Bloomberg BP Plc has emerged as the front-runner to buy BHP Billiton Ltd.’s onshore oil and gas operations in the US, acco- rding to a person familiar with the matter. The London-based oil major has made the highest offer for the assets, which BHP prefers selling in a single package, said the person, who asked to not be identified because ...

Bloomberg Trump or no Trump, the European Union (EU) is set to spur businesses to do more to meet the Paris climate accord goals. Taking a long view and encouraging companies to front-load actions to cap future costs will be among the thrusts of the climate push for the bloc’s executive suites. In its longer-term strategy to be presented in ...

Bloomberg American oil producers may find a new friend in India as they brace for a trade war with China that could curb US shipments. Refiners in China were the top buyers of American crude oil in May, and have been regular importers since the US revived domestic output and exports in recent years. But sales may slow amid a ...