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The two companies last worked together in 1997 when the
then-world champions Williams had Renault engines and BP
sponsorship.
"With the new aerodynamic regulations for the 2017 Formula One
season, power sensitivity will increase," said Renault Sport
managing director Cyril Abiteboul.
"Therefore fuels and lubricants will make an even greater
difference to the overall performance of the car than they have
since the new power unit regulations have been introduced in
2014."
Renault, champions in 2005 and 2006 with Spaniard Fernando
Alonso, sold their factory team in 2010 but returned as
constructors last year after buying it back from Lotus.
They finished ninth of 11 teams with only eight points but are
hoping to make significant progress with an improved engine and
German driver Nico Hulkenberg drafted in alongside Britain's
Jolyon Palmer.
The fuel supply announcement had been expected and continues a
shake-up that started in December when ExxonMobil ended a
21-year partnership with McLaren and switched to Red Bull, who
use Renault engines with Tag Heuer branding.
Former world champions Red Bull were also previously fueled by
Total.
Honda-powered McLaren have yet to announce their new fuel
supplier but are also expected to do a deal with BP. Mercedes
are partnered with Petronas while Ferrari have been with Shell
for decades.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin; Editing by Keith Weir)
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