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ConocoPhillips competitors & alternatives

COPOil & GasHouston, United States

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to ConocoPhillips among oil & gas companies — ranked by similarity to what ConocoPhillips actually does, not by market-cap band.

$161.2BMarket cap
11,800Employees
12Competitors listed

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About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips is an energy company that engages in the global exploration, production, transportation, and marketing of various resources, including crude petroleum, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Its primary operations are centered on both conventional and tight oil formations, shale gas, heavy crude, LNG developments, and oil sands projects. The company's extensive portfolio includes unconventional resources located in North America; established conventional assets spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia; numerous LNG ventures; oil sands properties within Canada; and a significant inventory of potential conventional and unconventional exploration opportunities. ConocoPhillips was established in 1917 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.

ConocoPhillips at a glance

ConocoPhillips is an oil & gas company headquartered in Houston, United States. It is publicly listed (COP) with a market capitalisation of $161.2B. Xcout tracks 30 named people at ConocoPhillips, including Andrew O'Brien (President, CEO & Director). Xcout recorded 3 job postings from ConocoPhillips in the last 90 days.

ConocoPhillips leadership

  • Andrew O'BrienPresident, CEO & Director
  • Steiner VagePresident of Europe
  • Andy O’BrienChief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Commercial
  • Kontessa S. Haynes-WelshSenior VP of Digital and Transformation & CFO
  • Ryan LanceExecutive Chair of the Board
  • Nicholas G. OldsExecutive Vice President of Lower 48 & Global HSE

24 more named people on record for ConocoPhillips, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Hiring at ConocoPhillips

Xcout recorded 3 job postings from ConocoPhillips in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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Recent ConocoPhillips news

7 corporate events on record, with sources — see the full timeline →

Top 12 ConocoPhillips competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to ConocoPhillips by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Suncor EnergySU · Oil & GasCalgary, Canada
71% matchPublic

Similar oil & gas company

Suncor Energy Inc. operates as a fully integrated energy enterprise. Its primary focus involves the development of hydrocarbon resources, particularly within Canada's Athabasca oil sands region. Globally, the company undertakes the exploration, acquisition, development, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of crude oil. Domestically, it distributes petroleum and petrochemical products, predominantly under the Petro-Canada brand. Suncor's operations are divided into several key segments: The Oil Sands division extracts bitumen through both mining and in-situ techniques, converting it into refinery feedstock and diesel, or blending it for direct market sale. The Exploration and Production segment manages offshore assets off Canada's East Coast and in the North Sea, in addition to onshore properties in Libya and Syria. The Refining and Marketing segment processes crude oil and intermediate feedstocks into a variety of petroleum and petrochemical goods, which are then sold to retail, commercial, and industrial customers via its network of distributors. The Corporate and Eliminations segment also oversees the operation of four wind farms situated in Ontario and Western Canada. Beyond these core activities, Suncor is also engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, various byproducts, refined products, and electricity. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Suncor Inc. before officially changing its name to Suncor Energy Inc. in April 1997. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.

Market cap$83.7B
Employees15,010
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Canadian Natural Resources LimitedCNQ · Oil and GasCalgary, Canada
71% matchPublic

Oil and Gas

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is an integrated energy enterprise engaged across the full spectrum of upstream and downstream activities related to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs), encompassing acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sales. Its diverse portfolio of hydrocarbon products encompasses synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude, bitumen (also known as thermal oil), along with both primary heavy crude oil and specialized Pelican Lake heavy crude. Beyond exploration and production, the company holds midstream and refining assets, notably comprising two crude oil pipeline networks and a half-interest (50% working interest) in an 84-megawatt cogeneration facility situated at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, CNQ reported substantial reserves. Its proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves amounted to 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl), escalating to 13,271 MMbbl when probable reserves are included. Proved synthetic crude oil (SCO) reserves stood at 6,998 MMbbl, with total proved plus probable SCO reserves reaching 7,535 MMbbl. Furthermore, the company's proved natural gas reserves were recorded at 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf), expanding to 20,249 Bcf on a proved plus probable basis. Geographically, its operations are concentrated in key regions, including Western Canada, the United Kingdom's North Sea sector, and offshore West Africa. The entity, incorporated in 1973, was originally known as AEX Minerals Corporation before adopting the name Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.

Market cap$107.2B
Employees10,750
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Cenovus EnergyCVE · Oil & GasCalgary, Canada
70% matchPublic

Similar oil & gas company

Cenovus Energy Inc. is an integrated energy firm involved in the exploration, extraction, processing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. Its operations span Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. The company organizes its extensive activities across six core segments: Oil Sands, Conventional, Offshore, Canadian Manufacturing, U.S. Manufacturing, and Retail. The Oil Sands division is responsible for developing and producing bitumen and heavy oil from significant projects in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Foster Creek, Christina Lake, Sunrise, and Tucker, in addition to its Lloydminster thermal and conventional heavy oil operations. Cenovus’s Conventional segment encompasses assets primarily situated in Alberta and British Columbia, specifically in areas such as Elmworth-Wapiti, Kaybob-Edson, Clearwater, and Rainbow Lake, alongside holdings in various natural gas processing facilities. The Offshore segment is solely dedicated to exploration and development endeavors. Its Canadian Manufacturing segment includes the proprietary Lloydminster upgrading and asphalt refining complex, which converts heavy oil and bitumen into synthetic crude oil, diesel fuel, asphalt, and other related products. This segment also oversees the Bruderheim crude-by-rail terminal and operates two ethanol plants. The U.S. Manufacturing segment focuses on refining crude oil to produce diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, asphalt, and various other petroleum products. Finally, the Retail segment manages the distribution and sales of both its own and third-party refined petroleum products through a network of retail, commercial, and bulk petroleum outlets, as well as wholesale channels. Cenovus Energy Inc. was founded in 2009 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Calgary, Canada.

Market cap$58.1B
Employees—
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ChevronCVX · Oil & GasHouston, United States
68% matchPublic

Similar oil & gas company

Chevron Corporation functions as a global energy and chemicals powerhouse, orchestrating its diverse operations worldwide. The company's business is organized into two primary divisions: Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment focuses on the full lifecycle of crude oil and natural gas, from their initial exploration and development to production and subsequent transportation. This also encompasses the processing, liquefaction, transit, and regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as pipeline transport of crude oil and the movement, storage, and sale of natural gas. Additionally, this segment manages a facility dedicated to converting natural gas into liquid fuels. In contrast, the Downstream segment is tasked with refining crude oil into a variety of petroleum products. Its activities include the merchandising of crude oil, refined goods, and lubricants, in addition to the creation and distribution of renewable fuels. This division is also responsible for moving crude oil and refined products using a range of methods, including pipelines, ships, motor vehicles, and rail cars. Furthermore, it produces and markets bulk petrochemicals, industrial-grade plastics, and additives for both fuels and lubricants. Beyond these core ventures, Chevron is also involved in financial management, debt financing, insurance underwriting, real estate development, and various technology-driven enterprises. Founded in 1879, the company operated as ChevronTexaco Corporation until it officially became Chevron Corporation in 2005. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Ramon, California.

Market cap$422.2B
Employees43,039
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CNOOC00883 · Oil & GasHong Kong, Hong Kong
67% matchPublic

Similar oil & gas company

CNOOC Limited functions as an investment holding company, with its core business encompassing the full lifecycle of crude oil and natural gas, from exploration and development to production and sales. Its activities are organized across three primary segments: Exploration & Production (E&P), Trading, and Corporate functions. The company primarily extracts offshore crude oil and natural gas from Chinese waters, specifically in the Bohai Sea, Western South China Sea, Eastern South China Sea, and East China Sea regions. Furthermore, CNOOC Limited maintains interests in various oil and gas assets distributed across Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania, and Europe. As of December 31, 2021, its net proved reserves were approximately 5.73 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Beyond its primary operations, the company also participates in bond issuance, the marketing and sale of petroleum and natural gas, and the surface exploration and commercialization of coalbed methane. With a global presence, CNOOC Limited conducts operations in countries such as China, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Argentina, Indonesia, Uganda, Iraq, Brazil, Guyana, Russia, and Australia, alongside other international ventures. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, CNOOC Limited functions as a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

Market cap$137.7B
Employees22,045
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CNX Resources CorporationCNX · Oil & GasCanonsburg, United States
67% matchPublic

Similar oil & gas company

CNX Resources Corporation operates as an independent company primarily focused on natural gas and midstream activities. Its core business involves the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas properties, predominantly situated within the Appalachian Basin. The company's operations are structured into two distinct segments: Shale and Coalbed Methane. CNX is a producer and supplier of pipeline-grade natural gas, primarily serving wholesale customers. Its extensive asset portfolio includes significant natural gas extraction rights. Specifically, it holds mineral rights across: Approximately 526,000 net acres in the Marcellus Shale, located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Around 610,000 net acres within the Utica Shale. An additional 1,006,000 net acres encompassing other shale and shallow oil and gas formations throughout Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Furthermore, CNX possesses rights for coalbed methane (CBM) extraction, covering roughly 282,000 net acres in Virginia's Central Appalachia region, alongside a vast 1,733,000 net CBM acres spread across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and New Mexico. Beyond production, CNX manages a robust midstream infrastructure. This includes the design, construction, and operation of natural gas gathering systems, which transport gas from wellheads to major interstate pipelines or other local distribution points. Its owned and operated assets comprise approximately 2,600 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines and a suite of processing facilities. The company also provides comprehensive, turn-key water management solutions, covering sourcing, delivery, and disposal, both for its internal natural gas operations and for external clients. With a heritage dating back to its founding in 1860, CNX Resources Corporation is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The company adopted its current name in November 2017, having previously operated as CONSOL Energy Inc.

Market cap$5.2B
Employees458
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