country managers and executives to take on many social responsibility efforts in Africa.

On a more personal note, when you talk to many African President’s, Ministers and business leaders, he is always a source of wise counsel — something I see as the mark of a true legend. He is always willing to work with others and share his experiences and knowledge about doing business in other markets.