BP, formerly known as British Petroleum, is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's seven oil and gas "supermajors". BP was founded in 1909 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and has since grown to become a global energy giant. The company operates in over 70 countries and employs around 63,800 people. In 2020, BP reported revenues of less than $250 million.
