How Can You Profit From Big Oil?

By Joel South and Taylor Muckerman – May 16, 2013 at 2:04PM

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Chevron

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Growth is hard to come by for the largest oil companies, but two appear to have separated themselves from the pack.

It is becoming increasingly more expensive for "Big Oil" to increase production while at the same time replacing reserves. When surveying this space, Motley Fool energy analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman have highlighted ConocoPhillips (COP 0.39%) and Chevron (CVX 0.57%) as their standout picks.

Due to ConocoPhillips' dividend and Chevron's focus on liquefied natural gas projects around the globe, both companies have performed very well from an investor's standpoint. Growth initiatives at both companies appear highly lucrative and should lead to continued success relative to their peers.

Joel South has no position in any stocks mentioned. Taylor Muckerman has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.