Options for the future questionnaire
The bp society is continually looking at ways to improve and stay relevant to members, so your participation in this questionnaire is an important part of this process. Please complete this short questionnaire for members: surveylegend.com/s/5o4n
The bp society – options for the future
Many of you will recall the article in the May 2024 newsletter which looked at options for the future of the bp society, and thanks to those of you who responded with your support and suggestions by email and phone. We’re pleased to say that the team working on this has now shared its ideas […]
Annual summer party
The annual summer party was held on the 18 July 2024 at St James’s Square, London. Over 50 members and guests attended and enjoyed a wonderful buffet and excellent wine.
David Hunter (1935-2024)
We are saddened to report the passing of David Hunter at the age of 89. You may remember David as regional coordinator for the South East (SE) before Keith Austin took over. David was born in Woodford Green, Essex. After being evacuated to Suffolk during the war his career began with an apprenticeship at the […]
The 62nd annual general meeting of the bp society
The society’s AGM will take place on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 5pm at bp’s head office, 1 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4PD. The agenda for the AGM is as follows:
Annual reception
Our plan is to hold the annual reception directly following the AGM on 19 November. Those of you who have attended previous annual receptions will know that they are a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends over drinks and canapés. Tickets to the reception can be booked online or by post. The cost […]
Grangemouth at 100 (part three)
Grangemouth Refinery began operating in 1924 and celebrates its centenary this year. In this final part, we go back to the late 1970s and, following the sale of the Grangemouth site to Ineos in 2004, we finish with the announcement by Petroineos that the refinery is to cease operations as soon as 2025 when it […]
A lasting friendship
Friendships made while working for BP in the 1970s and 80s are still strong according to Felicity Tarbard. Felicity kindly sent us a photo of a recent gathering of ladies who worked together back in the mid-1970s, mostly in Personnel. Felicity writes: ‘One person was missing from our gathering, who wasn’t well on the day, […]
bp begins oil production from major new platform offshore Azerbaijan
bp, as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) project, announced the start-up of oil production from the new Azeri Central East (ACE) platform as part of the ACG field development in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. bp’s strategy is to invest in the energy system of today – such as in the development of […]
Closure of the SMBP 44 Club
We are saddened to report that the 44 Club is closing. In 1931 BP’s predecessor, Anglo-Persian Oil Company, together with its UK marketing subsidiary British Petroleum, merged its British marketing operations with those of Royal Dutch Shell, to create Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd (SMBP). The merger was mainly cost-driven but also sought to develop an […]