Italian power utility Enel has signed two agreements with China Huaneng and China National Nuclear Corporation, two leading companies in the Chinese power sector. Enel signed a framework cooperation agreement with China Huaneng, aimed at expanding and deepening their relationships following joint work in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage since 2009. The two companies will cooperate in conventional and renewable energy sources, sustainable development, policies and regulation, as well as management of carbon assets and carbon strategy. Enel also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), the state-owned company responsible for all aspects of nuclear programmes in China. The agreement establishes a framework for the exchange of information and best practice in the development, design, construction, operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants.