As the largest integrated petroleum company in the world, we face unique challenges that require innovative solutions, for ourselves and for our industry.

We have two major centers devoted to original research, supporting our strategic aims:

  • Increase oil and gas reserves.
  • Improve recovery rates.
  • Develop improved refining processes.

Research & Development Center (R&DC)

Our Research & Development Center (R&DC) pioneers research into cutting-edge technologies that enhance our surface operational reliability, efficiency and safety.

EXPEC ARC

The Advanced Research Center of our Exploration and Petroleum Engineering Center (EXPEC ARC) leads technological research in subsurface upstream activities.

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