Strong Upstream Performance
BP brought 5 new oil and gas major projects on stream and sanctioned 4 more, with 10 exploration discoveries, marking the best year for discoveries in recent memory.
Increase in Underlying Earnings
Underlying earnings in the customers' business increased by around 50% compared to a year ago.
Successful Divestments and Cost Reductions
Expected proceeds from completed or announced divestments have reached around $3 billion for the year, with structural cost reductions of around $1.7 billion since early 2024.
Dividend Increase and Share Buyback
BP announced a dividend per ordinary share of $0.0832, an increase of 4%, and a $750 million share buyback for the second quarter.
Record Refining Availability
Refining availability hit 96.4% for the quarter, the best since 2006.