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Anna Wise

BP puts its North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production

BP has said it is putting its UK North Sea business up for sale (Andy Buchanan/PA) - (PA Archive)

BP has said it is putting its UK North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production.

The energy giant said the decision to market the business for a potential sale forms part of its strategy to slim down the group by selling off parts of the business.

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