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Imperial has secured a long-term contract with Air Products to supply low-carbon hydrogen for its renewable diesel complex at the Strathcona refinery in Alberta. The agreement supports the construction of a hydrogen plant that will help produce over 1 billion liters of renewable diesel annually, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Air Products is investing CAD 1.6 billion to enhance its Edmonton facility, intending to supply approximately 50% of the hydrogen output for this project. The renewable diesel initiative is set to create around 600 construction jobs and is expected to reduce emissions by 3 million tonnes per year.

ExxonMobil affiliates have agreed to sell their interests in the Aera oil-production operation in California to Green Gate Resources E, LLC, a subsidiary of IKAV. The transaction comprises a share sale of Mobil California Exploration & Producing Asset Company along with an associated loading facility and pipeline system. This divestiture aligns with ExxonMobil's strategy to focus on low-cost oil and gas investments to enhance shareholder value. The sale, which is expected to close in Q4 2022, does not impact ExxonMobil's retail network in California.

Imperial has successfully finalized the sale of XTO Energy Canada to Whitecap Resources for $1.9 billion, with Imperial receiving $940 million. This transaction will result in an estimated after-tax earnings gain of around $200 million in Q3 2022. The sale aligns with Imperial's strategy to concentrate on key oil sands assets, encompassing significant acreage in the Montney and Duvernay shales. The divested assets yield approximately 140 million cubic feet of natural gas and 9,000 barrels of liquids daily, reinforcing Imperial's focus on delivering long-term shareholder value.

Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has declared a quarterly dividend of 34 cents per share, payable on October 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 2, 2022. This dividend matches the previous quarter's amount. Imperial boasts over a century of steady growth and has increased its annual dividend for 27 consecutive years. As Canada's largest petroleum refiner, the company emphasizes innovation in responsibly developing energy resources while maintaining high business standards.

Imperial reported a strong second quarter with a net income of $2,409 million, a significant increase from $366 million in the same period last year. Cash flow from operating activities reached $2,682 million, up from $852 million in 2021. Average upstream production stood at 413,000 barrels per day, marking the highest second quarter production in over 30 years. The company returned over $2.7 billion to shareholders, including dividends and a substantial issuer bid. A strategic divestiture of XTO Energy Canada for $1.9 billion is set to enhance focus on core oil sands assets.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) reported strong financial results for Q2 2022, with earnings of $17.9 billion, up from $5.5 billion in Q1 and benefiting from increased production and higher commodity prices. The company generated $20 billion in cash flow from operations and maintained robust capital investments totaling $9.5 billion. Exxon is advancing its lower-emission initiatives, including significant carbon capture projects, while refining throughput increased by 180,000 barrels per day. Cash flow led to $16.9 billion in free cash flow, improving the net-debt-to-capital ratio to 13%.

The Board of Directors of Exxon Mobil Corporation has declared a cash dividend of $0.88 per share on its Common Stock. This dividend, payable on September 9, 2022, is for shareholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2022. The dividend remains consistent with the prior quarter's payment and highlights the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, reflecting an impressive streak of increasing annual dividends for 39 consecutive years.

ExxonMobil has announced two new offshore discoveries in Guyana—Seabob and Kiru-Kiru—in the Stabroek block, marking the sixth and seventh discoveries of 2022. The Seabob-1 well found 131 feet of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone, while the Kiru-Kiru-1 well yielded 98 feet. Both wells contribute to over 25 discoveries in the region. Notably, production from two FPSO vessels has surpassed the target of 340,000 barrels per day, with expectations of 220,000 barrels from the upcoming Payara project and 250,000 barrels from Yellowtail by 2025.

Exxon Mobil Corporation will announce its second quarter 2022 financial results on July 29, 2022, with a release via Business Wire at 5:30 a.m. CT. Key executives, including Darren Woods (CEO), Kathy Mikells (CFO), and Jennifer Driscoll (VP of Investor Relations), will discuss the results during a live conference call at 8:30 a.m. CT. Investors can access the call through a webcast or by phone. The presentation and supplemental financial data will be available on the company’s investor relations website.