BP Announces 4,000 Job Cuts

GALWAY, IRELAND--January 20, 2016--Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland)--Oil and gas major BP plc (NYSE:BP) (London, England) has announced plans to slash around 4,000 jobs from its global exploration and production unit, including 600 from its North Sea operations. Within this article: Discusses the specific positions and locations affected. Additional companies: ConocoPhillips Company (NYSE:COP), Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), Encana (NYSE:ECA)