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2026
ExxonMobil reports third-quarter 2026 earnings
ExxonMobil reported third-quarter 2026 profits of $15.4 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.23 per share, above analysts’ expectations of $4.08 per share.
2026
ExxonMobil signals refining earnings increase
Reuters reported that ExxonMobil signaled a $4.5 billion boost in refining earnings as margins soared. The headline does not specify a reporting period or further details.
2026
ExxonMobil fined £267,000 over flammable gas leaks at Scottish plant
ExxonMobil Chemical Limited was fined £267,000 at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court after admitting breaches of the Health and Safety Act 1974 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 related to five leaks of highly flammable hydrocarbons at the former Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran between 2018 and 2019. The HSE said the leaks were caused by corrosion under insulation and that the inspection system was not fit for purpose.
2023
Multnomah County sues ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron, NW Natural and others over climate damages
Multnomah County filed a nearly $52 billion lawsuit against more than a dozen major oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron, and NW Natural, as well as industry lobbyists and McKinsey & Company, seeking to hold them responsible for climate change impacts including the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome.
2022
Exxon sues the U.S. over taxes tied to Qatar gas project
Exxon Mobil Corp filed suit against the U.S. seeking a partial refund of $2.1 billion in taxes and penalties tied to a gas project in Qatar. Exxon alleged overpayment of income taxes and that agreements had been misclassified as purchases rather than leases.
2022
XTO Permian Operating faces New Mexico well penalties
New Mexico's oil conservation division issued $2.2 million in penalties against ExxonMobil subsidiary XTO Permian Operating over alleged reporting and operating-condition violations at injection wells.
2022
Oil companies’ board members declined climate hearing invitations
An opinion article reports that board members of ExxonMobil, Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell and BP declined invitations to appear at a U.S. House hearing on the companies’ climate pledges. Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney said the companies had advertised their climate plans and greenwashed their images; this is an allegation, not a formal finding.
2022
Public criticism of ExxonMobil’s net-zero pledge
ExxonMobil announced a net-zero emissions goal for its operations by 2050, excluding customer-use emissions. The pledge drew criticism from an academic and online users, with some calling the plan bogus.
2022
2021
Fire at Exxon’s Baytown refinery injures four people
A fire occurred at Exxon Mobil’s Baytown facility in Texas, injuring four people. Exxon said the fire occurred in a unit that removes sulfur from refined products; the blaze was later reported under control and the injured workers were in stable condition.
2021
ExxonMobil Chemical acquires Materia
ExxonMobil Chemical Company acquired Materia, including its headquarters and technology center in Pasadena, California, and manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Texas. ExxonMobil said it intends to operate the business under the Materia company name as a wholly owned affiliate.
2021
ExxonMobil announces corporate plans through 2027
ExxonMobil announced finalized corporate plans through 2027, including plans that support approximately doubling earnings and cash flow potential by 2027 versus 2019, and $15 billion in greenhouse-gas emission-reduction investments through 2027.
2021
Viridos partners with ExxonMobil to scale algae biofuels
Viridos partnered with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels.
2021
ExxonMobil starts Huizhou performance polymers project
ExxonMobil started a project in Huizhou, Guangdong, to produce performance polymers for packaging, automotive and agricultural products. The project has a stated total investment of about $10 billion and will be built in two phases.
2021
Exxon Mobil launches sale process for Barnett Shale properties
Exxon Mobil launched a sale process for its Barnett Shale oil and gas properties in North Texas. No sale agreement had been reached and no buyer was identified.
2021
Petronas and ExxonMobil sign carbon-capture MoU
Petronas and ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore carbon capture and storage opportunities, including potential projects offshore Peninsular Malaysia.
2021
Court approves Exxon Mobil settlement over Puerto Rico water pollution claims
A Puerto Rico court approved a $25 million settlement resolving claims against Exxon Mobil Corporation and Esso Standard Oil Company over allegations that the companies polluted drinking water with gasoline additives. Exxon Mobil also agreed to create a program to investigate and clean up pollution at various locations around Puerto Rico.
2021
New York City deceptive-advertising lawsuit against oil companies
New York City filed a state-court lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell and BP, accusing them of violating city consumer protection laws through allegedly deceptive advertising about their environmental impacts. ExxonMobil spokesperson Casey Norton said the lawsuits had no merit and that the company supported efforts to develop solutions.
2021
New York City sues oil companies over fuel advertising
New York City sued Exxon Mobil, BP, Royal Dutch Shell and the American Petroleum Institute in state court, alleging they misled consumers by marketing fuels at branded stations as cleaner or emissions-reducing without disclosing climate impacts. The companies and trade group disputed the allegations or declined to comment.
2021
Exxon Mobil appoints Jeff Ubben and Mike Angelakis to its board
Exxon Mobil announced that activist investor Jeff Ubben and former Comcast CFO Mike Angelakis had joined its board. The article says the appointments were announced on March 1.