EnergyReader · 2026-08-09 12:44

BP Second-Quarter Profit of $5.7bn Beats Forecasts as North Sea Disposal Begins

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 9, 2026

BP reported second-quarter profits of $5.7bn in results published on Tuesday (2026-08-04), beating analyst expectations of $5.1bn and posting a $2.5bn increase on the first quarter. The figures arrived four days after the company formally launched the sale of its entire United Kingdom North Sea operation.

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