BP.L BP p.l.c.

Margins & Returns

BP p.l.c. functions as a global energy corporation. Its activities are structured across four primary divisions: Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, Customers & Products, and Rosneft. The company is engaged in the exploration, production, and commercialization of natural gas. It also supplies sustainable energy options such as biofuels and manages renewable power facilities, including onshore and offshore wind farms and solar power plants. Furthermore, BP develops and provides solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions, notably hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage technologies. Additionally, BP operates a convenience and mobility sector, which oversees the retail distribution of fuels to consumers, sells a variety of convenience items, supplies aviation fuels, and markets Castrol-branded lubricants. This segment also encompasses the processing and trading of petroleum products, alongside managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The corporation is also involved in the extraction and refinement of crude oil and natural gas. It strategically allocates capital to a diverse range of ventures, spanning upstream (exploration and production), downstream (refining and marketing), and alternative energy companies. Its investments also extend to cutting-edge fields like advanced transportation systems, bio-based and low-carbon commodities, carbon reduction strategies, digital innovation, and energy generation and storage solutions. Founded in 1908, BP's main corporate offices are situated in London, United Kingdom.