The following is a list of notable companies in the
petroleum industry that are engaged in
petroleum
Petroleum, also known as crude oil, or simply oil, is a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture of mainly hydrocarbons, and is found in geological formations. The name ''petroleum'' covers both naturally occurring unprocessed crude ...
exploration and production. The list is in alphabetical order by continent and then by country. This list does not include companies only involved in refining and marketing.
See also
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List of largest oil and gas companies by revenue
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List of oilfield service companies
References
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Lists of energy companies
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Oil exploration