BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
London
SW1Y 4PD, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7496-4000
Fax: +44-20-7496-4630
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.bp.com
Overview
BP is also BO (Big Oil). It is the world's third-largest integrated oil concern, behind Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell. BP explores for oil and gas in 30 countries and has proved reserves of 18.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent. BP is the largest oil and gas producer in the US and also a top refiner, with stakes in 16 refineries, processing 4 million barrels of crude oil per day. BP markets its products in more than 80 countries and operates 22,400 gas stations worldwide. The company's reputation took a major hit in 2010 when one of its deepwater rigs, working less than 50 miles south of Louisiana, exploded and killed 11 workers. Millions of gallons of crude gushed into the Gulf of Mexico for months.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
| Company Type | Public (London: BP; NYSE: BP [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £195,565.1 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 24.0% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | (£2,404.0) |
| 2010 Employees | 79,700 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (0.7%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
| Chairman | Carl-Henric Svanberg (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Group Chief Executive and Director | Robert W. (Bob) Dudley |
| CFO and Director | Byron E. Grote |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
There are 26 competitors for BP; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at BP p.l.c. (London: BP) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
| Event | Details |
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| Top Executive Change | Subscribers get full details -- view a sample |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
- Air BP
- Apex-BP Solar sa
- BP Alternative Energy North America Inc.
- BP Brasil Ltda
- BP (China) Holdings Limited
- BP Exploration Operating Company Limited
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how BP p.l.c. (London: BP) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- #37 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
- FTSE 100
- STOXX Europe 50
