Houston-based ConocoPhillips is one of the world's leading players in the energy sector, engaged in exploration, production, transportation, and marketing of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids across the US and internationally. The company has a diverse portfolio which includes unconventional plays in North America, conventional assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, along with various LNG developments, oil sands assets in Canada, and extensive global exploration prospects. Founded in 1917, ConocoPhillips continues to remain at the forefront of the energy industry.