BP is a huge global oil & gas conglomerate and it has a
big presence in India through the RIL-BP collaboration which is trying to dig
out more gas in the KG Basin
And yet, globally, its reputation among oil and gas professionals is much lower than its heft
A recent survey of global professionals shows that BP's credibility is significantly lower than many companies with a far lower footprint.
Shell and Exxon Mobil, and even companies like Statoil and Cairn score higher than BP
In India too, BP maintains a stiff upper lip and an inflexible demeanor, incommensurate with its prowess, thereby losing both credibility and power, not just with the government but with other stakeholders as well.
It is the failure of the local team to do the footwork that leaves BP's swashbuckling CEO Bob Dudley to do most of the liaisoning directly with key Indian stakeholders.
The abject failure of the BP team to make a mark in New Delhi's corridors of power has forced the responsibility entirely on RIL to be the big partner in the relationship.
It is time for a wholesale managerial change in BP.
And yet, globally, its reputation among oil and gas professionals is much lower than its heft
A recent survey of global professionals shows that BP's credibility is significantly lower than many companies with a far lower footprint.
Shell and Exxon Mobil, and even companies like Statoil and Cairn score higher than BP
In India too, BP maintains a stiff upper lip and an inflexible demeanor, incommensurate with its prowess, thereby losing both credibility and power, not just with the government but with other stakeholders as well.
It is the failure of the local team to do the footwork that leaves BP's swashbuckling CEO Bob Dudley to do most of the liaisoning directly with key Indian stakeholders.
The abject failure of the BP team to make a mark in New Delhi's corridors of power has forced the responsibility entirely on RIL to be the big partner in the relationship.
It is time for a wholesale managerial change in BP.
