Directorate Change

BP PLC
01 February 2008


February 1, 2008

                         DAVID ALLEN TO RETIRE FROM BP

The board of BP today announced that Dr David Allen will retire from BP at the
end of March, 2008. He will stand down as a director at the same time after five
years on the board.

Since 2000 Dr Allen has been group chief of staff with accountability for
strategy, planning, communication, and technology.

BP chairman Peter Sutherland said: 'In a distinguished 30-year career with BP,
David has made a significant contribution to the success of the Group in many
key areas, most particularly in shaping and applying corporate strategy. We will
greatly miss his intellect, his insight, and his humanity.'

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