--BP PLC will appoint Interim Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss as its permanent CEO, replacing Bernard Looney who left last year, the FT reports citing unnamed sources.

--The energy giant is expected to announce Auchincloss's appointment as early as Wednesday, the FT reports.

--BP wasn't immediately available for comment when approached by Dow Jones Newswires.


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