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ExxonMobil statement regarding President Biden Letter to Oil Industry

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ExxonMobil has responded to a letter from President Biden, emphasizing its substantial investments in U.S. oil and gas. Over the last five years, the company has invested more than $50 billion, resulting in a nearly 50% increase in U.S. oil production. ExxonMobil has globally invested $118 billion for new oil and gas supplies, despite earning only $55 billion in net income. The company aims to enhance U.S. refining capacity by 250,000 barrels per day. It also urges the government to adopt clear policies to support resource development.

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  • Invested more than $50 billion in U.S. oil and gas over the past five years.
  • Achieved a nearly 50% increase in U.S. oil production during the same period.
  • Globally invested $118 billion, which is double its net income of $55 billion, showing a commitment to long-term growth.
  • Planning to increase refining capacity by 250,000 barrels per day.
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  • Had to borrow more than $30 billion during the pandemic to maintain investments.

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExxonMobil today released the following statement in response to a letter from President Biden.

We have been in regular contact with the administration to update the President and his staff on how ExxonMobil has been investing more than any other company to develop U.S. oil and gas supplies. This includes investments in the U.S. of more than $50 billion over the past five years, resulting in an almost 50% increase in our U.S. production of oil during this period.

Globally, we’ve invested double what we’ve earned over the past five years -- $118 billion on new oil and gas supplies compared to net income of $55 billion. This is a reflection of the company’s long-term growth strategy, and our commitment to continuously invest to meet society’s demand for our products.

Specific to refining capacity in the U.S., we’ve been investing through the downturn to increase refining capacity to process U.S. light crude by about 250,000 barrels per day – the equivalent of adding a new medium-sized refinery. We kept investing even during the pandemic, when we lost more than $20 billion and had to borrow more than $30 billion to maintain investment to increase capacity to be ready for post-pandemic demand.

In the short term, the U.S. government could enact measures often used in emergencies following hurricanes or other supply disruptions -- such as waivers of Jones Act provisions and some fuel specifications to increase supplies. Longer term, government can promote investment through clear and consistent policy that supports U.S. resource development, such as regular and predictable lease sales, as well as streamlined regulatory approval and support for infrastructure such as pipelines.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

The corporation’s primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions - provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and the Energy Factor.

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FAQ

What is Exxon's recent investment in U.S. oil and gas?

ExxonMobil has invested over $50 billion in U.S. oil and gas supplies in the past five years.

How much has ExxonMobil increased U.S. oil production?

ExxonMobil has achieved nearly a 50% increase in U.S. oil production over the last five years.

What is Exxon's total global investment in oil and gas?

Globally, ExxonMobil invested $118 billion in new oil and gas supplies, compared to a net income of $55 billion.

What is the planned increase in U.S. refining capacity by ExxonMobil?

ExxonMobil plans to increase refining capacity to process U.S. light crude by 250,000 barrels per day.

What support does ExxonMobil seek from the U.S. government?

ExxonMobil is urging the government for clearer policies to support U.S. resource development.

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