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Eni has started operations at the Junin-5 field in the Orinoco oil belt and expects "significant" production growth in the initial operating phase. The company aims for output of 200,000 barrels per day by 2028. Eni described the field start as a cornerstone of its strategy to expand its upstream presence in Venezuela; the stock rose as much as 1.63 percent in Milan. » More on finanzen.net

DZ Bank has raised its fair value for Eni from 28 to 31 euros and left the rating at "buy". Analyst Werner Eisenmann praised the strong rise in results in the third quarter and the significantly strengthened balance sheet. Mentioned were a announced special dividend and the buyback budget for shares, which was increased for the third time. » More on finanzen.net

Eni announced a €1.3 billion special dividend and raised its annual share buyback programme from €3.4 billion to €3.8 billion. In the third quarter, adjusted profit of €2.8 billion beat analysts’ estimates of €2.5 billion, which was attributed to higher oil prices and improved refining margins. The company also increased oil and gas production and is benefiting from the current market environment. » More on deraktionaer.de

Eni confirmed its self-imposed ceiling of €2.19 per liter for diesel and €1.99 for petrol, but made clear that the reintroduction of the consumption tax does not fully offset pump prices. With the removal of the roughly six-cent tax rebate, actual prices rose to about €2.25 for diesel and €2.05 for petrol. Q8 and Tamoil also said they would maintain the price cap this month; consumer protests and industry demonstrations by farmers and fishermen against high fuel costs were reported. » More on finanzen.net

Eni has set a maximum price of 2.19 euros per liter for diesel and 1.99 euros for gasoline at its service stations, valid initially for 30 days from Sept. 28 with a possible extension until the end of the year. Q8 and Tamoil have followed the price cap after the government let the 6.1-cent diesel relief expire and instead introduced a system of mobile consumption taxes. High fuel prices have already sparked protests by farmers and fishermen in Calabria and Lampedusa. » More on finanzen.net