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Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) will host its 2021 Fourth Quarter Earnings Call on February 1, starting at 9 a.m. MT. CEO Brad Corson will provide brief remarks before addressing questions from analysts. The earnings release will take place earlier that day. The event will be available via webcast, which will be accessible for one year on the company's investor relations website. Imperial Oil is a leading player in Canada's energy sector, focusing on responsible resource development.

Imperial Oil (NYSE American: IMO) announced plans to market its 50% interest in XTO Energy Canada, a joint venture with ExxonMobil Canada. This includes substantial assets in the Montney and Duvernay shale areas of Alberta, covering 568,000 net acres in Montney and 85,000 net acres in Duvernay. Net production from these assets totals approximately 140 million cubic feet of natural gas and 9,000 barrels of oil per day. The company continues operations as normal during this evaluation, retaining RBC Capital Markets as a financial advisor.

ExxonMobil has acquired a 49.9% stake in Biojet AS, a Norwegian company focused on producing lower-emissions biofuels from wood waste. This agreement allows ExxonMobil to purchase up to 3 million barrels of biofuels annually. Biojet AS plans to build five facilities, with commercial production starting in 2025.

The project is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, meeting advanced fuel requirements in Norway and the EU. ExxonMobil continues its commitment to invest in lower-emission energy solutions.

ExxonMobil announced two significant oil discoveries at Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. The Fangtooth-1 well revealed approximately 164 feet of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone, while Lau Lau-1 showed about 315 feet. These findings contribute to the estimated 10 billion oil-equivalent barrels in recoverable resources. The company's strategy of exploring deeper targets supports growth, employing over 3,200 locals and investing more than $540 million with over 800 local companies since 2015.

Imperial Oil has updated its corporate guidance for 2022, emphasizing a strategy focused on maximizing asset performance and prioritizing shareholder returns. Capital expenditure is projected at $1.4 billion, supporting key projects such as the Kearl in-pit tailings and Sarnia products pipeline. Upstream production is estimated between 425,000 and 440,000 barrels per day, with Kearl aiming for 280,000 barrels daily ahead of schedule. Downstream throughput is expected to be 395,000 to 405,000 barrels per day with utilization rates at 92% to 94%.

ExxonMobil has partnered with Scepter, Inc. to implement advanced satellite technology for real-time methane emissions monitoring on a global scale. This collaboration aims to identify methane sources across multiple industries, supporting the Global Methane Pledge to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030. Initial efforts will focus on the Permian Basin, with plans to deploy over 24 satellites to enhance monitoring capabilities. The initiative highlights ExxonMobil's commitment to environmental standards and innovative technology to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) has acquired Materia, Inc., a leader in high-performance structural materials known for its Nobel Prize-winning polymer technology. This acquisition aims to combine Materia's innovative polymers with ExxonMobil's manufacturing capabilities to scale sustainable structural polymers commercially. Materia's flagship product, Proxima^TM, offers significant performance advantages, especially for industrial applications. The acquisition secures Materia's patents and facilities, with plans to explore expansions into electric vehicle parts and renewable energy applications.

ExxonMobil Chemical Company has acquired California-based Materia, Inc., which developed a Nobel Prize-winning technology to manufacture advanced hydrocarbon-based materials. These materials promise enhanced performance and sustainability, potentially revolutionizing applications in wind turbine blades, electric vehicles, and sustainable construction. Since 2017, ExxonMobil and Materia have collaborated on developing stronger, lighter materials, which could significantly improve renewable energy production and other sectors. ExxonMobil aims to scale these innovations under the Materia brand.

ExxonMobil aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets in the U.S. Permian Basin by 2030, part of a broader initiative to reduce upstream emissions intensity by 40-50% from 2016 levels. Key strategies include eliminating routine flaring by the end of 2022 and electrifying operations using low-carbon power sources. The company anticipates a 75% reduction in flaring volumes by year-end 2021 compared to 2019. This aligns with global methane reduction goals, supported by investments in technology and independent validation for cleaner natural gas production.