Hansell said Facebook wants to use the solar powered drones to connect up to 66% of the planet’s remote areas that feature outdated or no internet service at all.

The meeting also focused on the Nord Stream 2 project.

BP wants to acquire a 30 per cent stake in the SNE field that Edinburgh-based Cairn found in 2014.

Project activities continue at offshore and onshore sites including the Sangachal Terminal and along the pipeline route.