Roc Oil Company
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Petroleum |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder(s) | Dr John P Doran |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia |
| Key people | Alan Linn |
| Revenue | $204 million (2009) |
| Operating income |
 $67.1 million (2008) |
| Profit |
SEK 17.9 million (2008) |
| Website | www.rocoil.com.au |
Roc Oil Company Limited is an independent international petroleum company based in Sydney, Australia. The company was established in 1997 as a privately owned company. In 1999, the company went public by acquiring $150 million in IPO at Australian Stock Exchange. In 2004, the company got listed on London Stock Exchange. In 2008, Roc Oil merged with Anzon Energy Limited which included a takeover of its Australian division Anzon Australia Limited (AEL).
The name of the company derives from a mythical Asian or Arabian bird Roc.
The company operates in Australia, China, Africa and UK. Estimated number of employees is 160.
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