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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 ...
Forbes

BP Merger With Shell Edges Closer With O’Neill’s Appointment

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Investors can expect a revival of speculation about a merger of global oil giants BP and ...
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BP and Shell scale back transition

BP and Shell have moved to rein in parts of their clean-energy strategies after recording large write-downs, signaling a tougher phase for Europe’s oil majors. The companies reduced exposure in ...
Upstream

Shell executive quit after BP acquisition proposal rebuffed - report

Greg Gut departed UK supermajor after a proposal to acquire BP was blocked by Shell's chief executive and chief financial officer, the FT reported. Senior leaders at Shell rejected a proposal to ...
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BP CEO Shake-Up Reopens Talk of a Shell Megadeal

Meg O’Neill’s appointment as BP CEO marks a historic first for Big Oil, making her the first woman to lead a supermajor when she takes over in April 2026. Her arrival has reignited speculation of a BP ...