BP

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is a British multinational oil and gas company founded in 1908 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Originally established as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, BP has evolved from a traditional oil company into what it now calls an "Integrated Energy Company" (IEC), balancing investments in conventional oil and gas operations with renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. The company went public in 1977 and operates globally across the entire energy value chain, from exploration and production to refining, marketing, and retail operations.