BP
is one of the largest integrated oil companies in the world, with an
estimated global market share of around 3% of
oil & gas production
and 4% of refining capacity in the major global markets in which we
operate
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Market capitalisation |
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$232 billion (at 31 Dec 2007) |
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Sales & Other operating revenue1 |
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$284 billion (year 2007) |
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Capital employed |
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$126 billion (at 31 Dec 2007) |
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Replacement cost profit 2 |
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$17.3 billion (year 2007) |
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Number of employees |
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97,600 (at Dec 2007) |
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Number of shareholders |
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In excess of 1.2 million (at 31 Dec 2007) |
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In business since |
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Amoco 1889
ARCO 1866
BP 1909 (first oil discovered in 1908)
BP Amoco 1998 |
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Proved reserves |
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17.8 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent (approx. 57% oil and NGL's, 43% gas) |
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Daily production |
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2.4 million barrels of oil and NGL's; 8.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas (1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent) |
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Daily refined product sales |
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5.6 million barrels |
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Community expenditure |
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$135.8 million (at 31 Dec 2007) |
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Service stations |
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24,100 |
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Exploration |
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Active in 29 countries. Production activities in 22 countries |
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Refineries (owned or part-owned) |
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Interest in 17 |
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Refinery capacity (BP share) |
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2.8 million barrels of crude oil per day |
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1 Sales & Other operating revenue excludes impairments which are included in non-operating items.
2 Replacement cost profit is after interest, tax and minority shareholders' interest.
All data is as per the 2007 Annual Report and Accounts unless otherwise noted.
Business segments
Organisationally BP has two business segments:
- Exploration and Production
- Refining & Marketing
Our business segments operate across three regions. Their activities are supported by a number of key corporate functions.
We operate in 100 countries with well-established businesses in Europe, North and South America, Australasia and Africa.
International headquarters
BP p.l.c.
1 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4PD
Tel +44 (0)20 7496 4000
Fax +44 (0)20 7496 4630
North American headquarters
28100 Torch Parkway
Warrenville, IL
60555-3938
United States
Tel +1 630 420 5111
Exploration headquarters
501 Westlake Park Boulevard
Houston TX
77079-2696
United States
Tel +1 281 366 2000
Sunbury Business Park
Chertsey Road
Sunbury
Middlesex
TW16 7LN
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)1932 762216
Company details:
Full company name:
BP p.l.c.
Place of Registration:
England and Wales
Registered Number:
102498
Registered Address:
1 St James's Square,
London,
SW1Y 4PD
BP is the employer of choice for more than 96,000 people. Here are just a few of the reasons why
Different people, common goals – that sums up our group. All over the
world we look for people who share our ambition to be competitive,
successful and a force for good.
We are committed to equality and diversity and we welcome
applications from people who meet our selection criteria, regardless of
sex, race or disability.
The idea of being 'a force for good' underlines all our activities
worldwide. So the way we work is guided by values – integrity, honest
dealing, treating everyone with respect and dignity, striving for
mutual advantage, transparency and contributing to human progress.
And these values are more than just words: they are enshrined in
practical policies and standards that govern areas of our activity,
including health, safety, security, environment, ethical conduct and
business relationships.
