Burlington Resources Inc. was a company engaged in

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. In 2006, the company was acquired by ConocoPhillips.

History

In 1988, the company was formed to own the resource assets of Burlington Northern Railroad. The company became a

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. In 1989, the company spun off

Plum Creek Timber Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. was a timberland owner and manager, as well as a forest products, mineral extraction, and property development company, until it merged with Weyerhaeuser Company. It was headquartered in Suite 3100 at 601 Union ...

. In 1997, the company acquired Louisiana Land & Exploration, gaining interest in properties in the

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. In 1999, the company acquired Poco Petroleums, gaining properties in the

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. The company also acquired ARCO's operations in

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. In 2001, the company acquired Canadian Hunter Exploration, expanding its base in Canada. In 2003, the company started production in

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. In 2004, the company received approval to develop a gas field in China. In 2006, the company was acquired by ConocoPhillips.

References

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