BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
London
SW1Y 4PD, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7496-4000
Fax: +44-20-7496-4234
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. The company, which was formed in 1998 from the merger of British Petroleum and Amoco, grew by buying Atlantic Richfield Company. BP has proved reserves of 17.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including large holdings in Alaska. BP is the largest oil and gas producer in the US and also a top refiner, processing about 3.8 million barrels of crude oil per day. BP operates more than 25,000 gas stations worldwide. With the success of its BP Solar International subsidiary, BP has created an Alternative Energy unit with an initial investment of $1.8 billion to develop green energy sources.
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 |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £142,381.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 3.7% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £10,599.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 0.3% |
| 2006 Employees | 97,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.8% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
| Chairman | Peter D. Sutherland (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO and Director | Byron E. Grote Connect to this executive |
| Group Chief Executive and Director | Anthony B. (Tony) Hayward Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
There are 28 competitors for BP; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at BP p.l.c. (London: BP) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of BP p.l.c. (London: BP)
- Air BP
- Apex-BP Solar sa
- ARCO Aluminum, Inc.
- 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
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #16 in FT Global 500
- FTSE 100
