BP sells petrol station network in Austria: What does that mean for the future?

BP sells petrol station network in Austria: What does that mean for the future?

BP plans to sell his petrol station in Austria in order to find a buyer for over 260 petrol station locations as well as e-charging stations and shares in the operating company of the Terminal Linz by the end of the third quarter of 2025. This reports OE24 . The sales process has already started and BP is aiming to conclude this transaction by the end of 2025, depending on the official permits.

The delivery of the petrol station network is part of a global desinvestment program from BP in the amount of $ 20 billion (around 18.54 billion euros). Similar initiatives are also pursued in the Netherlands. BP has made major investments in the Austrian petrol station business in recent years and has risen to number two among the Major-Branded petrol stations in Austria.

realignment of the petrol station network

In addition to the sales plans, BP in Austria has also realigned the petrol station network. This includes the separation of 30 stations, whereby the reason for this decision lies in changed customer expectations of shop offers and alternative fuels. This measure aims to reduce the complexity in the control of the petrol station network, as on the company of the company BP

The sales partnership with the Doppler group, which operates 30 BP stations, will not be extended at the end of the year, so that these petrol stations will no longer be part of the BP network in Austria from January 2022. Nevertheless, BP will continue to be present as one of the largest petrol station brands in Austria, albeit with a smaller, but higher quality network.

investments in the future

BP remains optimistic about its future plans and invests in modern fuels, convenience business and innovative technologies, especially for car wash. In addition, a tailor -made offer for different mobility needs is offered. Customers from BP tank cards also benefit: You have access to around 900 petrol stations in Austria and around 24,000 throughout Europe. These strategic steps should enable a new owner to invest in the Austrian petrol station business.