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Does Eni S.p.A. support Israel?

Support documentedupdated 2023-10

Yes — Eni S.p.A. has documented support for Israel on record. Every claim below links to its source.

Filed under: Energy & oil companies · Companies that support Israel

Background

Palestinian human-rights organizations, including Al-Haq and Al Mezan, argued that much of Zone G lies in maritime areas claimed by the State of Palestine and pressed Eni to withdraw; Eni did not publicly state its reasons for exiting. Eni's other Eastern Mediterranean assets — notably Egypt's Zohr field and its Cyprus blocks — are outside Israel and are often confused with Israeli holdings.

Al-Haq Offshore Engineer

Documented support

TypeDateAmountRecipientSources
Government contract2023-10—Israel's Ministry of Energy (six offshore exploration licenses, Zone G — relinquished in 2025)
Won six offshore natural-gas exploration licenses in Israel's "Zone G", southwest of the Leviathan field, as designated operator of a consortium with the UK's Dana Petroleum and Israel's Ratio Energies — awarded under Israel's fourth offshore bid round on October 29, 2023, weeks into the Israel–Hamas war. The relationship ended in October 2025, when Eni notified Israel's Petroleum Commissioner and its partners that it was withdrawing before exploration work began; the remaining partners sought to retain the licenses under a new ownership structure.

Frequently asked questions

Did Eni S.p.A. donate money to Israel or Israeli causes?

We have no records of cash donations, but Eni S.p.A. has documented support of other kinds (Government contract). See the records on this page.

Where does this information come from?

Every record on this page links to its source — news reports, official company statements, tax filings, or government records. 5 distinct sources are cited for Eni S.p.A.. Our methodology page explains the full verification process.

Sources & citations

Record last updated: 2023-10

Companies with documented support