Italy, July 22 -- Saipem has been awarded a new offshore drilling contract by Eni Cote d'Ivoire Limited, valued at approximately 260 million USD.In particular, the drillship Santorini will be deployed offshore Cote d'Ivoire for a long-term development drilling campaign, with operations scheduled to begin in early 2027. The project includes a firm commitment for an extended drilling program, with the potential deployment of the rig in neighbouring countries as well as additional optional periods, thus further enhancing the long-term visibility and continuity of the unit's future utilization.This new award confirms Saipem's competitive positioning in offshore drilling, as well as its ability to efficiently deploy its high-specification assets...