Marathon is a company that strives to bring value and values together. We create value for our shareholders and provide quality products and services for our customers. In doing so, we act responsibly toward those who work for us, the communities in which we operate and our business partners.In the long-running competition for profits in the oil and gas industry, Marathon Oil is keeping up a steady pace. Through its Marathon Oil Company subsidiary, the company explores for and produces oil and gas primarily in Angola, Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Norway, Indonesia, the UK, and the US. It has net proved reserves of 1.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent and 299 million barrels of bitumen (oil sands). Marathon Oil's Marathon Petroleum operates seven refineries with a total capacity of 1 million barrels of crude oil a day. Marathon Petroleum supplies about 4,600 Marathon-branded US retail gas outlets. Marathon Oil also services 1,620 Speedway SuperAmerica gas stations.

Tesoro Corporation engages in refining and marketing petroleum products. It operates in two segments, Refining and Retail. The Refining segment processes both heavy and light crude oils and produces primarily gasoline and gasoline blendstocks, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and heavy fuel oils. It also manufactures other refined products, including liquefied petroleum gas, petroleum coke, and asphalt. As of December 31, 2008, this segment owned and operated seven petroleum refineries located in the western and mid-continental United States with a combined crude oil capacity of 665 thousand barrels per day. The Retail segment sells gasoline and diesel fuel through company-operated retail stations and third-party branded distributors in the western and mid-continental United States. As of the above date, it included a network of 389 branded retail stations primarily operated by the company under the Tesoro, Mirastar, Shell, and USA Gasolinetm names; and 490 branded stations operated by independent dealers. Tesoro Corporation markets its refined products to wholesale and retail customers, as well as commercial end-users. The company was formerly known as Tesoro Petroleum Corp and changed its name to Tesoro Corporation in November 2004. Tesoro Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Western states and international operations describes the global span of this oil and gas investment company. Western States International Incorporated has proven, seasoned relationships worldwide at every level. Western States International is an independent company with international access and response. Led by oil industry veteran CEO Ingrid Aliet-Gass, Western States International invests in companies engaged in oil and gas processing, and natural resource development, primarily in Indonesia and in California (in Kern County). Western States International also has operations in geothermal energy production, biofuel development, and liquid natural gas and petroleum products terminalling. In addition, Western States International, Inc. has sea fishing operations in East Java.

ERHC Energy Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Houston, Texas. ERHC Energy Inc. engages in the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Guinea offshore of central west Africa. ERHC Energy Inc. has rights to working interests in exploration acreage in the Joint Development Zone between the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as in the territorial waters of Sao Tome. ERHC Energy Inc. also involves in the supply and trade of oil and natural gas.

Newpark Mats & Integrated Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Newpark Resources, makes mat systems used to create temporary roads and walkways on wet, soft, and environmentally sensitive areas around drilling and construction sites. Newpark Mats & Integrated Services, LLC also provides pipeline construction services. Newpark Mats & Integrated Services' pipeline crews test soils, lay mats, dig trenches, install pipe, and restore disturbed areas to pristine condition. Newpark Mats & Integrated Services, LLC also provides environmental remediation services, pit design, and well connection and maintenance.

Portugal's primary oil and gas group, Galp Energia (formerly Petr�leos de Portugal), produces, transports, refines, distributes, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and oil products. It operates mainly in Portugal and Spain, but also has operations in a half-dozen former Portuguese colonies. Although Galp Energia is primarily a refining and marketing company with more than 1,030 gas stations, it is seeking to expand its exploration and production efforts. The company has significant exploration and production activities in Angola, Brazil, Portugal, and Syria. Galp Energia's leading shareholder is Italian energy conglomerate Eni, which owns 33% of the company.

Magellan Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1957 and is based in Portland, Maine. Magellan Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the exploration for, and development, production, and sale of oil and gas reserves in Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom. Its assets include the Mereenie, Palm Valley, and Dingo fields in Australia; the East Poplar and Northwest Poplar fields in Montana; and a series of licenses (Markwells Wood / Havant) in the onshore southern United Kingdom. The company has proved reserves of 13.5 billion cu. ft. of natural gas and 722,000 barrels of oil. MPAL's main customer is the Northern Territory's Power and Water Corporation.

Compass Energy is a trusted organization of experienced, senior-level energy experts working directly with our customers to strategically manage corporate energy procurement, and supply reliable and cost-competitive natural gas and related services. With AGL Resources’ acquisition of Compass Energy, we now have the strength of a trusted, large-scale company without compromising our entrepreneur spirit and exceptional customer focus. Trust and reliability, experienced know-how, superior customer service, and delivery of customer value are the four directions that guide Compass Energy.

Lucas Energy puts a good amount of energy into drilling. The independent crude oil and gas company owns and operates about 35 production wells and holds more than 1.5 million barrels of oil in proved reserves. Lucas Energy, Inc. operations are spread over some 11,000 acres primarily in the Austin Chalk region of Texas. Lucas Energy, Inc. leases its well-producing properties from local landowners and small operators and is building up its reserve base by acquiring and re-drilling older or underperforming wells that have been overlooked by larger oil and gas companies. Most of Lucas Energy's revenue comes from sales of crude oil to customers such as Gulfmart and Texon, with the remainder derived from natural gas sales.

Oil States International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides specialty products and services to the oil and gas drilling and production companies worldwide. Oil States International, Inc. operates in three segments: Well Site Services, Offshore Products, and Tubular Services. The Well Site Services segment offers a range of products and services that are used to establish and maintain the flow of oil and gas from a well throughout its lifecycle, and to accommodate personnel in remote locations. Oil States International, Inc. provides land drilling, remote site accommodations, tools rental, and temporary and permanent work force accommodation services. The Offshore Products segment designs and manufactures flexible bearings and connector products; sub sea pipeline products; marine winches, mooring and lifting systems, and rig equipment; and conductor casing connections and pipes, as well as provides blowout preventor stack assembly, integration, testing, and repair services, and drilling riser repair services. The Tubular Services segment distributes a range of casing and tubing products; provides threading, logistical, and inventory management services; and offers e-commerce pricing, ordering, tracking, and financial reporting capabilities. Oil States International serves national oil companies, major and independent oil and gas companies, onshore and offshore drilling companies, and other oilfield service companies. Oil States International, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Inviting Real Estate Agents, Job Placements Agents, Educational Institutes, Software Service Providers, Real Estate Builders, Marriage Bureaus, Travel Agents, Restaurant Owners, Health & Fitness Centers and other Local Businesses to Post a FREE Classified Advertisement on Cootera.com Classifieds Website.