What is the Oil Drilling & Gas Extraction Industry?
Companies in this industry operate and develop oil and gas field properties. Activities include the exploration and production of crude petroleum, the mining and extraction of oil from oil shale and oil sands, the exploration and production of natural gas, sulphur recovery from natural gas and recovery of hydrocarbon liquids. Companies may operate oil and gas wells on their own account or for others on a contract or fee basis.
Industry Products
Crude oilNatural gas
Industry Activities
Oil extractionNatural gas extractionExploration of crude oil and natural gas