1

ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips is a multinational energy corporation specializing in the production and distribution of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products.

Categories

Energy and Utilities  

#120

Rank

$133.01B

Marketcap

US United States

Country

ConocoPhillips
Leadership team

Frank Phillips (Founder)

Isaac Blake (Founder)

Industries

Energy and Utilities

Products/ Services
Petroleum, Natural gas, Natural gas liquids, Bitumen, Liquefied natural gas
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Houston Energy Corridor Houston, Texas
Established
2002
Company Type
Public Limited Company
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0001163165
Net Income
Above - 20B
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
COP
Social Media
Overview
Location
Summary

ConocoPhillips is a multinational energy corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company was founded in 2002 through the merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Company. ConocoPhillips is primarily engaged in exploration, production, transportation, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company operates in over 30 countries and is the world's largest independent exploration and production company, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.

ConocoPhillips is organized into four main segments: upstream, midstream, downstream, and chemicals. The upstream segment is responsible for oil and gas exploration and production activities. The midstream segment focuses on the transportation and storage of oil and natural gas. The downstream segment includes refining and marketing operations, while the chemicals segment produces and markets petrochemicals and plastics.

The company has a strong commitment to sustainable energy practices, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in renewable energy technologies. ConocoPhillips has made significant investments in solar, wind, and geothermal technologies, and has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025.

ConocoPhillips is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a member of the S&P 500 index. The company has a strong reputation in the energy industry and is committed to providing reliable and affordable energy solutions to its customers while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

History

Continental Oil and Transportation Company was initially established to sell coal, oil, and other mining supplies to the newly developed West. In the early 1900s, the company expanded its operations to include oil exploration and production, transportation, and refining. It soon became one of the largest integrated oil companies in the United States, with operations throughout the country and overseas.

Meanwhile, Phillips Petroleum was founded in 1917 by Lee Eldas "L.E." Phillips and Frank Phillips in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The company's initial focus was on petroleum exploration and production in Oklahoma and Texas. By the 1930s, Phillips had become a major player in the oil industry, with operations around the world. In the following decades, Phillips diversified into chemicals, plastics, and other related industries.

In 2002, Phillips Petroleum and Conoco merged to form ConocoPhillips, creating one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. The merger was driven by the need to remain competitive in an increasingly consolidated and challenging industry. ConocoPhillips continued to grow through acquisitions, including the purchase of Burlington Resources in 2006, adding significant natural gas reserves to the company's portfolio.

In 2012, ConocoPhillips spun off its downstream assets, including its refining and marketing operations, into a separate company named Phillips 66. The spinoff allowed ConocoPhillips to focus solely on its upstream operations, including oil and gas exploration and production.

Today, ConocoPhillips is one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world, with operations in over 30 countries. The company is committed to developing energy resources in a responsible and sustainable manner and has made significant investments in renewable energy technologies.

Mission

The mission of ConocoPhillips is to "use our pioneering spirit to responsibly deliver energy to the world". This mission statement reflects the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company also has a primary mission of developing innovative ways to treat and reuse by-product water from oil and gas production and refining operations.

Vision

ConocoPhillips is a global energy company that aims to responsibly deliver energy to meet the world's needs. Their vision is to be the world's premier petroleum company, creating sustainable value for their shareholders and stakeholders.

Key Team

Gay Huey Evans (Board Member)

Jody Freeman (Board Member)

W. L. Bullock Jr (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)

John V. Faraci (Board Member)

Matthew J. Fox (Exec VP/COO)

Robert A. Niblock (Board Member)

Andrew D. Lundquist (Senior Vice President)

Arjun N. Murti (Board Member)

Charles E. Bunch (Board Member)

Recognition and Awards
ConocoPhillips has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance, safety, and corporate citizenship. In 2021, the company was named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers. ConocoPhillips has also been recognized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) with a Distinguished Corporate Support Award in 2019.
Products and Services

ConocoPhillips is engaged in exploration, production, refining, marketing, and transportation of oil and natural gas. The company operates in the upstream, midstream, downstream, and chemicals segments.

The upstream segment focuses on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company's exploration activities are focused on several regions, including North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. ConocoPhillips' production activities involve extracting crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs from wells, processing the extracted resources, and selling the resulting products.

The midstream segment consists of the company's operations that gather, process, and transport oil, natural gas, and NGLs. The company operates pipelines and other transportation systems that transport crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs from the production facilities to refineries, distribution centers, and storage facilities.

The downstream segment involves the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products. ConocoPhillips owns and operates several refineries that process crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products. The company's marketing and transportation activities involve selling and transporting refined petroleum products to customers around the world.

The chemicals segment produces and markets petrochemicals and plastics. The company's products include olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, polypropylene, and other specialty chemicals. These products are used in a variety of applications, including packaging, automotive parts, electronics, and construction materials.

Additionally, ConocoPhillips has a strong focus on renewable energy. The company has investments in solar, wind, and geothermal technologies and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. It is actively pursuing opportunities to develop and produce renewable energy and low-carbon fuels.

References
ConocoPhillips
Leadership team

Frank Phillips (Founder)

Isaac Blake (Founder)

Industries

Energy and Utilities

Products/ Services
Petroleum, Natural gas, Natural gas liquids, Bitumen, Liquefied natural gas
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Houston Energy Corridor Houston, Texas
Established
2002
Company Type
Public Limited Company
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0001163165
Net Income
Above - 20B
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
COP
Social Media