Norway's Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

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OSLO, Sept 20 - Norway's second-largest listed oil and gas company, Aker BP , said it would consider applying for licenses to mine minerals from the seabed if parliament approves a plan for such exploration.

Norway's government says deep sea mining could help Europe reduce its dependence on China for the supply of critical minerals needed to build electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines and solar panels. "If there's a 'go' for seabed minerals, we will definitely not target the active hydrothermal wells, because of potential environmental impact," Hersvik said.

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