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ExxonMobil is at a crossroads as climate crisis spurs clean energy transition

In this documentary special from CNBC, David Faber explores whether ExxonMobil is serious about taking on global warming and how its actions match up with its words.

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Biden calls out oil refiners over "unprecedented" profits and urges them to produce more gasoline

The White House is feeling intense pressure over soaring inflation rate. Oil prices play a big role in them.

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Biden calls out oil refiners over "unprecedented" profits and urges them to produce more gasoline

The White House is feeling intense pressure over soaring inflation rate. Oil prices play a big role in them.

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Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits

President Joe Biden wants U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel.

Refineries cash in as petrol prices soar

A lack of capacity to process crude oil has helped to drive fuel prices to record levels

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Massachusetts climate change case against Exxon can proceed, court rules

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says oil giant misled investors about the risks posed by global warming.

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Massachusetts climate change case against Exxon can proceed, court rules

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says oil giant misled investors about the risks posed by global warming.

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ExxonMobil loses bid to nix climate change lawsuit

Massachusetts’ highest court has rejected a bid by ExxonMobil to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the state that accuses the oil giant of misleading the public about the role its products play in causing climate change.

Starbucks is leaving Russia, permanently closing 130 coffee shops

The coffee giant has 130 shops in Russia, which account for less than 1 percent of its annual revenue, according to CNBC. Starbucks said it will pay its 2,000 Russian employees for six months and help them find new work outside the company. Many quick-service restaurants, such as KFC and Pizza Hut, are run by franchisees, limiting a corporation’s ability to control local operations. AdvertisementMcDonald’s last week found a buyer for its 850 Russian restaurants. But even those moves have limited effects: Local retailers with certain items already in stock can continue selling them.

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The good times are rolling for Big Oil. 3 things to know about their surging profits

Major energy companies have reported a surge in profits in the first three months of the year as oil prices have rallied.

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California investigating ExxonMobil over its plastics waste

State accuses petrochemical companies of trying to "deceive the public" about the environmental impact of plastic.

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California investigating ExxonMobil over its plastics waste

State accuses petrochemical companies of trying to "deceive the public" about the environmental impact of plastic.

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California subpoenas ExxonMobil in probe of plastics waste

California’s attorney general has subpoenaed ExxonMobil as part of what he called a first-of-its-kind investigation into the petroleum industry for its alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis.

California is investigating Big Oil for allegedly misleading the public on recycling

California's attorney general is investigating oil and gas companies for allegedly deceiving the public that most plastic can be recycled, citing NPR and PBS Frontline's investigation of the industry.

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Christus Spohn Lyceum raises more than $5 million in proceeds for Shoreline stroke center

The annual event is headlined by notable speakers, which have included former U.S. presidents, elected officials and business executives.

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Suing over climate change: Taking fossil fuel companies to court

With the expense of mitigating the effects of climate change becoming more onerous, more than two dozen cities, counties and states are suing more than 40 fossil fuel companies, accusing them of making false and misleading claims about climate change.

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Democrats accuse oil companies of 'rip off' on gas prices

House Democrats are accusing oil companies of “ripping off the American people” and putting profits before production as Americans suffer from higher gasoline prices amid the war in Ukraine.

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures marks 'successful startup' of ExxonMobil facility near Gregory

The event marked the "successful startup" of the $7-billion Gulf Coast Growth Ventures plant near Gregory in South Texas.

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ExxonMobil Cuts Ties With Russia

ExxonMobil's decision to leave the Russian market makes it the latest energy company to cut ties, following in the footsteps of BP and Shell.

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ExxonMobil Cuts Ties With Russia

ExxonMobil's decision to leave the Russian market makes it the latest energy company to cut ties, following in the footsteps of BP and Shell.

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One by one, global companies are cutting their ties to Russia

Companies ranging from GM to UPS are exiting or reducing their operations in Russia as wide-ranging sanctions make it all but impossible to operate in the country.

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Exxon exits $4 billion Russia investment over Ukraine attack

Some of the world's largest oil companies are pulling back from projects in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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ExxonMobil joins business exodus from Russia after decades of close ties – Houston Public Media

The American oil and gas giant is "beginning the process to discontinue operations" at the Sakhalin-1 project off Russia's eastern coast. The company also says it won't make new investments in Russia.

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ExxonMobil joins business exodus from Russia after decades of close ties

The American oil and gas giant is "beginning the process to discontinue operations" at the Sakhalin-1 project off Russia's eastern coast. The company also says it won't make new investments in Russia.

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Accusations of 'greenwashing' by big oil companies are well-founded, a new study finds

Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in recent annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words, researchers conclude.

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ExxonMobil: Pipeline, ship or both for exporting Cyprus gas

The chief of ExxonMobil’s Cyprus arm says natural gas will remain an important energy source through 2050 and quantities of the hydrocarbon found off the east Mediterranean island nation could reach markets through a pipeline or by liquefying it for transport by ship.

ExxonMobil relocating headquarters to Houston

ExxonMobil confirmed Monday that the oil and gas giant will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Irving, Texas to its campus north of Houston. The move is expected to be completed by mid-year 2023.

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Exxon will move its headquarters to the Houston area by 2023 – Houston Public Media

The oil and gas giant said its part of a larger move to restructure its organization and save billions.

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Exxon lays out "net zero" plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants

Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.

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ExxonMobil discovers more oil off Guyana's coast

ExxonMobil said Wednesday that it made two additional oil discoveries off the coast of Guyana as the South American country prepares to become the world’s newest major oil producer. The company said a vessel that arrived in Guyana late last year is expected to start production in upcoming months with a target of up to 220,000 barrels of oil a day. Guyana issued its first oil and gas license to ExxonMobil in 2017 after the company said it made “significant” oil discoveries off the country’s Atlantic coast.

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2 workers file $10 million lawsuit following ExxonMobil Baytown fire

Two workers are among the plaintiffs who have filed a $10 million lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Team Industrial Services following last week's fire in Baytown.

4 injured when large fire breaks out at Texas refinery

4 injured when large fire breaks out at Texas refinery

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Neighbors react to ExxonMobil refinery fire in Baytown

People living near the Exxon Mobil Baytown Olefins Plant saw the fire and smoke. They also said they felt what they thought was an explosion at around 1 a.m.

4 injured in fire at ExxonMobil Baytown Complex, cause of incident under investigation

ExxonMobil’s Baytown Complex extinguished the fire that injured four people Thursday morning.

"Major industrial accident" sets off huge fire at ExxonMobil refinery near Houston

The local sheriff says it appears there was "some type of explosion" at the facility in Baytown. Some injuries are reported. There's no early indication of the cause.

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Cyprus issues 2nd offshore drilling license to ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy have expanded their stake in potential oil and gas deposits off Cyprus.

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Guyana is a poor country that was a green champion. Then Exxon discovered oil

Guyana, one of South America's poorest countries, is under severe threat by rising seas. That had made it a champion of climate action, but it all changed when ExxonMobil found oil off its waters.

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Witness: Rittenhouse said he acted in self defense

The first witness in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial was his sister's boyfriend, Dominick Black. He testified that after the shooting Rittenhouse told him that he acted in self-defense because "people were trying to hurt him." (Nov. 2)

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Democratic chair issues subpoenas to oil executives

The chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to top executives of ExxonMobil, Chevron and other oil giants, charging that the companies have not turned over documents needed by the committee to investigate allegations that the oil industry concealed evidence about the dangers of global warming.

Oil Executives Testify On Climate Change, Alleged Disinformation

Lawmakers are investigating what they call a long-term industry campaign to mislead the public about the role of fossil fuels in global warming.

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Oil giants deny spreading disinformation on climate change

Top executives of ExxonMobil and other oil giants have denied spreading disinformation about climate change while sparring with congressional Democrats over allegations that the industry concealed evidence about the dangers of global warming.

CI NATION ROUNDUP: ExxonMobil to bring Hughes Landing employees back to Spring location; Dave's Hot Chicken to open in Plano and more top stories

Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 27.

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Del Mar College's GCGV Process Technology Lab promises one-of-a-kind training

The new lab is the result of a $1.5 million donation from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures in March 2019.

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BP, Exxon warn of supply issues in UK due to driver shortage

The British government is trying to ease concerns of a fuel crisis after oil giants BP and ExxonMobil-owned Esso warned they had to ration supplies and close some gas stations as a result of a truck driver shortage.

What to do if you are trapped in a wildfire

Like a wall of roaring flames, a wildfire can be a violent and fast-moving hazard. Here are a few tips in case you find yourself in this dangerous situation.

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Engine No. 1 takes climate fight to other big oil companies after underdog win at Exxon

Activist firm Engine No. 1 after winning three board seats at Exxon is meeting with other oil companies, a source familiar told CNBC.

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Oil, gasoline prices head higher as Ida kicks hurricane season into a higher gear

Hurricane Ida temporarily shut a critical swath of U.S. oil production and refining operations, and that should keep crude and retail gasoline prices elevated.

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How solar power can become a small part of Big Oil's future

U.S. oil firms led by Occidental are tackling carbon. ExxonMobil and Chevron have invested in renewable energy. But it's on the margins, and may stay that way.

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What to expect as Big Oil reports second-quarter earnings

Oil and gas majors are likely to report bumper second-quarter earnings in the coming days, energy analysts have told CNBC.

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The villains behind the heat wave

The fossil fuel industry knew all along what climate change would do to people

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Exxon Lobbyist Caught On Video Talks About Undermining Biden's Climate Push

ExxonMobil has condemned the comments of one of its lobbyists secretly recorded by undercover climate activists. The man described pushing lawmakers to weaken President Biden's infrastructure bill.

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ExxonMobil lobbyist caught on camera saying company's support for carbon tax is a PR stunt

ExxonMobil lobbyist caught on camera saying company's support for carbon tax is a PR stunt

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Exxon oil lobbyist in sting video identifies 11 senators 'crucial' to its lobbying

A senior official with U.S. oil and gas giant ExxonMobil was captured on video revealing the identities of 11 senators “crucial” to its lobbying on Capitol Hill, including a host of Democrats.

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Exxon lobbyist pressured lawmakers to remove climate measures from Biden's initial $2 trillion infrastructure plan, report says

Channel 4 News obtained recordings that revealed an ExxonMobil lobbyist pressured lawmakers to take climate measures out of infrastructure.

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ExxonMobil to invest $240M in Louisiana refinery

ExxonMobil will be making $240 million worth of improvements to a refinery opened 112...

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Oil companies begin to face reality

Climate change is going to be expensive

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Activist firm Engine No. 1 claims third Exxon board seat

A small activist firm pushing Exxon toward a zero-carbon future has won another board seat at the oil giant.

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Wall Street’s ‘Monumental’ Skirmish With Exxon

Why a hedge fund’s successful assault on ExxonMobil matters

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ExxonMobil and Its Rivals Learn They Can’t Ignore Climate Activists

Major setbacks this week may force the oil giants to speed efforts to curb carbon emissions and invest in renewables—and perhaps even abandon the search for new fossil-fuel plays.

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Why a 'crushing' day for Big Oil represents a watershed moment in the climate battle

It shows the growing pressure on oil and gas companies to set short, medium and long-term targets that are consistent with the Paris Agreement.

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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.

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Exxon CEO Darren Woods promises investors a strong dividend despite 2020 losses

Exxon CEO Darren Woods emphasized the oil giant's commitment to its dividend after the company lost more than $20 billion in 2020, and as activist investors push for change. "We're going to continue to return cash to shareholders through a very strong dividend," Woods said Thursday on CNBC's "Squawk Box." The cost-cutting measures meant the company continued its payout, although Exxon didn't raise its dividend in a break with tradition. Woods' comments follow Exxon's annual investor day, which was held virtually on Wednesday. In research reports following the investor day, Wall Street firms including Evercore ISI and Bank of America said they believe the dividend is safe.

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Weekly Oil And Gas Update: Winter Storm Helps Boost Texas Oil To More Than $60 Per Barrel – Houston Public Media

As Houstonians faced freezing temperatures and widespread power outages last week, the frigid weather also limited oil and gas production in the state. As output starts to stabilize this week, West Texas Crude is trading around $63 dollars a barrel. It took a global pandemic to help push Texas oil prices to historic lows last year, and it took an unprecedented winter storm to assist in their ascent back to $60 or more per barrel this year. Texas is the top U.S. producer of crude oil and natural gas, according to the Energy Information Association. Meanwhile, the state’s natural gas industry and infrastructure are being criticized for their lack of winter weather preparedness.

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ExxonMobil shows Spring ISD girls how they can change the world

HOUSTON – Women have made great strides in many professions that were once dominated by men, but only 13 percent of engineers in the workforce today are women. ExxonMobil partnered up with Spring Independent School District for the ExxonMobil Girls Engineering Festival to show girls how they help change the world, and lead to an exciting, rewarding career in engineering. Hundreds of middle school girls from Spring, Conroe and Magnolia ISDs worked alongside female volunteers from ExxonMobil to find themselves in professional engineers’ shoes for a day. The event was designed to spark girls’ interest about the field, build their confidence in problem-solving abilities, and show them that if they want to be an engineer, they can be.

ExxonMobil shows Spring ISD girls how they can change the world | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2

ExxonMobil shows Spring ISD girls how they can change the world | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: February 20, 2020, 4:03 pmHundreds of middle school girls from Spring ISD partnered with female volunteers from ExxonMobil at the ExxonMobil Girls Engineering Festival. The event was designed to spark girls’ interest about the field, build confidence in their problem-solving abilities, and show them that if they want to be an engineer, they can be. Students took on fun, interactive engineering challenges, and got to interview female ExxonMobil engineers about their experiences.

Contractor dies after being injured at ExxonMobil facility in Baytown

BAYTOWN, Texas – A contract worker died Tuesday after being injured at the ExxonMobil facility in Baytown. KPRC 2 Investigates learned Wednesday that emergency crews responded to the plant on Decker Drive about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. ExxonMobil officials said in a written statement that the worker was employed by Contech Control Services. The full statement follows:“We regret that a contractor was fatally injured in an incident that occurred at the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex on February 11, 2020. The person involved was immediately attended to by emergency responders.

Fire erupts at ExxonMobil refinery in Louisiana; no injuries

BATON ROUGE, La. – A fire inside an ExxonMobil refinery in Louisiana turned the night sky a shade of orange and sent a large plume of smoke into the air. The fire erupted at the facility in Baton Rouge around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Baton Rouge Fire Department spokesman Curt Monte told news outlets. ExxonMobil is the largest manufacturing employer in Louisiana and its Baton Rouge refinery is the fifth largest in the country, WAFB-TV reported. There was no off-site impact, fire department spokesman Monte said.

Fire extinguished at ExxonMobil plant in Baytown; 37 injured in blast

More than 30 people suffered minor injuries Wednesday in an explosion and subsequent fire at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown, officials said.

What we know about history of ExxonMobil Baytown plant

A massive fire burned Wednesday afternoon at the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins plant.

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