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Forest Oil
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Forest Oil

Forest Oil

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Forest Oil Corporation: A leading independent energy company, exploring, developing, and marketing natural gas and crude oil.

HQ
Denver, CO, US
Founded
1952
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Forest Oil Corporation, founded in Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest independent energy companies in the United States. The company's core mission is to explore, develop, and market natural gas and crude oil across North America. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas, Forest Oil also operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Canadian Forest Oil Ltd., based in Calgary, Alberta. The company employs over 250 people and focuses on leveraging its extensive experience to sustainably meet energy demands.

Notable affiliated individuals include industry veterans who have guided the company through various market cycles. Investors have historically included both institutional and private stakeholders interested in the energy sector. Key achievements for Forest Oil include significant contributions to the development of North American energy infrastructure and consistent production outputs. The overall impact of Forest Oil has been substantial in providing reliable energy resources while maintaining a commitment to responsible exploration and development practices.

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Forest Oil - Quick Facts

Who are Forest Oil's competitors?

Companies similar to Forest Oil include Forge Energy, Marathon Oil, Extraction Oil & Gas and APA.

When was Forest Oil founded?

Forest Oil was founded in 1952.

Where is Forest Oil's headquarters located?

Forest Oil's headquarters is located in Denver, CO, US.

How many employees does Forest Oil have?

Forest Oil has 750 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Forest Oil - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Revenue
  • Recurring Transactional
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Oil Gas
Tags
  • Energy
NAICS
  • 210000Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211000Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211100Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211120Crude Petroleum Extraction
SIC
  • 1300Oil And Gas Extraction
  • 1310Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas
  • 1311Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas
ISIC
  • 610Extraction of crude petroleum
  • 910Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
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NAICS
  • 213000Support Activities for Mining
  • 213100Support Activities for Mining
  • 213110Support Activities for Mining
  • 213112Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
  • 220000Utilities
  • 221000Utilities
  • 221200Natural Gas Distribution
  • 221210Natural Gas Distribution
SIC
  • 1380Oil And Gas Field Services
  • 1382Oil And Gas Field Exploration Services