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Rosneft is officially the world's biggest oil company
29th March, 2013
Russia's Rosneft has overtaken ExxonMobil to become the world's biggest oil company after sealing the TNK-BP deal.
Iraq to spend $130bn on energy infrastructure as Libya picks up
21st March, 2013
Iraq will spend $130bn on developing the country's upstream sector, while Libya's output has also risen as a result of local and inward investment.
Oil majors report varied results for Q4
18th February, 2013
Fourth quarter results for 2012 showed a mixed bag from the likes of BP, ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron
Iraqi Kurdish region's oil exports continue
28th January, 2013
Despite Baghdad's opposition, Genel Energy continues Kurdish oil exports, while BP may have approval for exploration takeover.
Terrorist attack in Algeria - details still sketchy
24th January, 2013
Details of the siege at the In Amenas gas facility are still being investigated after 37 overseas employees, including senior execs were killed.
Transocean pays for its part in Gulf Spill
4th January, 2013
Deepwater Horizon operator pleads guilty and pays the price for its part in the Gulf disaster
Biggest commercial research computer ever
8th December, 2012
BP building largest commercial research computer
Taqa will buy BP package
8th December, 2012
BP to sell package to Taqa
Rail is new pipeline
4th December, 2012
Rail is the new pipeline to help the Western states keep up with the US oil production boom
BP agrees US legal settlement
16th November, 2012
BP has agreed a settlement with the US Department of Justice over the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
BP ahead of the rest in Q3
8th November, 2012
BP defied the analysts with strong Q3 results as most of the other oil majors see poor performance.
Rosneft gets BP but no more
8th November, 2012
BP sells Malaysian interests
10th October, 2012
BP is set to dispose of its PTA operations to its Malaysian plant owner.
BP collaborates on Parnaiba research
9th October, 2012
BP is working with a number of universities to examine the evolution of one of Brazil's most valuable geological areas.
Paralympics a London triumph
12th September, 2012
The largest Paralympic Games ever held delivers triumph of impaired elite sport and inspires a generation.
BP sells Gulf assets
11th September, 2012
BP is continuing towards its $38bn asset sales target with the latest disposal of Gulf fields.
BP takes biggest hit and sells Carson as majors slump in Q2
15th August, 2012
Oil majors show drop in Q2 profits with BP the hardest hit, while its asset sale continues with the Carson Refinery.
BP biofuels rise to Olympic-sized challenge
14th August, 2012
BP provides a range of biofuels, including the highest-ever octane for the London 2012 Olympics.
BP and ExxonMobil profits drop in Q1
2nd May, 2012
Downstream business struggles as BP finds trading hard going while ExxonMobil has the opposite experience.
Ford reveals new EcoBoost lubes spec
8th March, 2012
Ford increased awareness of its new 'bespoke' lubes standard for its EcoBoost engine.
Russia to establish new sustainability centre
5th March, 2012
A new centre to enhance Russian Oil industry sustainability and efficiency has been approved.
BP settles majority of Deepwater claims
5th March, 2012
BP has agreed a multi-billion dollar out of court settlement for claims relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
BP plant stays idle into April
1st March, 2012
BP's Cherry Point refinery, one of the largest West Coast refineries, will remain idle until April after a fire
Busy time for BP as numbers show strength
1st March, 2012
BP delivered a strong finish to 2011 and is set to sell Global LPG bottling assets and US natural gas processing operations in Kansas.
BP gets go-ahead for deepwater gas exploration
23rd February, 2012
BP and CNOOC are set to collaborate on South China sea drilling.
China oil demand forecasts for 2012 lowered
20th January, 2012
IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.
Sinopec delivers first Middle-Eastern fuel cargo
19th January, 2012
BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.
Training is order of the day in Nigeria and Abu Dhabi
9th January, 2012
Airline maintenance staff and auto technicians are the latest beneficiaries of training programmes by lubes producers.
TNK_BP to invest in Arctic pipeline
23rd December, 2011
UK-Russian conglomerate set to boost oilfield and export infrastructure from Yamal region.
BP to sell Canadian NGL operations
7th December, 2011
BP is set to divest its Natural Gas Liquids operations to a Canadian operator
BP Argentine deal collapses
14th November, 2011
The proposed sale of Pan American Energy to Bridas falls through and BP looks no further.
New Dreamliner flies with BP's lubes
4th November, 2011
Boeing's new 787 took to the skies on its first commercial flight with BP lubricants on board.
BP 'turning point' as asset sales increase
3rd November, 2011
BP is extending its asset sales targets after announcing strong Q3 figures
Tags: BP, Corporate News
BP CNOOC Argentine deal at risk of collapse
19th October, 2011
CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.
BP and partners massive investment in North Sea
14th October, 2011
BP commits to largest North Sea investment along with key partners to keep oil flowing.
BP stands firm on Iraq but coy on Macondo
6th October, 2011
BP says it won't negotiate on Rumaila Field contracts and is shy on Macondo legal deal.
BP buys Brazil biofuel share
3rd October, 2011
BP is to take complete ownership of joint venture ethanol operation Tropical BioEnergia.
United set for buying spree
14th September, 2011
Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.
TNK-BP bid for Polish refinery
22nd August, 2011
The joint Russian-UK company has applied to buy a stake in Lotos.
UK set to invest in India after BP block purchase approved
4th August, 2011
The British Government has pledged to make significant investments in Indian commerce, helped by recent BP purchase approval.
BP recovery continues
27th July, 2011
BP's profits continue to rise as the company recovers from last year's Gulf spill.
Puma is new name in Zambia
11th July, 2011
Puma Energy launches Zambia division.
BP publishes 2011 Statistical Review
10th June, 2011
BP World Energy Review shows energy consumption rebounding with China overtaking the US as the world's largest consumer.
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 125 (June 2011)
10th June, 2011
China surpasses US oil consumption; the world reaches 'grid parity'; recession dogs world economies while the virtual world beckons for lubes marketeers.
Tags: BP, View from the Bridge
BP Sells Wytch Farm
23rd May, 2011
BP sells its UK inshore operation to UK based Perenco.
BP admits defeat in Rosneft deal
18th May, 2011
BP's Rosneft deal fails after the companies and AAR are unable to strike a deal over TNK-BP.
Good start to 2011 for oil majors
28th April, 2011
Q1 results from Shell and Exxon show a good start to 2011 as does BP and it's Russian subsidiary TNK-BP
Mixed news for BP on Gulf fish
15th April, 2011
A positive report on oil contamination of fish countered by oyster communities in the gulf
Bumpy ride for BP from AGM and Rosneft deal
14th April, 2011
BP is facing more turbulent waters with a stormy AGM in London and a touch-and-go deal in Russia.
BP looking for buyer of UK assets
2nd March, 2011
BP is hoping to sell a number of UK onshore and offshore oil and gas fields.
BP to sell Duckhams and Veedol brands
2nd March, 2011
BP is looking for a buyer for it's historic Duckhams and Veedol brands.
BP shows 2010 loss but restarts dividends
1st February, 2011
BP's latest figures showed a loss as a result of the Gulf oil spill, but has re-started dividend payments to shareholders.
Tags: BP, Corporate News
BP to sell Upstream in Pakistan
20th December, 2010
BP is set to offload its Pakistan upstream operations to United Energy Group.
BP to sell in Africa; Chevron in Caribbean
24th November, 2010
BP is to sell five of its African marketing businesses, while Chevron sells marketing and aviation in the Caribbean and Central America.
BP pledges Gulf collateral as end of moratorium may be in sight
6th October, 2010
BP has placed assets in Gulf royalties to support the new Deepwater Horizon Trust as one Senator believes an end to the drilling moratorium may be in sight.
Shell leads global lubes market again.
27th September, 2010
Shell have topped the global finished lubes market for the fourth consecutive year according to Kline.
No single fault to blame for Deepwater Horizon disaster
8th September, 2010
BP releases own investigation and finds a number of factors caused the Gulf of Mexico explosion and oil spill
BP wins spill battle but loses CEO
13th August, 2010
BP appears to have sealed the Macondo oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, but the distaster has cost the company it's CEO, Bob Hayward.
BP finally caps well
17th July, 2010
BP appears to have successfully capped the leaking Horizon Deepwater well, although the move is temporary until relief wells can be completed.
Obama moratorium overturned as BP costs rise
25th June, 2010
A federal judge has overturned US the US President's moratorium on offshore drilling, while BP's costs exceed $2.3bn
View From The Bridge - Bulletin 114 (Jun 10)
7th June, 2010
The Deepwater Horizon tragedy continues to dominate the industry. But what are the long-term implications for the industry and society as a whole?
Tags: BP, View from the Bridge
Update on Horizon disaster
1st June, 2010
BP are seeking new options to stem the flow of oil from the Gulf of Mexico seabed after the Deepwater Horizon explosion last month.
Majors see strong Q1
5th May, 2010
The major oil producers have reported a strong start to 2010 with significant improvements in Q1 earnings
Transocean/BPHorizon oil spill tragedy
4th May, 2010
Transocean/BP's Deepwater Horizon explodes leaving a massive effort to rescue the US coastline from major pollution
Relief on false patents threat
31st March, 2011
A potential multi-million dollar legal loophole appears to have been closed on false patent claims
Corporate news - Bulletin 112 (Apr 10)
1st April, 2010
Aramco expands its Yanbu refinery; Shell and BP consolidate in Africa; Chevron contracts but expands in Sri Lanka; better news for Fuchs; Ford sells Volvo to China; Renault-Nissan join forces with Daimler; and Afton buys Polartech.
Upstream News - Bulletin 106 (Oct 09)
3rd October, 2009
US base oil and Opec production falls; BP find strength in depth; Libya has a new oil minister and China talks to Uganda.
Sector Reports
13th July, 2009
A fascinating review of the European auto industry, BP's World Energy Review, Pike on biofuels and US nano policies are just a sample of the reports available this month.
Tags: automotive industry, BP
Corporate News - Bulletin 104 (Jul 09)
13th July, 2009
This month, BP appoint a new Chairman and sells its Greek fuels business; Fuchs go hunting for new acquisitions; Total suffer in the Middle East; and Taiwan CPC consider a new lubricants plant.


