BP is on the Hunt for the Next Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic

CHICAGO--June 21, 2006--Starting today, BP is launching its second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest. BP is searching under the hoods of cars and trucks nationwide to find the top auto technician in America. The grand prize winner will take home $25,000, a year's worth of Amoco Ultimate premium fuel and will be named an Amoco Ultimate spokesperson for 2007.

From June 19 to August 11, independent auto technicians over the age of 21 are eligible to enter the Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest by visiting www.bpgoldenmechanic.com.

"We want to reward the mechanic who consistently goes above and beyond in the garage, providing quality service to his or her customers each day. At BP, we offer only quality fuel products to consumers and are looking for a top-notch auto technician who also embodies this type of commitment," said Chuck Grawey, Vice President of BP's Fuels Management Group. "Our ideal candidate has premium auto repair skills, a charismatic personality, is active in his or her community and is environmentally conscious."

BP will select the three best mechanics who will receive an all-expenses paid three day/two night trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they will compete in a head-to-head competition at the 2006 SEMA show to battle it out for the coveted "Golden Wrench." The finalists will demonstrate their automotive expertise and abilities in front of a live audience and panel of qualified judges, including automotive industry experts.

In 2005, BP selected it's first-ever Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic amongst hundreds of entries. Ryan Kooiman, a diagnostic specialist from Allendale, Mich., beat out two other finalists in a live final showdown on Las Vegas Boulevard.

"Winning BP's 2005 Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic Contest was a dream come true," said Ryan Kooiman. "This title has afforded me many great opportunities over the past year, including meeting influential people in the automotive industry and hosting my own radio show. It really has been a rewarding experience and I encourage every independent mechanic to enter."

Now is your chance. Do you or does someone you know go above and beyond in the garage? If so, be sure to enter yourself or place your nominations for the second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic Contest today!

For official rules and regulations, please visit www.bpgoldenmechanic.com.

Contest Disclaimers

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Contest is open only to individuals who are state-certified, independent mechanics, who are legal residents of 50 US or DC, 21 years of age or older at the time of nomination. Independent mechanics are mechanics who work for independent auto repair shops and garages, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Contest begins on June 19, 2006 and ends on August 11, 2006. GRAND PRIZE: One Grand Prize winner will receive Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), Amoco Ultimate premium gasoline at BP for one year (awarded as a $1,200 BP gift card) and the opportunity to serve as an Amoco Ultimate National Spokesperson for a year. ARV: $26,200. FINALIST PRIZE (3): three day/ two night trip for two to Las Vegas. ARV: $2,000 each. For the Official Rules, including entry instructions, judging criteria, visit www.bpgoldenmechanic.com. Sponsor: BP Products North America Inc., 28100 Torch Parkway, Warrenville, IL 60555.

About BP

BP markets more than 15 billion gallons of gasoline every year to U.S. consumers through 13,000 retail outlets and supplies more than four billion gallons of fuel annually to fleets, industrial users, auto and truck manufacturers, railroads and utilities.

BP is the single, global brand formed by the combination of the former British Petroleum, Amoco Corporation, Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) and Burmah Castrol. BP is a global producer, manufacturer and marketer of oil, gas, chemicals and renewable energy sources.