BP p.l.c.

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BP is an integrated energy company delivering oil, gas, and lower-carbon energy solutions globally, aiming to reduce operational emissions by 45-50% by 2030.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

28 Oct 2025 · BP’s views on the decarbonization of their industry

Meeting with Andi Cristea (Member of the European Parliament) and

22 Oct 2025 · EU-UK relations

BP urges removal of production forecast reporting requirements

17 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Revision of data reporting rules under EU wholesale energy market integrity regulation.
Their ask — BP requests removal of requirements to provide production and consumption forecasts, clearer definitions, and at least 18 months implementation time. They argue the proposals go beyond the legal text and contradict EU simplification goals.123
How it helps them — This would avoid commercially sensitive disclosures and reduce compliance costs and complexity.45
Who loses — Regulators lose forward-looking data that could help detect market manipulation and abuse.6

BP calls for long-term aviation fuel targets and government guarantees

4 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU strategic framework for renewable and low-carbon transport fuel investment.
Their ask — BP requests a post-2030 renewable energy transport target, national incentives for advanced sustainable aviation fuel, and revenue certainty mechanisms backed by government intermediaries. They argue these measures are critical to enable timely scale-up and address high capital costs.123
How it helps them — This would reduce investment risk and enable BP to finance new fuel plants.45
Who loses — Taxpayers bear commercial risks through government-backed guarantees covering 10-20 years of revenue.6

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Aug 2025 · Biomethan

BP Urges EU to Maintain Free Carbon Allowances for Refineries

8 Aug 2025
Feedback on — Extension of EU's carbon border mechanism to downstream products and anti-circumvention measures.
Their ask — BP requests continued free carbon allowances for refineries until major trading partners implement comparable carbon pricing. They want any CBAM for refined products to cover the full value chain including all products, feedstocks, intermediates and biofuels, with export provisions to maintain global competitiveness.123
How it helps them — This would shield BP's refineries from carbon costs their global competitors don't face.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger carbon pricing incentives to drive refinery decarbonization.6

BP Urges EU to Extend Refinery Emissions Deadline to 2050

8 Jul 2025
Feedback on — Review of EU Emissions Trading System rules for industrial facilities and carbon markets.
Their ask — BP requests extending the emissions cap to reach zero in 2050 instead of 2039, maintaining free allocation protections, and allowing use of international carbon credits. They argue the current timeline is technically unfeasible without major infrastructure investments.123
How it helps them — This would give BP eleven more years to decarbonize and reduce compliance costs.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster emissions reductions and stronger carbon market integrity.6

Meeting with Petra Nemeckova (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera Rodríguez), Terhi Lehtonen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera Rodríguez) and

5 Jun 2025 · Importance of the EV charging industry for EU competitiveness.

Meeting with Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Director Energy)

13 May 2025 · EU Methane Regulation

Meeting with Anne-Maud Orlinski (Cabinet of Commissioner Dan Jørgensen)

18 Mar 2025 · Renewable Energy, Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation fuels

Meeting with Matthieu Moulonguet (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra) and

11 Mar 2025 · The role of hydrogen for heavy-duty vehicles

Meeting with Telmo Baltazar (Principal Adviser Communication)

5 Mar 2025 · Political priorities of the Commission – Competitiveness and Clean Industrial Deal and their relation with Communication.

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner)

22 Jan 2025 · Introductory meeting

BP Urges EU to Drop Co-Processed Fuel Categories

6 Jan 2025
Feedback on — Rules for calculating SAF price differences under EU emissions trading scheme.
Their ask — BP requests removal of separate subcategories for co-processed fuels. They argue co-processed biofuels should be included in existing categories based on feedstock type, not production pathway. The company emphasizes there is no technical or market basis for this distinction.123
How it helps them — This would reduce bureaucratic burden and align treatment with their existing co-processing operations.45

Meeting with Magda Kopczynska (Director-General Mobility and Transport) and

6 Dec 2024 · Investments in sustainable liquid fuels production in the EU

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Dec 2024 · Exchange on current challenges in the fueling industry

BP urges changes to EU low-carbon fuel rules

23 Oct 2024
Feedback on — EU methodology for certifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from low-carbon fuels.
Their ask — BP requests changes to upstream methane emission calculations, refinery gas treatment, and third-country import recognition. They warn the current rules could deter investment in low-carbon hydrogen production and imports. BP seeks alignment with existing renewable fuel regulations and explicit minimum CCS capture rates.123
How it helps them — This would enable BP to use favorable gas emission data and avoid disadvantaging their CCS-enabled hydrogen projects.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stricter carbon accounting that captures full lifecycle emissions of fossil-based hydrogen.

BP Seeks Clearer Rules for Biofuel Imports

29 May 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation harmonizing import requirements for used cooking oil as biofuel feedstock.
Their ask — BP requests guidance on third-country establishment registration requirements and how importers should demonstrate when used cooking oil contains no animal materials. They want the regulation extended to cover other biofuel feedstocks that are catering waste.123
How it helps them — This would ensure efficient imports and consistent application across EU member states.4

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

13 May 2024 · Decarbonisation of the energy system.

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

16 Apr 2024 · IOGP Roundtable

Meeting with Roxana Lesovici (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

13 Mar 2024 · Upcoming EU Guidelines on GHG Marine Fuel Certification

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič), Juraj Nociar (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

6 Dec 2023 · Hydrogen / SAF / EV infrastructure Decarbonisation EU Energy Platform

Meeting with Rachel Smit (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

9 Nov 2023 · SAF and ReFuel

BP Urges Regulatory Certainty for Hydrogen Valley Investments

5 Sept 2023
Feedback on — EU strategy to double hydrogen valleys by 2025 for clean energy transition.
Their ask — BP requests a clear, stable regulatory framework to support multi-million euro investment decisions in hydrogen valleys. They want accelerated permitting procedures, increased EU funding with flexible combination of funding mechanisms, and development of hydrogen pipeline infrastructure to connect supply and demand.1234
How it helps them — This would de-risk their €2 billion Valencian hydrogen valley investment and attract private finance.56
Who loses — Taxpayers fund infrastructure costs that primarily benefit large energy companies' hydrogen projects.78

BP Urges EU to Create Business Models for Carbon Storage

29 Aug 2023
Feedback on — EU strategy for deploying carbon capture and storage technology by 2050.
Their ask — BP requests the EU create business models and complementary measures to support investment in CO2 storage infrastructure. They want the storage obligation contingent on measures supporting the entire CCS value chain. BP also seeks allowance for agreements with storage operators in non-EU countries.123
How it helps them — This would unlock investment opportunities and allow BP to monetize its geological storage capabilities.45
Who loses — EU-based storage developers face competition from cheaper third-country alternatives with superior geology.6

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and

29 Aug 2023 · Energy transition and security

Meeting with Anouk Faber (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit), Christoph Nerlich (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit)

3 Jul 2023 · Meeting on social mobility and the Pact for Skills

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

28 Apr 2023 · Gas market package

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

1 Mar 2023 · BP annual statistical review

Meeting with Mairead McGuinness (Commissioner) and

10 Jan 2023 · Taxonomy, ESG ratings, CSRD

BP Urges Expansion of Advanced Biofuel Feedstock List

2 Jan 2023
Feedback on — EU revision of eligible feedstocks for advanced biofuels and biogas production.
Their ask — BP requests that intermediate crops like cover crops be added to Part A rather than Part B of Annex IX, arguing they represent advanced sustainable farming practices. They also seek clearer definitions and an increased cap on Part B feedstocks.123
How it helps them — This would provide stronger incentives for their advanced biofuel production and deployment.45
Who loses — Environmental groups concerned about potential land use pressures from expanded feedstock eligibility.6

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

25 Nov 2022 · SAF and electromobility

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

26 Oct 2022 · Joint purchasing options.

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

4 Oct 2022 · Energy crisis response and Repower EU

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

15 Sept 2022 · Discussion with BP Chief Economist and experts about the role of the EU Energy Platform

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

6 Sept 2022 · Global gas markets, investments in green hydrogen and RePowerEU objectives with respect to diversification of gas supply, energy savings and renewable energy acceleration

Meeting with Mairead McGuinness (Commissioner) and

6 Sept 2022 · Sustainable Finance

BP Urges Flexibility in EU Biofuel Co-Processing Rules

20 Jul 2022
Feedback on — EU methodology for determining biofuel content when biomass is processed with fossil fuels.
Their ask — BP requests flexibility in testing frequency, narrower system boundaries around co-processing units rather than entire refineries, and a 3% deviation threshold instead of 1% for verification testing. They argue current requirements don't account for technical limitations and would discourage investment in renewable fuels.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance complexity and costs for their refinery operations.56
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter verification standards that ensure accurate renewable fuel claims.

BP Urges Grandfathering Clause for Fossil-Carbon Fuel Facilities

17 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable and recycled transport fuels.
Their ask — BP requests a grandfathering clause for facilities built before 2036, allowing them to use fossil carbon sources until 2045. They want municipal solid waste recognized as valid feedstock and clearer rules on allocating emissions across co-products.123
How it helps them — This would protect BP's investments in fuel production facilities using fossil carbon sources.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stricter limits on fossil fuel use in renewable energy production.6

BP Urges Delay in Strict Hydrogen Production Rules

17 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU rules on renewable electricity sourcing for renewable hydrogen production.
Their ask — BP requests extending flexible rules until 2030, loosening additionality requirements beyond 36 months, and allowing monthly rather than hourly temporal correlation. They argue strict hourly correlation would increase costs and slow deployment.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their costs and enable faster deployment of hydrogen projects.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger guarantees that hydrogen production uses truly additional renewable energy.6

BP urges flexibility in EU gas storage mandates

25 May 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring minimum gas storage levels for winter supply security.
Their ask — BP requests that fast and medium cycle storage be excluded from mandatory filling requirements, arguing these facilities need flexibility to respond to market volatility. They want interventions to be time-limited and regularly reviewed, with realistic intermediate targets rather than ambitious filling profiles.123
How it helps them — This would preserve the commercial value of BP's storage facilities and maintain flexibility.45
Who loses — EU governments lose tools to ensure adequate winter gas reserves during supply crises.6

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Antoine Colombani (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Stefanie Hiesinger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

24 May 2022 · Presentation and exchange of views on the findings of the BP Statistical Review

Meeting with Roxana Lesovici (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean), Walter Goetz (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

24 May 2022 · Energy

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

24 May 2022 · Repower EU and the energy transition

BP Calls for Flexibility in EU Methane Rules

14 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring monitoring, leak detection, and flaring standards for energy sector methane.
Their ask — BP wants the EU to focus on monitoring outcomes rather than fixed inspection schedules, and allow risk-based leak detection programs tailored to each facility. They request flexibility in flaring standards to account for technical constraints and safety requirements.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and let BP focus resources on high-risk areas.56
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger enforcement mechanisms and shorter compliance timelines for methane reduction.

BP Urges Technology-Neutral Hydrogen Policies and Infrastructure Investment

13 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on internal markets for renewable and natural gases and hydrogen.
Their ask — BP requests technology-neutral policies that prioritize carbon intensity reduction over production methods. They want hydrogen certificates to be tradable separately from physical commodities, enabling environmental benefits to reach broader markets. They seek accelerated hydrogen infrastructure development with temporary regulatory changes to encourage rapid market growth.123
How it helps them — This would allow BP to monetize low-carbon hydrogen from gas with carbon capture.45
Who loses — Renewable hydrogen producers face increased competition from fossil-fuel based alternatives with carbon capture.6

BP urges technology-neutral hydrogen policy to accelerate decarbonisation

12 Apr 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to adapt gas market rules for renewable and low-carbon gases.
Their ask — BP requests technology-neutral policies that support both renewable and low-carbon hydrogen based on carbon intensity rather than production method. They want separation of environmental characteristics from physical commodities to enable trading. They seek clarity on certification schemes and earlier methodology for assessing greenhouse gas savings, rather than waiting until end 2024.123
How it helps them — This would allow BP to monetize low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture.45
Who loses — Renewable hydrogen producers lose competitive advantage if fossil-based hydrogen receives equal support.6

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean), Walter Goetz (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

31 Jan 2022 · Mobility issues

BP urges higher SAF targets and flexibility in aviation fuel mandate

17 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation mandating sustainable aviation fuel blending to reduce aviation emissions.
Their ask — BP requests raising the 2030 sustainable aviation fuel target from 5% to 10%. They want recycled carbon fuels included to support waste-to-fuel pathways. BP seeks flexibility to comply based on total EU supplies rather than individual airports, and wants SAF to count toward multiple regulations.1234
How it helps them — This would expand market opportunities for BP's existing refining capacity and SAF production capabilities.56
Who loses — Higher targets could increase fuel costs for airlines and passengers in short-term.7

BP Urges Fast-Track Permits for EV Charging Infrastructure

17 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation setting targets for alternative fuel infrastructure deployment across transport sectors.
Their ask — BP requests strict time limits of 3-4 months for building permits and grid connections, which currently take up to 18 months. They want clearer definitions for publicly accessible charging stations and distance-based LNG refuelling targets for heavy-duty vehicles similar to hydrogen targets.1234
How it helps them — Faster permitting would accelerate deployment of BP's planned 70,000 charging points by 2030.5
Who loses — Local communities lose planning oversight as permitting procedures are shortened to 3-4 months.

BP urges broader hydrogen definitions in renewable energy rules

17 Nov 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU Renewable Energy Directive to meet increased 2030 climate targets.
Their ask — BP requests that all low carbon hydrogen, not just green hydrogen, count toward the 50% renewable target. They want refineries exempted from industry hydrogen obligations and included in transport rules instead. They seek higher caps on waste-based biofuels.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs by allowing cheaper blue hydrogen and avoiding dual regulation of refining.456
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stricter requirements that would accelerate green hydrogen deployment over fossil-based alternatives.7

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

15 Sept 2021 · Discussions around possible meetings at senior level

Meeting with Elzbieta Lukaniuk (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

17 Jun 2021 · Meeting to discuss developments in clean fuels.

Meeting with Pablo Fabregas Martinez (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean), Rachel Smit (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

17 Jun 2021 · Meeting to discuss the latest developments on clean fuels.

BP Urges EU Flexible Methane Standards with Industry Measurement Focus

5 Aug 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy to reduce methane emissions across energy, agriculture, and waste sectors.
Their ask — BP requests the EU develop monitoring standards led by industry measurement approaches, allow flexible compliance pathways recognizing supply chains outside EU, and provide tax benefits and technology incentives for reductions. They emphasize working practice standards over strict data requirements initially.123
How it helps them — This would allow BP to shape measurement standards and avoid strict requirements for supply chains they don't fully control.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger accountability for imported gas from countries with weaker methane controls.67

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

18 Dec 2019 · Challanges and goals of the new Commission

Meeting with Telmo Baltazar (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

28 Nov 2018 · Climate Change

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

8 Jun 2018 · International gas markets

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

8 Jan 2018 · Energy policy developments

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

18 Jul 2017 · future gas market developments

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

12 May 2017 · Energy policy

Meeting with Julian King (Commissioner)

24 Mar 2017 · Europe and future developments

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and

22 Mar 2017 · trade barriers between EU and Russian federation

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Vice-President) and

23 Feb 2017 · State of play Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Michael Karnitschnig (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

15 Feb 2017 · Political Situation in Europe

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

22 Nov 2016 · State of play Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Shane Sutherland (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

13 Sept 2016 · Reception

Meeting with Michael Karnitschnig (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

31 Aug 2016 · Energy Policy in European Neighbourhood

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Vice-President) and

17 May 2016 · Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

22 Feb 2016 · Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Olivier Guersent (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union) and

17 Feb 2016 · The implementation of EU legislation currently in development

Meeting with Jonathan Hill (Commissioner)

15 Feb 2016 · BP Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Iwona Piorko Bermig (Cabinet of High Representative / Vice-President Federica Mogherini)

19 Jan 2016 · Southern Corridor

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

10 Nov 2015 · State of play Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

9 Nov 2015 · Energy infrastructure

Meeting with Michael Karnitschnig (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

22 Oct 2015 · International energy issues

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

4 Sept 2015 · Security of supply and Energy diversification

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy) and

4 Sept 2015 · gas and oil

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

3 Sept 2015 · Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

2 Sept 2015 · International Gas and Oil market

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

22 Jul 2015 · EU Environmental Policy

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

3 Jun 2015 · Role of private business and carbon pricing in climate action

Meeting with Pierre Schellekens (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

3 Jun 2015 · Energy Union

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

1 Jun 2015 · Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Lee Foulger (Cabinet of Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

1 Apr 2015 · Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Capital Requirements Directive

Meeting with Edward Bannerman (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen), Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen), Miguel Gil Tertre (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

26 Mar 2015 · Energy outlook

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

24 Mar 2015 · Southern Gas Corridor

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

20 Mar 2015 · Energy Union (Security supply)

Meeting with Jonathan Hill (Commissioner)

5 Feb 2015 · Introductory Meeting

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Vice-President) and

4 Feb 2015 · Energy Union

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

20 Jan 2015 · Presentation of BP and their activities on the EU market

Meeting with Michael Karnitschnig (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

9 Dec 2014 · Energy issues in the Balkans/neighbourhood