BP stated that its North Sea business has received multiple acquisition interests.

bp CEO Meg O'Neill stated on August 4 that the company had received multiple acquisition intentions just days after announcing the sale of its North Sea business. On July 31, bp announced that it had initiated the process to sell its North Sea operations. The company stated that this move is part of an ongoing asset portfolio review, aligned with prudent capital allocation principles, aimed at creating a more streamlined, robust, and valuable business.