On Monday, November 9, BP COO of Developments and Technology, James Dupree, visited OU. He spoke to a crowded room of students over lunch about “Demand, Supply and the Current Environment.” His talk explained BP’s vision and reach within the industry and, also, how its diversification has helped it to remain strong. Dupree holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and holds an MBA from Stanford University. He has been with BP since 1985.