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The article focuses on the pillars of industrial energy efficiency, namely operational improvements, effective maintenance, engineered improvements and technologies. It describes the energy management efforts of various companies, such as ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, and Eastman Chemical Co. It explains how to identify energy efficiency improvements.

The article discusses issues concerning the use of the rhetoric of superlative to describe places. Topics covered include the author's experience in starting a so-called Wiscotheism because of her love for Wisconsin, comments on the description of Montana as the "last best place" and the opinion that the phrase was used to encourage environmental protection and conservation in Montana and comments on environmental activists' use of superlative language to make their case persuasive.

The article presents an opinion on South American nation, Guyana, the fast rising commonwealth petro state. Topics include the presence of oil reserves and investment of international oil companies (IOCs) in the deepwater Guyana Suriname Basin including ExxonMobil Chemical Co., and Tullow Oil PLC; and its effect on Guyanese economy.

As some corporations begin to enjoy power and influence on a scale comparable with or even more extensive than governments, it is consumers rather than voters who are starting to hold the key to political and social change. Companies which fail to take consumer opinion into account face real threats to their brand image, and ultimately to their bottom line. This case study explores the Greenpeace-led StopEsso campaign, detailing the campaign history, strategy and tactics, and assessing its impact so far. It shows how negative consumer perceptions of ExxonMobil (Esso), based around the issue of the company's approach to climate change, are damaging the company's interests and that the changing interactions of other key stakeholders with the company could also threaten Exxon's competitiveness. It concludes that as corporate power increases, so must corporate responsibility, for consumers are increasingly unwilling to accept dishonest or unfair behaviour, and increasingly willing to withdraw their financial support for companies which fail to respond to their expectations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Provides several industrial and engineering safety-related issues surrounding several companies in the United States (U.S.) as of July 2000. Recognition given to ExxonMobil Chemical Co. by U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Information on the installation of automatic external defibrillators by U.S. Geological Survey; Details on the Web-based environmental safety and health management service of the Environmental and Occupational Risk Management Inc.

Focuses on ansa-monocyclopentadienyl-amido (CpA) group IV catalysts developed by Dow Chemical Co. and Exxon Chemical Corp. Basis of the catalysts; Key features; Advantages of the CpA geometry.

Describes synthetic lubricant products developed by ExxonMobil Chemical. Polyalphaolefins; Esters; Alkylated naphthalenes.

Focuses on an experimental program called `Wish Program' conducted at the Exxon Chemical Co., which aims to utilize knowledge of the creativity process to enhance innovation. Hypotheses; Format; Cycles of the program.

A new world-scale petrochemical plant, costing Exxon Mobil Corporation $2 billion, is now operating in Singapore. The company's single largest investment in the Asia-Pacific region, the complex is now supplying […]

Houston-based ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has announced the startup of a 275,000 metric ton (605 million lb) polypropylene (PP) facility at the Baton Rouge, La., Polyolefins Plant. According to ExxonMobil, the [...]

European mineral masterbatch specialist Granic, a division of Spain's GCR Group, has developed a new high-performance masterbatch using an elastomer from ExxonMobil Chemical. The Granic 1522 masterbatch uses Vistamaxx, a propylene-based elastomer developed using ExxonMobil's proprietary metallocene catalyst technology, as the carrier for calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ), which delivers ‘significant performance and processing benefits’, the company reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ExxonMobil Chemical Co and SABIC have chosen a site in San Patricio County, Texas for potential development of a jointly owned petrochemical complex on the US Gulf Coast. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

US chemicals company ExxonMobil Chemical has expanded its range of Vistamaxx™ performance polymers with the introduction of a new low-viscosity grade that can be used to ‘maintain or improve’ the cycle times of injection moulded or extruded applications. According to the company, Vistamaxx 8880 improves the flow and processing of polyolefin compounds that contain Vistamaxx 6202 or 6502, or are heavily filled. The new grade was unveiled at the K 2016 tradeshow in October. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers updates on the business performance of several petrochemical companies despite economic conditions in 2010 in Great Britain. These companies include Borealis AG, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP and BASF SE. Also mentioned are the strategies of several companies to keep the pace in the industry including ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Total and Westlake.

Houston-based ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced three new grades of Vistamaxx® speciality elastomers that exhibit a very low gel count, making them ideal for high-performance film and fibre applications, the company says. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article evaluates the Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizates from ExxonMobil Chemical Co.

The article reports on government approval for the joint-venture companies of Sinopec, ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco in China in 2007. The operations of the joint-venture companies, which are called Sinopec SenMei Petroleum Co. Ltd. and Fujian Refining and Petrochemical Co. Ltd., will integrate refining, petrochemicals and fuels marketing.

The article reports on the resumption of oil and gas operations of U.S. oil companies in Libya, after a 19-year absence. Among the companies who had their exploration contracts suspended in the nineteen-eighties after the U.S. imposed sanction on Libya were ConocoPhilips, Marathon Oil Co. and Amerada Hess Corp. But since the embargo was lifted in 2004, other giants including Exxon Mobil have returned.

Highlights the environmental and economic impact of the Hurricane Katrina in the U.S. in September 2005. Potential reduction in the growth of the country's gross domestic product for the second half of 2005, according to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office; Information on the long-term effect of the disaster on the fishing industry; Closure of several U.S. major oil refineries, including ExxonMobil.

Houston-based carbon black and carbon nanotube (CNT) manufacturer Continental Carbon Co has signed a long-term technology licensing agreement with Al-Jubail Petrochemical Co (Kemya), a 50/50 joint venture between Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) and affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical. Under the agreement''s terms, Continental Carbon licenses its production technology related to the construction and operation of a new greenfield carbon black plant at Kemya''s petrochemical complex at Al-Jubail in Saudi Arabia. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

German oxo-chemicals supplier Oxea GmbH has broadened its range of plasticizers with the launch of its latest product, dioctyladipate (DOA), which is also known as di-2-ethylhexyladipate. The product is manufactured at the Amsterdam esters plant acquired by the company in August this year from ExxonMobil Chemical Holland BV. DOA is immediately available. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

ExxonMobil Chemical is increasing polypropylene (PP) compounding capacity and capability at its Lillebonne Polypropylene Plant (LPP) in France. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article offers updates on the sales performance of the producers of petrochemicals and polymers for the first quarter of 2009. It relates that companies such as ChevronPhillips Chemical and Dow has showed a significant improvement in the petrochemical segment. Furthermore, it relates that Borealis AS has gained sales volumes in polyolefin, while ExxonMobil Chemical Co. earned lower volumes and lower margins in chemicals due to unfavorable foreign exchanges.

The article reports on the completion of ExxonMobil Chemical's $20-million compounding facility to supply high-performance polymers to the automotive and other industries. The compounding facility is located at the company's integrated Baton Rouge, Louisiana, complex. It has an initial capacity of 40,000 ton/year of specialty compounded products. It includes an extensive product support and testing center to produce new products quickly and cost-effectively. Information regarding the company's specialty compounded products is provided.

Houston-based ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced Elevast™ polymer modifiers for the rubber industry. According to the company, these new speciality hydrocarbon fluids may enable formulators to create innovative solutions for EPDM and polyolefin elastomer technical applications that require improved mechanical properties across a wide range of service temperatures. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article offers information about the uses and features of the new film technology platform batteries showcased by ExxonMobil Chemical Co. at the 23rd Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition on December 2-5, 2007 in Anaheim, California. According to the author, improving the energy efficiency and affordability of the next wave of lower emission vehicles are the aims of the new separator films. He added that the new technology platform can leverage the technology and polymer expertise of the company in adapting to emerging market needs and providing tailored film grades. Moreover, enhancing permeability, higher meltdown temperature and melt integrity are the properties exhibited by the films.

The article reports on a groundbreaking ceremony held by ExxonMobil Chemical Co. for its second worldscale petrochemical project at the future site of its fully-integrated project on Jurong Island in Singapore. The project will utilize the company's proprietary technologies and will produce a range of high-value products, including Vistamaxx specialty elastomers and Exceed polyethylene. Upon completion of the project, the company will have both its largest owned-and-operated petrochemical complex and largest integrated chemical-and-refining site in Singapore.

ExxonMobil Chemical is expanding its Rotterdam Aromatics Plant, making this world-scale plant ExxonMobil''s largest paraxylene production facility, increasing its paraxylene production capacity by 25% and benzene production capacity by 20%. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Valero Energy has selected ExxonMobil''s Wet Gas Scrubbing Plus (WGS+) technology for its Memphis, Tennessee and Delaware City, Delaware refineries. Project planning for both locations is underway. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

ExxonMobil Chemical Co has completed its detailed study of a second world-scale steam cracker complex in Singapore and made the final decision to proceed with construction. The project will be located at and integrated with its existing Singapore site, providing feedstock, operating and investment synergies with both the chemical plant and refinery. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article reports on the chemical engineering plants and projects including of ExxonMobil Chemical Co. that will proceed with the construction of a second steam-cracker complex to be located in Singapore. It mentions that the project will offer feedstock, investment and operating synergies with both the refinery and chemical plant. The Shaw Group has been awarded the design, engineering, procurement and construction (DEPC) constract for the steam-cracker recovery unit. In early 2011 is the expected start of construction.

ExxonMobil Chemical will add 130 000 tons per year of capacity to its Exxsol hydrocarbon fluids plant in Jurong Island, Singapore. This will bring Singapore fluids production to over 500 000 tons per year. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

This article reports that the ExxonMobil Foundation has committed $125 million to expand two existing K-12 education programs. The pledge will establish the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), whose aim is to broaden the national Advanced Placement program and the UTeach program at the University of Texas at Austin.

The article reports on several debottlenecking projects that were completed at ExxonMobil Chemical's Synthetics Plant in Beaumont, Texas in 2007. The projects will enable the company to achieve a 15% increase in its production capacity for high-viscosity polyalphaolefins such as SpectraSyn 100 cSt and SpectraSyn 40 cSt.

ExxonMobil Chemical Belgium is expanding the capacity of its hydrocarbon fluids plant in Antwerp to 700 000 tons per year. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article reports on the involvement of chemical firm ExxonMobil in delaying action on climate change, according to the U.S. Union of Concerned Scientists. The group released a report showing how the firm has used the disinformation tactics of the tobacco industry to raise doubts about scientific evidence. The response of ExxonMobil to the claims is cited.

Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) and ExxonMobil Chemical have started work on a feasibility study to define a potential project that would grow the companies'' two joint petrochemical ventures at Yanbu and Jubail. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

ExxonMobil Chemical has outlined a major expansion of halobutyl manufacturing at its plant in Baytown, Texas, USA. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

ExxonMobil Chemical is to build a new facility at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana, complex to produce specialty compounded products. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article discusses the contents of a letter written by the Royal Society to ExxonMobil Chemical Co., an oil corporation over the latter's attempt to confuse people about global warming. It also provides the response of the letter by ExxonMobil. The letter drafted by Royal Society Senior Manager for Policy Communication, Bob Ward charges the company over the "misleading" contents of the company's Corporate Citizen Report and a February 2006 strategy booklet called Tomorrow's Energy which claim that it is difficult to determine whether recent climatic changes are the result of human actions. The letter also questions the funds which the company provides to groups that deny the connection between carbondioxide and climatic change.

The article focuses on the enthusiasm of Qatar about the progress made by two of its international partners in the development of the methanol-to-olefins (MTO) technologies. Total and technology company UOP LLC formed a joint venture to build a demonstration facility to develop the integration of an MTO technology with an Olefins Cracking Process. ExxonMobil's MTO technology centers on a ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst. Qatar Petrochemical Co. expects to have more flexibility in petrochemical feedstocks with the MTO technology.

The article reports on the plan of ExxonMobil Chemical Co. to increase its production of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) at its plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The purpose of the expansion, which is scheduled to complete in the fourth quarter of 2006, is to strengthen the company's position as a global IPA supplier.

ExxonMobil Chemical will increase the production capacity of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana plant in the USA. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Reports on a March 2005 article in "Africa Today" citing improved prospects for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria following the fast-tracking of reforms by government and other stakeholders. Country's standing as the third largest producer on the African continent and the sixth largest producer in the world; Shift in exploration focus to high risk ventures in frontier basins of the deepwater offshore; Investments being made by international firms such as Shell Co. Ltd. and ExxonMobil Chemical Co.

Reports on developments in the chemical industry in the U.S. Acquisition of a long-term supply of chlorine by Great Lakes Chemical Corp. from ASHTA Chemicals Inc.; Plan of Huntsman Petrochemical Ltd. on licensing ExxonMobil Chemical Co.'s tubular process technology; Terms of the agreement of World Energy with Dow Haltermann Custom Processing.

ExxonMobil Chemical is increasing the capacity of its oxo alcohol plant in Singapore. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

ExxonMobil Chemical is expanding the capacity of its steam cracker in Singapore. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Al-Jubail Petrochemical Co, a 50:50 joint venture between SABIC & ExxonMobil Chemical, has awarded Technip a contract for an additional cracking furnace at its ethylene plant located in Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Reports on the move of ExxonMobil Chemical Co. to sign its first exploration and production contract with the Colombian National Hydrocarbon Agency to begin exploration activities offshore. Scope and coverage of the agreement; Aim of the company to carry out data acquisition and analysis of the area; Operations of the company in the country.

Reports that a consortium of banks and the United States government's foreign private investment agency is to spearhead a loan to a gas venture run by ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and the Nigerian government. Amount of loan; Benefit of the deal for Nigeria; Firms that made their intention to provide loan to Nigeria; Reasons for the failure of Nigeria to capitalize in the growing demand for natural gas products; Warning of a possible supply surplus.