Inpex Corporation engages in the research, exploration, development, production, and sale of oil, natural gas, and other mineral resources in Japan and internationally. The company is involved in the investment and lending to the companies engaged in mineral resources business, etc. It also transports natural gas, as well as operates, manages, and maintains gas pipelines. In addition, the company engages in the transportation of natural gas to gas companies; gas, heat, and electricity supply business; manufacture, processing, and sale of drilling mud conditioners and cement additives; development and management of geothermal projects; truck transport; power generation and supply; real estate management, lease, brokerage, and sales; and contracting for drilling oil and geothermal wells, large diameter foundation works. The company was formerly known as Inpex Holdings, Inc. Inpex Corporation was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.