ConocoPhillips is an American multinational energy corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2002 through the merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Company, ConocoPhillips is one of the world's largest independent exploration and production (E&P) companies, focusing primarily on the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. The company explores for, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) across various geographical regions.