BP taps Ian Tyler for chairman
2nd Sep 2026 07:14
(Sharecast News) - Oil and gas giant BP announced on Wednesday that Ian Tyler has been appointed chairman, taking up the role immediately following an extensive search that considered both internal and external candidates.
Read moreBP smashes estimates as Q2 profits more than double
4th Aug 2026 07:17
(Sharecast News) - BP smashed forecasts on Tuesday as second-quarter underlying profits more than doubled on the back of a surge in oil prices, but acknowledged that its operational performance "fell short" of expectations, with upstream plant reliability and refining throughput both lower.
Read moreBP looking to sell North Sea business
31st Jul 2026 09:31
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Friday that it was launching a process for the potential sale of its North Sea business.
Read moreConocoPhillips to buy 42% stake in BP Iraq oil fields
17th Jul 2026 12:40
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Friday that it has agreed terms for ConocoPhillips to buy a 42% interest in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk (BP ECKL).
Read moreBerenberg slightly lowers target price on BP
15th Jul 2026 11:54
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg cut their target price on BP to 590p from 600p on Wednesday, saying the energy giant's latest trading update pointed to weaker upstream performance and higher exploration write‑offs, despite another exceptional quarter from the downstream business.
Read moreBP deputy CEO and head of trading Howle to retire
30th Jun 2026 15:30
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Tuesday that deputy chief executive Carol Howle has decided to retire in the third quarter, after less than three months in the job.
Read moreBP unveils plans to simplify organisational structure
9th Jun 2026 13:16
(Sharecast News) - Oil major BP on Tuesday set out plans to reorganise the business into the two units, Upstream and Downstream, as it attempts to streamline and become more efficient.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage gains on fresh hopes for Hormuz
27th May 2026 16:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished a choppy session higher on Wednesday, with retailers pacing the advance and oil prices falling below $100 a barrel as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East conflict.
Read moreFormer BP chair Manifold considering legal action over dismissal - report
27th May 2026 16:29
(Sharecast News) - Former BP chairman Albert Manifold is reportedly considering legal action after he was ousted by the oil firm, which said on Tuesday that "serious" concerns had been raised about "important governance standards, oversight and conduct".
Read moreBP removes chair Albert Manifold over 'serious' governance, conduct concerns
26th May 2026 12:32
(Sharecast News) - BP shares slid on Tuesday as the oil giant said that chair Albert Manifold had been removed with immediate effect after "serious" concerns were raised about "important governance standards, oversight and conduct".
Read moreBP acquires stake in Uzbekistan oil and gas blocks
13th May 2026 08:48
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Wednesday that it has acquired an interest in six oil and gas exploration blocks in Uzbekistan.
Read moreRBC Capital upgrades BP to 'overweight'
11th May 2026 09:43
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded BP on Monday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' as it said the current commodity price environment provides another chance to deleverage.
Read moreBP Q1 profit beats expectations amid surge in oil and gas prices
28th Apr 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - BP posted a better-than-expected first-quarter profit on Tuesday as the oil giant benefited from a surge in oil and gas prices due to the Iran war.
Read moreBP to buy 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia
13th Apr 2026 09:04
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Monday that it has agreed to buy a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of its strategy to grow its upstream portfolio.
Read moreGlass Lewis recommends voting against BP chair at upcoming AGM
7th Apr 2026 13:15
(Sharecast News) - BP shareholders have been recommended by proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis to vote against the re-election of chair Albert Manifold, amid claims that he was responsible for excluding a climate-related resolution at the company's upcoming annual general meeting.
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