BP is in early-stage discussions to sell about a 10% stake in a key gas field in Oman as part of the company's plans to cut debt.

The oil major is talking with interested parties about reducing 60% of its holdings in the Khazzan natural gas field.

The 10% stake, likely to fetch more than US$1bn (£900m), is drawing interest from other large energy corporations.

A stake sale would help BP deliver on its goal to achieve US$15bn (£13bn), in divestments by mid-2021, which is important in helping the company ease its debt burden.