ROME, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Italian energy giant Eni announced plans on Thursday to boost shareholder returns and expand its energy production capacity as part of its latest capital markets update.
Covering the period through 2028, the update includes a share buyback program ranging from 1.5 billion to 3.5 billion euros (1.56-3.64 billion U.S. dollars) this year. In addition, Eni plans to raise its dividend by 5 percent.
