BP Sells 5% Stake in Aker BP for $1.06 Billion
BP has sold a 5% stake in Norwegian oil and gas producer Aker BP for $1.06 billion to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify its portfolio.
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BP has sold a 5% stake in Norwegian oil and gas producer Aker BP for $1.06 billion to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify its portfolio.
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