BP Shifts Focus from Offshore Wind to Fossil Fuels Under New CEO
CEO Murray Auchincloss implements hiring freeze and halts new wind projects to boost oil and gas investments.
- BP's shift comes amid investor dissatisfaction with the company's renewable energy strategies.
- Auchincloss reverses predecessor's aggressive investments in offshore wind projects.
- BP's market valuation remains lower than peers ExxonMobil and Chevron.
- Environmental groups criticize BP's renewed focus on fossil fuels.
- ExxonMobil continues to invest in low carbon solutions like carbon capture and hydrogen hubs.