Friday, November 25, 2011


ConocoPhillips uses its pioneering spirit to responsibly deliver energy to the world. This purpose transcends all of ConocoPhillips’ operations. The company conducts its business to return maximum value to shareholders while utilizing a wealth of knowledge and resources from its employees and acting responsibly in all communities in which it operates.

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. As of Dec. 31, 2010, it is the third-largest U.S. integrated energy company, based on market capitalization, as well as proved reserves and production of oil and natural gas, and the largest refiner in the United States. ConocoPhillips is the seventh-largest holder of proved reserves and the fourth-largest refiner worldwide, of nongovernment-controlled companies.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips operates in more than 30 countries.

Natural gas is affordable, safe and clean. With a small land footprint; low levels of combustion emissions, including carbon dioxide; and comparatively low water use across the full life cycle, it is a key component in developing a sustainable energy mix for the United States. Responsible production of this valuable resource requires practices that carefully manage and minimize any impact on the environment and the people that live near our operations.

Our approach is founded on prospering as a business and meeting the energy needs of present and future generations by partnering and cooperating with others. We work with regulatory agencies, communities, landowners, business partners and other stakeholders to design production systems that consider everyone's interests while caring for the environment – be it air, land or water. We focus on the fundamentals to ensure safe and proper management of the well site and facilities, drilling and completion operations, and product transportation. We believe our job is not finished until proper site cleanup and restoration is completed.

Increasing the use of natural gas in our energy mix is the fastest and most economical path to significantly reducing U.S. emissions of CO2. Combustion of natural gas generates very little sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, and that helps curb the formation of acid rain and smog. It doesn't generate particulate matter (soot), volatile organic compound or mercury emissions, and that also contributes to healthier air. 

ConocoPhillips recognizes the importance of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystems' health and as a vital factor in human well-being. Protecting plant and animal species and ecosystems is an essential component of our health, safety and environmental commitment wherever we operate.

ConocoPhillips is committed to the development of water management practices that conserve and protect freshwater resources and enhance the efficiency of water utilization at our facilities.


 

 


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