Upstream

What Does Upstream Mean?
Operations stages in the oil and gas industry that involve exploration and production.

Investopedia explains Upstream
Most oil companies are known as "integrated" because they combine upstream activities with downstream operations, which take place after the production phase through to the point of sale.

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