BP invests in carbon capture project
12 Apr 2023
This week, Harbour Energy announced it is teaming up with British oil and gas multinational BP on the Viking carbon capture project in the UK.
Harbour Energy, also a UK fossil fuels manufacturer, will continue to act as the operator of the Viking carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility, with a 60% interest.
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