Time to clean the rot and remove these parasites now. bp deserves new people (internal and external) to ascend and take bp to a new level. Meg will not have the luxury of time…similar to Woodside there are cracks in the edifice and challenges... — read more
Lesson learned
I used to think HR was there to help employees and actually went to them with a complaint. Big mistake. Their only goal is to protect the company from us. They don't care about what happened, just how they can sweep it under the rug. Don't make the... — read more
Meg left Woodside for a reason. What will Meg’s legacy look like?
BP has seen a suitcase parade of clown CEOs enter and leave the company. How will Meg be different and what actions and results will she be remembered for? Legacy starts now…
bp North Sea Assets. When will be divest or decommission UK North Sea Assets?
BP is weighed down by North Sea UK assets. The hostile regulatory and taxation framework prevents meaningful investment and assets are entering a phase of operation that is not in BP’s wheelhouse. Meg will realize just like she did at Woodside that... — read more
All staff webcast
What did we think of Meg this time round?
Take Two video
What is this new Take Two video we’re doing in the US? It feels like a segment in a local tv news program. Can leaders just communicate with us without dressing it up like this? It feels so inauthentic and artificial. Bad vibes. Especially for OA... — read more
Castrol Digital Technology Vibe Check
To all Castrol colleagues, especially folks in Digital Technology, how are you guys feeling about the ringfence situation and the fact that you are being forced to move out of BP. Do you feel positive about the future or are you polishing your CVs?... — read more
Global webcast
So will our new fearless leader MO drop any bombshells during the global webcast next week? She’s gotta say something of substance, right?
Boomerang Earnings Call Q&A
An Analyst asked on the Earnings call if Meg thought there was a scenario where this discovery wouldn't proceed to development. He started his question by saying how big AF described it to be. She did not answer the Analyst's question about whether... — read more
Q1 results
All signs point to good results tomorrow with help from the blockade in the Straight of Hormuz. I’m sure we will say it is proof our strategy reset is working, and that we still have to make more “difficult” changes. Then cue layoffs announced around... — read more
Meg, hurry up and announce the reorg!
Put us out of our misery!
Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub - blame ?
Anyone seen the embarrassing BBC article about Aberdeen Hydrogen and BP involvement. Can BP shareholders find out how much BP invested ? Are there P45s now being handed out ?
TSI - What’s the point?
Over 6 months into having a BP Staff TSI Engineer take over from a UK based Engineer in my team who was let go. Myself, and increasingly several others from other disciplines are needing to step in and coach, and correct mistakes from our TSI... — read more
The gem of the past bp cp
Morale at Cherry Point feels like it’s at a historic low. What was once considered a standout site in the Pacific Northwest, known for its strong culture and sense of family, feels very different today. Many employees feel disconnected from... — read more
The shuffling begins
In my region Sr. Leaders have started to move some favored Midline Managers into new “special” roles. This always happens at BP right before a big reorg, so Sr. Leaders can save their favorites from being let go. Any one else see this occur in there... — read more
Net debt increase
After the net debt fiasco, the CFO is next to be jettisoned. To be replaced with someone better equipped to manage the balance sheet. I imagine the search has already been in progress.
Megs webcast
Thoughts?
All staff webcast - new CEO
What are your thoughts on today's webcast?
Poor leaders need to go.
Sewani. Oliveira. Sykes. Birrell. Flores. Your times up and no one will touch you.
AGM drama
Loosing the confidence of major shareholders isn’t looking great for MO and AM…
Scraps left after good leaders leave?
First FB and now AR… seems like all the competent leaders that are actually desirable to other companies are jumping ship left and right. Are they scared the good ole boys will close ranks and bamboozle Meg to squeeze them out anyways? What will... — read more
CEO 90 days
What is likely to happen in the first 90 days of when the perm CEO arrives, big or small splash with a big webcast call or just a e-mail to all staff, any changes expected at the top or the way we work, as now only a few days away
Whiting refinery lockout
Has anyone heard if this lockout is going to have a negative impact for the company? It seems the topic has been quiet. I’m just wondering if anyone has heard any information on why they locked them out or what their plan moving forward is. It... — read more
ACB scorecard
What are your thoughts on the new ACB scorecard? Reduced safety and removing emissions..
US Town Hall
What do you want to ask at the US town hall on Thursday with OA, GB CH?
Is the current world/oil situation good or bad for our jobs?
It's my first job and I'd hate to lose it before I even properly started.
Anonymous questions....
So are townhall questions anonymous then? That little slip up in the Sunbury townhall makes you wonder.
How much did Gelsenkirchen sell for?
No talk about sales price anywhere internal or external.
Sunbury and SJS closing
Next round of layoffs then....
Facilities roles
Will facilities roles be at risk now that 6th street controls 75% eagle ford and 49% permian?
Reinvent shares
So glad I held onto these as a level F. Selling when they hit the £6 mark.. tidy work if you can get it ...
Hybrid and remote working
New global Hybrid and Remote Working Policy took effect from 6 March. Can someone please confirm how attendance is being monitored eg how long the monitoring window is and what data is used.
About time!
Board numbers are being reduced https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/outgoing-bp-chief-auchincloss-earned-53-million-pounds-2025-2026-03-06/ They could probably reduce the board further but at least this is a start!
Pay rises
Those who have had their pay rose discussions, how are the %s?
Whiting Rumors
What’s the latest on the potential lockout/strike at Whiting?
Global oil supply
How will the global supply situation affect our business? With refining already facing tough margins, will this have a trickle down effect for jobs?
Denver office future
Anyone know if we will keep the Denver office open? I would prefer to live in Denver over Houston but not sure if Bpx will consolidate to Houston.
TSI issues.....share them here
I have recently been more vocal about the incompetency of TSI employees and been pulled up about it. I covered their as--s last year and nearly broke myself with the excessive hours. This year I am telling of their mistakes, lack of O&G experience... — read more
Can the XOM culture and work process work at bp?
The consultant community is advising bp board members that the Band Aid needs to be pulled quickly so bp can transition into a leaner more focused group. Expecting XOM initiatives like PIP and forced rankings to start in 2026. How will bp employed... — read more
P&O Webcast Discussion
Thoughts?