Everything Nexen does is pursued with a commitment to a set of core values. Key among these are:

Accountability
Our employees are responsible and accountable for their performance and their contribution to our overall success.  Individual and divisional goals and objectives are aligned with corporate goals and expectations.

Cooperation and Teamwork
We optimize the strength of individuals and teams to add value.  We encourage employees to build and sustain relationships that demonstrate fair treatment, trust and respect.

Integrity
Integrity in all our business dealings is key to our long-term success and integral to our value system and culture.

Learning
We support continuous learning and development for all employees to encourage productivity and maximize corporate capability.

Performance
We will deliver superior financial and operating results in pursuit of our vision of becoming the acknowledged leader in all our areas of business.

Professionalism
Our standard is excellence in business, technical specialties and employee relations.  Our employees will conduct business in an ethical manner; demonstrating competence, commitment, respect and a high level of integrity.

Recognition
We recognize, value and reward the contribution of high performing individuals and teams in achieving divisional and corporate objectives.