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THE PETROLEUM ACT 1998

NORTH WEST HUTTON DECOMMISSIONING PROJECT

BP has submitted, for the consideration of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, a draft Decommissioning Programme for the North West Hutton field in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Act 1998. It is a requirement of the Act that interested parties be consulted on such decommissioning proposals.

The items/facilities covered by the Decommissioning Programme are:

The North West Hutton installation and associated facilities located in Block 211/27a of the United Kingdom Continental Shelf, 130km north-east of the Shetland Islands, comprising a steel platform including a drilling template and drill cuttings pile and the pipelines installed to export hydrocarbons.

BP hereby gives notice that a summary of the North West Hutton Decommissioning Programme can be viewed at the internet address:

www.bp.com/northwesthutton

Alternatively, a CD version of the programme can be requested or hard copy inspected at the following location during office hours:

BP, Farburn Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7PB. Contact: Richard Grant. Tel: 01224 832347. e-mail grantrc2@bp.com

Representations regarding the North West Hutton Decommissioning Programme should be submitted in writing to Richard Grant at this address where they should be received by Friday 18 March 2005, and should state the grounds upon which any representations are being made.

Richard Grant, Business Advisor

BP, Farburn Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7PB.

14 February 2005.