2012 Oklahoma Inc.
The state of big business in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's top publicly traded companies tilt toward energy
Twelve of the top 13 ranked companies in Oklahoma Inc. are in the energy business, but there is great diversity in those firms. Their focus ranges from exploration and production to service to equipment to synthetic fuels.
No. 1 - Oklahoma City-based Continental Resources grows on increased oil production
Continental Resources topped the Oklahoma Inc. list for the third time in five years as the company has tripled its production and reserves...
No. 3 - Orchids Paper Products rolls up to No. 3 in Oklahoma Inc.
Forecast growth in the discount retail and dollar store segment of the economy could leave Orchids Paper sitting pretty, even though the company does not have supply contracts with its customers...
No. 5 - ONEOK Partners continues to build on infrastructure investments
The Tulsa-based master limited partnership drives strong income growth from higher volumes of natural gas liquids transportation and announced its first crude oil pipeline to serve the fast-growing Bakken field in North Dakota.
No. 7 - SandRidge is benefiting from move to oil
Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy Inc. is prospering thanks to its transition to crude oil production.
No. 9 - Crude oil, natural gas production filling SemGroup pipelines, storage tanks
The Tulsa-based midstream company's infrastructure expansions are driving its growth.
No. 2 - Williams Cos. Inc. finds success by focusing on pipelines
Williams Cos. Inc. improved to No. 2 on the Oklahoma Inc. list after spinning off its exploration and production business and choosing to focus on pipelines instead.
No. 4 - Magellan Midstream Partners operates petroleum highway
Magellan Midstream Partners operates a series of pipeline and terminal systems that distribute crude oil, diesel, gasoline and ammonia throughout the country.
No. 6 - Matrix Service Co. capitalizes on demand for energy infrastructure, services
Matrix, which started out in a Tulsa garage, now has more than 4,000 employees working in the electrical infrastructure, repairs and storage market segments.
No. 8 - Compressco expands its reach
Oklahoma City-based Compressco Partners LP is putting its products to work in unconventional resource plays after low natural gas prices forced its core customers to curtail operations.
No. 10 - Blueknight Energy Partners building stability
Blueknight Energy Partners is poised for growth after stabilizing itself with a new sponsor.
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November 14, 2010
Continental Resources' focus on oil production helped boost the Enid company's revenue and earnings. Read More
November 14, 2010
ONEOK Inc. prospered at a time when other energy companies struggled. CEO John W. Gibson expects the company's success to continue in the future. Read More
November 14, 2010
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November 14, 2010
ADDvantage Technologies Group jumps 28 spots on the Oklahoma Inc. list of the state's top publicly traded companies. Read More
November 14, 2010
A $12 billion restructuring by its corporate parent propelled Williams Partners LP to the No. 2 spot in this year's Oklahoma Inc. rankings. Read More
November 14, 2010
Tulsa's Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has provided a sweet ride to shareholders of the rental car company who bought stock during recent tough times. Read More
November 14, 2010
A $350 million pipeline acquisition has helped turn Magellan Midstream Partners LP into a player on the pipeline and storage market. It also pushed the Tulsa company to No. 4 on this year's Oklahoma Inc. list. Read More
November 14, 2010
Alliance Holdings GP LP is an intriguing investment option because it owns 42 percent of the outstanding units in steady Alliance Resource Partners LP. It also has the No. 5 position on this year's Oklahoma Inc. list. Read More
November 14, 2010
Oklahoma has long been known as an energy state, a position reinforced by the presence of eight energy firms among the state's top 10 public companies. Read More
November 14, 2010
ONEOK Partners LP expects earnings and distribution to the partnership's unit holders to rise, thanks to more than $3 billion in infrastructure investments. Read More
November 14, 2010
Oklahoma's publicly traded banking firms bank of stability during troubled economic times. Read More
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Top Companies
- Alliance Holdings GP
- Alliance Resource Partners LP
- Blueknight Energy
- Bronco Drilling
- Continental Resources
- Chesapeake Energy
- Devon Energy
- GMX Resources
- Graymark Healthcare Inc.
- Gulfport Energy
- Helmerich & Payne
- LSB Industries Inc.
- Magellan Midstream Partners
- OG&E Energy
- ONEOK Inc
- ONEOK Partners
- Panhandle Oil & Gas
- PostRock Energy Corp
- RAM Energy
- Sandridge Energy Inc.
- SemGroup Corp
- Sonic Corporation
- Syntroleum
- Unit Corporation
- Williams Companies


