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BP is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates across all areas of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading. BP is one of the world's largest energy companies and is vertically integrated, with operations spanning upstream oil and gas extraction through to downstream retail and commercial fuel sales. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index, with secondary listings on the New York Stock Exchange and other exchanges. BP operates in more than 70 countries worldwide and employs tens of thousands of people globally. The company's portfolio includes significant oil and gas assets in regions including the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Angola, Azerbaijan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Australia. BP also markets fuels and lubricants through a global network of service stations and owns major refining and petrochemical facilities. In recent years the company has expanded into renewable energy, low-carbon power generation and electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of its stated ambition to become a net-zero company by 2050. The company was founded in 1909 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, became the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in 1935, and adopted the name British Petroleum in 1954 before rebranding to BP in 2000.

BP News


Rio Tinto's offices
Rio Tinto appoints new chief legal officer
14th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has appointed Trudi Charles to succeed Isabelle Deschamps as chief legal officer, governance and corporate affairs, with effect from August 1. Charles is currently... 


Woodside's offices in Perth
Woodside Energy's delayed Browse LNG project expected to cost $35bn
11th May 2026 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy's long-delayed Browse liquefied natural gas project is now expected to cost A$48.7-billion ($35.2-billion), according to a new report commissioned by the company. The proposal to... 


Image showing the generation of hydrogen and its use in industry
Global low-carbon hydrogen production is growing, but still constrained 
26th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global total of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity has grown significantly over the past few years, but the sector remains constrained because of uncertain demand and limited investment.... 


Woodside appoints former Anglo American CEO Cutifani to board
Woodside appoints former Anglo American CEO Cutifani to board
19th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian energy major Woodside Energy has appointed veteran mining executive Mark Cutifani as an independent non-executive director, effective March 19. Cutifani’s appointment is aimed at... 


Lizz Westcott has been appointed CEO and MD of Woodside Energy
Woodside appoints interim chief Liz Westcott as permanent CEO
18th March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy on Wednesday appointed interim chief Liz Westcott as CEO and MD, succeeding Meg O'Neill who departed Australia's largest oil and gas producer in December to take the... 


Angola's national oil company wants to diversify into critical minerals
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Angolan State-owned oil company Sonangol said on Wednesday that it wanted to diversify into critical minerals as it reported lower net profit last year. Sonangol made net profit of more than... 


Woodside's annual profit beats forecasts on strong output, shares hit 18-month high
Woodside's annual profit beats forecasts on strong output, shares hit 18-month high
24th February 2026 By: Reuters

Oil and gas producer Woodside Energy posted a smaller-than-expected fall in annual profit on Tuesday, as higher production softened the blow from weaker realised prices, sending shares up to a... 


Critical Mineral Resources appoints seasoned mining exec as new chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR), which is developing the Agadir Melloul copper project, in Morocco, has appointed Géraud Moussarie chairperson. In a statement to shareholders on... 


Woodside beats Q4 revenue estimates despite oil slump, flags lower 2026 output
Woodside beats Q4 revenue estimates despite oil slump, flags lower 2026 output
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy on Wednesday flagged a lower production outlook for 2026, tempering stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue that was underpinned by resilient output despite weaker... 


Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
19th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The surprise exit of Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill leaves her successor with a dilemma: should the Australian company continue down the path she set of promoting massive liquefied natural... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


Meg O'Neill will be leaving Woodside with immediate effect.
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill exits to lead BP
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy said on Thursday CEO Meg O'Neill will be leaving the firm effective immediately to join BP as its CEO. Meg O'Neill leaves Australia's biggest independent energy firm... 


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