Key facts: BP to Drill in Egypt; Investors Seek Chair Ouster

BP to start drilling first gas well in Egypt within days as part of its 2026 program; regular payments and incentives speeding project timelines—near-term operational milestone for traders to watch1

BP shareholders urged to vote against chair Albert Manifold and certain board-backed resolutions ahead of BP’s April 23 AGM, with proxy advisers also recommending opposition