British Petroleum (bp) is in talks with Ithaca Energy, a North Sea oil and gas operator and producer, regarding the sale of its UK North Sea assets in a deal worth nearly $2.69 billion, according to Reuters.While negotiations failed to reach a final agreement in recent weeks, the company continues to explore other options for the assets and could pursue a transaction with other interested parties.
The British government approved the development of a huge oil and gas field in the North Sea Wednesday, sealing its commitment to keep producing fossil fuels for decades to come.