NYSE: MUR
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Murphy Oil Corporation
Murphy Oil Corporation is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Canada, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Murphy Oil Corporation is a global independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston. The company has a diversified portfolio of onshore and offshore assets across North America and select international regions. Murphy is known for its deepwater Gulf of Mexico operations, Eagle Ford Shale position, and Canadian assets. The company focuses on creating long-term value through disciplined capital allocation, operational efficiency, and a balanced approach to growth and shareholder returns.
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1950
Employees
1,200
Revenue
$3.4B
CEO
Roger Jenkins
Website
murphyoilcorp.comMurphy Oil was founded in 1950 in El Dorado, Arkansas, by Charles H. Murphy Sr. The company initially focused on onshore domestic production before expanding internationally. Murphy relocated its headquarters to Houston in 2020 to be closer to the energy industry hub. Over decades, the company has built a reputation for deepwater exploration expertise and has made significant discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Canada, and Southeast Asia.
Murphy's operations span the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas, Tupper Montney in British Columbia, and Kaybob Duvernay in Alberta. The company operates a fleet of floating production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico and runs an active development drilling program in the Eagle Ford. Murphy's deepwater portfolio includes operated and non-operated interests in multiple producing fields.
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