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Sanctions reset propels BP, Chevron and Shell back into Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

The United States has approved new licences allowing major international energy companies — BP plc (LSE: BP), Chevron ...

BP profits fall after oil prices drop

The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

BP’s buyback cut likely to be Shell’s gain

BP's decision to scrap buybacks may be painful in the short run, but by prioritising production growth over shareholder ...
Seeking Alpha

Shell And BP: Is This The Energy Sector's Big Breakout Or Just More Noise?

Shell plc is a textbook Hold: fair valuation, solid buybacks, and a decent dividend, but no major upside or hidden value from BP p.l.c. merger rumors. Both Shell and BP are prioritizing cash flow, ...
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BP CEO shake-up reopens talk of a Shell megadeal

The appointment of Meg O’Neill as BP's chief executive officer, replacing Murray Auchincloss, is a momentous milestone in the oil industry. When O’Neill takes over on April 1, 2026, she will become ...
Money Morning

Shell and BP: Could a Blockbuster Oil Deal Reshape the Industry Despite the Denial?

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could be the largest oil merger in a generation, potentially surpassing ExxonMobil ...
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After denying reports of BP takeover, Shell is legally barred from making an offer for six months—and there are no other suitors in sight

Shell doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a U.K. law that forbids Shell from bidding on BP during the next six months ...

BP suspends share buyback plan in fresh sign of oil price pressure

BP on Tuesday posted fourth-quarter profit in line with expectations, after crude prices dipped below $60 a barrel for the ...
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Shell Denies Interest in BP Takeover, Freezing Potential Deal for Six Months

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has moved quickly to shut down speculation about a takeover bid for BP (LSE:BP,NYSE:BP), issuing a formal statement under the UK Takeover Code. According to the company, no talks ...
Morningstar

BP's stock jumps on Wall Street Journal report of Shell deal talks. Here's how the deal could work.

A recent attempt by BP to shift its strategy to focus more on oil and gas production over renewables was not warmly greeted by investors BP's stock rallied on Wednesday, and shares of Shell fell, ...
Seeking Alpha

Shell issues statement denying BP takeover talks; U.K. rule bans bid for six months

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) +2.5% pre-market Thursday after issuing a statement that it has not engaged in talks with rival BP (NYSE:BP) and is not planning a takeover offer, in a firm denial of the previous ...
E&E

What Shell-BP megadeal rumblings mean for oil and gas

Shell said it’s not trying to buy its British rival, but changing conditions at BP keep fueling speculation that a tie-up is possible. Talk of a possible megadeal rippled through the oil industry ...