Talisman Energy Inc. is a diversified, global, upstream oil and gas company.
Talisman was established in 1992. The Company produced over 430,000 boe/d in 2008, approximately 50% oil and liquids and 50% natural gas. Talisman has a diversified, global portfolio. Its main operating areas are North America (production greater than 1 bcfe/d, midstream operations), the North Sea (operates 39 fields) and Southeast Asia (long-life assets, low costs).
As part of its strategy for profitable long-term growth, Talisman has developed a three-part action plan. The Company is pursuing sizable opportunities in the North American unconventional natural gas business, as well as development opportunities in Southeast Asia and Norway. Talisman is shifting its international exploration portfolio toward high-impact prospects, which will support the ongoing renewal of the Company. In addition, the Company continues to focus its portfolio.
Talisman is committed to conducting its business safely, in an ethically, socially and environmentally responsible manner. The Company is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact and is also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. Talisman is the first Canadian company to join the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Plenary Group.
The Company is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Talisman is listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TLM. Talisman is also part of the S&P/TSX 60 Index. At year-end, the Company’s enterprise value was over $16 billion, with 1,019 million shares outstanding.
