The dependence on oil and gas is continuously increasing as the global economies continue to depend on petroleum-based products. This industry has gained a reputation as the world’s largest industry. The oil and gas industry has an enormous impact on all aspects of daily life. Oil and gas provide the 7.7 billion people of the world with 57 percent of their daily energy needs.

The technological advancements and the new emerging trends have changed this industry. The outbreak of coronavirus has impacted this industry and has added a major layer of uncertainty. Let take a look at the top 20 companies which are following new trends and are competing in the market with their unique products and services:

WPX Energy Inc. (NYSE: WPX)

WPX Energy Inc. (NYSE: WPX) shares were trading up 16.44% at $5.17 at the time of writing on Monday. WPX Energy Inc. (NYSE: WPX) share price went from a low point around $1.94 to briefly over $14.43 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $5.17. WPX market cap has remained high, hitting $2.88B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 1.

U.S. oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp revealed on Monday it will acquire shale-oil rival WPX Energy Inc for $2.56 billion as it is trying to boost its presence in the top U.S. oilfield. If we look at the recent analyst rating WPX, Truist upgraded coverage on WPX shares with a Buy rating.

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN)

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) last closed at $9.80, in a 52-week range of $4.60 to $26.42. WPX ENERGY Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Investigates Sale of WPX and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm. Earlier, Devon Energy Corporation has announced the acquisition of WPX Energy Inc. This is the biggest shale deal of the same sector. Devon Energy has moved up 102.94% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -64.65% from its 52-weeks high. It has a total market capitalization of $3.81 billion at the time of writing.

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO)

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) stock soar by 3.62% to $4.29. The most recent rating by Northland Capital, on September 14, 2020, is at a Market perform. Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) has earlier started a cash tender offer for up to an aggregate principal amount of $500,000,000 of its outstanding $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.800% Senior Notes due 2022. It has a total market capitalization of $3.53 billion at the time of writing.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY)

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) shares headed rising, higher as much as 1.17%. The most recent rating by Scotiabank, on September 24, 2020, is at a Sector outperform. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) earlier announced that it will pay a $200 million quarterly dividend to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc in cash instead of common stock, even as the company tries to reduce debt following a plunge in oil prices.

Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA)

Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) rose 4.26% after gaining more than $0.42 on Monday. Apache Corporation (APA) board of directors of Apache Corporation has earlier declared a regular cash dividend on the company’s common shares. The dividend on common shares is payable Nov. 23, 2020, to stockholders of record on Oct. 22, 2020, at a rate of 2.5 cents per share on the corporation’s common stock.

Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NASDAQ: OAS)

Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NASDAQ: OAS) fall -0.29% after losing more than $0.0 on Monday. Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS) has earlier announced that the Company elected to enter into a 30-day grace period and defer making the interest payments due September 15, 2020, on its 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 and 2.625% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2023.

CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX)

CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) last closed at $10.22, in a 52-week range of $4.26 to $14.19. Analysts have a consensus price target of $13.67. CNX Resources Corporation (CNX) has earlier revealed that CNX has completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding common units of CNX Midstream that it did not already own. Its market capitalization has remained high, hitting $2.06 billion at the time of writing.

EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE: EOG)

EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE: EOG) stock drop by -0.03% to $37.44. The most recent rating by Northland Capital, on September 14, 2020, is at a Market perform. EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) has earlier named Michael T. Kerr as a member of the Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2020. Kerr has over 36 years of investment experience, including 35 years with Capital Group, home of American Funds®, and one of the world’s oldest and largest investment management organizations.

SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM)

SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.58%. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on July 27, 2020, is at a Neutral. SM Energy Company (SM) revealed that its Board of Directors has approved a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on November 4, 2020, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 23, 2020.

Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN)

Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) last closed at $2.50, in a 52-week range of $1.06 to $3.90. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.28. Southwestern Energy Company (SWN) has moved up 118.87% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -40.51% from its 52-weeks high. It has a total market capitalization of $1.56 billion at the time of writing.

Noble Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NBL)

Noble Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NBL) stock soar by 3.06% to $8.75. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on August 31, 2020, is at a Neutral. Noble Energy Inc. (NBL) share price went from a low point around $2.73 to briefly over $25.08 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $8.58. NBL market cap has remained high, hitting $4.25 B at the time of writing.

Parsley Energy Inc. (NYSE: PE)

Parsley Energy Inc. (NYSE: PE) shares headed rising, higher as much as 7.43%. The most recent rating by Piper Sandler, on July 21, 2020, is at an Overweight. Parsley Energy Inc. (PE) shares fluctuated between the low of $3.92 and a high of $20.13. It has moved up 140.82% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -53.09% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $4.02 billion at the time of writing.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR)

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR) last closed at $2.96, in a 52-week range of $0.64 to $4.64. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.13. Antero Resources Corporation (AR) has moved up 340.13% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -39.48% from its 52-weeks high. It has a total market capitalization of $832.38 Million at the time of writing.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP)

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) stock soar by 0.03% to $33.71. The most recent rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets, on September 25, 2020, is at an Overweight. ConocoPhillips shares fluctuated between the low of $20.84 and a high of $67.13. It has moved up 59.06% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -50.62% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $36.05 billion at the time of writing.

Centennial Resource Development Inc. (NASDAQ: CDEV)

Centennial Resource Development Inc. (NASDAQ: CDEV) shares headed rising, higher as much as 13.42%. The most recent rating by Wells Fargo, on September 14, 2020, is at an Underweight. Centennial Resource Development Inc. (CDEV) share price went from a low point around $0.24 to briefly over $5.35 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.62. CDEV market cap has remained high, hitting $187.84 Million at the time of writing.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS)

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) rose 6.00% after gaining more than $0.06 on Monday. Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) shares fluctuated between the low of $0.50 and a high of $7.55. It has moved up 101.60% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -86.62% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $446.90 million at the time of writing.

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV)

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) stock soar by 1.97% to $8.79. The most recent rating by Credit Suisse, on August 05, 2020, is at a Neutral. Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) share price went from a low point around $2.10 to briefly over $25.00 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $8.30. OVV market cap has remained high, hitting $2.33 Billion at the time of writing.

Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC)

Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC) rose 3.25% after gaining more than $0.23 on Monday. Range Resources Corporation (RRC) shares fluctuated between the low of $1.61 and a high of $9.73. It has moved up 332.92% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -25.61% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.93 billion at the time of writing.

Tellurian Inc. (NASDAQ: TELL)

Tellurian Inc. (NASDAQ: TELL) last closed at $0.73, in a 52-week range of $0.67 to $8.72. Tellurian Inc. (TELL) It has moved up 10.13% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -91.58% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $232.13 Million at the time of writing.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR)

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 5.38%. The most recent rating by Scotiabank, on September 24, 2020, is at a Sector underperform. Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) has a total market capitalization of $1.43 billion at the time of writing.