Exclusive: BP in lead to acquire BHP's US onshore shale assets: sources
Share this article: (Reuters) - BP Plc (BP.L) is in the lead to acquire the U.S. onshore shale assets of BHP Billiton Ltd (BHP.AX) (BLT.L) after submitting an offer worth well in excess of $10 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. BP ...
Magic circle duo advise alongside US firms on $10.5bn BP-BHP deal
A line-up of magic circle and US law firms have taken lead roles on BP's $10.5bn (£8bn) acquisition of BHP Billiton's US shale oil and gas business. This premium content is reserved for. Legal Week Subscribers. Subscribe today to get ALL ACCESS!
BP gets Q2 boost from higher oil prices; earnings quadruple
LONDON (AP) — Energy giant BP says it is increasing its dividend for the first time in almost four years after second-quarter earnings quadrupled on higher oil prices and streamlined production. Underlying replacement cost profit jumped to $2.82 ...