The Upstream Industry finds and produces crude oil and natural gas. It is sometimes known as the exploration and production or E&P sector of the industry.
Upstream functions:
- Searches for potential underground or underwater crude oil and natural gas
- Drills exploratory wells
- Drills and operates wells that bring crude oil and/or raw natural gas to the surface
Upstream Images
![Offshore Rig](http://oilandgasadmins.com/oga/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Offshore-Rig-150x150.png)
![Artificial Lift](http://oilandgasadmins.com/oga/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Artificial-Lift-150x150.png)
- Oil Derrick