What is the official name of Saudi Aramco, one of the world's largest publicly traded energy companies?

The official name of Saudi Aramco is Saudi Arabian Oil Company.

Saudi Aramco is the common corporate name, while Saudi Arabian Oil Company is its official English name. The company is headquartered in Dhahran and is primarily owned by the government of Saudi Arabia. Its activities include oil and gas exploration, production, refining, chemicals, and distribution.

The name Aramco originated from Arabian-American Oil Company, the earlier enterprise formed by American oil interests operating in Saudi Arabia. Ownership was gradually transferred to the Saudi government, and the company became fully state-owned in 1988. The modern name reflects that history while identifying the company as Saudi.

Saudi Aramco became publicly listed on the Saudi Exchange in 2019. Its initial public offering was one of the largest in history, although the company remained overwhelmingly government-owned. Its market value is closely linked to energy prices, production capacity, reserves, and investor expectations about long-term oil demand.