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BP exits North Sea after 60 years, aiming to cut debt
BP launched a formal sale of its entire North Sea oil and gas business. This divestment signals a potential end to the company’s 60-year history in the...
🟢 BP rises 4.0% — Energy Stocks Rally as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher
With Energy (XLE) up 2.6%, this looks like a sector-led move rather than a company-specific surprise. The energy sector, represented by the XLE ETF, is...
BP shares sink 3.8%, as oil prices fall on U.S.-Iran de-escalation
BP shares fell as much as 3.8% on Monday. Brent crude prices dropped below $90 per barrel, driving a sell-off across the energy sector. A weekend pause in...
BP Nears Lightsource Sale to Kuwaiti Consortium, Aiming to Cut Debt
BP is in advanced discussions to sell its solar business, Lightsource. The potential buyers include private equity firm Qualitas Energy and Wren House. Wren...
BP Sells Austrian Assets and Venture Arm, Refocusing on Oil
BP announced plans on July 20, 2026, to streamline operations by divesting non-core assets. The company agreed to sell its Austrian mobility, convenience, and...
BP taps ConocoPhillips for Iraq oil venture, targeting 3 billion barrels
BP agreed to terms for ConocoPhillips to acquire a 42% interest in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk (BP ECKL). This venture focuses on redeveloping several...
BP, ConocoPhillips to Invest Billions in Iraq, Reducing Iranian Energy Reliance
BP and ConocoPhillips will announce multi-billion dollar investments in Iraq’s energy sector this Friday. The move is part of a U.S. initiative to bolster...
🟢 BP is trading 4.1% up today as crude prices surge on escalating US–Iran tensions
BP is trading 4.1% up at $40.80 as investors rotate into energy stocks following a sharp jump in crude prices linked to escalating US–Iran conflict around the...
BP Shares Rally, Driven by Oil Surge and Debt-First Strategy
BP shares advanced this week following a sharp increase in global oil prices. The rally tests the company’s debt-first strategy, which prioritizes balance...
BP Enters Abu Dhabi Gas Project, Shares Fall on Weak Oil Prices
BP acquired a 10% stake in the Bab Gas Cap project in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. The company signed a concession agreement with the Abu Dhabi...
BP Faces DOJ Investigation, Trump Targets High Gas Prices
President Donald Trump criticized BP PLC and other major oil firms on June 24, 2026. He accused the companies of failing to reduce gasoline prices as crude oil...
🔴 BP is trading 4% down today as U.S.-Iran peace deal progress weighs on oil prices
BP is trading 4% down at $37.74 as progress on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal pressures global oil prices. • Energy shares are lagging the broader market...
🔴 BP PLC is trading 4.2% down today as crude prices slide on U.S.-Iran peace deal
BP PLC is trading 4.2% down at $40.97 as crude oil prices drop sharply following the announcement of a U.S.–Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the...
BP Launches Gulf of Mexico Stake Sales, Aiming to Boost Investor Returns
BP has launched the sale of minority stakes in its Kaskida and Tiber deepwater projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Each project is potentially worth billions...
BP Restructures into Two Divisions, Prioritizing Oil and Gas
CEO Meg O'Neill announced a major reorganization to refocus BP on oil and gas. Effective July 1, the company will consolidate its three business segments into...
Oil prices surge 3%, as Middle East strikes threaten global supply
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Monday following new Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Iranian missile launches. Brent crude rose toward $98 a barrel. West...
BP to Take Operatorship of Major Azerbaijan Offshore Gas Field
BP will operate the Babek offshore natural gas field in Azerbaijan. BP and state energy company SOCAR expect to announce the agreement on June 1. The Babek...
🔴 BP is trading 5% down today after Chairman Albert Manifold is ousted over governance concerns
BP is trading 5% down at $42.16 following the abrupt removal of Chairman Albert Manifold by the board over serious governance and conduct concerns. • The...
🔴 BP plunges 4.4% after ousting Chairman over 'serious concerns' of conduct
BP's stock is trading down 4.4% at $42.39 today following the board's immediate removal of Chairman Albert Manifold over serious governance and conduct...
🔴 BP is trading 5% down today after board removes Chairman Albert Manifold over governance concerns
BP is trading at $41.98 (-5%) in pre-market following the board's abrupt removal of Chairman Albert Manifold due to governance concerns. • The sudden...