BP puts North Sea business up for sale
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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Notable Quotes
""As we focus our portfolio and direct capital to our highest-value opportunities, we believe our North Sea business will be better positioned as part of another company.""
— Meg O'Neill , Executive
""There is a resource there. When people are struggling - you can't ignore that.""
— Andy Burnham , Politician
""There would be a change of emphasis on North Sea oil and gas.""
— Lucy Powell , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ed Miliband is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party.
Lucy Powell is Labour's deputy leader, discussing the party's energy policies concerning North Sea drilling.
Meg O'Neill is the chief executive of BP who announced the sale of the North Sea business.
Stephen Gethins is Scotland's energy minister who commented on the uncertainty for workers in the energy sector.
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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.
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