Iran considering to sue BP
A spokesman for BP said the company had committed to officially report any leaks in the Caspian and had not had to for years.
January 30, 2013 9:41
BP moves to front line of Iraq-Kurdistan stand-off
BP has arguably the best relationship with Baghdad among the world's top international oil companies through its contract at the huge Rumaila field in the south of the country, far from the disputed Kurdish north.
January 20, 2013 10:15
BP irritated over ‘spilled’ UAE relationship
Three other sources close to the matter said BP had been frozen out from the pre-qualification stage for the onshore fields in part due to "tensions" between the UAE and London.
September 1, 2012 9:43
BP to resume operations in Libya
Shell to quit fields but says not leaving Libya; BP's Libya role triggered earlier political row over Megrahi; BP says security situation "manageable"
May 30, 2012 1:27
BP resuming operations in Libya – NOC
BP will return to Libya to resume oil and gas exploration work, which it halted last year due to the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's rule, Libya's state oil company NOC said.
May 30, 2012 12:39
Baghdad seeks to involve BP at Kirkuk oilfield
Baghdad is seeking to involve BP in a major project to revive Iraq's giant northern Kirkuk oilfield, which is suffering from massive declines in production, industry sources said on Friday.
February 25, 2012 12:22Total latest oil group to shift Iraq focus to Kurdistan
French oil major Total SA has become the latest big oil company to shift the focus of its Iraq ambitions toward the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, and away from the much larger but economically challenging contracts offered by Baghdad.
February 11, 2012 6:11
Through thick and thin: Arab Spring may not affect oil firms
While oil companies remain vigilant, most are not worried about the effects of Arab Spring and are positioning themselves for regime change and inevitable losses, according to a Reuters report.
June 16, 2011 2:15Saudi Arabia seeks extra gasoline imports
Plans to buy 180,000T in April-June through two tenders; Collapse of Libyan demand leads to Med overhang; BP and Litasco win supply deal - trade source
March 29, 2011 3:41S. Korea secures Abu Dhabi Oil in huge deal
Ensures S.Korea's stakeholding in over 1 bln bbls reserves; MOU worth $97.7 bln on oil prices now -presidential office; Also agrees to develop 3 oil areas with 570 mln bbls; S.Korea to store 6 mln bbls of Abu Dhabi crude "for free"; S.Korea oil self-sufficiency rate eventually to be 15 per cent
March 13, 2011 2:50
Spectacular Sackings
They had it all – money, prestige, and power – but it ended in tears. Read how six of the business world's most powerful men were asked to step aside.
August 1, 2010 2:09BP says oil leak cost at $3.5 bn
Efforts to contain the leak began Saturday, but are not yet complete.
July 13, 2010 9:28Rumaila oilfield output to increase
China National Petroleum, along with BP, and a local partner assumed operations at Rumaila on July 1.
July 13, 2010 9:25Under-fire BP chief in Abu Dhabi
Hayward may be seeking financial support, say reports.
July 7, 2010 2:21Gulf crude to be in demand
Fallout from BP’s oil disaster will put region in the driving seat.
July 5, 2010 9:32
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26