BP America

NYSE: BP

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

Integrated · Supermajor

BP America

BP America operates from Houston as the US arm of one of the world's largest oil and gas supermajors.

Founded: 1909 (Anglo-Persian Oil Co. heritage)
Employees: 65,000+ globally
Revenue: $211 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX (US HQ)

Deepwater Gulf of MexicoRefiningRenewable EnergyTrading

BP America Inc. is the United States subsidiary of BP plc, one of the world's seven oil and gas supermajors. Houston serves as BP's US headquarters and is the center of its American operations spanning deepwater production in the Gulf of Mexico, onshore unconventional resources, refining, and a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. BP has been a major employer in Houston for decades.

Headquarters

Houston, TX (US HQ)

Founded

1909 (Anglo-Persian Oil Co. heritage)

Employees

65,000+ globally

Revenue

$211 billion (2023)

CEO

Murray Auchincloss (Global CEO)

Website

bp.com

History of BP America

BP's US presence grew significantly through its acquisition of Amoco (formerly Standard Oil of Indiana) in 1998 and ARCO in 2000. The Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 was a defining moment for the company. Since then, BP has invested heavily in safety and has expanded into renewable energy while maintaining its core oil and gas operations from Houston.

Operations & Business Segments

BP's US operations include major deepwater production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico (Thunder Horse, Atlantis, Na Kika, Mad Dog), onshore operations, the Whiting refinery in Indiana (one of the Midwest's largest), and growing renewable energy investments including wind and solar projects.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX (US HQ)

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Deepwater Gulf of MexicoRefiningRenewable EnergyTradingBiofuelsHydrogen

Frequently Asked Questions About BP America

Where is BP America headquartered?▾

BP America is headquartered in Houston, Texas. While BP plc's global headquarters is in London, Houston serves as the hub for all US operations.

What are BP's main operations in the Gulf of Mexico?▾

BP operates several major deepwater platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, including Thunder Horse, Atlantis, Na Kika, and Mad Dog, which collectively produce hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Has BP recovered from the Deepwater Horizon disaster?▾

BP has paid over $65 billion in cleanup costs and settlements related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident. The company has since implemented extensive safety reforms and continues to be one of the largest producers in the Gulf of Mexico.

What does BP America do in Houston?▾

BP America is a integrated company based in Houston, TX (US HQ). BP America operates from Houston as the US arm of one of the world's largest oil and gas supermajors.

Where is BP America headquartered?▾

BP America is headquartered in Houston, TX (US HQ), founded in 1909 (Anglo-Persian Oil Co. heritage). The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the integrated sector.