To whom it may concern,
I’m the chief editor of Bioplasticsnews.com, a small independent news platform covering plastic related topics.
The Italian oil company ENI and its subsidiary Novamont were recently sanctioned by the Italian antitrust authorities for engaging in practices deemed anti-competitive. These actions were considered to have disadvantaged competitors and contributed to the companies’ dominant market position in Europe. Despite these findings, the European Commission has so far not initiated a formal investigation into the matter.
Here’s a link to a press article:
In addition, ENI has faced criticism for its use of legal actions perceived as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) targeting journalists and NGOs. Several media outlets have reported on these cases, raising concerns about the potential impact on press freedom and civil society.
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/04/italian-oil-firm-eni-accused-of-trying-to-silence-green-activists
- From the red carpet: The European SLAPP Contest 2025
- Celebrating Europe’s biggest bullies
ENI has also faced allegations of involvement in bribery related to the acquisition of oil field licenses in Nigeria, specifically concerning payments to a political figure.
I have recently begun looking into ENI’s alleged cartel-related activities and their potential impact on competitors. During this process, I have received letters from ENI’s legal representatives, which I perceived as attempts to discourage further investigation.
In my view, the concentration of influence and practices by certain large oil companies, such as ENI, reflects an outdated model that is increasingly being challenged in today’s world.
I am considering writing an article on ENI’s record of corporate responsibility and would appreciate being connected with someone at WWF who has expertise on ENI’s practices and history. Any guidance or introductions would be greatly valued.
Kind regards,
Axel Barrett
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