Big Six (important oil companies)

The Big Six refers to the world's six largest publicly traded oil companies, often called "supermajors." These are ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and ConocoPhillips. They are major players in the global oil industry, involved in exploring, extracting, refining, and selling oil and related products. These companies have extensive global operations, significant financial power, and influence over energy markets. They also invest in renewable energy, aiming to balance fossil fuel production with cleaner energy sources. Their size and reach make them key drivers of the global energy supply and economy.