NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES: BUSINESS MODELS, CHALLENGES, AND EMERGING TRENDS

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https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i1c8art2

Abstract

This paper provides an assessment and a review of the national oil companies’ (NOCs) business models, challenges and opportunities, their strategies and emerging trends. The role of the national oil company (NOC) continues to evolve as the global energy landscape changes to reflect variations in demand, discovery of new ultra-deep water oil deposits, and national and geopolitical developments. NOCs, traditionally viewed as the custodians of their country’s natural resources, have generally owned and managed the complete national oil and gas supply chain from upstream to downstream activities. In recent years, NOCs have emerged not only as joint venture partners globally with the major oil companies, but increasingly as competitors to the International Oil Companies (IOCs). Many NOCs are now more active in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), thereby increasing the number of NOCs seeking international upstream and downstream acquisition and asset targets.

Keywords: National Oil Companies, Petroleum, Business and Operating Models

How to cite this paper: Al-Fattah, S. M. (2013). National oil companies: business models, challenges, and emerging trends. Corporate Ownership & Control, 11(1-8), 713-722. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i1c8art2