Energy & Utilities · United Kingdom
BP layoffs
We've tracked 2 rounds of BP layoffs between Jan 2025 and Jul 2026, affecting 5,400 people in total. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.
People affected
5K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
2
Jan 2025 → Jul 2026
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
Every tracked announcement
- −700
An internal email showed BP trimming about 8% of 8,500 non frontline roles in its production and operations business.
About the figure: Based on an internal email seen by Reuters.
Source: Reuters (via WSAU)
- −4,700(5% of workforce)
BP told staff it would cut 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractor positions to reduce costs.
About the figure: Count excludes the 3,000 contractor roles. Percent is from the article: 5% of its staff.
Source: The Guardian
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