The US government is suing BP Exploration’s Alaska operation, claiming the oil giant broke clean air and water laws with two major spills in 2006.

FUEL giant BP could face a fine of over €1.7 million as a result of pipeline spill in Alaska, environmental watchdogs said yesterday.

Fuel giant BP could face a fine of more than £1.2m (€1.7m) over a pipeline spill in Alaska, environmental watchdogs said today.

DANA Petroleum has agreed terms with BP Exploration to take a stake in certain oil fields in the North Sea.

BP is reported to have discovered widespread operational problems at its Prudhoe Bay oilfield in Alaska.