Key publications
National Oil Company Database: Report
April 25, 2019 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
This report details how the National Oil Company database was developed, how it can be used to bolster governance, and the major findings from NRGI's analysis of the data.
Massive and Misunderstood: Data-Driven Insights into National Oil Companies
April 25, 2019 | Patrick R.P. Heller and David Mihalyi
In-depth findings on governance of National Oil Companies, drawn from our analysis of data in the National Oil Company Database. This paper provides new insights on their size and impact, and offers guidance on benchmarking performance and policies.How to use
Methodology Guide
May 27, 2021 | Charlotte Huebner and Patrick R.P. Heller
The National Oil Company Database: Methodology Guide details the methodology that NRGI employed in order to construct the database.
Definitions of Indicators and Filters
December 5, 2019 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
Definitions of the indicators used in the National Oil Company Database and the filters available on the website to help users create peer groups across NOCs.
How to Use Guide
April 25, 2019 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
Tips on navigating the National Oil Company Database website and on strategies to make the most out of the database to analyze and benchmark NOCs.Associated publications
Data Update Summary - May 2022
May 18, 2022 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
This note summarizes the content of the National Oil Company Database data update published by NRGI in May 2022.
Data Update Summary - December 2021
December 10, 2021 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
This note summarizes the content of the National Oil Company Database data update published by NRGI in December 2021.
Data Update Infographic - May 2022
May 18, 2022 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
Analysis and commentary on the National Oil Company Database update published by NRGI in May 2022.
Risky Bet: National Oil Companies in the Energy Transition
February 9, 2021 | David Manley and Patrick R.P. Heller
This report explores the risks the energy transition brings for NOCs and governments reliant on oil revenues. With the pace of energy transition uncertain, the report offers a warning to governments and NOCs as they consider their future investments.- of3