Saudi Arabian Oil Company, also known as Saudi Aramco, is a state-owned oil and gas company based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. It engages in the exploration, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum and petrochemical products. The company operates across various segments, including upstream activities focused on crude oil and natural gas extraction, and downstream operations that encompass refining and chemical manufacturing. Saudi Aramco serves a global customer base, supplying energy and chemical products to markets worldwide.