--BP PLC will appoint Interim Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss as its permanent CEO, replacing Bernard Looney who left last year, the FT reports citing unnamed sources.

--The energy giant is expected to announce Auchincloss's appointment as early as Wednesday, the FT reports.

--BP wasn't immediately available for comment when approached by Dow Jones Newswires.

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Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 17, 2024 01:31 ET (06:31 GMT)

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