Imperial Oil Limited (IMO.TO)
Imperial Oil Limited operates in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry of the Energy sector, headquartered in Calgary, AB, CA. The stock last traded at $173.74, down 1.46% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $84.02B. Its beta of 0.81 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Imperial Oil Limited operates as a Canadian energy enterprise, primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas. Its extensive operations are segmented into three main areas: Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical. The Upstream division focuses on discovering and extracting crude oil, natural gas, synthetic oil, and bitumen. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported 386 million oil-equivalent barrels in proven undeveloped reserves. The Downstream segment encompasses the transportation and refining of crude oil, alongside the blending, distribution, and marketing of refined products. It transports crude to its refineries using a combination of contracted and common carrier pipelines, as well as rail. Furthermore, it manages an extensive distribution network for petroleum products, employing pipelines, tankers, rail, and road transport. This segment also owns and operates fuel terminals, natural gas liquids facilities, and product pipelines across Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. For retail customers, it supplies petroleum products through approximately 2,400 Esso and Mobil-branded service stations. Beyond retail, it provides fuels, asphalt, and lubricants to various industrial and transportation clients, independent marketers, resellers, and other refiners serving agricultural, residential heating, and commercial sectors. The Chemical segment manufactures and markets diverse petrochemicals, including benzene, various aromatic and aliphatic solvents, plasticizer intermediates, and polyethylene resin. Imperial Oil Limited is also strategically collaborating with E3 Metals Corp. on a pilot project to extract lithium in Alberta. Founded in 1880, the company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and functions as a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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