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BP Beats Profit Forecasts, Castrol Sale Undetermined

BP Beats Profit Forecasts, Castrol Sale Undetermined

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 Outlines BP’s third-quarter earnings, highlighting that the company reported a smaller-than-expected drop in underlying profit, supported by strong performances across all divisions, particularly its refining operations. Despite exceeding analyst expectations, BP offered no major update on the planned divestment of its Castrol lubricants business, which is part of a broader $20 billion asset sale initiative designed to cut debt and streamline operations.
CEO Murray Auchincloss emphasized that recent exploration successes — including the Bumerangue oil field discovery — demonstrate BP’s long-term production potential within its existing portfolio. The company reaffirmed its strategy of boosting profitability through efficiency and cost reductions, noting that it expects to finalize around $5 billion in asset sale agreements this year, primarily involving the sale of minority stakes in U.S. onshore pipeline assets.
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