About BP Egypt
Starting in 1908 with the discovery of oil in Persia, our story has always been about transitions – from coal to oil, from oil to gas, from onshore to deep water, and now onwards towards a new mix of energy sources as the world moves into a lower carbon future There’s much more to know about our history. Whether you’re a student, teacher, researcher or someone who’s simply curious about the history of energy and our company, here’s how to learn more. The official history of bp includes three weighty volumes, with a fourth volume on the way. The series is published by Cambridge University Press and includes: 'The History of British Petroleum – Volume 1: The Developing Years, 1901-1932’, by RW Ferriert ‘The History of British Petroleum – Volume 2: The Anglo-Iranian Years, 1928-1954’, by James Bamberg ‘British Petroleum and global oil, 1950-1975: The Challenge of Nationalism’, by James Bamberg.
