BP's strategy reset focuses on increasing oil and gas production, reducing low-return green investments, and improving cost efficiency to enhance shareholder returns and reduce debt. The company plans to cut capital expenditures, target mid-teen ROI projects, and divest non-core assets like Castrol to strengthen its balance sheet. BP aims for 20% annual free cash flow growth through 2027, driven by new upstream projects and cost reductions.
BP mentions that the project involves a drilling schedule and the construction of new facilities, including gas expansion projects.
BP said it would increase annual oil and gas spending to $10 billion and cut planned annual investment in energy transition businesses by more than $5 billion.
Five years ago, BP's chief executive did something very unusual for the boss of an oil and gas company; he pledged to produce less oil and gas.
BP (BP) said it would invest more in oil and gas as it pivots away from its low-carbon strategy.
Firm will be selective about investing in low-carbon options, slashing more than $5bn from previous green plan
The oil and gas major promised to increase investment in oil and gas while reducing investment overall.
BP PLC (LSE:BP.) confirmed its "reset" strategy will involve ramping up oil and gas investment to $10 billion a year and making a $5 billion-a-year cut to renewables and other areas of the energy transition.
Oil and gas giant BP has again slashed its renewable energy investment and announced more funding for greater fossil fuel production.
BP said on Wednesday it would increase annual oil and gas investment to $10 billion, returning the focus to fossil fuel, as part of CEO Murray Auchincloss' efforts to boost returns and improve financial performance.
As BP PLC (LSE:BP.) prepared for its capital markets day on Wednesday, campaigners took to the streets to pre-emptively accuse CEO Murray Auchincloss of a treacherous U-turn in abandoning its former pivot towards a greener energy mix.