Shell's firm denial that it's eyeing acquisition of BP may tamp down chatter of a blockbuster deal for now — but it won't end speculation about BP's fate as long as it underperforms its Big Oil rivals ...

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 ...

Balancing these concerns, there was divergence between Shell and BP as they announced full-year 2025 financial results. Shell ...

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 ...

BP will evaluate hydrocarbon prospects in Messla and Sarir as it reopens Tripoli office by late 2025. Shell will conduct feasibility studies on Libyan oil fields fully owned by the National Oil ...

For weeks, market tongues have been wagging about a potential merger between Britain's oil giants — until, ending weeks of speculation, Shell on Thursday denied reports that it's in talks to acquire ...

BP has named former Shell chief financial officer Simon Henry to its board as a non-executive director, the UK supermajor said Monday. Henry’s tenure on the board will start 1 September, BP said.

LONDON (AP) — British oil giant Shell on Thursday denied media reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire ...

BP on Tuesday posted fourth-quarter profit in line with expectations, after crude prices dipped below $60 a barrel for the ...

Shell is advancing its Dragon offshore gas project in Venezuela after new U.S. licenses permitted limited energy development under sanctions.