BP PLC Overview
BP PLC (BP) is engaged in providing fuel for transport, energy for heat and light, power for industry, lubricants to keep engines moving, and petrochemical products for making products such as paints, clothes, and packaging. It operates through two business segments, namely, downstream and upstream. It offers onshore pipeline services under its upstream segment. It also manufactures and markets fuels and raw materials used in products such as mobile phones and food packaging. The company transports oil and gas through pipelines, by ship, truck, and rail. It also trades a variety of oil, natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and power & carbon products.
BP has a presence in 78 countries worldwide, including the US, Mexico, Brazil, the UK, Germany, Russia, Oman, India, China, South Korea, and Australia. Castrol Ltd., Amoco Corp., Aral, ARCO, Thorntons LLC, BP Shipping, and Lightsource Renewable Energy are some of its subsidiaries.



