Tillkännagivande • Jul 25
BP p.l.c. Reportedly In Advanced Talks To Sell Solar Power Arm Lightsource to Consortium Backed By Kuwait Investment Authority BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) is in advanced talks to sell its solar power arm Lightsource to a consortium backed by Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund as the oil major retreats from renewables after abandoning a years-long green energy push. Qualitas Energy, a private equity firm focused on green energy, and Wren House, the infrastructure arm of Kuwait Investment Authority, have teamed up to bid for Lightsource, according to several people familiar with the matter. Analysts said the main attraction of the deal for BP was offloading the unit's billions of dollars in debt, and that the sale price was unlikely to be significant for the group. The sale of Lightsource, which was the largest solar developer in Europe when BP first invested in it in 2017, is part of a drive by BP to sell assets as it seeks to reduce debt and refocus on oil and gas after an ill-fated shift towards green energy, which it abandoned last year. While the consortium has emerged as the final bidder in the Lightsource sale process and a deal is expected soon, the people familiar with the matter cautioned the transaction was not yet confirmed and could fall through. The deal would add to the portfolio of Wren House, which has invested in assets including Associated British Ports and London City Airport since it was set up by Kuwait in 2013 as a Europe-focused infrastructure investor. The sale would be a boost for BP's new chief executive Meg O'Neill, who has endured a tumultuous beginning to her reign, including the sacking of chair Albert Manifold over "serious concerns" about his behavior. The dismissal sparked a public backlash from the Irish executive, who denied misconduct, and caused further upheaval at BP as O'Neill attempts to stabilise the business after a series of strategy and leadership changes this decade. Lightsource has 4 gigawatts of solar, wind and battery capacity in operation across 15 countries, roughly enough to be able to power up to 4 million homes. BP was previously seeking a new partner for the business before eventually deciding to put it all up for sale. The deal is likely to involve a buyer agreeing to take on several billion dollars of Lightsource's debt. Two years ago, BP paid more than $500 million to buy out its previous partner's 50% stake in a deal that saw it take on $2.8 billion of debt. Analysts questioned executives on the sale in February, with one asking if there was any "equity value" in the unit. BP said last year it would write off more than $4 billion of value attributed to Lightsource and its biogas company Archaea and has flagged another renewables-linked impairment of $1 billion to come in its second-quarter results next month. BP's decision to put Lightsource up for sale comes as O'Neill attempts to shore up the UK oil major's balance sheet and slim down the business to focus on oil and gas production, refining and trading. BP, Qualitas and Wren House declined to comment. Tillkännagivande • Jul 14
BP p.l.c. Provides Production Guidance for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026 BP p.l.c. provided production guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. For the period, it expects upstream production of 2,170 mboe/d to 2,220 mboe/d, oil production & operations production of 1,420 mboe/d to 1,450 mboe/d) and gas & low carbon energy production of 750 mboe/d to 770 mboe/d. Tillkännagivande • Jul 07
Equinor ASA (OB:EQNR) agreed to acquire remaining 37.21% stake in Bay du Nord project offshore Canada from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.). Equinor ASA (OB:EQNR) agreed to acquire remaining 37.21% stake in Bay du Nord project offshore Canada from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) on July 6, 2026. Upon completion, Equinor ASA will own 100% stake in Bay du Nord project offshore Canada.
Equinor will continue maturing the project towards a final investment decision, currently targeted for early 2027, subject to market conditions, regulatory approvals and internal approvals. Tillkännagivande • Jul 01
Bp plc Announces Executive Changes BP PLC announced that Carol Howle will retire from BP in the third quarter after 26 years with the company. Carol Howle was named deputy CEO less than three months before her retirement announcement and has been executive vice president of supply, trading and shipping since 2020. BP's previous deputy CEO was Lamar McKay, who held the role from 2016 until 2019, when he became chief transition officer. Sam Skerry will replace Howle as executive vice president of supply, trading and shipping, effective August 1, 2026. Skerry has been with BP for almost 30 years, most of which in trading across oil, natural gas and derivatives. Most recently, she has been senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions and business development. BP also announced that Kerry Dryburgh, executive vice president of people, culture and communications, made a personal decision to leave the company after 16 years and will step down in the third quarter. Sonya Adams will replace Dryburgh as BP's new executive vice president of people and culture, effective August 1, 2026. Adams has been with BP for more than 25 years in a variety of senior leadership roles across Asia Pacific, Europe and the U.K. She has worked in customers and products, finance, and transformation, and she most recently has served as chief of staff to the CEO. In May 2026, BP's board of directors unanimously decided to remove Albert Manifold from both the chairman position and the board after serious concerns were raised related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct. Manifold had only been in the chairman role since October 1, 2025. Ian Tyler, who has been on BP's board since April 2025, has been named interim chair while the board works to select a permanent replacement. Tillkännagivande • Jun 19
BP Reportedly Holds Talks to Sell North Sea Oil and Gas Production Portfolio to Ithaca Energy BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) held talks to sell its North Sea business has been seized on by critics of the oil and gas windfall tax although it made clear some firms remain keen to invest in the area. BP was reported this month to have held talks about the sale of its entire North Sea oil and gas production portfolio to Ithaca Energy plc (LSE:ITH) for £2 billion. The sale would have been loaded with symbolism amid fears the once mighty North Sea industry is on a path of decline that will leave it playing only a minor role in the global energy ecosphere. London-based BP has been active in the North Sea since the early days of the basin. The group employs 1,000 people in Aberdeen and offshore operations run from the city. These include stakes in the Clair field West of Shetland, which is the biggest on the UK Continental Shelf. Ithaca is a relative newcomer compared to BP. It is owned by an Israeli corporation. The talks between the firms were reported by the FT, which said new BP chief executive Meg O'Neill had expressed concern about the North Sea fiscal regime. A veteran of the US oil business, Ms. O'Neill was recruited to shake-up BP following a period in which the firm invested heavily in low carbon energy projects only to decide it could make more money in the hydrocarbon production business. The report of the talks between BP and Ithaca provided ammunition for opponents of the windfall tax, who have claimed it has made the North Sea ‘uninvestable’. But those who try to use the talks between BP and Ithaca to justify attacks on the levy ignore the fact the discussions indicate serious players are keen to take the place of firms that quit the North Sea. Ithaca was probably confident about funding a £2 billion deal because the company is in the happy position of generating huge amounts of cash in the North Sea, where it has become a major player on the back of a series of acquisitions. Tillkännagivande • May 26
Bp P.L.C. Announces Board Changes, with Effect from 26 May 2026 BP p.l.c. announced that it has decided that Albert Manifold should no longer serve as Chair and Director with immediate effect. This follows serious concerns raised to the Board related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct. The Board has appointed Ian Tyler as Interim Chair with immediate effect. A succession process for a permanent Chair will be initiated. Tillkännagivande • May 24
BP p.l.c. Reportedly Evaluates Potential Sale of Natural Gas Assets in Egypt BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) is reportedly evaluating a potential sale of some of its natural gas assets in Egypt as part of a broader portfolio review under new chief executive Meg O'Neill. As of May 18, 2026, four people familiar with the matter said no final decision has been made regarding a divestiture, and the process remains at an early stage. The West Nile Delta project comprises five gas fields located in the North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater offshore blocks and has been central to BP's footprint in the country. A sale of these assets could alter BP's strategic positioning in a key market and affect investors watching the company's portfolio choices. Recent Insider Transactions • May 22
Deputy Chief Executive Officer recently sold UK£2.0m worth of stock On the 18th of May, Carol-Lee Howle sold around 350k shares on-market at roughly UK£5.59 per share. This transaction amounted to 53% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£3.1m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Board Change • May 21
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. CEO & Director Meg O’Neill was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2026. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Tillkännagivande • May 20
Bp Introduces New Bp Rewards Visa Card with Enhanced Fuel Savings and Rewards Bp is offering new bp rewards Visa cardmembers 50¢ off per gallon at bp and Amoco stations for the first 60 days, and 15¢ off per gallon after that. Introductory offer is for new accounts opened by September 30, 2026. The card has no annual fee and offers unlimited rewards potential with no cap on spending categories. All bp rewards Visa cardmembers will also see a wider range of redemption options. This summer, bp is offering new bp rewards Visa cardmembers a limited time introductory offer of 50 cents off every gallon of fuel at bp and Amoco stations for the first 60 days. For a new cardmember who fills up their 15-gallon tank once a week, that equals more than $60 of savings in just two months. This limited time offer is available to new bp rewards Visa cardmembers who apply by September 30, 2026. The bp rewards Visa, recognized as one of 2025’s Best Gas Credit Cards by WalletHub, is issued by First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) and can be used anywhere Visa is accepted. Cardmembers have several options to redeem their credit card rewards including cash back, bp Amoco gift cards, account statement credit, and gift cards from major retailers. The bp rewards Visa card offers unlimited rewards potential with no cap on spending categories and earns cash back on non-fuel purchases. The card provides access to a range of rewards: 5x points on non-fuel purchases at bp and Amoco stations (including convenience store and car wash purchases), 3x points on grocery purchases, 3x points on dining purchases (including restaurants, take-out, and food delivery services), 1x point on all other qualifying purchases. Must apply here for this offer by September 30, 2026. Offers vary elsewhere. Offer is for new accounts only. See the Rewards Terms and Conditions for details, including earning, redemption, expiration, and forfeiture (subject to applicable law). Valid at participating bp and Amoco stations. Restrictions may apply. For additional information about Annual Percentage Rates (APRs), fees and other costs, see the Summary of Credit Terms. $60 in savings is based on a 50-cent per gallon discount, assuming a 15-gallon fill-up once per week for 8 weeks. Cards are issued by First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and used under license. Tillkännagivande • May 04
BP Reportedly Considers Potential Exit from UK North Sea BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) is considering potentially exiting part or all of its operations in the UK North Sea, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter, as the energy major seeks to cut debt amid a pivot back to oil and gas. The company is conducting an internal review of its upstream operations in the UK, which could fetch about GBP 2,000 million ($2.72 billion) in a full divestment, according to the report. BP did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Carol Howle, BP's deputy CEO, is overseeing the energy giant's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development. Last year, the company sold its stake in some of the North Sea assets to Serica Energy in a $232 million deal. Tillkännagivande • Apr 20
Legal & General Investment Management Will Vote Against The Re-Election Of Chairman Manifold On April 19, 2026, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) announced that it will vote against the re-election of chairman Manifold and oppose BP's plans to cut back on climate reporting. Further, LGIM stated that Manifold an outsider to the oil and gas industry has only been in the job for less than a year. In addition, Glass Lewis an proxy agent advises shareholder’s to oppose Manifold's re-election. Tillkännagivande • Apr 15
BP P.L.C. Updates Production Guidance for the First Quarter of 2026 BP p.l.c. updated production guidance for the first quarter of 2026 . For the quarter, the company reported upstream production in the first quarter is expected to be broadly flat compared to the fourth quarter 2025 (2,344 mboe/d). Within this, gas & low carbon energy is expected to be slightly higher compared to the fourth quarter 2025 (788 mboe/d). Oil production & operations is expected to be slightly lower compared to the fourth quarter 2025 (1,555 mboe/d) including price impacts on PSA and TSC entitlement volumes. Tillkännagivande • Mar 06
BP p.l.c. Announces Directorate Retirements, Effective April 23, 2026 BP p.l.c. announced that after nine years' service as a non-executive director, Melody Meyer will be retiring from the board at the conclusion of the 2026 annual general meeting (AGM) of the Company on April 23, 2026. Karen Richardson and Simon Henry, both non-executive directors, have also advised the board that they will not be seeking election or re-election by shareholders at the AGM. They will therefore step down from the board at the conclusion of the AGM. Tillkännagivande • Feb 12
MVM Energetika Zártköruen Muködo Részvénytársaság acquired 10% stake in Shafag (jabrayil) Solar Limited from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.). MVM Energetika Zártköruen Muködo Részvénytársaság acquired 10% stake in Shafag (jabrayil) Solar Limited from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) on February 11, 2026. The ownership of Shafag (jabrayil) Solar Limited following the deal is BP p.l.c. - 40.01%, SOCAR Green - 39.99%, Azerbaijan Business Development Fund (ABDF) - 10% and MVM - 10%.
MVM Energetika Zártköruen Muködo Részvénytársaság completed the acquisition of 10% stake in Shafag (jabrayil) Solar Limited from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) on February 11, 2026. Tillkännagivande • Jan 21
BP p.l.c., Annual General Meeting, Apr 01, 2026 BP p.l.c., Annual General Meeting, Apr 01, 2026. Tillkännagivande • Jan 14
BP P.L.C. Updates Production Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 BP P.L.C. updated production guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025. For the quarter, Reported upstream production in the fourth quarter is expected to be broadly flat compared to the prior quarter, with production broadly flat in oil production & operations and lower in gas & low carbon energy. Tillkännagivande • Dec 19
Bp P.L.C. Announces Murray Auchincloss Steps Down as Director of the Board, Effective 18 December, 2025 BP p.l.c. announced that Murray Auchincloss has decided to step down from his position as director of the Board, effective 18 December. Murray will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. Tillkännagivande • Dec 18
BP p.l.c Announces CEO Changes BP p.l.c announced that the bp Board has appointed Meg O’Neill as bp’s next chief executive officer (“CEO”), effective 1 April 2026. Murray Auchincloss has decided to step down from his position as CEO, effective 18 December. Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping of bp, will serve as interim CEO until Meg joins as CEO. Murray will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. Meg currently serves as CEO of Woodside Energy. Since her appointment as CEO in 2021, Meg O’Neill has grown Woodside Energy into the largest energy company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Among her many accomplishments at Woodside Energy, she oversaw the transformative acquisition of BHP Petroleum International, creating a geographically diverse business with a portfolio of high-quality oil and gas assets. Before joining Woodside Energy in 2018, Meg spent 23 years at ExxonMobil in technical, operational and leadership positions around the world. The appointment of Meg O’Neill follows a search process overseen by a search committee of the Board, assisted by an independent recruitment firm, as part of the Board’s long-term succession planning. Meg O’Neill has served as CEO of Woodside Energy since April of 2021, previously serving as Woodside Energy’s Chief Operations Officer, Executive Vice President Development, and Executive Vice President Development and Marketing. Prior to joining Woodside Energy in 2018, Meg spent 23 years with ExxonMobil in a variety of technical, operational and senior leadership roles in Houston, New Orleans, Indonesia, Canada and Norway, as well as regional and global leadership positions. She is Chair of the Australian oil and gas industry peak body, Australian Energy Producers (AEP), and serves on the boards of the Business Council of Australia and the American Petroleum Institute. Carol Howle has served as executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping at bp since July 2020. Prior to that, Carol ran bp shipping and was the chief operating officer for integrated supply and trading, oil. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the energy industry, many in integrated supply and trading. Her previous roles include chief operating officer for natural gas liquids, regional leader of global oil Europe and finance and head of the group chief executive’s office. Carol is a non-executive board member of the Royal Navy and chair of the Navy Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. Tillkännagivande • Dec 12
BP p.l.c. Appoints Dave Hager as Member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee, Effective 10 December 2025 BP p.l.c. announced that Dave Hager has been appointed as a member of the safety and sustainability committee with effect from 10 December 2025. Tillkännagivande • Nov 20
BP p.l.c. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 10, 2026 BP p.l.c. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Coordinated Universal Time on Feb 10, 2026 Tillkännagivande • Nov 13
BP Reportedly in Talks with Stonepeak over Castrol Sale BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) is negotiating with US investment firm Stonepeak (Stonepeak Partners LP) to sell its Castrol lubricants unit, Reuters reported on November 12, 2025 citing sources. The potential deal could fetch around $8 billion, according to market analysts cited by the news agency. It would match BP's broader goal of achieving $20 billion in divestments. The sale process began earlier this year after BP announced a strategic review of the century-old lubricants business. In September, Stonepeak and private equity firm One Rock allegedly submitted bids, though it remains unclear if other parties are still involved or whether a deal will materialize, according to the people. Tillkännagivande • Oct 14
BP p.l.c. Provides Production Guidance for the Third Quarter and Full Year of 2025 BP p.l.c. provided production guidance for the third quarter of 2025. For the quarter, the company expects upstream production in the third quarter is now expected to be higher compared to the prior quarter, with production higher in both oil production & operations, primarily higher gas production in bpx energy, and in gas & low carbon energy.
For the year 2025, the company Reported upstream production to be lower and underlying upstream production to be slightly lower than 2024, of which oil production & operations broadly flat and gas & low carbon energy lower. Tillkännagivande • Aug 04
BP PLC Announces Oil and Gas Discovery at the Bumerangue Prospect in the Deepwater Offshore Brazil BP PLC announced an oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in the deepwater offshore Brazil. bp drilled exploration well 1-BP-13-SPS at the Bumerangue block, located in the Santos Basin, 404 kilometres (218 nautical miles) from Rio de Janeiro, in a water depth of 2,372 metres. The well was drilled to a total depth of 5,855 metres. The well intersected the reservoir about 500 metres below the crest of the structure and penetrated an estimated 500 metre gross hydrocarbon column in high-quality pre-salt carbonate reservoir with an areal extent of greater than 300 square kilometres. Results from the rig-site analysis indicate elevated levels of carbon dioxide. bp will now begin laboratory analysis to further characterize the reservoir and fluids discovered, which will provide additional insight into the potential of the Bumerangue block. Further appraisal activities are planned to be undertaken, subject to regulatory approval. bp holds 100% participation in the block with Pre-Sal Petroleo S.A. as the Production Sharing Contract manager. bp secured the block in December 2022 during the 1st Cycle of the Open Acreage of Production Sharing of ANP, on very good commercial terms. Bumerangue is bp's tenth discovery in 2025 to date. bp has already announced oil and gas exploration discoveries at: Beryl and Frangipani in Trinidad, Fayoum 5 and El King in Egypt, Far South in the Gulf of America, Hasheem in Libya and Alto de Cabo Frio Central in Brazil, plus discoveries in Namibia and Angola through Azule Energy, its 50-50 joint venture with Eni. bp plans to grow its global upstream production to 2.3-2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent a day in 2030, with the capacity to increase production out to 2035. Tillkännagivande • Jul 24
BP’s Castrol Unit Reportedly Gets One Rock Bid as Most Suitors Drop One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, a US mid-market private equity firm, is one of the few remaining bidders for BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.)’s Castrol lubricants business, people familiar with the matter said, illustrating the potential challenges for the key asset disposal by the oil major. Several big-name energy companies and financial suitors have dropped out and valuation expectations have slipped, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. One Rock is bidding for the entire asset, while Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is only interested in taking a minority stake, the people said. Tillkännagivande • Jul 21
Bp P.L.C. Announces Board Changes BP p.l.c. announced that it has appointed Albert Manifold to succeed Helge Lund as chair of the company. He will join the company's board on 1 September as non-executive director and chair-elect, and will take over as chair on 1 October. At that point, Helge Lund will step down as chair and as a director of the bp board. Albert was the Chief Executive Officer of CRH plc from January 2014 until December 2024.Under his leadership CRH strategically reshaped its portfolio and delivered superior growth and performance. He has a strong track record of strategic leadership and operational delivery with a focus on cost efficiency, disciplined capital allocation and cash flow generation. He is also a non-executive director at LyondellBasell, a global chemicals producer, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and a non-executive director at Mercury Engineering, a leading privately-owned engineering consultancy. Albert is a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Accountant, and holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master in Business Studies, both from Dublin City University. He remains a special adviser to the board of CRH and is also an adviser at Clayton Dubilier & Rice. Tillkännagivande • Jul 18
Clearlight Energy agreed to acquire BP Wind Energy North America Inc. from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.). Clearlight Energy agreed to acquire BP Wind Energy North America Inc. from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) on July 18, 2025. After close, bp Wind Energy will be owned and operated as part of LS Power portfolio company Clearlight Energy, increasing its operating fleet to ~4.3GW.
The deal is expected to conclude by the end of the year and follows a competitive bidding process, subject to regulatory approvals.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as legal advisor for LS Power Development, LLC. Barclays Capital Inc. and Santander US Capital Markets LLC acted as financial advisor for LS Power Development, LLC. Tillkännagivande • Jul 11
Bp P.L.C. Updates Production Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2025 BP p.l.c. updated production guidance for the second quarter of 2025. The company reported upstream production in the second quarter is now expected to be higher compared to the prior quarter, with production higher in oil production & operations, primarily in bpx energy, and slightly higher in gas & low carbon energy. In the gas & low carbon energy segment, realizations, compared to the prior quarter, are expected to have an impact in the range of $(0.1) to (0.3) billion, including changes in non-Henry Hub natural gas marker prices. The gas marketing and trading result is expected to be average. In the oil production & operations segment, realizations, compared to the prior quarter, are expected to have an impact in the range of $(0.6) to (0.8) billion, including the production mix effects and the price lags on bp's production in the Gulf of America and the UAE. Tillkännagivande • Jul 07
Bp plc Announces Board Changes BP PLC announced the appointment of Simon Henry as a non-executive director to its board, effective September 1, 2025. Simon Henry brings extensive expertise in global finance, strategy, governance, and management, acquired over a 35-year career with Shell, where he held senior finance and management roles internationally and served as chief financial officer and a board member from 2009 to 2017. Simon is currently a non-executive director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited, with plans to step down from these roles in the second half of 2025. Harbour Energy plc announced earlier that Simon will step down from its board with immediate effect. Within the past five years, Simon resigned as a director from Lloyds Banking Group plc and PetroChina Ltd, in September 2020 and May 2022 respectively. BP also announced that Pamela Daley, a non-executive director, will step down from the BP board for personal reasons, effective July 7, 2025. Tillkännagivande • Jul 02
Bp P.L.C. Announces Regional President Changes for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye, Effect from 1 October 2025 BP p.l.c. announced the appointment of Giovanni Cristofoli as the new regional president for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye (AGT), with effect from 1 October 2025. Gio will be based in Baku, Azerbaijan, Trend reports. Gio is currently bp senior vice president, solutions, leading a global organization that provides services and solutions to bp's upstream, refining, low carbon energy and non-operated joint venture businesses. Under Gio's leadership, bp has transformed the way it delivers maintenance, reliability, subsea services and more. Gio will succeed Gary Jones, who has successfully led bp's regional business since April 2017. Gary's new role will be the subject of a future announcement. Tillkännagivande • Jun 11
Adnoc Reportedly Evaluates Possibility of Buying Some BP Assets Abu Dhabi’s main oil company Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is evaluating whether it can buy some of BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.)'s key assets should the embattled British firm decide to break itself up or come under pressure to divest more units, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has been internally studying the prospects for acquiring some BP assets and has held initial consultations with bankers, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. It is also considering partnering with another bidder to split some of the assets, they said. Tillkännagivande • May 05
Shell Reportedly Evaluates Potential Acquisition of BP Shell plc (LSE:SHEL) is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.), though it’s waiting for further stock and oil price declines before deciding whether to pursue a bid, according to people familiar with the matter. The oil major has been more seriously discussing the feasibility and merits of a BP takeover with its advisers in recent weeks, the people said, asking not be identified because the information is private. Any final decision will likely depend on whether BP stock continues to slide, the people said. Shares of BP have already lost nearly a third of their value in the last 12 months as a turnaround plan has fallen flat with investors and oil prices tumbled. Shell may also wait for BP to reach out or for another suitor to make a first move, and its current work could help it get prepared for such a scenario, some of the people said. Deliberations are in the early stages and Shell may opt to focus on share buybacks and bolt-on acquisitions rather than a megamerger, they said. Other large energy companies have also been analyzing whether they would want to bid for BP, the people said. “As we have said many times before, we are sharply focused on capturing the value in Shell through continuing to focus on performance, discipline and simplification,” a spokesperson for Shell said in an emailed statement. A representative for BP declined to comment. A successful combination of Shell and BP would be one of the oil industry’s largest-ever takeovers, bringing together the iconic British majors in a deal that’s been discussed on and off for decades. The companies were once close rivals — with a similar size, reach and global clout — but their paths have diverged in recent years. Investors are growing impatient. Activist firm Elliott Investment Management has gone public with a 5% holding in BP and is calling on the company to consider more transformative measures. Elliott views BP’s plan as lacking ambition and urgency, and believes it could potentially expose the company to a takeover, Bloomberg News reported in April. Under CEO Wael Sawan, Shell has also been cutting costs, shedding poorly performing renewables units and refocusing on fossil fuels. While Shell’s stock has outpaced that of Chevron Corp. and Exxon Mobil Corp. in recent years, the company’s valuation has yet to match those of its big oil rivals in the US. Sawan told analysts Friday that Shell will “of course” keep looking at inorganic opportunities but will be prudent and “the bar is high.” Any deal would need to add to free cash flow per share in a relatively short period, he said. “I have said in the past that we want to be value hunters. Today, value hunting – in my view – is buying back more Shell” stock, Sawan said on the conference call. He added that “we have to have our own house in order” before looking at sizable acquisitions, and that the company has “more work to do” to reach its full potential despite the progress it’s made over the past couple years. Shell is doing deals where it has the capability to create value, such as with its purchase of liquefied natural gas trader Pavilion Energy Pte, Sawan said. A successful takeover of BP could bolster Shell’s output growth by allowing the company to regain exposure to the US, after it sold its Permian Basin shale assets to ConocoPhillips in 2021. Any transaction would likely dwarf Shell’s 2016 acquisition of BG Group, a deal that was valued at close to $50 billion. Tillkännagivande • Apr 29
BP p.l.c. Announces an Interim Dividend, Payable on June 27, 2025 BP p.l.c. bp announced an interim dividend of 8.000 cents per ordinary share which is expected to be paid on 27 June 2025 to ordinary shareholders and American Depositary Share (ADS) holders on the register on 16 May 2025. The ex-dividend date will be 15 May 2025 for ordinary shareholders and 16 May 2025 for ADS holders. The corresponding amount in sterling is due to be announced on 10 June 2025, calculated based on the average of the market exchange rates over three dealing days between 4 June 2025 and 6 June 2025. Holders of ADSs are expected to receive $0.48 per ADS (less applicable fees). The board has decided not to offer a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the first quarter 2025 dividend. Ordinary shareholders and ADS holders (subject to certain exceptions) will be able to participate in a dividend reinvestment programme. Tillkännagivande • Apr 23
Elliott Management Wants BP to Boost Free Cash Flow to $20 Billion by 2027 On April 22, 2025, Elliott Management Corporation urged BP p.l.c. to increase its free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027 from around $8 billion last year through significant spending cuts and cost reductions. Elliott Management has increased its stake in the Company to just over 5% and has met with more than 20 of the Company's shareholders regarding these demands. Elliott Management stated that it had discussed the need for deeper spending and cost cuts and potential leadership changes with other Company shareholders and wanted the Company to divest its renewable power business. Tillkännagivande • Apr 11
BP P.l.c. Provides Production Guidance for the First Quarter and Full Year 2025 BP p.l.c. provided production guidance for the first quarter and full year 2025. Reported upstream production in the first quarter is expected to be lower compared to the prior quarter, with production slightly higher in oil production & operations and lower in gas & low carbon energy including the already announced divestments in Egypt and Trinidad completed towards the end of prior quarter.
For the year 2025, Reported upstream production to be lower and underlying upstream production to be slightly lower than 2024, of which oil production & operations broadly flat and gas & low carbon energy lower. Tillkännagivande • Apr 04
BP p.l.c. Announces Helge Lund Informs the Board of His Intention to Step Down as Chair BP p.l.c. announced that the company's board of directors has initiated a succession process to select a new Chair, after Helge Lund informed the board of his intention to step down in due course. The succession process is being led by Dame Amanda Blanc, in her capacity as Senior Independent Director, with support from the wider board. It is intended that the successful candidate will join the board and work together with Helge to ensure an orderly transition ahead of taking on the role of Chair, at which point Helge will step down from the board, most likely during 2026. Whilst this succession process progresses, the board's focus will remain on overseeing management's delivery of the new strategy and this will continue to be their key priority under the new Chair. Tillkännagivande • Apr 01
Local Authority Pension Fund Forum Recommends Votes Against BP Chair On March 31, 2025, Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) recommended that shareholders vote against the re-election of BP p.l.c. Chair Helge Lund, BP's annual report, remuneration report and abstain on whether BP CEO Murray Auchincloss should be re-elected. LAPFF stated that proxy advisors Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass Lewis have recommended that shareholders vote in favour of the re-election of the Company's board, management and annual report at the April 17, 2025, annual general meeting. Tillkännagivande • Mar 21
Funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) agreed to acquire 25% stake in BP Pipelines (Tanap) Limited from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) for $1 billion. Funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) agreed to acquire 25% stake in BP Pipelines (Tanap) Limited from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) for $1 billion on March 21, 2025. Under the agreement, Apollo funds will purchase the non-controlling shareholding in bp TANAP for a consideration of approximately $1.0 billion. Proceeds arising from this transaction will contribute towards bp’s programme for $20 billion in divestment and other proceeds. bp will remain the controlling shareholder of bp TANAP and retain a long-term commercial and strategic interest, including governance rights.
The transaction is anticipated to close in 2Q 2025, subject to regulatory and TANAP shareholders approvals. Tillkännagivande • Mar 14
BP Reportedly Seeks to Sell 50% of Solar Unit to Strategic Partner BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) is seeking to sell 50% of its solar unit Lightsource bp (Lightsource bp Renewable Energy Investments Limited) to a strategic partner for cash and a commitment of future investments, with bids due in June, the energy major said in a sales document seen by Reuters. London-listed BP is planning asset sales and partnerships as part of a broader plan to address investor concerns. The energy group wants to cut costs and improve its return on investments to boost its share price and profit. In a document dated March 2025, seen by Reuters, the company said it was seeking a strategic partner for half of the solar company this year, in a cash transaction with a commitment for follow-on investment. Called Project Scala, BP is seeking a strategic partnership with "established leaders with extensive experience" in the renewables industry, according to the document. Governance of the emerging entity would reflect joint control of the assets, BP said in the document. Initial, non-binding offers are due in June and the company will shortlist bidders in July. When asked about the sales document, BP said it intended to bring in a partner for Lightsource bp and launch a sales process in the near future but declined to comment further. Tillkännagivande • Feb 27
BP p.l.c. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 06, 2025 BP p.l.c. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 06, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Feb 26
BP Drops Plans to Lower Oil and Gas Output On February 25, 2025, BP p.l.c. is slated to announce a possible sale of its lubricants unit and drop plans to lower oil and gas output as it begins to shift away from renewable energy amid pressure from Elliott Management Corporation. The Company stated that in a strategy presentation, CEO Murray Auchincloss has pledged to ‘fundamentally reset’ the Company following 5 years of investment in clean energy that left investors displeased with their returns, the authors note. Tillkännagivande • Feb 20
BP Reportedly Weighs Sale of Castrol Lubricants Unit Amid Elliott Push BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.), in which activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. has built up a nearly 5% stake, is considering a potential sale of its lubricants business, according to people familiar with the matter. The oil major’s unit, which operates under the Castrol brand, could be worth about $10 billion in a deal, the people said, asking not to be identified as the matter is private. A sale of the business is one of the many options BP is considering to win back investor confidence after years of under performance, the people said. The unit is also among the assets that Elliott has identified for potential disposals, the people said. Tillkännagivande • Feb 15
Elliott Management Reportedly Pushing BP to Sell Assets and Cut Green Spending BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) has been ordered to cut spending on renewable energy by its third largest shareholder as pressure grows on the oil giant to boost investor returns. Elliott Management Corporation is said to be pushing BP to make a string of divestments as it emerged the US hedge fund has taken a near 5% stake in the company worth £3.8 billion. It means Elliott, run by the billionaire Paul Singer, is now BP's third biggest investor behind BlackRock and Vanguard, which have stakes of 9% and 5% respectively, the Financial Times reported. A decision to lower investment in green energy such as wind, solar, biofuel and hydrogen would mark a major reversal for BP, which has poured billions of pounds into renewables in recent years in a strategy pursued under Bernard Looney, its former chief executive. A source close to Elliott told the FT: "The time for minor course corrections at BP is long gone. The level of undervaluation [of BP] is profound and the pathway to alleviate that undervaluation is clear and addressable". Elliott Management views BP's investments in its green energy ventures as a poor use of capital that helped contribute to lower return for investors. BP's share price spiked earlier this week after it emerged Elliott had taken a stake in the FTSE 100 oil major, before Murray Auchincloss, its chief executive, promised a "fundamental reset" of company strategy. Elliott and BP were contacted for comment. Tillkännagivande • Feb 11
BP p.l.c. Announces Interim Dividend, Payable on 28 March 2025 BP p.l.c. announced an interim dividend of 8.000 cents per ordinary share which is expected to be paid on 28 March 2025 to ordinary shareholders and American Depositary Share (ADS) holders on the register on 21 February 2025. The ex-dividend date will be 20 February 2025 for ordinary shareholders and 21 February 2025 for ADS holders. Tillkännagivande • Feb 10
Activist Elliott Reportedly Builds Stake in Oil Major BP Elliott Investment Management L.P. has built a significant stake in BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) according to people familiar with the matter, as the British oil major struggles to win back investor confidence and reverse years of underperformance. The activist fund is seeking to boost shareholder value by pushing the company to consider transformative measures, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Elliott believes BP is significantly undervalued and its performance is disappointing, they said. The exact size of the stake couldn’t be immediately learned. Tillkännagivande • Nov 15
BP p.l.c. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 11, 2025 BP p.l.c. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results on Feb 11, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Oct 18
BP Reportedly Weighs Sale of Minority Stake in Offshore Wind Business BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) is considering selling a minority stake in its offshore wind business, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter, the latest effort by Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss to scale back the energy company's focus on renewables. The company has faced pressure from shareholders over its energy transition strategy, first launched in 2020, as renewables profit thinned while margins from oil and gas rose. The London-listed oil company has lined up Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) to find partners for the business, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the process is private. BP wants to reduce its share of the hefty investments required to develop these projects, two of the sources said. A spokesperson for BP declined to comment. BP remains committed to developing its major offshore wind projects, one source said. The company has also invested in solar, biofuels and low-carbon hydrogen in recent months. Tillkännagivande • Oct 15
Bluebell Capital Partners Calls for Executive Changes at BP On October 14, 2024, Bluebell Capital Partners announced that it is doubling down on its call for BP p.l.c. to remove its chairman and lead independent director, while urging the Company to comment on a media report that detailed a further change in the Company's strategy. In the letter, Bluebell Capital Partners reiterated its previous call for the Company Chairman Helge Lund and lead independent director Amanda Blanc to be removed. Bluebell Capital Partners said it is holding Lund responsible for the Company's management while saying Blanc refused to make herself available to address its concerns. Tillkännagivande • Sep 18
Funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) entered into agreement to acquire 20% stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) in a transaction valued at $1 billion. Funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) entered into agreement to acquire 20% stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG from BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) in a transaction valued at $1 billion on September 16, 2024. Upon completion, BP will retain the controlling interest in bp Pipelines TAP post-transaction, ensuring continued oversight of its strategic asset. The acquisition includes the final 880km section of the Southern Gas Corridor pipeline system. Post completion of the acquisition, bp and Apollo will also look to partner on additional investment opportunities, including potential co-operation in both gas and low carbon energy assets, and infrastructure.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and partner approvals required and expected to close in 4Q 2024. The proceeds from the transaction will contribute to bp’s 2024 divestment and other proceeds target of $2-3 billion, part of the company’s disciplined financial frame. Tillkännagivande • Jul 12
BP, Shell and Total Take Stake in UAE Energy Project British energy giants BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) and Shell plc (LSE:SHEL), and France's TotalEnergies SE (ENXTPA:TTE), will each take a 10% stake in a liquefied natural gas project in the United Arab Emirates, state energy giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has said. Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (TSE:8031) will also acquire 10% of the Ruwais LNG plant, scheduled to come online in 2028, Adnoc said. Adnoc, the UAE's key revenue-earner, will retain a 60% majority stake. The plant, under development in Abu Dhabi, is expected to produce about 9.6m metric tonnes a year, more than doubling the company's LNG production capacity in the UAE. Declared Dividend • May 09
First quarter dividend of US$0.073 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.073. Ex-date: 16th May 2024 Payment date: 28th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (53% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (33% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 32% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Tillkännagivande • May 09
BP P.L.C. Announces Board Appointments BP p.l.c. announced that Hina Nagarajan and Johannes Teyssen have been appointed as members of the people and governance committee with effect from 6 May 2024. Dr. Teyssen joined the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 January 2021. He is a member of the safety and sustainability committee. Ms. Nagarajan joined the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 March 2023. She is a member of the audit committee. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.14 (vs US$0.46 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.14 (down from US$0.46 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$49.5b (down 11% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$2.26b (down 73% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 15% in 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years, in line with the revenue forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 63% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • May 03
BP p.l.c. Names Kartikeya Dube as Its New Head of Country, BP India and Senior Vice President, Gas and Low Carbon, for India, Effective July 1, 2024 BP p.l.c. has named Kartikeya Dube as its new head of Country (HoC), bp India and senior vice president, gas and low Carbon, for India, effective July 1, 2024. Dube has more than 20 years of experience and has served in senior roles in finance, commercials and business transformation in India, Singapore and UK. He has served as vice president vice president, Group Investor Relations in bp's head office in London driving investor engagement. He was earlier involved with establishing the bp joint ventures with Reliance in India. He has served as CFO for Jio-bp. Tillkännagivande • Apr 19
BP PLC Announces Management Changes BP PLC is simplifying its organisational structure, supporting delivery of the priorities it set out in February 2024 to grow the value of the company. The company will continue to have three businesses - production & operations, gas & low carbon energy and customers & products - enabled by trading & shipping. The current regions, corporates & solutions organisation will be integrated into the businesses and functions, and the company will now be supported by five functions: finance; technology; strategy, sustainability & ventures; people & culture; and legal. Together these changes will reduce duplication and reporting line complexity. bp's executive leadership team will reduce in size to ten members. bp's financial reporting structure remains unchanged. William Lin, who previously led regions, corporates & solutions, will now lead the gas & low carbon energy business, succeeding Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath who is retiring from bp and her executive career. Emeka Emembolu will head bp's technology function, taking over from Leigh-Ann Russell who is leaving bp for an external opportunity. William Lin is already a member of bp's leadership team in his current role as executive vice president for regions, corporates & solutions. For the past four years, he has led RC&S as a key integrator of bp's global activities with customers, partners, and governments.?William has worked in bp for 28 years, holding senior management roles across the world including in Asia Pacific, Egypt and the US, and as head of bp's group chief executive office and as chief operating officer in the former Upstream responsible for all oil and gas regions across the portfolio. Emeka Emembolu has worked as chief of staff for the past two years. In this role he has run the CEO office and provided direct support and advice to the bp leadership team. Emeka has been with bp for 25 years, starting his career working offshore as an engineer. Before joining the executive office, he ran bp's business in the North Sea. Prior to that, he held a range of senior technical leadership roles in the Gulf of Mexico/Canada, North Africa, and Alaska businesses and in bp's subsurface function. Tillkännagivande • Mar 12
BP p.l.c. Announces the Interim Dividend for the Fourth Quarter of 2023, Payable on 28 March 2024 On 6 February 2024, the Directors of BP p.l.c. announced that the interim dividend for the fourth quarter of 2023 would be USD 0.07270 per ordinary share (USD 0.4362 per ADS). This interim dividend is to be paid on 28 March 2024 to shareholders on the share register on 16 February 2024. The dividend is payable in cash in sterling to holders of ordinary shares and in US dollars to holders of ADSs. Tillkännagivande • Feb 02
UAE's Mubadala Reportedly Drops Out of Bidding for Brazil's BP Bunge Bioenergia UAE state investor Mubadala Capital LLC has dropped out of the process to buy Brazilian sugar and ethanol firm BP Bunge Bioenergia S.A., a source with knowledge of the matter said. A joint venture between BP p.l.c. (LSE:BP.) and Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG), BP may decide to buy out its partner, the source added. Mubadala dropped out after concluding talks to acquire another Brazilian ethanol company, Atvos. Raizen SA RAIZ4.SA was left as the only bidder, but BP has the right of first refusal and may buy out Bunge if it considers the bid too low, the source said, asking for anonymity to disclose private talks. Mubadala, BP and Raizen did not immediately comment on the matter. Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico reported that shareholders had given up on a sale to a third party and that BP was considering buying out its partner. 
