06:44 AM EST, 03/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updated with responses and stock movement in the fourth and fifth paragraph.)

Eni (E) has received non-binding offers for a minority stake in its carbon capture and storage (CCS) unit from five parties, Reuters reported Thursday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

The bids came from Global Infrastructure Partners, HitecVision and Macquarie, as well as by Italy's Snam and Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production, according to the sources.

The Italian energy major previously said in 2024 it was planning to sell up to 49% of its CCS unit to secure funding for expansion.

Eni, HitecVision, and Snam declined to comment when contacted by MT Newswires while Global Infrastructure Partners, Macquarie, and PTTEP did not respond to a request for comment.

Eni's shares were up by almost 1.7% in recent Friday premarket activity.

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