# bp (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bp. Page: Feed: --- ## [Venezuela: Hunt Oil, SLB Strike Deals as BP Joins US’ Handpicked Crude Resellers](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-hunt-oil-slb-strike-deals-as-bp-joins-us-handpicked-crude-resellers/) _2026-08-20 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Caracas, August 20, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government has signed agreements with Texas-based Hunt Oil and SLB amid ongoing efforts to court foreign oil firms. Venezuelan Oil Minister Paula Henao finalized the deals on Tuesday on behalf of Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. Hunt Oil, originally founded by far-right tycoon H.L. Hunt in the 1930s,... The post Venezuela: Hunt Oil,… ## [New report sets out alternative path for future energy mix](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/new-report-sets-out-alternative-path-for-future-energy-mix/) _2026-08-20 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A new report from the think tank Onward, commissioned by the Conservatives, argues that stepping back from the current net zero approach and building more gas and nuclear power stations could save households money. However, the figures reported in media headlines inflate the reality in the report. The £540 headline saving quoted is an economy-wide … Continue reading "New report sets out… ## [Venezuelan Gov’t Creates Construction Training Program, Delivers Houses to Earthquake Victims](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-creates-construction-training-program-delivers-houses-to-earthquake-victims/) _2026-08-20 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Mérida, August 19, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government led by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the creation of the National Training Program for Construction Workers. According to official sources, the initiative seeks to professionalize workers in key trades, including plumbers, masons, electricians, blacksmiths, and carpenters, to integrate them into housing and… ## [Don’t Be the Sad Snack](https://bpando.substack.com/p/dont-be-the-sad-snack) _2026-08-19 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on the brand identity for vegan meat brand Juicy Marbles designed by Ljudje. ## [Further energy price rises on the way driven by cost of gas](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/further-energy-price-rises-on-the-way-driven-by-cost-of-gas/) _2026-08-19 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The latest projections from Cornwall Insight show that gas unit rates are set to rise from 6.29p per kWh last winter to around 7.9p from 1 October, up around 26% year on year and the highest level since early 2023. Electricity unit rates are being held roughly stable, helped by the Government cutting VAT on … Continue reading "Further energy price rises on the way driven by cost of gas" The post… ## [Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers revealed](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/divide-between-energy-savers-and-energy-strugglers-revealed/) _2026-08-19 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ New figures have revealed a nationwide split in how households have responded to rising energy costs, as Ofgem officially lowers its estimate of how much energy a ‘typical’ household now uses. Since 2023, 36% of the public have taken energy efficiency measures and have not had to cut back on energy usage because of higher … Continue reading "Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers… ## [Venezuela Is Not Iran](https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/venezuela-is-not-iran/) _2026-08-18 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Reflect. Think about yourself, about those around you, and you will reach the same conclusion as I have. Since the signing of the disastrous economic adjustment package with the International Monetary Fund in February 1989, Venezuela has never experienced such a unanimous feeling of bewilderment, contained anger, and repulsion at others deciding for us. In... The post Venezuela Is Not Iran… ## [BP&O Logo Gallery: Ancestrel Wines & Number 12 Cider](https://bpando.substack.com/p/ancestrel-wines) _2026-08-18 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ This week, logos designed by All Purpose and Buddy Buddy ## [Venezuela’s UK-Held Gold to Be Released to US Control, Foreign Audits](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-uk-held-gold-to-be-released-to-us-control-foreign-audits/) _2026-08-17 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Caracas, August 17, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan sovereign gold reserves held by the Bank of England are set to be released and placed under US Treasury Department management. Following recent US-backed talks between the acting Delcy Rodríguez government and representatives of the defunct, opposition-majority parliament elected in 2015, the two sides agreed to work together... The post… ## [How & How takes a smart, bright collage-based approach to overhauling Bristol Dockyards](https://bpando.substack.com/p/bristol-dockyards) _2026-08-17 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ For those outside of Bristol, it’s all too easy to assume it's merely where Triphop and Dubstep were born; a Mecca for trustafarian ketamine-heads – but this brand proves there's more to it than that. ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s2DwG5l4mH2Q) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [BP to Explore Venezuelan Offshore Natural Gas Alongside Emirati, Qatari Partners](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/bp-to-explore-venezuelan-offshore-natural-gas-alongside-emirati-qatari-partners/) _2026-08-14 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Caracas, August 14, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government has granted an offshore natural gas concession to a consortium of British multinational BP, the United Arab Emirates’ XRG, and Qatar’s UCC. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez held an agreement-signing ceremony and press conference on Thursday alongside executives of the three corporations on Wednesday. “I salute this... The… ## [War windfalls for energy elite as bills set to rise further](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/war-windfalls-for-energy-elite-as-bills-set-to-rise-further/) _2026-08-14 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The oil and gas war windfall continues to grow as total UK profits posted by a handful of energy firms in 2026 exceed £6 billion. As the cost of gas is likely to increase again in the next Ofgem price cap announcement due later in August, the profits generated in the UK by these energy … Continue reading "War windfalls for energy elite as bills set to rise further" The post War windfalls for… ## [Venezuelan Gov’t and US-Backed Opposition Faction to Renew Supreme Court](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-and-us-backed-opposition-faction-to-renew-supreme-court/) _2026-08-14 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Caracas, August 13, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government and representatives of the defunct 2015 National Assembly announced a series of agreements after concluding a first round of talks on Wednesday. The two parties will conduct a process aimed at transforming the judicial system as well as promoting the recovery of Venezuela’s gold reserves frozen... The post Venezuelan Gov’t… ## [The Art of Subtle Persuasion](https://bpando.substack.com/p/the-art-of-subtle-persuasion) _2026-08-12 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on LG2's branding and packaging for Health Hut. ## [COBRA meeting called as heatwaves continue to cause deaths](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/cobra-meeting-called-as-heatwaves-continue-to-cause-deaths/) _2026-08-12 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and pushed many parts of the country into drought. The Met Office has warned the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record. The UK Health Security Agency estimates there … Continue reading "COBRA meeting called as heatwaves continue to… ## [Venezuela Celebrates Golden Results at Central American and Caribbean Games](https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/venezuela-celebrates-golden-results-at-central-american-and-caribbean-games/) _2026-08-12 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Mérida, August 11, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela concluded a successful performance at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Caribbean nation’s delegation finished fourth in the overall medal table, securing 216 medals: 49 gold, 70 silver, and 97 bronze, finishing just two gold medals behind third-place Cuba. Mexico topped... The post… ## [\[UPDATED\] Venezuela to Continue ‘Technical Cooperation’ with Israel, Activate Consular Services](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-technical-cooperation-consular-services-israel/) _2026-08-11 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Caracas, August 11, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government led by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez is advancing diplomatic normalization with Israel after 17 years of severed relations. In statements published on Tuesday, the Venezuelan and Israeli foreign ministries announced that, following “high-level talks,” the two countries would continue “bilateral technical cooperation”… ## [BP&O Logo Gallery: Abitibi-Témiscamingue & Hometree](https://bpando.substack.com/p/bp-and-o-logo-gallery-abitibi-temiscamingue) _2026-08-11 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ This week, logos designed by lg2 and How&How ## [Venezuelan Business Spokesman Says Privatizations Will Boost ‘Efficiency,’ Reduce State Payroll](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-business-spokesman-says-privatizations-will-boost-efficiency-reduce-state-payroll/) _2026-08-10 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Caracas, August 10, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan business sector representative Luigi Pisella has urged the privatization of public assets in a string of recent appearances on state-affiliated media. “Our main goal is to create an efficient state, one that retains only strategic assets while opening them to private capital and technology,” Pisella said in an... The post Venezuelan… ## [Base’s brand for smalltown ’80s seafood spot Ray’s is a masterclass in earnestness done well](https://bpando.substack.com/p/rays-base-design) _2026-08-10 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ It’s always a joy to see an international agency lavish the same respect, care, and craft on a relatively unknown, very local brand as they would on a household name – exactly what Base has done here. ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QWSJErLRd7od) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Report finds health service paying the price of broken energy market](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/report-finds-health-service-paying-the-price-of-broken-energy-market/) _2026-08-10 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A new report from the Health Action Research Group, alongside the latest official mortality data, shows why fuel poverty is no longer just an issue in winter. The UK Health Security Agency estimates there were 2,877 heat-associated deaths across two hot weather periods in May and June 2026, almost double the figure for the whole … Continue reading "Report finds health service paying the price of… ## [Meyby Ugueto-Ponce: ‘Afro-Venezuelan Ancestral Knowledge Embodies Memory and Resistance’](https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/meyby-ugueto-ponce-the-ancestral-knowledge-of-afro-venezuelan-communities-embodies-memory-and-resistance/) _2026-08-09 · ricardo · Venezuelanalysis_ Meyby Ugueto-Ponce is an Afro-Venezuelan activist, dancer, and researcher. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology and currently works at the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC). In this interview, she addresses some of the main themes of her research, including structural racism in Venezuelan society, restorative justice, and the impact of the Bolivarian Revolution. Many... The post… ## [More than 100,000 older households in energy debt](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/more-than-100000-older-households-in-energy-debt/) _2026-08-08 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A version of this opinion piece was first published in the Express on 8 August 2026 Britain’s energy debt crisis has been laid bare. More than a million households have fallen behind on their bills, with single parents, disabled people and Black families among those hit hardest. But the figures reveal a quieter scandal too. … Continue reading "More than 100,000 older households in energy debt" The… ## [Energy Debt Relief Scheme moves forward](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-debt-relief-scheme-moves-forward/) _2026-08-07 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Utility Week have reported that the Secondary Legislation needed to enable energy suppliers to use Warm Homes Discount eligibility data for implementation of the Energy Debt Relief Scheme has been laid in Parliament. If the process goes to plan, the powers could be confirmed as early as 2nd September. Households eligible for the Warm Home … Continue reading "Energy Debt Relief Scheme moves… ## [Studio Gruhl’s Global Hypercolour-esque brand identity for Rerun looks to “see what robots see”](https://bpando.substack.com/p/studio-gruhl-rerun) _2026-08-04 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Rerun is an open source platform building the data layer for robots, drones and autonomous vehicles. And it seems it's also a company that's unafraid to take risks when it comes to its brand design. ## [Research reveals households worst hit by energy arrears](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/research-reveals-households-worst-hit-by-energy-arrears/) _2026-08-04 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Single-parent families, disabled households and Black families are bearing the brunt of the country’s energy debt crisis, according to new analysis of the government’s own official household survey, and newer research suggests the pressure is still growing. The analysis, by Ana Castro and Jonathan Bradshaw at the University of York, draws on the Family Resources … Continue reading "Research… ## [Who knew a spiral could do so much? Pentagram did, in this joyful Tokyo museum identity](https://bpando.substack.com/p/mon-takanawa-pentagram) _2026-08-03 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ MoN Takanawa is experimental site with an identity in which twists and turns and joy and surprise coalesce in one of my favourite recent museum brands. ## [The Extraction Economy](https://bpando.substack.com/p/the-extraction-economy) _2026-07-29 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on tube keys and skincare products. ## [BP&O Logo Gallery: Open Point & Malwarebytes](https://bpando.substack.com/p/bp-and-o-logo-gallery-open-point) _2026-07-28 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ This week, logos designed by 20(Something) and Redscout ## [Creative Spark’s bold, no nonsense identity for hair loss brand Leo](https://bpando.substack.com/p/creative-sparks-bold-no-nonsense) _2026-07-27 · BP&O_ Leo is billed as a “hair rejuvenation brand”, founded by a father and son duo with the broad aim to make hair loss feel “less isolating and less complicated”. ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NlJT88WMHYcJ) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [A New Kind of Black Gold](https://bpando.substack.com/p/a-new-kind-of-black-gold) _2026-07-23 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on Smörgåsbord's branding and packaging for Coaltown Coffee. ## [BP&O Logo Gallery: Flipper Taps & Going](https://bpando.substack.com/p/bp-and-o-logo-gallery-flipper-taps) _2026-07-15 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ This week, logos designed by Red Dot Studio and Further ## [Another Collective’s identity for smash burger brand Brusco deftly reinvents classic burger joint design tropes](https://bpando.substack.com/p/burger-branding) _2026-07-14 · BP&O_ The smash burgers trend shows no signs of going away: one of many think pieces, however, dubbed the meal "a flattening of creativity" – a charge that couldn't possibly be levelled at this superb work. ## [Daylight Savings](https://bpando.substack.com/p/daylight-savings) _2026-07-13 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on ready-to-drink sparkling tonic brand Sunwink. ## [BP&O Logo Gallery: Whale Tales & Boligkontoret Danmark](https://bpando.substack.com/p/bp-and-o-logo-gallery-whale-tales) _2026-07-08 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ This week, logos designed by Interbrand and RE-Public ## [Koto breathes new life into Floridian arts institution The Norton](https://bpando.substack.com/p/koto-breathes-new-life-into-floridian) _2026-07-07 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ The brand strategy underpinning the entirety of the new identity is beautifully simple, summing up everything The Norton is about in succinct, accessible terms: ‘Where Art Meets Life’. ## [Now You See It](https://bpando.substack.com/p/now-you-see-it) _2026-07-06 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on Studio Bland's work for Australian butter brand Bu Deli. ## [OlssønBarbieri rewrites the rulebook on ‘formality’ in its melodrama-infused Theaterbaren identity](https://bpando.substack.com/p/olssnbarbieri-rewrites-the-rulebook) _2026-07-01 · BP&O_ The Oslo-based studio's designs both honour the Nationaltheatret’s architectural and cultural significance and create something modern, social, and playful. ## [BP&O Logo Gallery: Benifex & Bio](https://bpando.substack.com/p/bp-and-o-logo-gallery-benifex-and) _2026-06-30 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ This week, logos designed by For Different and Si Maclennan Studio ## [Friction Kills Fantasy](https://bpando.substack.com/p/friction-kills-fantasy) _2026-06-29 · Richard Baird · BP&O_ Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on Beta Design's work on Fussy's refillable hand soap. ## [A deliciously tactile, folkish new identity for Mecca Coffee by Christopher Doyle & Co.](https://bpando.substack.com/p/a-deliciously-tactile-folkish-new) _2026-06-24 · BP&O_ Without ever overtly leaning on the boring old origin story stuff, minimalism to the point of boredom to signify quality and so on, this identity succinctly conveys reputation, ethics, and quality.