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A U.S. independent oil and gas exploration and production company, now operating as APA Corporation.

Last updated October 30, 2026

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Overview

Apache Corporation is a U.S. independent energy company founded in 1954 and focused on the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. Founded by Truman Anderson, Charles Arnao, and Raymond Plank, the company initially built its business around oil and gas activities in the U.S. Southwest before expanding through acquisitions, international operations, and portfolio restructuring. Its long-standing operating areas have included U.S. onshore assets, Egypt, and the United Kingdom’s North Sea. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker APA. In 2021, Apache Corporation changed its corporate name to APA Corporation to align the company name more closely with its ticker, while Apache remains relevant as the company’s historical name and brand identity. This entry refers to the U.S. oil and gas company, not other entities using the Apache name in food, software, automotive, or other sectors.

History

Apache Corporation was established in the United States in 1954 by founders including Truman Anderson, Charles Arnao, and Raymond Plank. It began as an independent oil and gas company and built its business through exploration, development, and acquisitions of hydrocarbon assets. As the oil and gas industry evolved, Apache expanded its portfolio beyond the United States into international producing regions. Its international operations have included Egypt and the United Kingdom’s North Sea. Through acquisitions, divestitures of non-core assets, and changes in capital allocation, the company has repeatedly reshaped its portfolio to focus resources on oil and gas assets with development potential and cash-generation capacity. In 2021, the company changed its corporate name from Apache Corporation to APA Corporation. The change was primarily a corporate naming and branding adjustment rather than an abandonment of its core exploration and production business. APA Corporation has continued operating as a publicly traded energy company.

2021
Renamed to APA Corporation
[1]APA Corporation official websiteapa.com
The company changed its legal name from Apache Corporation to APA Corporation and continued to use APA as its stock ticker.
1954
Company Founded
[1]APA Corporation official websiteapa.com
Apache Corporation was founded in the United States to conduct independent oil and gas exploration and production.

Products and positioning

Independent oil and gas exploration and production company

Energy Products
Crude oil
One of Apache/APA’s core outputs, produced through upstream exploration, development, and production activities in the United States and international markets. The company is not primarily a consumer marketer of refined fuels; it participates in discovering, extracting, and commercializing crude oil resources.
Energy Products
Natural gas liquids
Natural gas is an important part of the company’s upstream portfolio and is often produced alongside crude oil and natural gas liquids. Its role is focused on resource development and production rather than operation of a consumer residential-gas brand. Natural gas liquids are associated products of hydrocarbon production and one of the product categories generated by Apache/APA’s upstream assets. Their volumes and commercial value depend on the geology and production mix of individual fields.

Recent events

2021
Apache Corporation changes name to APA Corporation[1]APA Corporation official websiteapa.com
Other
公司完成企业名称变更，以 APA Corporation 名义开展运营，并继续使用 APA 作为股票代码。

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