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BP Sells 65% Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak Partners

Published January 7, 2026, 06:21
BP Sells 65% Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak Partners

BP has agreed to sell a 65% stake in the well-known lubricant company Castrol to the American investment firm Stonepeak Partners, valuing the company at $10.1 billion. This move is part of BP's broader plan to divest assets worth $20 billion by 2027, in order to focus on oil and gas exploration and development. Other companies, including Reliance Industries, Aramco, Apollo Global Management, and Lone Star Funds, had also expressed interest in Castrol. The sale will net BP approximately $6 billion in cash, while retaining the option to sell the remaining 35% stake after two years. The agreement comes just days after BP announced the appointment of a new CEO, Meg O’Neill.