October 2006 Robert Dudley Says TNK-BP Will Survive
Dudley stated. "We are confident there is a solid future for TNK-BP. Much has been written about the consolidation of the state. But I believe having companies like this is a good thing for the industry. As long as we continue to get good results, I think the company will more than survive, I think it will thrive. I have seen no evidence that they [the Russian partners] are working to sell their interest.
An oil industry analyst had the following observation: "BP has found it is not only dancing with the wrong partner, but that the dance tune has changed, too. They got in at a good price, and they got in at a good time. It's better for the company to adjust rather than try to against the tide.