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Murphy Oil
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJul 4, 2026
Murphy Oil

Murphy Oil

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Murphy Oil Corp, a Houston-based independent mining company, specializes in oil and gas exploration and production globally.

HQ
Houston, TX, US
Founded
1950
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Murphy Oil Corporation, founded in 1944 by Theodosia Murphy Nolan, Bertie Murphy Deming Smith, and Charles H. Murphy Sr., is an independent exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company focuses on producing crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids primarily in the United States and Canada, while also engaging in global oil and gas exploration activities. Murphy Oil's core mission is to provide energy that empowers people through sustainable and efficient operations.

Notable figures associated with Murphy Oil include Claiborne P. Deming, who serves as Chairman, and Roger Jenkins, the CEO. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MUR and is a component of the S&P 400. Murphy Oil has achieved significant production outputs, with a recent report highlighting 167.356 thousand barrels of oil equivalent. The company's commitment to sustainability and innovative strategies has solidified its impact in the petroleum industry, ensuring a lasting presence beyond the well.

Murphy Oil - Quick Facts

When was Murphy Oil founded?

Murphy Oil was founded in 1950.

Where is Murphy Oil's headquarters located?

Murphy Oil's headquarters is located in Houston, TX, US.

How many employees does Murphy Oil have?

Murphy Oil has 691 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Murphy Oil - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Gas
  • Oil
Tags
  • Energy
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000717423
  • ticker: MUR
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
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NAICS
  • 220000Utilities
  • 221000Utilities
  • 221200Natural Gas Distribution
  • 221210Natural Gas Distribution
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 324000Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
  • 324100Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
  • 324110Petroleum Refineries
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 457000Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers
  • 457100Gasoline Stations
  • 457120Other Gasoline Stations
  • 450000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 1380Oil And Gas Field Services
  • 1382Oil And Gas Field Exploration Services
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 2900Petroleum Refining And Related Industries
  • 2910Petroleum Refining
  • 2911Petroleum Refining
  • 5500Automotive Dealers And Gasoline Service Stations
  • 5540Gasoline Service Stations
  • 5541Gasoline Service Stations
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
ISIC
  • 1920Manufacture of refined petroleum products