
An Overview of Bp Plc
Founded in 1908, BP Plc (British Petroleum) is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the UK and the second-largest in Europe. Formerly known as the British oil company, it is now known as BP plc, the world's largest energy company with a market capitalization of more than $1.5 trillion. BP P.L.C. employs 67,600 people and has $1.5 trillion in sales and a market capitalization of more than $2.1 trillion. Worldwide, BP employs 83,900 people, has a proven track record of pumping 4.7 billion barrels of oil and gas, pumps more oil than any other oil company in the world, and owns and operates convenience stores and filling stations. It is the largest producer of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products in Europe, including the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, an...