Italy, Jan. 22 -- Eni has signed a binding agreement with SOCAR, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for the sale of a 10% stake in the Baleine Project - the Ivorian main offshore development operated by Eni (47.25%), and participated by Vitol (30%) and Petroci (22.75%).The transaction aligns with Eni's strategy of optimising its upstream portfolio by accelerating the monetization of exploration discoveries through the divestment of equity stakes, a model known as the "dual exploration model."The agreement is consistent with the broader collaboration between Eni and SOCAR. In 2024, the companies signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focused on energy security- aiming to expand cooperation on hydrocarbon exploration...