bp
An integrated energy company.
About bp
bp (formerly British Petroleum) is a UK-based multinational energy company that describes itself as an integrated energy company operating across the oil and gas sector, from exploration and production to refining, marketing and distribution, alongside investments in lower-carbon energy. The company was founded in 1909 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and shortened its name to bp in 2001.
Industry
Energy (oil and gas)
Headquarters
London, England
Company size
Approximately 100,500 employees (2024)
Founded
1909
What we do
Oil and gas exploration and productionRefiningFuel retail and marketingConvenience and food service at retail sitesLower-carbon and renewable energy
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