BP seeks to sell electricity in 5 U.S. states

According to a report by Bloomberg News in London on April 27, 2021, BP hopes to become an electricity supplier for American users.

According to a document issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) a few days ago, the British oil and gas giant is currently seeking to become a company for the five U.

BP Energy Retail's subsidiaries own or control more than 2,000 megawatts of wind power in the United States.

Tyson Slocum, director of the Public Citizen Energy Program, said, “This provides a huge opportunity for BP to promote a new brand.

BP's move is not entirely unexpected, because the global electrification of everything from automobiles to home heating and investment in renewable energy to combat climate change are breaking the traditional energy scenario.

BP is the largest physical natural gas distributor in North America, with retail gas stations set up all over the United States, and is already an important electricity wholesale trader.

Li Jun compiled from Bloomberg News

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BP Seeks to Sell Electricity in Five States

BP Plc wants to be your power supplier, too.

　　The oil and natural gas giant is seeking permission to become a retail electricity provider to homes and businesses initially in Illinois, Ohio, Texas, California and Pennsylvania, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filing issued last week.

　　“It gives BP a huge new branding opportunity,” said Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's energy program.

　　The move isn't wholly unexpected as the global push to electrify everything from cars to home heating and invest in renewable energy to combat climate change is breaking down traditional energy silos.