bpx energy leverages tech to boost US output

As the US increases its emphasis on energy security, bp is focused on safely delivering reliable energy to Americans. bpx energy – bp’s nimble US onshore oil and gas business – is a cornerstone of that effort.

With core operating positions in some of the most prolific basins in Texas and Louisiana, bpx is a top-tier exploration and production company, with key strategic advantages that include integration with other parts of bp, such as its supply, trading and shipping business.

bpx is harnessing innovation and technology to safely grow production and deliver high-margin barrels that help meet rising energy demand. It’s part of the business’s effort to deliver more than 650,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) by 2030, in line with bp's ambition to boost its US production to around 1 million boe/d within the same period.

By embracing new approaches in its operations, bpx aims to unlock new levels of performance that can help it deliver more oil and gas, improve efficiency and streamline decision-making.

From data to decisions: AI in action

bpx is making major strides in using data and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver value. Routine tasks and decisions that once took days, weeks or even months, can now happen in minutes, helping drive efficiency, improve reliability and reduce risk.

bpx doesn’t just use advanced systems – it creates them. Experts closest to the work help design programs that support a range of activities, from dispatching field technicians to the highest-priority well sites to providing job-specific details and learnings about production.

It starts with a single cloud-based data lake – created to house, organize and utilize quality data, from production metrics and operational logs to engineering models and financial records. The platform enables the use of sophisticated and cutting-edge AI programs with ease. It also makes the universe of bpx data accessible to bpx crews virtually anywhere.

Building off that foundation, bpx is working with Palantir to develop an integrated operating system, unlocking vast opportunities to transform how we deliver energy to the world.

bpx is exploring various ways to plug AI into its operating system. It’s piloting a voice assistant called PLX that uses agentic AI to support technicians in the field. Operators can use the program to request morning briefings with key production insights and create daily to-do lists, helping them spot issues early and focus on what matters most.

The business is also using generative AI – which can read and produce content the way a human would – to handle many routine administrative tasks such as daily workflows, deep research and document analysis.

Innovation that powers production

As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, bpx is at the forefront of innovation for onshore oil and gas production. The business sees AI and other advanced technologies as more than just add-ons – they’re the backbone of operational excellence.

It’s an example of how bp is making significant investments in America, where the company employs more than 30,000 people, supports about 300,000 jobs and spent more than $6 billion in capital expenditures in 2024 – more than 40% of its global total.

With bp's continued investments and ambitious production targets on the horizon, bpx goes beyond just keeping pace with change – it’s helping set the tempo for a smarter, safer and more resilient energy future in the US.

Learn more about how bp is investing in America.