Imperial Oil
Imperial Oil Limited is a leading integrated energy company in Canada, primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The company operates across the entire energy value chain, from upstream resource extraction to downstream refining and the marketing of petroleum and petrochemical products. Its business model leverages integration to mitigate commodity price volatility while pursuing lower-emission opportunities such as renewable diesel and carbon capture.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Upstream
primaryFocuses on the exploration for and production of crude oil, natural gas, and bitumen. Operations include major oil sands projects and conventional production, with products sold primarily into North American markets.
Bitumen, Synthetic crude oil, Conventional crude oil, Natural gas
Refineries, Industrial energy consumers, Midstream companies
Downstream
majorInvolves the refining of crude oil into petroleum products, alongside the distribution and marketing of these products. It operates a vast network of retail sites and provides fuels for transportation and industrial use.
Esso gasoline, Mobil gasoline, Diesel fuel, Heating oil, Jet fuel, Asphalt, Renewable diesel
Retail consumers, Aviation industry, Commercial transportation fleets, Independent fuel wholesalers
Chemicals
moderateManufactures and markets various petrochemical products, utilizing feedstocks from the company's refining operations. It maintains a competitive position through integration with the Sarnia refinery.
Polyethylene, Benzene, Aromatic solvents
Manufacturing companies, Plastics producers, Industrial chemical users
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Competitive Position
Imperial is one of Canada's largest petroleum refiners and a major oil sands producer, benefiting from a strategic relationship with Exxon Mobil Corporation.
Geographies
Canada, United States
Customer Segments
Retail consumers, Industrial enterprises, Wholesale distributors
Upstream Dependencies
Oilfield service providers, Natural gas condensate suppliers (diluent), Electricity and energy utilities, Agricultural feedstock suppliers (for renewable diesel)
Downstream Customers
Individual motorists, Airlines, Industrial manufacturers, Construction and paving contractors
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Imperial Oil FAQ
Common questions about Imperial Oil
Imperial Oil Limited is a leading integrated energy company in Canada, primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The company operates across the entire energy value chain, from upstream resource extraction to downstream refining and the marketing of petroleum and petrochemical products. Its business model leverages integration to mitigate commodity price volatility while pursuing lower-emission opportunities such as renewable diesel and carbon capture.
Imperial Oil (IMO) has a market capitalization of $61.4B and trades on AMEX.
Imperial Oil generated $47.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $3.3B, representing a net margin of 6.9%, with free cash flow of $4.7B. These figures are based on the Q4 2025 filing.
Imperial Oil's key competitors include Cenovus Energy Inc., Suncor Energy Inc., Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Imperial Oil has approximately 5,300 employees.