The Chairman of BP – Carl-Henric Svanberg has made clear that a Yes vote for Scottish Independence would not have "any major implications long-term" and stressed that "our commitment to the North Sea certainly continues."

The confirmation of BP's continued commitment to the North Sea comes after Norwegian oil giant announced that it is to invest £4.3 billion in the North Sea creating 700 jobs in the process, including 200 onshore jobs in Aberdeen.