Strong Operational and Strategic Performance
BP delivered a strong quarter operationally and strategically with reliability across upstream and downstream greater than 96%. Brought 5 new major projects on stream, sanctioned 4 more, and made 10 exploration discoveries, marking the best year for discoveries in recent memory.
Significant Discovery in Brazil
BP made a significant discovery in the Bumerangue Block in Brazil, described as the largest discovery in 25 years. The structure is greater than 300 square kilometers with a 500-meter hydrocarbon column.
Upstream and Customer Business Growth
Underlying earnings in BP's customer business rose by around 50% compared to a year ago. Trading also performed well quarter-on-quarter despite challenging conditions.
Cost Reductions and Shareholder Returns
BP achieved $1.7 billion of structural cost reductions and announced a dividend per ordinary share increase of 4% and a $750 million share buyback for the second quarter.
Record Refining Availability
BP achieved 96.4% refining availability, the best quarter since 2006, supported by improved vulnerability management and digitization.