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flag BP to sell Germany’s Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group, closing in 2026, as part of cost-cutting push.

flag BP has agreed to sell its Gelsenkirchen oil refinery in Germany to Klesch Group, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026. flag The transaction is part of BP’s broader strategy to reduce costs and streamline operations, raising its 2027 cost-cutting target to $6.5 billion to $7.5 billion. flag The refinery, which processes 12 million tonnes of crude annually and supplies fuels and petrochemicals across Europe, employs about 1,800 workers who will transfer to Klesch. flag BP did not disclose the sale price but said the deal will strengthen its balance sheet, enhance refining portfolio resilience, and support long-term cash flow and shareholder returns.

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