英文_英国石油公司_2024年bp对英国经济的影响_23页_8mb

Key Points

1. Contribution Overview:

   • In 2024, bp contributed £11.6 billion to UK GDP, equivalent to 0.41% of total GDP.
   • Directly employed ~15,675 people across the UK, and supported an estimated ~75,000 jobs overall.
   • Paid and collected £3.4 billion in taxes, directly supporting ~10,000 jobs and stimulating ~£160 million in indirect tax contributions.

2. Regional Impact:

   • The highest GVA contributions were recorded in the South East (£3.6 billion), Scotland (£1.6 billion), and London (£3.2 billion).
   • Scotland benefited the most proportionally, with 0.93% of its GVA supported by bp.

3. Operational Spending & Partnerships:

   • Spent £4.6 billion with UK suppliers, with ~£3.5 billion allocated to operational goods/services and £1.1 billion to capital goods/services.
   • Key sectors supported include manufacturing, professional services, transport, and information/communication sectors.

4. Strategic Initiatives:

   • Continued investment in North Sea oil/gas (e.g., Eastern Trough Area Project), hydrogen (Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub), carbon capture/storage (e.g., Teesside projects), and renewables (offshore wind and solar).

5. Supplier Projects:

   • Collaborated with companies like Oxford Flow, Hydrasun, and Salunda to develop hydrogen technologies, tools for oil/gas operations, and reduce emissions.

6. Community Investment:

   • Committed £11 million to social investment projects, including urban forestry initiatives in Scotland and partnerships with charities like The King’s Trust.

7. Methodology: Focused economic impact projections from Oxford Economics were used, including direct and indirect supply chain effects via operational and capital expenditure. The total economic impact was estimated as one of the UK's largest corporate contributions in 2024, reflecting bp's extensive portfolio and global operations.

Summary
BP significantly contributed to the UK economy in 2024 through direct financial contributions, job creation, and strategic spending across multiple sectors. These included £11.6 billion in GVA, thousands of jobs, and substantial tax payments. Strong regional contributions were made across Scotland, London, and the South East. Strategic investments in renewable energy, hydrogen, and CCS, alongside partnerships with UK suppliers and communities, underscore bp’s ongoing commitment to the UK market.