Eni stock advances Cronos gas project toward first production in 2028
Published on 11/12/2026 at 10:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSCronos moves into execution
- Eni and TotalEnergies are developing the Cronos gas field in Cyprus Block 6 after a July final investment decision.
- The project targets first-half 2028 start-up and peak production of up to 500 million standard cubic feet per day.
- Gas will move through Egypt for processing and liquefaction before export mainly to European markets.
Eni stock is in focus after Eni signed the main engineering, procurement, construction and drilling contracts for the Cronos gas project in Cyprus. The company announced the milestone on Monday, October 26, saying the contracts marked the start of the execution phase for Cyprus' first gas development.
Eni's press release said the contracts cover a floating control unit, transport and installation work, offshore pipelines, subsea production systems, flexible lines, umbilicals, an onshore pipeline and drilling services. The move followed the final investment decision reached on July 28, 2026, for the development of the Cronos discovery in Block 6 offshore Cyprus.
Production target set for 2028
Cronos contains more than 3 trillion cubic feet of gas initially in place, according to Eni. The project is expected to reach a production plateau of up to 500 million standard cubic feet per day, with start-up targeted for the first half of 2028.
Eni operates Block 6 with a 50 percent interest alongside TotalEnergies. The partners plan to use a fast-track development model based on existing regional infrastructure rather than building a separate processing and liquefaction chain.
Egypt provides export route
Gas from Cronos is planned to travel to Egypt for processing through existing facilities, including infrastructure associated with the Zohr field. It would then be liquefied at the Damietta LNG plant before being shipped to international markets, primarily Europe. The route links Cypriot production with Egyptian infrastructure and European gas demand.
For Eni, the project adds a new upstream development to its Eastern Mediterranean portfolio. The company has operated in Cyprus since 2013 and also operates Block 8, while holding interests in Blocks 7 and 11. The production timetable remains the next major project milestone for investors.
Eni stock traded at 25.43 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:40 CET on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Eni stock at a glance
- Company: Eni S.p.A.
- ISIN: IT0003132476
- Lang & Schwarz price: 25.43 euros at 10:40 CET on November 12, 2026
- Cronos operator: Eni, with a 50 percent interest
- Target start-up: First half of 2028
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Eni's press release provides the project details and production outlook.
