August 2010

Recent news stories:
Exxon Mobil Corporation announces Estimated Second Quarter 2010 Results
ExxonMobil’s focus on operational excellence continues to deliver strong results, with second quarter earnings up 85% compared with the same period last year.

New Oil Spill Containment System to protect Gulf of Mexico planned by major oil companies
A plan to build and deploy a rapid response system that will be available to capture and contain oil in the event of a potential future underwater well blowout in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico has been launched by Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell.

ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. advance Algae Biofuels programme with new greenhouse
Exxon Mobil Corporation and Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI) have announced the opening of a greenhouse facility enabling the next level of research and testing in their algae biofuels programme.

ExxonMobil completes XTO acquisition
ExxonMobil has completed the acquisition of XTO Energy Inc. to strengthen its presence in the market for gas produced using so-called unconventional production methods.


Other developments:
New women’s network launched at Fawley site
Fostering new engineering talent at SAGE gas plant
Emergency exercises strengthen coordinated response
P&O cruise ship sets sail with ExxonMobil fuel
Kuwaiti students refine their knowledge at Fawley
Aviation team’s elite airport group expands