The energy future
Today's challenge is to manage and meet growing worldwide demand for secure, affordable energy while addressing climate change and other environmental and social issues
Our progress in 2013
| What we said we would do | Where we are today | What we plan to do next |
| Assess long-term global and regional patterns of energy demand and supply | Extended forecasts for world energy markets in BP Energy Outlook 2035 |
Help meet the growing energy demand through a diverse mix of fuels and technologies |
| Investigate the effects of natural resource scarcities on patterns of energy supply and consumption |
15 universities took part in our Energy Sustainability Challenge programme | Continue to engage with our stakeholders on climate change |
| Fulfil the commitment we made in 2005 to invest $8 billion in alternative energy by 2015 | $8.3 billion invested in alternative energy since 2005, meeting our commitment two years ahead of schedule | Further improve fuel efficiency through the use of our branded fuels and engine oils |
