British oil giant BP announces multi-billion dollar accounting adjustment due to devaluation of energy transition assets
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TL;DR
- BP anticipates a $4-5 billion accounting write-down in its fourth-quarter results, mainly affecting its energy transition assets.
- The company reported weak results from oil sales during the period.
- Analysts express concern over BP's 2025 outlook, given a 20% drop in oil prices.
- BP's stock price decreased by 1.28% following the announcement.
- The company is undergoing a recovery plan involving a shift towards hydrocarbons, cost reduction, and job cuts.
- Meg O’Neill will replace Murray Auchincloss as CEO on April 1.
- BP plans to raise $20 billion by selling assets by 2027.
- The company recently sold a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for an estimated $6 billion to reduce debt.