subject: Aarkstore Enterprise--bp P.l.c. (bp) - Financial And Strategic Analysis Review [print this page] BP p.l.c. (BP) is one of the largest vertically integrated oil and gas companies in the world. Its operations include the exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil; refining of crude oil; manufacturing of petroleum products; marketing of refined products; construction and mining; and transportation of crude oil. It is also involved in the marketing and trading of gas and power, marketing of liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGLs) and low-carbon power generation. BP has its operations spread over six continents spanning more than 100 countries. The company is headquartered in London, the UK
BP p.l.c. Key Recent Developments
May 18, 2010: BP Expects Collecting 2,000 Bpd Of Oil From Gulf Spill
May 17, 2010: BP Updates On Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill
May 17, 2010: BP Denies Claims Atlantis Platform Operated With Flawed Documentation
May 15, 2010: MDEQ And EPA Continue To Monitor Air Quality On Mississippi Gulf Coast
May 13, 2010: BP Spends $450 Million To Date On Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill
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