BP p.l.c.

BP p.l.c. is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England, recognized as one of the world's leading supermajors in the energy sector. Founded in 1909 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, it has evolved through key mergers, including Amoco in 1998 and acquisitions like ARCO and Burmah Castrol, to become a vertically integrated giant operating across exploration, production, refining, marketing, and trading of oil and natural gas. With operations spanning 61 countries, BP p.l.c. produces approximately 2.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and maintains proven reserves of 6.25 billion barrels, alongside a global network of around 21,200 service stations under brands like BP, Amoco, and Aral. Its major segments include Upstream for resource development, Downstream for refining and retail, and growing renewables initiatives aimed at net-zero ambitions by 2050, reflecting a pivot toward integrated energy solutions. BP p.l.c. plays a pivotal role in global energy markets, influencing supply chains from the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico to emerging low-carbon technologies, while publishing the influential Statistical Review of World Energy annually.