Imperial Oil Limited is a Canadian petroleum company engaged in the exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas.
Imperial Oil Limited is a prominent player in Canada's energy sector, specializing in the exploration, production, and distribution of crude oil and natural gas. The company operates through three distinct segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical. The Upstream segment focuses on the exploration and development of crude oil, natural gas, synthetic oil, and bitumen, boasting significant reserves totaling 386 million oil-equivalent barrels of proved undeveloped reserves as of December 31, 2021.
Complementing its upstream activities, the Downstream segment of Imperial Oil engages in the transportation, refining, and marketing of crude oil. This segment also handles the blending and distribution of refined products, managing a robust distribution network that spans Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. Imperial Oil's extensive downstream operations include a network of approximately 2,400 Esso and Mobil-branded retail sites, serving both the motoring public and various industrial and transportation sectors.
The Chemical segment of Imperial Oil is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of a diverse range of petrochemicals, including benzene, solvents, plasticizer intermediates, and polyethylene resin. This segment plays a crucial role in supplying essential chemicals to various industrial applications, supporting a broad spectrum of downstream industries. Additionally, Imperial Oil is actively advancing its environmental stewardship efforts through strategic collaborations, such as its partnership with E3 Metals Corp. to pilot a lithium-extraction project in Alberta, showcasing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. With a legacy dating back to 1880 and headquartered in Calgary, Imperial Oil Limited continues to drive innovation and growth in Canada's energy landscape as a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation.