{"id":341278,"date":"2026-03-06T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=341278"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:38:48","slug":"bp-intensifies-its-bet-on-u-s-shale","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/bp-intensifies-its-bet-on-u-s-shale\/","title":{"rendered":"BP Intensifies Its Bet on U.S. Shale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BP announced it is intensifying its presence in U.S. shale through its subsidiary BPX Energy, defying the conservative trend<\/strong> currently dominating the sector. This strategy aims to bolster the company’s global growth in exploration and production, after years of prioritizing investments in renewable energy. <\/p>\n\n

A Countercurrent Move Amid Sector Caution<\/h2>\n\n

While many shale sector companies, such as Diamondback Energy, maintain stable production levels amid volatile oil prices<\/a><\/strong>, BP has chosen to expand. The British oil company plans to increase its U.S. production by 8% in 2026<\/strong>, reaching 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe\/d)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The medium-term goal is even more ambitious: 650,000 boe\/d by 2030<\/strong>, which would represent nearly 25% of BP’s total global production volume by then.<\/p>\n\n

Greater Efficiency with Less Capital<\/h2>\n\n

Most striking about the plan is that BP expects to achieve this growth while reducing the required capital by $800 million<\/strong>. Kyle Koontz, CEO of BPX Energy, explained that this efficiency will free up resources to drive other projects within the global upstream growth strategy. <\/p>\n\n

According to the executive, a Midland, Texas native, the model applied in shale operations offers significant operational flexibility and allows the company to adapt quickly to market conditions.<\/p>\n\n

Course Correction Following Shareholder Pressure<\/h2>\n\n

This bet on U.S. shale marks a strategic shift from the pivot toward renewable energy<\/a><\/strong> announced in 2020, when BP promised to become a conglomerate focused on the energy transition. However, poor stock performance, rising debt, and pressure from funds like Elliott Investment Management<\/strong> prompted a course correction. <\/p>\n\n

In 2023, the company partially suspended its renewable investments<\/strong> and announced a return to oil and gas. Since then, BP has launched 6 major upstream projects and expects to complete at least 10 more before 2027. <\/p>\n\n

Firm Projections for the End of the Decade<\/h2>\n\n

BP projects total global production of between 2.3 and 2.5 million boe\/d in 2030<\/strong>, with room to continue increasing through 2035. This will include the launch of between 8 and 10 additional projects, reinforcing its position as one of the key players in global upstream. <\/p>\n\n

The pause in share buybacks and the withdrawal of the target to return between 30% and 40% of operating cash flow to shareholders also reflect the current focus on strengthening the financial balance sheet and responding to market demands.<\/p>\n\n

Shale as the Engine of BP’s New Growth<\/h2>\n\n

With this strategy, BP appears determined to return to its roots. U.S. shale production<\/strong> is emerging as a central element not only for recovering its production levels, but also for restoring investor confidence and improving financial performance. <\/p>\n\n

In a context where other oil companies still hesitate, BP is stepping on the gas, with Texas and its shale fields as the starting point for sustainable and profitable global growth.<\/p>\n\n

Source: OilPrice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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