Private company

Richfield Oil Corporation

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American petroleum company (1911–1966)

Richfield Oil Corporation was an American petroleum company based in California from 1911 to 1966. In 1966, it merged with Atlantic Refining Company to form the Atlantic Richfield Company (later renamed ARCO).2 It was founded in 1905 in Los Angeles.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1905Founded1
  • Industryextraction of petroleum, petroleum industry1
  • HeadquartersLos Angeles1
  • Founded inLos Angeles1

Richfield Oil Corporation was an American petroleum company based in California from 1911 to 1966. In 1966, it merged with Atlantic Refining Company to form the Atlantic Richfield Company (later renamed ARCO).2

Products and brands

  • gasoline
  • mineral oil
  • motor oil

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Timeline

  1. 1966Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1905Founded Founded in Los Angeles1

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