BP in Mexico
BP is committed to contributing to Mexico's long-term growth prospects through our activities in the country
Looking forward, we hope to continue building our presence and adding greater value to one of the world's leading emerging economies.
What we do
BP has operated in Mexico for more than 50 years, beginning with the marketing and distribution of Castrol lubricants in the 1960's. Since then, our presence has grown in tandem with the opportunities offered in this dynamic and growing market.Today, BP's operations in the country include a market leader position in Castrol & BP lubricants – Air BP, ILS, and BP Marine. We also trade natural gas, LPG, LNG and crude oil, as well as some refined products including petrochemicals.
Our people our partners
To support our plans, we hire and train talented young people whose energy and creativity contribute to our success in the country. Our people are passionate about their professional development and share the vision of one of the most world's most forward-thinking energy companies of participating in the sustainable development of Mexico.Our offices are located in Mexico City and we have a nationwide network of sales representative and distributors for our lubricants businesses.
Community investment
BP is committed to working with the communities where we operate to help improve the quality of life of their inhabitants. Mexico is no exception.BP Mexico is involved in a number of projects in the fields of education, entrepreneurship and the environment that contribute to making life better for many Mexicans. In recent years we have focused especially on educational programmes that offer young Mexicans the opportunity to advance personally, become leaders, and contribute to greater progress for Mexico.
During the past two years we have funded scholarships for more than 50 students.
- At the graduate level, we provide scholarships thru the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening programme for studies at the best British universities.
- For secondary school students we provide life-changing two-year scholarships to study at one of eight United World Colleges located worldwide.
- We also fund scholarships for English-language teacher training courses thru the Anglo-Mexican Foundation, resulting in a multiplier effect of hundreds of students acquiring better English language skills.
- We support the bi-national charitable organization, Amistad Británico-Mexicana, which provides educational equipment and materials to primary, secondary and technical schools throughout Mexico.
In the past, BP has been the principal supporter of JEMAC - Jóvenes Empresarios de México, an affiliate of the Prince of Wales Trust-backed Youth Business International. The programme identifies aspiring young entrepreneurs whose business ideas have the potential to succeed with the help of professional mentoring and financial backing. BP executives have mentored dozens of young Mexicans as part of our contribution.
One of BP's most ambitious projects has involved the conservation and creation of artificial reefs off the northwest coast of Mexico's famed Yucatán peninsula. The multi-year project has rendered the creation of new flora and fauna-rich reefs along an area of 125 km and has begun to transform the nearby local economies from subsistence fishing to now include sustainable eco-tourism.
In other areas, BP supported the construction of the Cancer Center at Mexico City’s ABC Medical Center – a leading health facility that provides top-of-the-line healthcare services to economically disadvantaged families as part of its community outreach programme.
One of BP's most ambitious projects has involved the conservation and creation of artificial reefs off the northwest coast of Mexico's famed Yucatán peninsula. The multi-year project has rendered the creation of new flora and fauna-rich reefs along an area of 125 km and has begun to transform the nearby local economies from subsistence fishing to now include sustainable eco-tourism.
In other areas, BP supported the construction of the Cancer Center at Mexico City’s ABC Medical Center – a leading health facility that provides top-of-the-line healthcare services to economically disadvantaged families as part of its community outreach programme.
BP has also responded in times of crisis, making financial and in-kind donations to the Mexican Red Cross following devastating floods in the southeastern states of Tabasco and Chiapas and the outbreak of the AH1N1 flu pandemic in 2009.
BP actively participates in some of Mexico's most respected business and civic organizations whose objective is to discuss, develop and propose action items aimed at enhancing the country's position as one of the world's most competitive economies. These include the British Chamber of Commerce, CEEG (Executive Council of Global Companies), the Mexican Council on Foreign Affairs, and the American Chamber of Commerce.
BP actively participates in some of Mexico's most respected business and civic organizations whose objective is to discuss, develop and propose action items aimed at enhancing the country's position as one of the world's most competitive economies. These include the British Chamber of Commerce, CEEG (Executive Council of Global Companies), the Mexican Council on Foreign Affairs, and the American Chamber of Commerce.
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