BP
Tracked across 69 events · 4005 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: The company is facing an investigation into potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices, which led to a drop in its stock price and negative market sentiment. The board also removed its Chair and Director due to governance concerns.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: BP is selling a majority stake in its BP — Castrol lubricants business to reduce debt and streamline its operations, aiming to improve its financial performance and shareholder returns.
Dec 24, 2025 · 15 articles
Business
Impact: BP>>>, as the operator of the Azeri–Chirag–Gunashli>>> field, has successfully commenced commercial non-associated gas production, enhancing its portfolio and contributing to its regional energy strategy.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: BP ousted its chairman, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns about his conduct and governance standards, leading to a significant drop in its share price and further leadership instability.
May 26, 2026 · 110 articles
Business
Impact: BP is the central entity; its strategy reset under new CEO aims to improve financial discipline and refocus on core oil and gas, which is expected to enhance investor trust and cash flow.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: BP is the central entity, announcing job cuts and asset sales as part of a restructuring to simplify operations and improve profitability. The company is refocusing on oil and gas while scaling back renewables, which may affect its long-term strategy.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
BP announced on Friday that it will market its UK North Sea business for sale, ending over 60 years of production in the region. The business comprises five production hubs, employs about 1,100 people, and…
Impact: BP is the central actor, announcing the sale of its North Sea business to focus on higher-value opportunities. The divestment is part of a broader strategy to simplify and strengthen its portfolio.
Jul 31, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
BP has agreed to acquire Woodside Energy's 70% operating stake in the Calypso gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago, increasing its ownership to 100% and assuming operatorship. The transaction covers Block TTDAA 14, an early-stage…
Impact: BP acquires full ownership and operatorship of the Calypso gas project, consolidating its position in Trinidad and Tobago and gaining control over future development decisions.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: BP, as a 30% stake owner in the KG-D6 block, is also facing the $30 billion compensation claim from the government of India for alleged underproduction. BP disputes the claims.
Dec 29, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: BP has expanded its technical services partnership with ONGC, securing a contract to enhance hydrocarbon production in India's Western Offshore Basin. This agreement will provide BP with a fixed fee for two years, followed by a service fee linked to incremental production revenue, positively impacting its revenue and market position in India.
Mar 09, 2018 · 20 articles
Business
Impact: BP awarded a contract to SLB — OneSubsea for its Thunder Horse project, aiming to extend production and improve recovery from its existing assets in the Gulf of America, which is beneficial for its operational efficiency and output.
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
Impact: BP>>> is providing technical assistance and consulting services to Quantum Cyber for drone manufacturing and has entered into a voting agreement to align interests with Quantum Cyber's Board of Directors.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: BP, through its subsidiary BP — BP Exploration Services India Limited, has been selected as the Technical Services Provider for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's Western Offshore fields, indicating a significant business opportunity and reaffirming its expertise in hydrocarbon recovery.
May 25, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Impact: BP sells a 42% interest in BP ECKL to ConocoPhillips, retaining majority ownership and focusing on capital discipline while continuing redevelopment in Kirkuk.
Jul 17, 2026 · 15 articles
Regulatory
Impact: BP is named in the Washington wrongful death lawsuit and other climate cases, facing potential liability for alleged concealment of climate risks.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
XRG, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's international energy investment company, has been awarded an interest in Venezuela's offshore Loran gas licence, marking its entry into the country. The licence, transferred by Petróleos de Venezuela —…
Impact: BP operates Loran Phase 2 and holds an equal interest, building on its existing collaboration with Venezuela and strengthening its offshore gas portfolio.
Aug 13, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Impact: BP divests its non-operated stake as part of portfolio simplification, focusing capital on higher-value opportunities.
Jul 06, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: BP is a potential LNG supplier to Egypt, with talks ongoing for a multi-year deal.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: BP is a co-owner of JERA Nex BP, and this acquisition supports its strategic shift towards renewable energy and disciplined investment.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: BP partners with ConocoPhillips to redevelop Kirkuk oilfields, leveraging its long history in Iraq.
Jul 17, 2026 · 33 articles
Tech
BP — Castrol, a subsidiary of BP, announced that its direct-to-chip cooling fluids, BP — Castrol ON PG25 and PG25T, have been validated by Nvidia for use in AI factory and data centre infrastructure. The…
Impact: As BP — Castrol's parent company, BP benefits from the validation through potential increased sales of high-performance cooling fluids, aligning with its diversification into data centre thermal management.
Jul 20, 2026 · 8 articles
International
The US-Iran war, ongoing since late February, has severely disrupted global oil markets. The conflict has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about 20% of global oil…
Impact: BP's net profit more than doubled to $3.91 billion, benefiting from higher prices, and it is selling assets to strengthen its balance sheet.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
The 60-day deadline for a US-Iran peace deal expired on August 17, 2026, with the two sides further apart than ever. The interim Memorandum of Understanding signed in June collapsed over control of the Strait…
Impact: Reported higher refining margins, benefiting from the supply crunch.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
The Iran war, which began on February 28, 2026, has caused severe disruptions to global refining and fuel supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle Eastern refineries have removed…
Impact: Reported higher refining margins, benefiting from the supply crunch.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
Impact: BP holds a 50% working interest in the Denise Development Lease of the Temsah Concession, making it a beneficiary of the gas discovery.
Apr 07, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: BP's shares fell more than seven percent as oil and gas prices dropped due to the ceasefire, reversing recent gains.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
On August 19, 2026, the India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), along with the CMDs of major Indian oil and gas companies and the Chairman of bp India, launched MC²+ Ignite at…
Impact: bp India's chairman participated, showing international oil major support for the accelerator.
Aug 20, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Impact: BP struck a deal with the Australian government to underwrite fuel imports at inflated prices due to the Iran war, becoming the fifth company to do so.
Apr 16, 2026 · 39 articles
Business
Impact: BP holds the remaining 50% interest in the Na Kika platform as operator and has a preferential right to purchase Shell plc's interest in the assets.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Oil major whose shares gained on oil price surge.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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