BP plans to sell its onshore wind business in the US in a further sign that the oil major is rowing back on its commitment to transition towards developing more renewable energy projects. The firm said on Monday that it would launch a sale process BP Wind Energy,

BP, the British oil major, announced plans to sell its Houston-based U.S. onshore wind energy division, refocusing its local operations on its core oil and gas business and concentrating its renewable ambitions in Europe.

BP Plc plans to sell its onshore wind business in the US as it focuses on its solar arm Lightsource BP. The company is set launch a sale process for BP Wind Energy shortly, according to an emailed statement.

Currently, BP Wind Energy operates 10 different sites across the U.S., all of which are operated remotely from a command center located in Houston, according to the company.