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BP (BP) announces that the bp Board has appointed Meg O'Neill as bp's CEO, effective 1 April 2026. Murray Auchincloss has decided to step down from his position as CEO and director of the Board, effective Thursday, 18 December. Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping of bp, will serve as interim CEO until Meg joins as CEO. Murray will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. O'Neill currently serves as CEO of Woodside Energy (WDS). Murray Auchincloss said: "After more than three decades with bp, now is the right time to hand the reins to a new leader. When Albert became Chair, I expressed my openness to step down were an appropriate leader identified who could accelerate delivery of bp's strategy. I am confident that bp is now well positioned for significant growth and I look forward to watching the company's future progress and success under Meg's leadership." The appointment of Meg O'Neill follows a search process overseen by a search committee of the Board, assisted by an independent recruitment firm, as part of the Board's long-term succession planning.

Saudi Aramco is slated to sign two U.S. liquefied natural gas supply agreements with Woodside Energy (WDS) and Commonwealth LNG when Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman goes to Washington, D.C. next week, Reuters' Marwa Rashad, Shadia Nasralla, Emily Chow, and Curtis Williams report, citing sources familiar with the matter. Aramco is seeking to become a major LNG player, particularly in the U.S., and has already signed deals with other U.S. companies, including NextDecade's (NEXT) Rio Grande LNG, the authors note.