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Meetings with ministers

119

In the last 12 months

40

Different ministers

29

Lobbying firms used

2

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
24 November 2026 (as published; after today)Chris McDonaldDESNZMeeting to discuss procurement decisions for the Net Zero Teesside project
19 November 2026 (as published; after today)Chris McDonaldDESNZIntroductory meeting and to hear BPs views on the UK business environment
24 June 2026Keir MatherDfTRoundtable meeting to discuss Middle East developments with the shipping industry
17 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the Government's Action Plan for Regulation and the Modernising Corporate Reporting programme
26 May 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East
21 May 2026Chris BryantDBTBusiness broadcast call following the GCC-UK FTA conclusion.
14 May 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East
13 May 2026Peter KyleDBTAttending a Business Council of the British Chambers of Commerce to discuss the UK's business environment and HMG growth priorities
13 May 2026Yvette CooperFCDOTo discuss the UK's economic relationship with China.
12 May 2026Keir MatherDfTIntroductory meeting to discuss shared ambitions for EV markets and SAF mandate obligations
30 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East
30 April 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo discuss UK EV transition
30 April 2026Keir MatherDfTRoundtable meeting to discuss sustaining momentum in EV uptake and developing infrastructure, investment and industrial capability to deliver in scale
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
22 April 2026Dan JarvisCabinet OfficeMeeting to discuss the importance of Board engagement in cyber security.
16 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East
8 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East
30 March 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterRoundtable with business leaders to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global economy
30 March 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterIntroductory meeting with the CEO designate to discuss the impacts of the global energy crisis
26 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZChancellor chaired roundtable to discuss energy supply, resilience and cost of living in light of Middle East conflict
20 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss the impacts of the Middle East crisis on jet fuel imports
16 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the impact Middle East conflict on operations and security of energy supply
13 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZChancellor chaired roundtable to discuss fuel prices and Fuel Finder in light of Middle East conflict
9 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZCarbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) Council to discuss development pathways, DESNZ Markert developments, Baringa's report and general updates in the sector
3 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo assess impacts of Middle East conflict on operations and security of energy supply
25 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss current delivery of the Hydrogen sector
24 February 2026Keir MatherDfTJet Zero Taskforce Expert Group meeting to discuss sustainable aviation fuels, greenhouse gas removals, Hydrogen and investment and skills in the industry
11 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZRoundtable at the Oslo Energy Forum to discuss the North Sea as a shared strategic asset and industry's experience of the collaboration between countries
4 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss next steps in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) assessment process
3 February 2026Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss BP’s perspectives on the UK energy transition and the policy environment affecting the sector
19 January 2026Minister McDonaldDESNZTo discuss the Net Zero Teesside Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) project and their procurement processes
14 January 2026Minister McDonaldDESNZTo discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Plan
6 January 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the challenges and opportunities for the oil and gas sector
17 December 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the North Sea, hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS), and offshore wind
10 December 2025Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the impact of the Autumn Budget and discuss how government and business can work together to address cost pressures and unlock investment in 2026
4 December 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo update Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on the UK statement from COP30 on Drastically Reducing Methane Emissions in the Global Fossil Fuel Sector and explain the work of the UK/our ambitions
26 November 2025Michael ShanksDESNZCourtesy post-budget calls to stakeholders
25 November 2025Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss the UK investment environment, regulatory barriers, and the Autumn Budget
25 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss tackling retail crime and cybercrime
25 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTStakeholder engagement with the oil and gas sector ahead of Autumn Budget
10 November 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss strategic oversight for the Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) programme
28 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo participate in poster sessions prepared by various NSTF�s Task Forces demonstrating their projects and the results of their work
17 October 2025James MurrayHMTBusiness Leader Roundtable on Infrastructure
9 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss business opportunities in India
8 October 2025Jason StockwoodDBTRoundtable during the Prime Minister's visit to India to discuss construction, infrastructure and clean energy sectors with British and Indian businesses
8 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss UK business opportunities in Maharashtra linked to the India FTA. Joined by the Secretary of State for Scotland.
8 October 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterDuring visit to India to discuss BP's investment in the UK's oil and gas sector
25 September 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeTo discuss energy policy.
24 September 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMeeting to discuss UK investment and the energy sector
23 September 2025Chris BryantDBTTo discuss UK-Brazilian trade
18 September 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss trade union recognition in clean energy jobs
16 September 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss reflections on the current business environment
2 September 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussed challenges and opportunities for the offshore energy industry
2 September 2025Michael ShanksDESNZEngagement with stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for the offshore energy industry
1 September 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the implementation of the Industrial Strategy
25 August 2025Stephen DoughtyFCDOTo discuss emerging opportunities and challenging of UK businesses trading in Azerbaijan
29 July 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss hydrogen, refineries and north sea projects
3 July 2025David LammyFCDOTo engage with high level UK businesses to build upon UK growth opportunities.
2 July 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed how to decarbonise the logistics sector.
30 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZA dinner convening policymakers, investors, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss how the private sector can work with government to unlock investment and drive innovation in clean energy
25 June 2025Spencer LivermoreHMTmeeting to discuss renewables and BP's wider strategy, and contribution to HMG's growth and clean energy mission
19 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss the future of the North Sea, the energy transition, and delivery methods
17 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable discussion on offshore wind and to discuss supply chain investment
17 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZRound table discussion on offshore wind and to discuss supply chain investment
12 June 2025James MurrayHMTTo thank the stakeholders for their contributions to the Oil and Gas High Price Mechanism consultation process and set out the next steps
11 June 2025Sarah JonesDESNZTo discuss with a Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) stakeholder their reaction to the Spending Review
21 May 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss floating offshore wind and industrial strategy
15 May 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the aero industry in the UK and the future of SAF
15 May 2025Mike KaneDfTJet Zero Taskforce Expert Group meeting
14 May 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussion of the UK's Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) ambition
13 May 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss EU cooperation on electricity trading, ETS linkage, and wider energy cooperation
30 April 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss operations in the UK, and plans for investment
29 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss renewable energy development
7 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to reduce the burden of regulation, tackle complexity, reduce uncertainty and challenge excessive risk aversion in the regulatory system
2 April 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the upcoming Trade Strategy with the Chancellor
2 April 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable on Trade Strategy
24 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the actions required to develop the hydrogen sector in the UK
20 March 2025James MurrayHMTFiscal Forum to discuss next steps following publication of the Oil and Gas Price Mechanism Consultation.
12 March 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss workforce and skills, zonal pricing, investment and scaling up projects in the wind sector
12 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZMeeting of the Clean Energy Sector Council to discuss the Clean Energy Industries Plan, and industrial strategy
12 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Clean Energy Sector Council to discuss the Clean Energy Industries Plan, and industrial strategy
6 March 2025James MurrayHMTTo get private sector experience/ expertise of 'zero-based budget reviews'.
5 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the publication of the North Sea consultation document
5 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the merits of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market
3 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss bp's 'Strategy Reset' announcement and implications for UK low carbon investment
6 February 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss investment into renewable energy projects
5 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss offshore wind, supply chains and Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA)
5 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss challenges in clean energy sector attractiveness, mentioning increase in knowledge sharing across organisations, and promotion of opportunities and programmes for upskilling
29 January 2025Sarah JonesDBTMeeting of the Jet Zero Taskforce to discuss net zero in the UK aerospace sector
29 January 2025Mike KaneDfTMeeting to agree ways of working and Task & Finish Groups.
28 January 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the budget, industrial strategy and Contracts for Difference seventh allocation round (AR7)
13 January 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the UK business environment for the clean energy sector
11 December 2024Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable to discuss the UK's investment environment.
4 December 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the UK aerospace sector and the development of sustainable aviation
4 December 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTIntroductory meeting of the Jet Zero Expert Panel to discuss the future of the aerospace industry, incl. Sustainable Aviation Fuel
3 December 2024Diana JohnsonHome OfficeRetail Crime Forum
2 December 2024Michael ShanksDESNZMeeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind
2 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind
20 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZIndustry Roundtable to discuss key opportunities and challenges for ports and offshore wind
6 November 2024James MurrayHMTTo discuss the EPL changes made at the Autumn Budget.
5 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussion of rollout of skills passport
28 October 2024Sarah JonesDESNZTo actions required to develop the Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) sector in the UK
28 October 2024Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) Council discussing Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), energy infrastructure, Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) Delivery Plan and Clean Power Mission
23 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTRoundtable event with UK businesses based in Brazil to discuss opportunities for UK export opportunities.
22 October 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), Electric Vehicles and, Oil and Gas
16 October 2024Michael ShanksDESNZRoundtable discussion on HMG plans for the North Sea
16 October 2024Ed MilibandDESNZDinner roundtable discussion on HMG plans for the North Sea
10 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and Government's plan to Make Work Pay
4 October 2024Keir StarmerPrime MinisterMeeting to discuss carbon utilisation and storage, and general energy issues
1 October 2024James MurrayHMTTo discuss the EPL ahead of the Autumn Budget.
16 September 2024Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the fiscal environment in the UK and the North Sea energy industry
4 September 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024To discuss potential changes to the Energy Profits Levy and CCUS.
2 September 2024Michael ShanksDESNZIntroductory chat to discuss the Minister's priorities including ramping up renewables and grid connections
23 August 2024Michael ShanksDESNZRoundtable to discuss the North Sea industry and future priorities
21 August 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss energy policy in Brazil
12 August 2024James MurrayHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Fiscal Forum to discuss Energy Profits Levy
30 July 2024Michael ShanksDESNZIntroductory chat to discuss the Minister's priorities including the Just Transition
26 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable audience with HMTK and COP Troika, to discuss oil and gas decarbonisation, and COP commitments
7 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss the North Sea, offshore wind and hydrogen

Consultant lobbying firms

  • True North (Scotland) Limited
    July to September 2025; January to March 2025; October to December 2024; July to September 2024
  • Communications & Network Consulting Limited (CNC)
    October to December 2024
    Client named as “bp”
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “bp”, “BP Plc”, “BP plc”, “Bp”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.