Internationally renowned oil companies (Western, OPEC, Russian, etc.)

1. ExxonMobil ExxonMobil operates globally through its affiliates with over 80,000 employees. Its rigorous investment policies, commitment to developing and applying industry-leading technologies, and pursuit of excellence in operational management have secured its position as a global industry leader. It has maintained a triple-A credit rating for over 85 consecutive years—making it one of only a handful of companies worldwide to achieve this distinction. Soaring energy prices propelled ExxonMobil to the top spot on the 2006 Fortune 500 list of America’s largest publicly traded corporations. Moreover, it was the world’s first company to exceed $400 billion in market capitalization. On July 20, 2016, ExxonMobil ranked sixth on the Fortune Global 500 list. On June 7, 2017, it ranked fourth on the Fortune 500 list of U.S. companies. On June 6, 2017, ExxonMobil ranked 55th on the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list. ExxonMobil official website: exxonmobil.com ExxonMobil Chinese official website: mobiloil.com.cn 2. Royal Dutch Shell Group The Royal Dutch Shell Group (also translated as “Haike” or “Shell”) is currently the world’s largest oil company, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, and London, United Kingdom. It was formed through the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and the British Shell Transport and Trading Company. It is a leading global producer of oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals, as well as the world’s largest retailer of automotive fuels and lubricants. Shell is also a pioneer in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and possesses extensive expertise in financing, management, and operations. Its business spans 140 countries, employing nearly 90,000 people; its oil and gas production accounts for approximately 3% and 3.5%, respectively, of global totals. As the largest industrial company in the Netherlands, it ranked first on the 2012 Fortune Global 500 list. Royal Dutch Petroleum was founded in 1890 and granted special authorization by the Dutch Queen, hence its name. To compete with Standard Oil—the then-largest U.S. oil company—Royal Dutch Petroleum merged with the British Shell Transport and Trading Company in 1907 to form the Royal Dutch Shell Group. The group operates under a dual-headquarters structure, with 60% of capital held by Dutch interests and 40% by British interests. Its two headquarters are located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and London, UK. The group comprises 14 divisions managing oil, natural gas, chemical products, non-ferrous metals, coal, and other sectors; its oil and refined fuel production and sales capacity ranks second globally. Shell official website: shell.com Shell Chinese official website: www.shell.com.cn 3. BP (British Petroleum) BP was founded in 1909 by William Knox D’Arcy, initially named the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. In 1935, it was renamed the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, and adopted its current name in 1954. BP China was established in 1973.

List of UK-based Fortune Global 500 companies

List of UK-based Fortune Global 500 companies: Tesco (4th), AstraZeneca (9th), Linde (14th). In the latest 2023 Fortune Global 500 ranking, 15 UK-based companies made the list. Among these 15 UK companies, two rank within the global top 100; five rank between 300th and 400th; and four rank between 400th and 500th. Shell’s revenue amounted to USD 386.201 billion, propelling its ranking from 15th to 9th. Shell plc (formerly Royal Dutch Shell from 1907 to 2022) is the world’s second-largest oil company. Though incorporated in the UK, its headquarters are in The Hague, Netherlands. It was formed by the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and the British Shell Transport and Trading Company. Royal Dutch Petroleum was founded in 1890 and granted special royal authorization by the Dutch monarch. To compete with Standard Oil—the dominant U.S. oil company at the time—Royal Dutch Petroleum merged with the British Shell Transport and Trading Company in 1907, forming what is now Shell. In the 2021 Fortune Global 500, the company ranked 19th. Shell remains one of the world’s petroleum giants and continues to be a major competitor across oil, energy, chemicals, and solar power. Its five core businesses include exploration and production, natural gas and power, gas, chemicals, and renewable energy. Shell operates subsidiaries or business activities in over 140 countries and regions. Between 1988 and 2015, Shell accounted for 1.67% of global industrial greenhouse gas emissions. BP’s revenue totaled USD 248.891 billion, ranking it 22nd globally. BP plc (formerly British Petroleum) is one of the world’s six major oil companies and among the top ten private enterprise groups globally. In 2012, its turnover reached USD 388.285 billion. Its predecessor, the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, was founded in 1908; it adopted the name British Petroleum in 1954. The company integrates upstream and downstream operations—including exploration, production, refining, storage, marketing, and retail. In 2001, ‘BP’ ceased to stand for ‘British Petroleum’ and became the company’s official name. In advertising, BP has occasionally used the tagline ‘Beyond Petroleum’ to promote its business. Both companies reported revenues exceeding USD 100 billion, and both saw substantial improvements in their global rankings compared to the previous year: BP rose from 35th to 22nd, while Shell climbed from 15th to 9th. However, BP posted a net loss—making it the sole unprofitable company among the 15 UK-based Fortune Global 500 firms in the latest ranking—whereas Shell’s profit reached USD 42.309 billion, placing it among the world’s most profitable companies.

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