The firm reported profits of $8.45bn in the second quarter of the year as oil and gas prices jumped.
However, as the legalisation wasn't formally introduced until July, the tax will not apply to profits announced by BP and others between April and June.
But on Tuesday he said the company's staff had helped to solve an "energy trilemma" which he added was "secure, affordable and lower carbon energy". However, the company's half-year figures were affected by a massive £19.9bn hit from its move to ditch the its near-20% stake in Russian oil producer Rosneft in response to the Ukraine war.
BP's profit from April to June was triple the amount than last year and is the second highest in the company's long history.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Energy giant BP sees profits surge to £7bn as millions struggle to pay their billsThe energy giant's profits tripled from April to June, surging from the £5bn ($6.2bn) it made in the first quarter of the yearm which was the highest for 10 years
Read more »
BP reports highest quarterly profit in 14 years\n\t\t\tExpert insights, analysis and smart data help you cut through the noise to spot trends,\n\t\t\trisks and opportunities.\n\t\t\n\t\tJoin over 300,000 Finance professionals who already subscribe to the FT.
Read more »
BP reports highest quarterly profit in 14 years\n\t\t\tExpert insights, analysis and smart data help you cut through the noise to spot trends,\n\t\t\trisks and opportunities.\n\t\t\n\t\tJoin over 300,000 Finance professionals who already subscribe to the FT.
Read more »
BP made £6,900,000,000 in profit while you're counting the pennies for fuelBREAKING: BP has reported profits of £6.9 billion - their highest in 14 years - as millions struggle with the soaring cost of energy bills.
Read more »
BP made £6,900,000,000 in profit while you're counting the pennies for fuelBREAKING: BP has reported profits of £6.9 billion - their highest in 14 years - as millions struggle with the soaring cost of energy bills.
Read more »