BP may face more fines for Gulf of Mexico spill BP was "grossly negligent" for its role in the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico four years ago, a US district judge has said. Business • 04 Sep 14
BP may face more fines for Gulf of Mexico spill BP was "grossly negligent" for its role in the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico four years ago, a US district judge has said. Business • 04 Sep 14
Halliburton pays $1.1 billion for Gulf oil spill Oil services company Halliburton has said it would pay a $1.1bn settlement over its role in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig blowout that led to the United States' most disastrous oil spill. Business • 02 Sep 14
Halliburton pays $1.1 billion for Gulf oil spill Oil services company Halliburton has said it would pay a $1.1bn settlement over its role in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig blowout that led to the United States' most disastrous oil spill. Business • 02 Sep 14
BP sees net profit surge 65% in Q2 BP has said that net profits surged 65% in the second quarter, boosted by high oil prices, but warned that more economic sanctions against Russia could hit performance. Business • 29 Jul 14
BP sees net profit surge 65% in Q2 BP has said that net profits surged 65% in the second quarter, boosted by high oil prices, but warned that more economic sanctions against Russia could hit performance. Business • 29 Jul 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
BP's profits plunge in first quarter Profits at British energy giant BP plunged in the first quarter compared with one year earlier when the group sold its stake in a Russian joint venture, according to the company. Business • 29 Apr 14
BP's profits plunge in first quarter Profits at British energy giant BP plunged in the first quarter compared with one year earlier when the group sold its stake in a Russian joint venture, according to the company. Business • 29 Apr 14
BP's Q4 profits hit by refining weakness Oil giant BP today reported weaker quarterly profits after its refining business swung to a loss. Business • 04 Feb 14
BP's Q4 profits hit by refining weakness Oil giant BP today reported weaker quarterly profits after its refining business swung to a loss. Business • 04 Feb 14
BP to raise dividend as profits beat forecasts BP kicked off the quarterly results season for top global oil firms with some good news for the sector's beleaguered investors. Business • 29 Oct 13
BP to raise dividend as profits beat forecasts BP kicked off the quarterly results season for top global oil firms with some good news for the sector's beleaguered investors. Business • 29 Oct 13
BP wins legal reprieve on Gulf of Mexico claims BP has won a legal reprieve in its effort to force the administrator of a settlement related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill to tighten standards in assessing claims. Business • 03 Oct 13
BP wins legal reprieve on Gulf of Mexico claims BP has won a legal reprieve in its effort to force the administrator of a settlement related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill to tighten standards in assessing claims. Business • 03 Oct 13
BP sets aside more oil payout cash BP has set aside an extra $1.4 billion in compensation for the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Business • 30 Jul 13
BP sets aside more oil payout cash BP has set aside an extra $1.4 billion in compensation for the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Business • 30 Jul 13
US oil spill firm admits destroying evidence A leading US engineering company has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence connected to the 2010 Gulf oil spill, according to the US Department of Justice. News • 26 Jul 13
US oil spill firm admits destroying evidence A leading US engineering company has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence connected to the 2010 Gulf oil spill, according to the US Department of Justice. News • 26 Jul 13
BP suffers setback in oil spill payouts case A US federal judge denied BP's attempt to suspend payments to people and businesses claiming damages related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, while an investigator looks into possible misconduct in the payout process. Business • 19 Jul 13
BP suffers setback in oil spill payouts case A US federal judge denied BP's attempt to suspend payments to people and businesses claiming damages related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, while an investigator looks into possible misconduct in the payout process. Business • 19 Jul 13
Uncertainty putting BP off EU biofuels investment BP is directing investment in advanced biofuels to the US and South America due to uncertainty about the EU's future regulatory environment, a senior executive has said. Business • 21 Jun 13
Uncertainty putting BP off EU biofuels investment BP is directing investment in advanced biofuels to the US and South America due to uncertainty about the EU's future regulatory environment, a senior executive has said. Business • 21 Jun 13
BP warns over spurious spill claims BP has warned that millions of dollars of "fictitious" compensation claims for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are putting the company at risk. Business • 16 May 13
BP warns over spurious spill claims BP has warned that millions of dollars of "fictitious" compensation claims for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are putting the company at risk. Business • 16 May 13
New output, trading lift BP profits above forecast BP profits outperformed expectations by almost $1 billion in the first quarter. Business • 30 Apr 13
New output, trading lift BP profits above forecast BP profits outperformed expectations by almost $1 billion in the first quarter. Business • 30 Apr 13
Halliburton posts Q1 loss on litigation charges Halliburton has reported a first quarter loss of $18m - pulled down by $637m in charges related to its role in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Business • 22 Apr 13
Halliburton posts Q1 loss on litigation charges Halliburton has reported a first quarter loss of $18m - pulled down by $637m in charges related to its role in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Business • 22 Apr 13
BP puts US wind farm operation up for sale BP has put its US wind farm operation, one of the largest in the country, up for sale, marking the continued retreat of big oil companies from renewable energy investments while oil and gas projects offer better returns. Business • 03 Apr 13
BP puts US wind farm operation up for sale BP has put its US wind farm operation, one of the largest in the country, up for sale, marking the continued retreat of big oil companies from renewable energy investments while oil and gas projects offer better returns. Business • 03 Apr 13
BP ready for trial in Deepwater Horizon case BP today acknowledged that it had failed to reach a settlement in advance of next week's civil trial on the Deepwater Horizon accident. Business • 19 Feb 13
BP ready for trial in Deepwater Horizon case BP today acknowledged that it had failed to reach a settlement in advance of next week's civil trial on the Deepwater Horizon accident. Business • 19 Feb 13
BP beats forecast as oil spill trial looms Fourth quarter profits from British oil company BP beat analysts' expectations today thanks to a record performance from its refining division. Business • 05 Feb 13
BP beats forecast as oil spill trial looms Fourth quarter profits from British oil company BP beat analysts' expectations today thanks to a record performance from its refining division. Business • 05 Feb 13
BP suspended from new US government contracts BP is being temporarily suspended from new contracts with the US government, the Environmental Protection Agency said today. Business • 28 Nov 12
BP suspended from new US government contracts BP is being temporarily suspended from new contracts with the US government, the Environmental Protection Agency said today. Business • 28 Nov 12
Two BP workers indicted on oil spill charges A grand jury has indicted two BP employees on 23 criminal counts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, US Attorney General Eric Holder has said. News • 15 Nov 12
Two BP workers indicted on oil spill charges A grand jury has indicted two BP employees on 23 criminal counts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, US Attorney General Eric Holder has said. News • 15 Nov 12
BP says settlement near on US penalties British oil company BP said it is in advanced discussion with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. Business • 15 Nov 12
BP says settlement near on US penalties British oil company BP said it is in advanced discussion with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. Business • 15 Nov 12
Dividend up as BP quarterly profits slip Oil giant BP cheered investors today as it unveiled a higher quarterly dividend. Business • 30 Oct 12
Dividend up as BP quarterly profits slip Oil giant BP cheered investors today as it unveiled a higher quarterly dividend. Business • 30 Oct 12
Russia's Rosneft buys out TNK-BP Russian oil giant Rosneft is to buy TNK-BP, the joint venture between AAR, a group of Russian oil oligarchs, and BP, the British the energy company. Business • 22 Oct 12
Russia's Rosneft buys out TNK-BP Russian oil giant Rosneft is to buy TNK-BP, the joint venture between AAR, a group of Russian oil oligarchs, and BP, the British the energy company. Business • 22 Oct 12
BP to sell Texas City refinery A refinery where 15 people were killed in an explosion in 2005 is to be sold by BP after the oil giant today agreed a $2.5 billion deal. Business • 08 Oct 12
BP to sell Texas City refinery A refinery where 15 people were killed in an explosion in 2005 is to be sold by BP after the oil giant today agreed a $2.5 billion deal. Business • 08 Oct 12
TNK-BP co-owners to bid for entire BP stake The billionaire quartet that owns half of Anglo-Russian oil firm TNK-BP is interested in buying out BP's 50% stake. Business • 26 Sep 12
TNK-BP co-owners to bid for entire BP stake The billionaire quartet that owns half of Anglo-Russian oil firm TNK-BP is interested in buying out BP's 50% stake. Business • 26 Sep 12
