Italy’s Eni SpA is expanding partnerships and exploration in some of its existing territories in order to boost natural gas deliveries to Europe.

Eni announced it is working closely with the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. to increase gas production and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the country, with a specific target of sending more cargoes to Italy.

Adding in the volumes it expects to gain by cooperating with Egypt on the restart of the Damietta LNG plant, Eni estimated its LNG volumes to Europe could grow by 3 billion cubic meters (Bcm) this year.

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As a part of the agreement, Eni said it plans to optimize exploration...