Private company

Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company

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American oil company

The Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company (PAT) was an oil company founded in 1916 by the American oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny after he had made a huge oil strike in Mexico. Pan American profited from fuel demand during World War I, and from the subsequent growth in use of automobiles.2 It ceased to exist in 1954.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1916Founded1
  • Industryextraction of petroleum1

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The Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company (PAT) was an oil company founded in 1916 by the American oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny after he had made a huge oil strike in Mexico. Pan American profited from fuel demand during World War I, and from the subsequent growth in use of automobiles.2

The story

Founded by Edward L. Doheny in 1916.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Amoco1

Timeline

  1. 1954Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1916Founded Founded1

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