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Video. British oil giant BP prepares to sell North Sea business

Updated: 31/07/2026 - 16:27 GMT+2

Amid higher windfall taxes and volatile global energy markets, BP's proposed sale could bring an end to around 60 years of North Sea production under the British energy giant’s ownership.

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