bp and Lekkerland extend partnership at Aral retail sites
In July BP Europa SE and Lekkerland SE announced the continuance of their successful convenience partnership in Germany with a five-year extension of their exclusive agreement to deliver REWE To Go stores at Aral retail sites – bp’s German retail brand. This is bp’s largest European convenience supply agreement and brings together Germany’s largest forecourt […]
Germany: bp enters offshore wind market with 4GW auction win
In July bp reported it had been awarded the rights to develop two offshore wind projects in the Germantender round, marking its entry into offshore wind in continental Europe. The two North Sea sites, located 130km and 150km offshore in water depths of about 40m, have a total potential generating capacity of 4GW. Subject to […]
bp society AGM and annual reception
The society’s 61st AGM and annual reception will take place on Thursday, 23 November 2023 at etc.venues St Paul’s, 200 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4HD. We have moved to a different venue for the AGM and reception as bp’s head office is unavailable. The new venue is right next to the London Wall and the […]
It’s business as usual
With the sudden departure of Bernard Looney as bp chief executive, Murray Auchincloss, bp chief financial officer, is acting as chief executive on an interim basis. Murray is a Canadian national. He qualified as a chartered financial analyst in the US, leading on to a wide range of tax and financial roles, first for Amoco […]
Annual retirees/guests golf day
The annual Grangemouth retirees/guests golf day was held at Auchterarder Golf Club on Wednesday 23 August. A delighted Ian Howarth, the event organiser, reported that 30 golfers took part on a rather overcast day and the raffle raised £325.00 for the charity Water Aid. PHOTO: Team winners of the Howarth Trophy were Kevin Sutcliffe (visiting […]
Life after bp
In our occasional series looking at how former bp employees are spending their lives in retirement, we’re pleased to introduce you to Nevin Stewart FRSC whowas a bp synthetic chemist. Man with a mission Your editor has known Nevin Stewart since 2013 and he’s always had a project or two on the go. His current […]
Keith Herbert steps down as Midlands treasurer
After 30 years as Midlands region treasurer, Keith Herbert has decided that now is the time to retire. Keith joined the bp society in 1992 and in 1993 took on the role of Midlands treasurer from Bernard Cookson. Keith’s previous positions in finance made him ideal for the job. When Keith became treasurer, he worked […]
Treasurer update
Sandy Duncan, our honorary treasurer, reported on the financial position for the first half of 2023. He started by thanking all the society regions for the good communications and great endeavours to build up the events following the 2020 Covid challenges. He then confirmed that the society was in good shape financially. However, he noted […]