bp 將剝離美國陸上風電資產，將重點轉向可再生能源領域的 Lightsource bp

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　　英國石油公司宣布計劃剝離其美國陸上風能業務，旨在精簡其投資組合并專注于更高價值的資產，這是一項戰略舉措。該業務包括 10 個運營中的風電場，總凈發電量為 1.3 吉瓦 (GW)。該決定符合 bp 的更廣泛戰略，即鞏固其全球太陽能子公司 Lightsource bp 旗下的陸上可再生能源開發項目。

　　這些資產遍布美國七個州，包括印第安納州、堪薩斯州、南達科他州、科羅拉多州和夏威夷州的風電場。英國石油公司表示，這些資產的出售過程將很快開始，目的是將業務作為一個綜合實體出售。該公司預計新東家還將聘用現有員工，以確保運營的連續性。

　　此次撤資之際，英國石油公司繼續致力于成為一家更加專注的能源公司，重點關注太陽能和風能等低碳能源。 2023年，bp宣布決定完全控股全球太陽能開發的關鍵參與者Lightsource bp。 bp 對 Lightsource bp 的關注是其滿足日益增長的低碳電力需求并協助客戶實現運營脫碳的努力的一部分。

　　bp 天然氣和低碳能源執行副總裁 William Lin 表示，“bp Wind Energy 的資產質量高且已并網，但與我們 Lightsource bp 的增長計劃不符。因此，我們相信該業務可能對另一位所有者具有更大的價值。

　　bp to divest U.S. onshore wind assets, shifts focus to Lightsource bp for renewables

　　In a strategic move aimed at streamlining its portfolio and focusing on higher-value assets, bp has announced plans to divest its U.S. onshore wind energy business. The business includes 10 operational wind farms with a total net generating capacity of 1.3 gigawatts (GW). The decision aligns with bp’s broader strategy to consolidate its onshore renewable power developments under Lightsource bp, its global solar power subsidiary.

　　The assets are spread across seven U.S. states and include wind farms in Indiana, Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado, and Hawaii. bp has indicated that the sale process for these assets will commence shortly, with the intention of selling the business as an integrated entity. The company expects the new owner to also take on the existing workforce, ensuring continuity of operations.

　　This divestment comes as bp continues its journey toward becoming a more focused energy company, with an emphasis on low-carbon energy sources like solar and wind. In 2023, bp announced its decision to take full control of Lightsource bp, a key player in global solar development. bp’s focus on Lightsource bp is part of its efforts to meet the growing demand for low-carbon power and assist customers in decarbonising their operations.

　　According to William Lin, bp’s executive vice president for Gas and Low Carbon Energy, “bp Wind Energy’s assets are high-quality and grid-connected but are not aligned with our plans for growth in Lightsource bp. So we believe the business is likely to be of greater value for another owner.