Cenovus Energy (US Operations)

NYSE: CVE

Updated Mar 29, 2026

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Integrated · Integrated E&P / Refining

Cenovus Energy (US Operations)

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Cenovus Energy operates major US refineries and production assets from its Houston operations hub, including some of the most complex refineries in the country.

Founded: 2009
Employees: 7,000+ (US)
Revenue: $38 billion (2023, global)
HQ: Houston, TX (US Operations HQ)

US RefiningOil SandsThermal ProductionHeavy Oil

Cenovus Energy Inc. is a Canadian integrated oil and natural gas company with significant US downstream operations managed from Houston. Following its acquisition of Husky Energy in 2021, Cenovus became one of the largest refiners in the US, operating refineries in Lima (Ohio), Toledo (Ohio), and Superior (Wisconsin). The Houston office manages these US refining and marketing operations.

Headquarters

Houston, TX (US Operations HQ)

Founded

2009

Employees

7,000+ (US)

Revenue

$38 billion (2023, global)

CEO

Jon McKenzie

Website

cenovus.com

History of Cenovus Energy (US Operations)

Cenovus was formed in 2009 as a spin-off from Encana Corporation (now Ovintiv). The company dramatically expanded its US footprint through the 2021 acquisition of Husky Energy, which brought significant refining capacity in the US Midwest. Houston was established as the operational hub for US downstream activities.

Operations & Business Segments

Cenovus's US operations include the Lima Refinery (Ohio, 183,000 bpd), Toledo Refinery (Ohio, 150,000 bpd), and Superior Refinery (Wisconsin, 49,000 bpd). Upstream assets include thermal oil sands operations in Canada and conventional production in Western Canada.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX (US Operations HQ)

Key Specialties & Capabilities

US RefiningOil SandsThermal ProductionHeavy OilMidwestern RefineriesIntegrated Operations

Frequently Asked Questions About Cenovus Energy (US Operations)

Does Cenovus Energy operate in Houston?▾

Yes, Cenovus Energy's US operations, particularly its US refining and marketing businesses, are managed from Houston, Texas.

What refineries does Cenovus operate in the US?▾

Cenovus operates three US refineries: the Lima Refinery in Ohio (183,000 bpd), the Toledo Refinery in Ohio (150,000 bpd), and the Superior Refinery in Wisconsin (49,000 bpd).

Is Cenovus a Canadian or American company?▾

Cenovus is a Canadian company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, but it has a major US operational presence centered in Houston, managing its American refining and downstream businesses.

What does Cenovus Energy (US Operations) do in Houston?▾

Cenovus Energy (US Operations) is a integrated company based in Houston, TX (US Operations HQ). Cenovus Energy operates major US refineries and production assets from its Houston operations hub, including some of the most complex refineries in the country.

Where is Cenovus Energy (US Operations) headquartered?▾

Cenovus Energy (US Operations) is headquartered in Houston, TX (US Operations HQ), founded in 2009. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the integrated sector.