Imperial Oil (NYSEAMERICAN:IMO) is a leading Canadian integrated energy company founded in 1880 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. As a majority-owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, Imperial Oil engages in the full spectrum of petroleum operations, encompassing upstream exploration and production, downstream refining and marketing, and the manufacturing of petrochemicals. The company’s long history reflects more than a century of innovation in hydrocarbon development and energy delivery.
In the upstream segment, Imperial Oil focuses on the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across Western Canada. Key assets include the Kearl and Cold Lake oil sands projects and its interest in the Syncrude joint venture, which together rank among the world’s largest oil sands developments. Conventional heavy-oil and natural-gas operations supplement the company’s portfolio, with ongoing investment in technology designed to improve environmental performance and resource recovery.
The downstream business encompasses refining, marketing and chemical operations. Imperial Oil operates major refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia and Nanticoke, supplying transportation fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, along with heating oils and lubricants. The company’s retail network markets Esso and Mobil brands through more than 2,000 service stations and convenience outlets across Canada. Petrochemical production yields plastics feedstocks, solvents and synthetic rubbers for industrial and consumer applications.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Corson, Imperial Oil maintains a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The company invests in research and development to advance carbon management, water use efficiency and land reclamation. While its core operations serve Canadian markets, Imperial Oil benefits from its strategic alliance with ExxonMobil to access global expertise, technology and supply chains.
