BP Held Talks to Sell £2 Billion UK North Sea Assets to Ithaca Energy

BP reportedly engaged in discussions to sell £2 billion worth of its UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy. The potential sale would involve significant oil and gas holdings in the region.

2 Jun, 17:37 — 2 Jun, 22:46

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it reflects BP's ongoing strategy to divest certain assets, potentially impacting its portfolio and future direction in the North Sea. For Ithaca Energy, acquiring these assets would represent a substantial expansion of its operations.

Key entitiesBP Ithaca Energy Meg O’Neill UK North Sea

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What sources agree on

BP held talks to sell its UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy
The potential deal was valued at approximately £2 billion
The discussions ultimately failed
BP is still exploring a deal for these assets

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BP held new talks to sell its UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy

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The deal was valued at nearly £2 billion (or $2.69 billion)

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The discussions failed

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BP is still exploring a deal for these assets

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The potential sale is part of CEO Meg O’Neill's restructuring efforts

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FTVery High84d ago

BP held talks about selling £2bn of UK North Sea assets to Ithaca

Oil major still exploring a deal despite failed discussions as CEO Meg O’Neill pursues restructuring

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seeking-alphaMixed84d ago

BP held talks about selling £2B of U.K. North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy - FT

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First report: FT · 2 Jun, 17:37|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h

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FT2 Jun, 17:37First to report

BP held talks about selling £2bn of UK North Sea assets to Ithaca

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FT: Η BP είχε συνομιλίες για την πώληση περιουσιακών στοιχείων της στη Βόρεια Θάλασσα στην Ithaca Energy έναντι 2 δισ. λιρών

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seeking-alpha2 Jun, 22:46Latest update

BP held talks about selling £2B of U.K. North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy - FT

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Initial ReportJune 2 afternoon

FT first reports on BP's failed talks with Ithaca Energy regarding the sale of North Sea assets.

Wider CoverageJune 2 evening

Other financial news outlets pick up the story, confirming the details from the FT report.

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BP Held Talks to Sell £2 Billion UK North Sea Assets to Ithaca Energy

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BP held talks about selling £2bn of UK North Sea assets to Ithaca

BP held talks about selling £2B of U.K. North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy - FT

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BP held talks about selling £2bn of UK North Sea assets to Ithaca

FT: Η BP είχε συνομιλίες για την πώληση περιουσιακών στοιχείων της στη Βόρεια Θάλασσα στην Ithaca Energy έναντι 2 δισ. λιρών

BP held talks about selling £2B of U.K. North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy - FT

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