Core Insights - BP has announced the unexpected departure of CEO Murray Auchincloss, with Meg O'Neill from Woodside Energy set to take over as the first female CEO in April 2026 [2][3] - Auchincloss's tenure lasted less than two years, following the resignation of his predecessor Bernard Looney after three years, indicating instability in BP's leadership [3] - O'Neill's appointment is seen as a move towards stabilizing BP's leadership and enhancing its growth potential [3][7] Leadership Transition - Until O'Neill assumes her role, Carol Howle will serve as interim CEO, while Auchincloss will remain in an advisory capacity until December 2026 to facilitate a smooth transition [4] - Auchincloss expressed confidence in BP's future growth under O'Neill's leadership, highlighting the company's readiness for significant growth [5] Meg O'Neill's Background - O'Neill has been CEO of Woodside Energy since 2021, during which she transformed the company into the largest energy firm on the Australian Securities Exchange [5][6] - Her notable achievements include overseeing the acquisition of BHP Petroleum International, which diversified Woodside's portfolio [6] - Prior to Woodside, O'Neill spent 23 years at ExxonMobil in various technical and leadership roles [6] Strategic Vision - BP's chairman Albert Manifold emphasized O'Neill's track record in driving transformation and disciplined capital allocation, aligning with BP's goal to become "a simpler, leaner, and more profitable" company [7] - O'Neill expressed her commitment to enhancing BP's performance, safety, innovation, and sustainability to meet global energy needs [8] - The company faces challenges, including underperforming share prices and pressure from activist investors [8]

Oil and gas major BP on Wednesday appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026, as Murray Auchincloss stepped down from the role. ...

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So, how does all of this ultimately though play out. Helma Croft is MD and head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets. Helma, the key word here, sanction, right.This is not all oil coming Venezuela. It's not from Venezuela. It's not a complete blockade of all of Maduro's oil.So, how much do we think it is. And what kind of damage might it do. >> Well, it's certainly not the 250,000 barrels a day that Chevron exports from Venezuela.So, we're talking about the remainder. Are we talking about 5 t ...

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- Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters Oil prices rose after President Trump ramped up pressure on Venezuela, ordering a blockade of sanctioned tankers entering and exiting the country. Brent crude futures moved higher toward $60 a barrel, after skidding Tuesday. Shares of energy companies, including Exxon Mobil, BP and Shell, rallied. Most Read from The Wall Street Journal The Nasdaq composite lost ground Wednesday, falling more than 1% with Nvidia, Broadcom and Oracle all down on the day. The Dow industrials su ...

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Oil and gas activity in the key producing states of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico edged lower in the fourth quarter, as executives there expressed concern about weak oil prices that are making some wells noneconomic and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to a survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Wednesday. ...