BP Is an integrated oil and gas company, and the dividend yield has risen to a well-above-average 6.5%. This article reviews the reasons the yield has gotten high, the strengths of BP’s investment portfolio (upstream and downstream), financial position, cash flows, valuation and risks. We conclude with an explanation of why we ranked it #8 on our recent list of Top 10 Big Safe Energy Sector Dividends. If you are an income-focused investor, it’s worth considering.