imperial oil
Toronto symbol IMO, is Canada’s largest integrated oil company. It also operates over 1,900 retail gas stations under the “Esso” banner. ExxonMobil owns 69.6% of Imperial’s stock.
Imperial Oil is one of Canada’s largest and oldest energy companies, operating across the full oil and gas value chain—from exploring and producing crude oil and natural gas to refining fuels and marketing products under well-known brands like Esso and Mobil. Headquartered in Calgary, the company plays a major role in Canada’s energy sector, including significant involvement in oil sands development, petrochemicals, and transportation fuels, and it is majority-owned by ExxonMobil.
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