S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook

Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
$127.81
-0.4%
$120.20
$95.70
$135.18
$150.97B1.244.19 million shs3.58 million shs
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
$27.23
-0.1%
$26.41
$24.44
$34.73
$85.07B0.853.12 million shs3.30 million shs
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
$195.01
-3.7%
$188.96
$104.32
$221.11
$72.95B1.522.47 million shs2.71 million shs
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
$153.31
-2.5%
$154.22
$89.74
$174.08
$67.28B1.372.21 million shs2.35 million shs
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
$46.10
$40.60
$55.03
$55.28B0.69219,445 shs3,062 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
-0.39%-3.84%+4.75%+18.49%+21.42%
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
-0.04%-3.54%+2.95%-3.92%-4.49%
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
-3.66%-8.16%-0.81%+27.47%+54.29%
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
-2.52%-7.35%-2.34%+18.76%+48.76%
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
4.854 of 5 stars
3.45.02.50.03.12.53.1
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
1.8126 of 5 stars
0.95.03.30.02.90.01.9
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
4.0823 of 5 stars
2.45.02.50.03.92.51.3
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
4.6997 of 5 stars
2.45.04.20.03.13.32.5
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
2.81
Moderate Buy$142.0011.10% Upside
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
1.75
Reduce$28.253.75% Upside
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
2.71
Moderate Buy$193.77-0.64% Downside
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
2.73
Moderate Buy$158.003.06% Upside
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest SNP, EQNR, MPC, COP, and PSX Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
Piper Sandler
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $157.00
4/18/2024
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$139.00 ➝ $155.00
4/12/2024
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
Mizuho
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$201.00 ➝ $202.00
4/12/2024
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
Mizuho
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$167.00 ➝ $162.00
4/11/2024
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
Scotiabank
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$120.00 ➝ $135.00
4/11/2024
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
Scotiabank
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Boost Price TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$175.00 ➝ $207.00
4/11/2024
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
Scotiabank
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Boost Price TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$148.00 ➝ $156.00
4/10/2024
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$141.00 ➝ $149.00
4/10/2024
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$158.00
4/10/2024
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$26.00 ➝ $28.00
4/8/2024
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$179.00 ➝ $191.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
$58.57B2.57$16.08 per share7.95$41.50 per share3.08
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
$107.17B0.79$6.72 per share4.05$15.53 per share1.75
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
$150.31B0.47$32.72 per share5.96$80.34 per share2.43
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
$149.89B0.44$20.31 per share7.55$71.94 per share2.13
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
$424.83B0.00N/A1.90$117.15 per share0.00

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
$10.96B$9.0614.1111.832.7518.71%22.08%11.46%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
$11.89B$3.916.968.23N/A11.09%20.32%7.21%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
$9.68B$23.538.2912.421.926.44%30.58%11.08%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
$7.02B$15.479.9110.811.984.68%22.10%9.38%4/26/2024 (Confirmed)
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
$11.16B$9.734.690.001.562.58%8.23%3.92%N/A

Latest SNP, EQNR, MPC, COP, and PSX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
$2.05N/A-$2.05N/AN/AN/A  
4/30/2024N/A
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
$2.04N/A-$2.04N/AN/AN/A  
4/26/2024N/A
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
$2.60N/A-$2.60N/AN/AN/A  
2/8/2024Q4 2023
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
$2.08$2.40+$0.32$2.28$14.47 billion$15.31 billion      
2/7/2024Q4 2023
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
$1.08$0.64-$0.44$0.40$27.35 billion$29.05 billion
1/31/2024Q4 2023
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
$2.37$3.09+$0.72$3.32$34.30 billion$38.74 billion
1/30/202412/31/2023
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
$2.21$3.98+$1.77$4.12$34.90 billion$36.26 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
$2.321.82%+7.68%25.61%N/A
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
$0.983.60%+71.80%25.06%N/A
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
$3.301.69%+9.85%14.02%2 Years
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
$4.202.74%+5.27%27.15%13 Years
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
$8.25N/AN/A84.79%N/A

Latest SNP, EQNR, MPC, COP, and PSX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/3/2024
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
quarterly$1.152.68%5/17/20245/20/20246/3/2024
3/26/2024
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
quarterly$0.303.6%5/15/20245/16/20245/28/2024
1/26/2024
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
quarterly$0.82502.06%2/20/20242/21/20243/11/2024
2/8/2024
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
Quarterly$0.782.74%2/15/20242/19/20243/1/2024
2/7/2024
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
quarterly$1.052.87%2/16/20242/20/20243/1/2024
1/24/2024
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
quarterly$0.303.4%2/14/20242/15/20242/27/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
0.36
1.43
1.29
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
0.51
1.71
1.60
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
0.83
1.59
1.13
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
0.56
1.26
1.02
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
0.10
0.89
0.53

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
82.36%
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
5.51%
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
76.77%
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
76.93%
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
0.54%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
0.34%
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
0.01%
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
0.21%
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
0.22%
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
92.20%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
ConocoPhillips stock logo
COP
ConocoPhillips
9,9001.18 billion1.17 billionOptionable
Equinor ASA stock logo
EQNR
Equinor ASA
23,0003.12 billion3.12 billionOptionable
Marathon Petroleum Co. stock logo
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
18,200360.34 million359.58 millionOptionable
Phillips 66 stock logo
PSX
Phillips 66
14,000427.82 million426.88 millionOptionable
China Petroleum & Chemical Co. stock logo
SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical
385,6911.21 billion94.44 millionOptionable

SNP, EQNR, MPC, COP, and PSX Headlines

SourceHeadline
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class AChina Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class A
morningstar.com - April 17 at 10:39 PM
Chinas Sinopec, TotalEnergies to produce sustainable aviation fuelChina's Sinopec, TotalEnergies to produce sustainable aviation fuel
yahoo.com - April 3 at 5:12 AM
China PE plant maintenance schedule from Mar-JunChina PE plant maintenance schedule from Mar-Jun
ccfgroup.com - March 26 at 9:38 AM
Sinopec, Total to build sustainable aviation fuel plant in ChinaSinopec, Total to build sustainable aviation fuel plant in China
reuters.com - March 26 at 9:38 AM
Sinopec begins production from gas field in Sichuan, ChinaSinopec begins production from gas field in Sichuan, China
msn.com - March 12 at 7:00 PM
Recon Technology Secures US$3 Million in Contracts with Newly Developed Customer for Electronic Components and MaterialsRecon Technology Secures US$3 Million in Contracts with Newly Developed Customer for Electronic Components and Materials
prnewswire.com - March 11 at 8:30 AM
Recon Technology to Exhibit Plastic Chemical Recycling Solutions at 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in TexasRecon Technology to Exhibit Plastic Chemical Recycling Solutions at 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in Texas
prnewswire.com - March 4 at 8:30 AM
BP, Sinopec Team Up to Strengthen China’s Energy MarketBP, Sinopec Team Up to Strengthen China’s Energy Market
msn.com - January 18 at 1:00 PM
Sinopec signs agreement with BP to enhance cooperationSinopec signs agreement with BP to enhance cooperation
global.chinadaily.com.cn - January 18 at 7:59 AM
UPDATE 2-Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec are Singapores top three marine bunker suppliers in 2023UPDATE 2-Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec are Singapore's top three marine bunker suppliers in 2023
msn.com - January 15 at 9:28 AM
First China Intl Supply Chain Expo kicks off in BeijingFirst China Intl Supply Chain Expo kicks off in Beijing
global.chinadaily.com.cn - November 29 at 8:09 AM
Chinas Sinopec cleared to build $4.5 billion refinery at Sri Lankas Hambantota portChina's Sinopec cleared to build $4.5 billion refinery at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port
msn.com - November 27 at 11:11 PM
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H SNPMFChina Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H SNPMF
morningstar.com - November 16 at 8:00 AM
China opens the deepest oil and gas well in AsiaChina opens the deepest oil and gas well in Asia
global.chinadaily.com.cn - November 15 at 7:27 AM
Expanded chemical plant powered by renewable electricityExpanded chemical plant powered by renewable electricity
global.chinadaily.com.cn - November 10 at 7:49 AM
Sinopecs colossal LNG tank bolsters winter gas supply - 541M gallonsSinopec's colossal LNG tank bolsters winter gas supply - 541M gallons
msn.com - November 6 at 8:49 PM
Chinas Largest LNG Storage Tank of 270,000 Cubic Meters Now in OperationChina's Largest LNG Storage Tank of 270,000 Cubic Meters Now in Operation
markets.businessinsider.com - November 3 at 8:37 AM
Analysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Baker Hughes Company (BKR), World Kinect (WKC) and China Petroleum & Chemical (OtherSNPMF)Analysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Baker Hughes Company (BKR), World Kinect (WKC) and China Petroleum & Chemical (OtherSNPMF)
markets.businessinsider.com - October 27 at 8:50 PM
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation reports Q3 resultsChina Petroleum & Chemical Corporation reports Q3 results
msn.com - October 26 at 5:29 PM
Venezuelan oil monopoly in joint ventures with Chevron and China PetroleumVenezuelan oil monopoly in joint ventures with Chevron and China Petroleum
en.mercopress.com - October 24 at 5:42 PM
SNPMF China Petroleum & Chemical CorporationSNPMF China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
seekingalpha.com - October 24 at 12:42 PM
China petroleum company set to take part in Kazakhstan projectChina petroleum company set to take part in Kazakhstan project
global.chinadaily.com.cn - October 17 at 9:38 AM
China Issued Policy To Stimulate Petrochemical Industry.China Issued Policy To Stimulate Petrochemical Industry.
conventuslaw.com - October 5 at 9:32 AM
Saudi Arabias Sabic teams up with Sinopec to launch plant in ChinaSaudi Arabia's Sabic teams up with Sinopec to launch plant in China
msn.com - September 1 at 5:48 PM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

ConocoPhillips logo

ConocoPhillips

NYSE:COP
ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids in the United States, Canada, China, Libya, Malaysia, Norway, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company's portfolio includes unconventional plays in North America; conventional assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia; global LNG developments; oil sands assets in Canada; and an inventory of global exploration prospects. ConocoPhillips was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Equinor ASA logo

Equinor ASA

NYSE:EQNR
Equinor ASA, an energy company, engages in the exploration, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of petroleum and other forms of energy in Norway and internationally. It operates through Exploration & Production Norway; Exploration & Production International; Exploration & Production USA; Marketing, Midstream & Processing; Renewables; and Other segments. The company also transports, processes, manufactures, markets, and trades in oil and gas commodities, such as crude and condensate products, gas liquids, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas; trades in power and emissions; operates refineries, terminals and processing, and power plants; and develops low carbon solutions for oil and gas. In addition, it develops carbon capture and storage projects; provides transportation solutions, including pipelines, shipping, trucking, and rail; and develops and explores for renewable energy, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen, and solar power. The company was formerly known as Statoil ASA and changed its name to Equinor ASA in May 2018. Equinor ASA was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.
Marathon Petroleum logo

Marathon Petroleum

NYSE:MPC
Marathon Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated downstream energy company primarily in the United States. The company operates through Refining & Marketing, and Midstream segments. The Refining & Marketing segment refines crude oil and other feedstocks at its refineries in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast regions of the United States; and purchases refined products and ethanol for resale and distributes refined products, including renewable diesel, through transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing services. Its refined products include transportation fuels, such as reformulated gasolines and blend-grade gasolines; heavy fuel oil; and asphalt. This segment also manufactures propane and petrochemicals. It sells refined products to wholesale marketing customers in the United States and internationally, buyers on the spot market, and independent entrepreneurs who operate primarily Marathon branded outlets, as well as through long-term fuel supply contracts to direct dealer locations primarily under the ARCO brand. The Midstream segment transports, stores, distributes, and markets crude oil and refined products through refining logistics assets, pipelines, terminals, towboats, and barges; gathers, processes, and transports natural gas; and gathers, transports, fractionates, stores, and markets natural gas liquids. Marathon Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
Phillips 66 logo

Phillips 66

NYSE:PSX
Phillips 66 operates as an energy manufacturing and logistics company in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties (M&S). The Midstream segment transports crude oil and other feedstocks; delivers refined petroleum products to market; provides terminaling and storage services for crude oil and refined petroleum products; transports, stores, fractionates, exports, and markets natural gas liquids; provides other fee-based processing services; and gathers, processes, transports, and markets natural gas. The Chemicals segment produces and markets ethylene and other olefin products; aromatics and styrenics products, such as benzene, cyclohexane, styrene, and polystyrene; and various specialty chemical products, including organosulfur chemicals, solvents, catalysts, and chemicals used in drilling and mining. The Refining segment refines crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products, such as gasolines, distillates, aviation, and renewable. The M&S segment purchases for resale and markets refined petroleum products, including gasolines, distillates, and aviation fuels. This segment also manufactures and markets specialty products, such as base oils and lubricants. Phillips 66 was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
China Petroleum & Chemical logo

China Petroleum & Chemical

NYSE:SNP
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, an energy and chemical company, engages in the oil and gas and chemical operations in Mainland China, Singapore, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Exploration and Production, Refining, Marketing and Distribution, Chemicals, and Corporate and Others. The company explores and develops oil fields; produces crude oil and natural gas; processes and purifies crude oil; and manufactures and sells petroleum products. It also owns and operates oil depots and service stations; and distributes and sells refined petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel through wholesale and retail sales networks. In addition, the company manufactures and sells petrochemical and derivative petrochemical products; and other chemical products, such as basic organic chemicals, synthetic resins, synthetic fiber monomers and polymers, synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, and chemical fertilizers. Further, it is involved in the exploration, production, and sale of petroleum and natural gas; production, storage, and sale of petrochemical and coal chemical products; import and export of petroleum products, natural gas, petrochemical, and chemical products; production and sale of catalyst products, lubricant base oil, polyester chips and fibers, plastics, and intermediate petrochemical products; research, development, production, and sale of ethylene and downstream byproducts; provision of geophysical exploration, drilling, survey, logging, downhole operational services, and construction services, as well as crude oil jetty services and natural gas pipeline transmission services; manufacturing production equipment; and coal chemical industry investment management activities. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of China Petrochemical Corporation.