BP p.l.c. (British Petroleum) is a British multinational energy company headquartered in London. Established in 1909 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, BP is one of the world's seven oil and gas supermajors. It operates across the entire energy value chain, including exploration, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of oil and natural gas. BP also has interests in renewable energy sectors such as biofuels, wind, solar, and carbon capture technologies.