Branobel (short for Brothers Nobel) was the oil company set up by Ludvig and Robert Nobel in Baku, Azerbaijan. Founden in 1876 it was, during the late 19th century, one of the largest oil companies in the world. On April 28, 1920, the Bolsheviks seized power in Baku and the Branobel's oil business was nationalized.

About 12% of the money left to establish the Nobel Prizes by Alfred Nobel came from his shares in the company; he was its largest individual investor.

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• Azerbaijan's Oil History