Nopsema advised BP on Wednesday that it will be taking “additional time to consider the proposal”, while it “thoroughly and rigorously assesses the application”. 

“The law requires Nopsema to notify the titleholder of its initial decision within 30 days of any environment plan submission. In this instance, BP has been informed that Nopsema will require additional time to assess the submission,” Nopsema chief executive Stuart Smith said.

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