DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an internationally operating exploration and production (E&P) company for natural gas and crude oil. The purpose of the business is the secure, environment-friendly and sustainable production of crude oil and natural gas along with its storage. In its exploration and production operations DEA applies its extensive geo-scientific know-how, state-of-the-art drilling and production technology and the pertinent experience from over 116 years of corporate history.