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China oil demand forecasts for 2012 lowered
IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.
Sinopec delivers first Middle-Eastern fuel cargo
BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.
Training is order of the day in Nigeria and Abu Dhabi
Airline maintenance staff and auto technicians are the latest beneficiaries of training programmes by lubes producers.
TNK_BP to invest in Arctic pipeline
UK-Russian conglomerate set to boost oilfield and export infrastructure from Yamal region.
BP to sell Canadian NGL operations
BP is set to divest its Natural Gas Liquids operations to a Canadian operator
BP Argentine deal collapses
The proposed sale of Pan American Energy to Bridas falls through and BP looks no further.
New Dreamliner flies with BP's lubes
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
BP is extending its asset sales targets after announcing strong Q3 figures
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BP CNOOC Argentine deal at risk of collapse
CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.
BP and partners massive investment in North Sea
BP commits to largest North Sea investment along with key partners to keep oil flowing.
BP stands firm on Iraq but coy on Macondo
BP says it won't negotiate on Rumaila Field contracts and is shy on Macondo legal deal.
BP buys Brazil biofuel share
BP is to take complete ownership of joint venture ethanol operation Tropical BioEnergia.
United set for buying spree
Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.
TNK-BP bid for Polish refinery
The joint Russian-UK company has applied to buy a stake in Lotos.
UK set to invest in India after BP block purchase approved
The British Government has pledged to make significant investments in Indian commerce, helped by recent BP purchase approval.
BP recovery continues
BP's profits continue to rise as the company recovers from last year's Gulf spill.
Puma is new name in Zambia
Puma Energy launches Zambia division.
BP publishes 2011 Statistical Review
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)
China surpasses US oil consumption; the world reaches 'grid parity'; recession dogs world economies while the virtual world beckons for lubes marketeers.
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BP Sells Wytch Farm
BP sells its UK inshore operation to UK based Perenco.
BP admits defeat in Rosneft deal
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
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
A positive report on oil contamination of fish countered by oyster communities in the gulf
Bumpy ride for BP from AGM and Rosneft deal
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
BP is hoping to sell a number of UK onshore and offshore oil and gas fields.
BP to sell Duckhams and Veedol brands
BP is looking for a buyer for it's historic Duckhams and Veedol brands.
BP shows 2010 loss but restarts dividends
BP's latest figures showed a loss as a result of the Gulf oil spill, but has re-started dividend payments to shareholders.
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BP to sell Upstream in Pakistan
BP is set to offload its Pakistan upstream operations to United Energy Group.
BP to sell in Africa; Chevron in Caribbean
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
The Deepwater Horizon tragedy continues to dominate the industry. But what are the long-term implications for the industry and society as a whole?
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Update on Horizon disaster
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
The major oil producers have reported a strong start to 2010 with significant improvements in Q1 earnings
Transocean/BPHorizon oil spill tragedy
Transocean/BP's Deepwater Horizon explodes leaving a massive effort to rescue the US coastline from major pollution
Relief on false patents threat
A potential multi-million dollar legal loophole appears to have been closed on false patent claims
Corporate news - Bulletin 112 (Apr 10)
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)
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
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)
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.


