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Eni (E) Signs Agreement With RINA to Aid Decarbonization

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Eni SpA (E - Free Report) , an integrated energy company, signed an agreement with RINA, an international company that specializes in inspection, certification and engineering consultancy. Under the contract, Eni and RINA will work in coordination to create projects that will help decarbonize their respective operations, notably marine transport.

The agreement specifically addresses the use of Eni's hydrogenated vegetable oil biofuel in the naval sector. It also focuses on other energy carriers like blue or green hydrogen and ammonia derived from biogenic, renewable or waste raw materials that don't compete with the food chain.

The partnership involves developing initiatives for the logistics and value chain of new energy carriers. It also entails the use of certified methods for the taxonometric computation of the benefits generated from emissions.

In order to further support the naval sector’s sustainability goals, Eni and RINA will consider conducting experiments and pilot projects pertaining to the onboard capture of CO2 emissions.

According to Giuseppe Ricci, chief operating officer for energy evolution at Eni, both Eni and RINA have a wealth of knowledge and technological prowess that could significantly help decarbonize marine transportation.

Due to the aforementioned agreement, Eni will have the chance to research and develop decarbonization solutions over the short, medium and long terms. This will help improve the sustainability of marine transportation and address ship-owners' and logistics operators' demands.

Zacks Rank & Key Picks

Eni currently carries a Zack Rank #3 (Hold).

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