Over the past 150 years, oil companies and prospectors have drilled more than two million wells around the world in hopes of striking oil. Many of the early wells turned out to be dry. We use sophisticated technologies and tried-and-true techniques to find oil and gas under the earth’s surface.

More recently, scientific techniques and new technologies have greatly improved the odds. Before we put drill to soil or the seabed, we use typographical maps, aerial photography, sound waves, 3D projections and other tools to help us form an educated guess about the size, shape and consistency of the oil or natural gas that lies underneath.

We build large and resilient production platforms and use new technologies to reach as much oil and gas as possible After we’ve established that there are large quantities of oil or gas (or both) at a drilling location, this site is known as a field. The next step is to plan and build a production facility, taking environmental, social and logistical factors into account. Out at sea, we build oil or gas platforms which are strong and steady enough to cope with the amounts of oil and gas to be extracted, the depth of the water and the harshness of the climate or underwater environment. 

Over the decades-long lifespan of most production facilities, chances are new technologies will help us reach deeper and deeper into reservoirs, helping us to extract more of the resources within it.

To attract and retain the best people, we offer competitive reward packages and link pay to performance, with our top performers receiving industry-leading bonus rates Of course it doesn’t end there - the greatest aspect of working at BP is the opportunity we offer our people to learn, grow and contribute.

When you join BP, you’ll be eligible for a reward and benefits package that is amongst the best in your local employment market. On top of that, we’ll offer you opportunities to learn and develop through both formal training and informal mentoring. And wherever you are in the world, you’ll be part of a team that will support your progress and encourage you to think in new ways. In turn, you’ll help the people around you discover their talents and abilities.