Oil major BP has confirmed a $1billion investment in the North Sea.
The company's investment is expected to add an additional 15 years to the Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP) as part of a special life extension project.
BP said it remained committed to the North Sea despite the current economic challenges which has seen the oil price dip below $50 this week.
Take a look at the facts and figures behind BP's bumper $1billion investment in one of its North Sea assets.
The oil major has announced the cash injection could add up to 15 years to the project.
The money – £670million – will be funnelled into its Eastern Trough Area Project (Etap), securing its future through to 2030.
