[2] The company operates the UK oil pipeline network of oil pipelines which transport petroleum products around the UK.
BPA replaced the pipeline operations group of Shell Mex & BP in the late 1960s and took over the role as the majority operator on the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS).
[3] As originally conceived the pipeline system comprised 1,600 miles of pipelines carrying 7.25 million tons a year of light oils, or 470 million ton miles annually.
[5] The BPA board comprises five directors, although the articles of association allows for up to ten.
The registered office is 5-7 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BS.