Gulf of America
bp’s US offshore oil and gas business
With more than three decades of experience in the deepwater Gulf of America, we’re building our production capacity and preparing our next wave of growth in the region.
Investing in American energy security
We ranked second for offshore production in the region in 2024, and we’re building capacity to produce more than 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day total by 2030, with major projects already underway.
We continue to invest and explore around our five operated hubs: Atlantis, Mad Dog, Na Kika, Thunder Horse and Argos. We’re also starting up expansion projects for our Argos and Atlantis projects throughout the next three years.
bp’s next chapter in the Gulf of America
Beyond existing assets, we’re investing in a sixth Gulf of America hub, Kaskida, which will be our first step in unlocking 10 billion barrels of discovered resources in the Paleogene – an oil-rich geological area about 250 miles southwest of New Orleans.
Looking toward other Paleogene opportunities, we expect to make a final investment decision on our Tiber-Guadalupe project in 2025, and we plan to drill an appraisal well in 2026 that could underpin future phases of Kaskida.
Meet Andrea
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Beneath the surface: bp’s high-tech approach to Gulf of America oil explorationHear how seismic imaging enables bp’s exploration directly from Peter Evans, VP of subsurface for the Gulf of America & Canada. -
Here’s one way bp is using tech to innovate its Gulf of America operationsbp is using technology to drive innovation in its Gulf of America operations, with safety and efficiency top of mind. -
Meet the leaders running some of America’s biggest oil platformsThese leaders are helping realize bp’s goal to produce 400K+ barrels of oil daily from the Gulf of America.
Prioritizing safety
It's no secret that working in the Gulf of America is challenging. That’s why bp prioritizes safety, in the Gulf of America and across the company’s global operations. This means the company is working diligently to make sure the company’s employees and contractors return home safely.
About bp's storm response activities
bp is committed to safe and reliable operations in the deepwater Gulf of America, where it operates large production facilities and drilling rigs, is one of the industry’s largest leaseholders and is a leading producer of oil and natural gas. During the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30) bp will be closely monitoring tropical storm activity and hurricanes that could impact our operations in the deepwater Gulf of America.
