Italian oil and gas group Eni plans to jointly develop large-scale renewables with US industrial giant GE under a framework agreement that encompasses onshore and offshore wind, as well as solar.

"Through this agreement, Eni and GE intend to jointly identify and develop large-scale power generation projects from renewable energy sources," said a statement.

Eni – which already works with GE in its fossil-based operations – said the arrangement will “enhance its ability to implement projects” in renewables, but gave few further details.

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