Any chance we’ll get a new CEO for Christmas???
Is bp doing layoffs right now
I've been seeing more people who leave the team chats recently. When I click their profile to see their orgs, I don't see any report chain, not even their manager. When I go see their LinkedIn profiles, their profiles state that they are still... — read more
Are bp operations team members still on Teams 6 hours a day?
How does bp get work done? When there is a perceived and peer/supervisory pressure to attend/host perpetual Teams meetings. Is this on purpose?
what's next?
Chairman is 5 weeks in and started working 10 weeks ago. What's next? GB and KD out? bottom 10% out? what else?
KD Out!
She knew (as is knew-knew, iykwim) about BL and covered up. Done 1/1!
More cost cuts on the way - reported 4 November
BP has said it will ramp up efforts to hive off parts of the business, as the energy company reported a drop in profits in its latest quarter. The company reported an underlying profit of $2.2bn (£1.7bn) in the three months ended in September. It... — read more
Subsurface lagging upstream
Who else is irritated that subsurface is taking their sweet time with this reorg? All the other upstream groups seem to be done and yet we have to wait until the end of the week because AF wants it. The structure was bad before but it doesn’t seem... — read more
AR visits GoA
Whats the story with Amber? Is she really an ace with Refining? Or another looney leg-opener? Sure seems like a very big talker.
Earning Preview
What do you think? I can’t tell anymore…
When are the office based layoffs kicking in?
Elliot Management has been very slow and cautious in its handling of BP. Elliot Management needs to force garage sale of BP’s less than attractive assets and start laying off entitlement workers asap. What happened to Castrol GTX? How long does it... — read more
Is the change to extended leave a positive or negative thing?
I don't understand if this is a good change, or bad. My understanding: We will get 7 days for PTO in event of illness and the STD starts on Day 8. That is 26 weeks. Then no unpaid extended leave, correct? What would be the underlying cause of such... — read more
Auchincloss Future at bp? Three of the previous four BP chief executives have been forced to depart abruptly
Will Auchincloss remain as bp CEO beyond 2026 or other candidates better suited to lead the company to prosperity… Name your candidates and why?
next ceo?
muzza is likely done...who might be next ceo? company value has really not gone up with him running the shoe
What is up with refining?
It seems like every couple of weeks our refineries have some kind of operations situation. Is this normal? Or should we be concerned?
How is Technical Offshoring to India working out?
How’s the increased dependence on offshoring technical and administrative positions working out for bp? Please share positive and negative impacts to corporate efficiency and profits.
When is NaKika and Mad Dog assets for sale?
What’s the delay in divestment of the NaKika and Mad Dog assets? Any update on the layoffs anticipated for November?
CEO of TravelCenters of America resigns
I didn’t even know we had a CEO of a regional retail chain. Seems like a made up job. I hope they don’t replace her with another overpaid exec.
Big Al Carburetor
what does everyone think of this guy? will he be able to get bP off its deathbed?
GSS....
Curious on what was shared in Sunbury during yesterday's townhall.
Pattern showing up with disabled employees?
heard this same story a few times now. A buddy in Digital said they told mgrs about hospital stuff, got promised support, but when cuts came the scoring didn’t take anything in to account. And in BRG, some chatter sounded the same. Then there was a... — read more
BP Trading returns 4% per anum. Why are they treated like royalty?
Why is BP trading treated like royalty when there returns on trading are abysmal. Can AI and a pack of Indians improve profit margins? The majority of trading staff appear to have a superiority complex that is not warranted. Could leadership pressure... — read more
Serious Question - What does the Technology group even do?
How do the 17,000 technology employees grow the company's bottom line?
USA Webcast
I thought the usa webcast was pretty useless, except for the revelation that TA was a cr*p purchase. Love the chest thumping by the refinery ladies, empty words and rhetoric. Strange they travel so much to accomplish what exactly?
Kaskida project
Will Kaskida field development be a technical and commercial success? Why does Kaskida not have other co-owners to differ cost and risk…
Where are the rumors about P&O?
Cryptic email from GB. Where are the rumors? What’s coming next? When? What %?
Last week for many - learnings
My understanding is it’s the last week/s for many, especially in Technology in the UK. Words of wisdom from someone who has already left: 1) Use GivingForce and utilise your annual donation amount to your local charity/school etc. Apply using... — read more
BP had a hard layoff day today…at least 120 laptops and badges handed on Thursday
From Christine Guerrero's twitter: Check on your friends in oil & gas. Many aren’t doing well. This from a friend at BP today. https://x.com/SheDrills/status/1969053712514494535
Bumerangue discovery in Brazil. Is this for real or timed to look good…
Please share your perspective on the Bumerangue discovery. The timing could not have been more coincidentally suspicious. Does the field have high CO2? That would jeopardize development? Estimated development cost and what would a Shell or Exxon... — read more
LHH Outplacement Service
For those in US impacted by layoff and utilizing LHH Outplacement services, how is the service? Any good?
How’s the Gulf of America BP doing?
What fields are kicking butt and what fields are getting ready to be sold off? How’s the real layoff going?
Subsurface - Inevitable restructuring?
Wonder when changes will happen given most entities have had some form of restructuring already
Will Murray Auchincloss be terminated in the next 6 months?
The layoffs have been real one sided and asymmetrical. Time to concentrate on the CEO and the ELT as they need to bear some responsibility and weight for performance. When will Murray Auchincloss be sacked? And, possible alternative CEO that can... — read more
Chairman
When is he in ? What are going to be first decisions ? I heard there’s a big senior meeting mid September. He may attend.
More bad news?
What do y’all think of this news? Any truth to it? https://www.galvnews.com/news/federal-agency-denies-bp-ultra-deepwater-drilling-project-in-gulf-for-now/article_25f461a4-5bf8-5f36-8347-85a82f3acf7c.html
Coming to a performance review near you soon
Lloyds Banking Group will put thousands of its staff at risk of dismissal, with the UK bank’s lowest performers set to be told their work must improve or they face the axe. The bank plans to overhaul how it manages the performance of its 63,000... — read more
The End! OR New Beginning!
Today is 29 Aug 2025 and it Just ended (like a lot of other US employees) my 4 year journey at bp. At this time i would like to thank the CEO, board members, EVPs, SVPs, and other members of the executive team for destroying careers of a lot of... — read more
Is refining strategic for BP?
Whiting in the news again last week. This refinery must make Bri’ish Petroleum a lot of money for them to put up with this.
Preparing for future NK decom?
A SI and Ops Spec. roles had a last-minute meeting this week stating that we're looking at reduction of roles due to NK's lifecycle. Anyone else catch any more details on this?
Promotion with no pay increase
Has anyone else been offered a higher title but no extra money? It feels strange to get more responsibility without a raise. I’m curious if this happens often or if I’m just unlucky.