Features

ExxonMobil's feature stories provide an in-depth look at industry issues and company activities.

June 23, 2009

ExxonMobil and Electrovaya launch car program in Baltimore

Today ExxonMobil took another important step in meeting the world’s growing energy needs by announcing the sponsorship of an all-electric car-sharing and rental program, called AltCar, at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore, MD.

 February 27, 2009

What we do when storms hit hard

Back-to-back September hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico show the exceptional preparation, planning and teamwork it takes to keep a nation’s critical fuel supplies moving safely after natural disasters strike.

 February 27, 2009

ExxonMobil helps study and protect marine life

Company researchers are actively working with various partners to study the effects of upstream operations on marine life through an international Exploration and Production Sound and Marine Life Joint Industry Program (JIP).

 February 27, 2009

Sound judgment will help ensure global energy security

Chairman Tillerson opened his remarks by quoting President Wilson, who said, “One cool judgment is worth a thousand hasty counsels. The thing to do is to supply light and not heat.”

 February 27, 2009

Meeting the world’s energy challenges

Chairman Tillerson began his speech by citing the new administration and the tense economic situation in the U.S.: “One month ago, Americans elected a new president and new Congress. It is a time of great anticipation for our nation.

 February 27, 2009

Africa emerging as key global oil producer

Besides producing energy for world markets, ExxonMobil’s diverse African projects help develop local capacity to support sustained economic growth and improved prosperity.

 December 31, 2008

Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil set pace for global growth in LNG

Joint ventures are expanding plant and terminal capacity and applying new technology to globalize an energy resource that once was limited to regional markets.

 December 31, 2008

Old rocks in new places

Harnessing science and human brain power, ExxonMobil takes the search for new energy supplies to the farthest reaches of the globe. Exploration President Tim Cejka tells how it’s done.

 December 31, 2008

Mobil 1 motor oils prove to be a big hit in Russia

Sales of Mobil 1 lubricants are paced by a new product lineup tailored to consumers at each stage of auto-engine life.

 December 31, 2008

Mickelson ExxonMobil Academy teaches excitement about math and science

More than 1,400 U.S. teachers now have new ways to build young students’ interest in math and science – and to shape a brighter future for humankind.

 December 31, 2008

Shaping a sound U.S. energy policy

Working together, Americans can achieve a secure, affordable, environmentally responsible energy future.

 December 31, 2008

A family affair

The Talco field in East Texas achieves a 40-year safety record using a simple formula: people looking out for people.

 December 31, 2008

Major diesel-fuel expansion helps meet marketplace needs

ExxonMobil is increasing diesel-production capacity in the United States and Europe by about 6 million gallons a day, an increase in production equivalent to the diesel produced from four average-size refineries.

 December 31, 2008

ExxonMobil Chemical boosts role in auto industry

High-performance specialty films and polymers help make vehicles lighter, safer and more energy-efficient.

 December 31, 2008

 Aboriginals have a good neighbor at Cold Lake

Imperial Oil works closely with Aboriginal communities near its historic heavy-oil operation in Alberta. Imperial’s long-term outreach initiatives result in economic benefit through training and employment programs, and focused strategies on business development.

 November 01, 2008

taking a different track

Born and raised in a railroad town, ExxonMobil’s newest director rose to the top of one of America’s premier communications companies.

 November 01, 2008

safer and sounder

Exploring for the oil and gas needed to meet the world’s rising energy demands requires a broad array of scientific expertise and technology.

 November 01, 2008

the outlook for refining and chemicals

As the ExxonMobil Management Committee’s newest member, Senior Vice President Mike Dolan has stewardship responsibilities for a wide range of businesses and departments as well as in several countries. Key among them are ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Company and ExxonMobil Chemical Company. In this interview, Dolan highlights issues impacting the refining and chemical businesses.

 November 01, 2008

helping protect tomorrow, today

Imagine an automotive tire made with a new lightweight impermeable material that could potentially help save more than a billion gallons of fuel every year, the equivalent of taking a million cars off U.S. roads.

 November 01, 2008

Papua New Guinea LNG project plans move ahead

A proposed project in the Southern Highlands and Western Provinces of PNG could bring new supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to world markets by the next decade.