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
December 15, 2020 | 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 - December 2020
December 15, 2020 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
This note summarizes the content of the National Oil Company Database data update published by NRGI in December 2020.Data Update Summary - May 2020
May 28, 2020 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
This note summarizes the content of the National Oil Company Database data update published by NRGI in May 2020.Data Update Summary - December 2019
December 5, 2019 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
This note summarizes the content of the National Oil Company Database data update published by NRGI in December 2019.Global Launch Presentation
April 25, 2019 | Patrick R.P. Heller
Presentation delivered at the launch of NRGI's National Oil Company Database, highlighting the importance of good governance of NOCs, providing an overview of the database approach and summarizing major findings and implications for the field.- of2