BP exits UK North Sea; independents acquire aging assets

BP is selling its entire UK North Sea business as part of a $20B portfolio overhaul, ending 60 years of operations. Exxon and Chevron have already exited, and independent buyers are stepping in, signaling a shift in the basin's ownership structure. The move reflects a broader trend of majors divesting mature assets, with implications for UK energy security and production.

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