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op-eds
Placed in selected leading periodicals worldwide, ExxonMobil's op-eds discuss energy issues impacting our economy, our environment and our society. Our objective is to encourage thought and dialogue by informing the public about our industry, explaining our views and actions on key issues of the day, and offering responsible policy proposals. We welcome comments and reactions to the opinions expressed.
June 24, 2008vehicles of change
To Nazeer Bhore, the cars and trucks we drive aren’t just vehicles, they’re opportunities to solve the world’s energy and environmental challenges.
June 19, 2008better batteries, better cars
In a lab in Texas, a 57-year-old scientist named Pat Brant has done an amazing thing. Brant and a global team of colleagues developed a new technology that will help hybrid vehicles to run on lithium-ion batteries — the same type of batteries that power today’s cell phones and laptops.
June 12, 2008ears to the ground
How can you “hear” oil and gas hidden miles beneath the ocean floor? Len Srnka, chief research geoscientist at ExxonMobil, is part of a team that is perfecting a new technology called R3M that does just that.
June 03, 2008next-generation energy
If you met someone who had a Ph.D. in computer science, would you be surprised to learn that they worked for an oil and gas company?
May 29, 2008numbers behind the headlines
When it comes to measuring success, the best companies in the world look beyond their financial numbers. They know that their success is also measured by their commitment to safety and health, and their environmental and social performance.
May 01, 2008investing in America’s energy future
ExxonMobil is investing in new energy supplies and new environmentally-advanced technologies.
April 29, 2008an “incomplete” in math and science
American students need Congressional support to make the grade.
April 24, 2008the river of life
In 1858, Scottish missionary David Livingstone embarked on a historic journey along the Zambezi River in southern Africa. On that trip, malaria claimed the life of Livingstone’s wife, Mary. Livingstone himself also later died from the disease.
April 03, 2008energy efficiency – one quart at a time
Mobil 1 AFE can improve fuel economy by up to 2 percent versus motor oils most commonly used.*
March 13, 2008the fuels of the future
Developing countries will lead transportation demand growth through 2030.
March 06, 2008"Women Can"
Learn more about Women Can, a campaign to empower women to become leaders in developing countries and emerging democracies around the world and to promote awareness of the benefits of global investments in women.
February 28, 2008economies in motion
Developing countries will lead transportation demand growth through 2030.
encouraging energy investment
Stable tax policies are critical to meeting America's growing energy needs.
February 14, 2008powering human progress
Meeting electricity demand is essential to economic growth through 2030.
January 31, 2008investing in America's energy future
ExxonMobil is investing in new energy supplies and new environmentally-advanced technologies.
January 24, 2008fueling a growing world
Power, transportation will lead growth in energy demand through 2030.
December 20, 2007charging ahead
New battery technology could help hybrid vehicles run longer and cleaner.
invest globally. fuel locally.
Securing America’s energy future requires investing in oil and gas projects overseas.
energy close to home
Domestic oil and gas investments are enhancing America’s energy security.
November 12, 200710 thousand teachers =10 million minds
Two years ago, the National Academies completed a study on the importance of strengthening U.S. leadership in science and technology for maintaining our nation’s economic competitiveness.
