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BP puts North Sea business up for sale

BP puts North Sea business up for sale
BBC Business Friday 31 July 2026, 07:48 UTC 1 min read
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The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
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