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SIAP is one of the first foreign affiliates of the Standard Oil Trust, whose origins date back to 1870, when John D. Rockefeller established the Standard Oil Company (Ohio). In 1882, the Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey) became known in Italy as Esso, from the English pronunciation of its initials (S - O), then in 1972 changing its name to Exxon Corporation and finally in 1999, becoming the Exxon Mobil Corporation.

In 1938 the name of SIAP changed to Standard Società Italo pel Petrolio, in 1946 to Standard Italo Americana Petroli, in 1950 to Esso Standard Italiana and finally in July 1972 to Esso Italiana.

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1891

On May 16, 1891, the Società Italo Americana pel Petrolio is established at the Danieli Hotel in Venice, with headquarters at Ca’ Desdemona on the Grand Canal.

The company's main activity is the trade of oil for lighting, heating and cooking use.

1892-1893

The coastal depot of Porto Marghera is built.

1895

A branch is established in Genoa.

1899-1900

FIAT, the first Italian automotive industrial company, was established in Turin. A few years later, the demand for gasoline for internal combustion engines began to rise, making motorists new and important customers for SIAP.

In 1900 the Padua depot was inaugurated.

1901-1903

Commercial expansion begins with new depots in Naples, Bologna, Milan, Reggio Emilia, Florence (Rifredi), Genoa (S. Benigno), Livorno (Marzocco), Udine, Verona, Alessandria, Brescia, Piacenza, Rome, Turin, Messina, Palermo, Tunis, and Malta.

In 1903, SIAP introduces the first typewriters.

1909-1910

SIAP is the first oil company to market special gasoline for the newly born aviation industry.

In 1910, SIAP reaches the sales target of 10,000 tons of gasoline.

1911-1912

Two tankers, Lampo and Splendor, each with a capacity of 9,700 tons, were commissioned from the Odero Shipyards in Genoa. The steamer Bayonne is also purchased.

SIAP extends its business to Switzerland, Algeria and the Middle East.

1913-1914

The company’s headquarters are moved from Venice to Genoa, to the Negrotto Palace on Via S. Giacomo di Carignano.

In 1914, SIAP continued its development – driven by the rise in motorization – with 24,000 motor vehicles on the road in Italy.

1915-1918

During World War I, many SIAP employees were on the front lines. At the end of the conflict, the company received high recognition from government authorities for its services to the country.

In 1917, La Columbia, a maritime company for the transport of oil and derivatives, was established, to which SIAP contributed its ships.

The following year, Commander Giuseppe Aonzo of La Columbia participated with Luigi Rizzo in the sinking of the battleship S. Stefano and was awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor.

1919

The company’s expansion continues with the construction of new depots in Verona, Treviso, Piacenza, Porto Torres, and Bizerte (Tunisia).

1920-1923

SIAP obtains a significant stake in the Trieste Mineral Oil Refinery to utilize the oil wells in Galicia.

It was the first company in Italy to adopt roadside automatic dispensers, installing two in Genoa as an experiment.

Two new tankers, Fulgor and Vigo, were added to the fleet.

In 1923, the company’s headquarters moved to the Celesia Palace on Via Assarotti in Genoa.

1924-1925

The first gasoline pumps were installed, increasing to 372 in 1925, 3,844 in 1926, and 9,747 in 1930.

In 1925, SIAP helped establish the Italian Lubricants Bedford Company in Milan. The sale of special Lampo Avio fuel and Avio Oil lubricant began.

The first service station was inaugurated in Genoa on Corso Torino. The T 308 dispensers, with their characteristic long necks, appeared in many Italian cities for the sale of Lampo gasoline.

The company introduced the first tank trucks with a capacity of 4,000 liters.

1926

SIAP joins the Società Meridionale per il Commercio del Petrolio (Oil Sale Southern Company) and participates in the establishment of Società Importazioni e Vendite Oli Pesanti (Import & Sale of Heavy Oils Company).

The sale of bitumen produced by the Trieste refinery begins, and the first insecticide named Flit is introduced to the market.

The 13,000-ton motor ship Ardor is launched.

1927

SIAP becomes a shareholder in Società Petrolifera Italiana (S.P.I.), dedicated to crude oil extraction and research, based in Fornovo Taro.

Commander Arturo Ferrarin makes the Rome-Tokyo flight with SIAP fuels and lubricants.

The Standard Motor Oil lubricant is launched.

1928

SIAP acquires a majority stake in Società Anonima Lubrificanti Emilio Foltzer, owner of the lubricating grease production plant in Genoa-Rivarolo.

For the transport of petroleum products on the Tiber River, SIAP launches the 350-ton tanker Fluvior.

1929-1930

The new "super fuel" Esso is launched and 5,000 tons are sold in the first year.

The Aviation Department is established at the company’s headquarters.

Cardinal Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII, inaugurates the Casa dell’Automobile in Rome. The building was constructed by a company formed by FIAT and SIAP.

The Rome-Porto Fluviale depot becomes operational.

In 1930, Lampo Avio gasoline becomes the special fuel Stanavo.

1932

SIAP is the first oil company in Italy to adopt the definition of the octane number in fuel.

The organization expands in Italy with:

9 branches, 51 agencies and sub-agencies, 11 coastal plants and 183 in-land depots
the ownership of 976 railway tank cars, 159 tank trucks, 273 trucks
storage capacity of 273,929 cubic meters, and
the marketing of 60,000 tons of oil.

The tankers Lampo and Splendor are sold, and the new 18,000 ton tanker Esso Italia is launched.

1933-1936

In 1933, Stanavo fuel played a crucial role in the success of Italo Balbo’s transatlantic flight of 24 seaplanes. That same year, a large coastal depot was inaugurated in Naples, covering 200,000 square meters and featuring 18 tanks with a total capacity of 22,500 cubic meters.

The company’s growth continued in 1934, expanding its commercial operations to branches in Bari, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Rome, Turin, and Venice. Additionally, new offices were opened in Trieste, Cagliari, Tripoli, and Benghazi (Libya).

In 1935, the company acquired a majority shareholding in SIMPA, the Italo-Mexican Petroleum Asphalt Company of Turin, which was later incorporated into SIAP along with the Società Italiana Rivendita Automatica Benzina (Italian Automatic Gasoline Resale Company). That same year, the company introduced an innovative product: Essolube Motor Oil.

By 1936, SIAP had acquired full ownership of the Raffineria Triestina Olii Minerali (Trieste Mineral Oil Refinery).

1938

SIAP is the first company in Italy to use additives to improve the octane number of gasoline.

In the same year, the entire share portfolio of the Italian Lubricants Bedford Company is purchased, and FIRPA – Fabbriche Italiane Riunite Prodotti Asfaltici (United Italian Asphalt Products Factories) is incorporated.

Additionally, the Italian Joint Stock Company INTAVA is established in Genoa, with 50% capital from SIAP and 50% from Vacuum Oil Company.

The company’s name changes to Standard Società Italo Americana pel Petrolio.

1939

Ten service stations with the SIAP brand are in operation: two each in Genoa, Milan, and Turin, and one each in Vercelli, Brescia, Merano, and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

1940-1941

At the start of World War II, many SIAP employees were called to serve in the military.

In 1941, Giuseppe Pesenti Gritti, one of the employees, was awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor.

On December 15 of the same year, a ministerial decree ordered the seizure of SIAP and all other oil companies, as they were deemed strategic industries.

1946

On February 1, a lieutenant decree ended the seizure of the Standard Oil Group companies operating in Italy.

Reconstruction of the war-damaged or destroyed plants began.

The fleet was reduced to just one tanker, the Fulgor, with a capacity of 9,300 tons.

The company was renamed Standard Italo Americana Petroli.

1948

On June 8, SIAP officially resumed operations and direct product sales with a ceremony.

In December, the company launched Esso Extra, the first super-fuel introduced after the war.

The Standard Oil Group’s fleet now consists of 31 ships and 1,460 seafarers.

1949

An agreement is reached with the Atlas Supply Company for the exclusive sale of automotive accessory products in Italy.

Additionally, a partnership between the Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) and ANIC (Azienda Nazionale Idrogenazione Combustibili) led to the creation of STANIC, with Standard Oil providing capital. STANIC manages the refineries in Bari and Livorno.

The first issue of Esso Rivista, one of the first in-house magazines published by a private company in Italy, was released to help shape the company’s public image.

1950

The company changes its name to Esso Standard Italiana.

Esso promotes a public relations and cultural initiatives program - Italians are offered a program of 16 Esso symphony concerts, broadcast by RAI.

Esso Extra Motor Oil is launched.

The Trieste refinery, damaged by the war, is rebuilt and expanded. The refinery produces the first jet fuel used by the Comet-De-Havilland airplane.

Esso’s largest and most modern coastal facility officially opens at Calata Canzio in the port of Genoa, with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters.

The company also begins issuing “Servizio Esso,” a newsletter for retailers.

1951-1952

The company organizes the first Esso Painting Prize with the theme “Art and the Oil Industry.” In the following years, the themes were “Roads of Italy” (1953), “Journey in Italy” (1955), and “One Hundred Years of Industry in Italy” (1962).

Esso launches the Motoaratura (motor-plough) Championship.

In 1952, using special gasoline provided by Esso Standard Italiana, Professor Piccard reaches a depth of 3,150 meters in the Gulf of Naples with the bathyscaphe Trieste.

1953-1955

The coastal depot in Cagliari is officially opened.

In 1954, the company creates the Esso Touring Service, a special program of road and highway services available to motorists.

The rebuilt STANIC refinery in Livorno is officially opened.

The 10,000 ton Esso Liguria tanker is launched from the Riva Trigoso shipyards.

In 1955, with the launch of the 21,500 tons Esso Venezia tanker, the La Columbia reaches 50,000 tons.

1957-1958

During the closure of the Suez Canal, Esso helps address the supply issue, mitigating the effects of the international crisis.

In the same year, the new coastal plant in Porto Torres is officially opened.

Esso shareholders establish a new company, Esso Exploration Italia.

In 1958, the Esso Junior Club was created to "stimulate and maintain interest in motorization among young people and to build awareness of related issues".

1959

Esso continues to commission tankers, including the Esso Roma, to Italian shipyards.

The new coastal depot in Grottammare (Ascoli Piceno) becomes operational.

The 8th World Motoaratura (motor-plough) Championship, organized by Esso, takes place in Rome, where the company offers the Golden Plow award.

Three more tankers are launched, including the 47,800-ton Esso Napoli.

1961

Esso Gas, a new product mainly intended for domestic use, is launched in Italy.

Esso Standard Italiana acquires the RASIOM refinery (Raffinerie Siciliane Olii Minerali), built in 1949 in Augusta by Angelo Moratti. The refinery has an annual processing capacity of 12.4 million tons of crude oil.

The tanker Esso Roma transports the first load of crude oil from the Zelten oil fields in Libya to the RASIOM refinery.

Esso acquires 60% of the SARPOM refinery, built in 1950 by FIAT and Caltex (40%) in S. Martino di Trecate, near Novara. SARPOM is one of the few refineries located directly in consumption areas.

1962-1963

The new Acqua dei Corsari depot (Palermo) is officially opened with a capacity of about 25,000 cubic meters.

In 1963, 50% of STANIC shares, owned by Standard Oil Company (New Jersey), are transferred to Esso Standard Italiana.

1964

Esso Group, with other companies, participates in constructing the Transalpine Pipeline (TAL), which will connect Trieste to Ingolstadt in West Germany.

A lubricant production plant with an annual capacity of 230,000 tons becomes operational at the RASIOM refinery in Augusta.

In Milan’s S. Ambrogio district, the company builds the first central heating plant for a city district.

Esso employee Abdom Pamich wins the gold medal in racewalking at the Tokyo Olympics.

Esso provides Italian schools with a series of films for teaching physics and chemistry.

1965

The first “Youth and Science” competition is launched, aimed at rewarding physics and chemistry experiments conducted by high school students.

Esso launches its first Motor Hotel built in Brescia, Italy.

Esso Milano, the first of two 65,000-ton supertankers commissioned by Esso Group from Italian shipyards, is launched at the Cantieri Navali Riuniti (Joint Shipyards) in Ancona.

SARPOM refinery in Trecate expands its capacity, reaching an annual refining capacity of almost 6 million tons.

The construction of central heating plants to serve entire city districts continues with and additional two launched in Gratosoglio and Rozzano, on the outskirts of Milan.

In partnership with Italgas of Turin, Tubalpina Gas is established, which will enhance direct gas sales in the urban distribution sector.

The Arluno (Milan) depot, connected to the Trecate refinery by two 16 km pipelines – one for diesel and the other for gasoline and the Chivasso (Turin) depot, connected to the Trecate refinery by a 75 km pipeline, are officially launched.

In terms of revenue, Esso is the second largest Italian company, after FIAT.

1966

Esso Chimica (Esso Chemical) is established, based in Milan.

The second 65,000-ton supertanker, Esso Torino, is launched.

Esso Standard Italiana celebrates its 75th anniversary in Italy and moves its headquarters from Genoa to Rome. The two events are celebrated with formal ceremonies and meetings with His Holiness Pope Paul VI, the President of the Republic Giuseppe Saragat, and the Prime Minister Aldo Moro.

Esso signs an agreement with ENI for the import of about three billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), from Libya to Italy and Spain. Three special methane tankers will be used for transport constructed by Fincantieri of Genoa.

1967

The near-total suspension of oil supplies for several weeks due to the Suez Canal crisis creates a difficult situation for both the industry and the country.

Esso launches Esso Red, a new heating oil intended to replace fuel oil.

Esso begins producing the first two feature films in the series “Italy Seen from the Sky,” directed by Folco Quilici: “Basilicata and Calabria” and “Veneto and Venice.” This project, which will include 14 films, aims to enhance knowledge of the country’s artistic beauties, history, and economy.

The Transalpine Pipeline (TAL) for transporting crude oil from the Mediterranean (Trieste) to Central Europe (Ingolstadt) becomes operational.

1968

The RASIOM refinery in Augusta sets a record with 140 ships docked in a single month.

The first edition of the “Youth Newspapers” competition is announced, aiming to improve the quality of student journalism.

Esso Motor Hotel company was established, and the new Motor Hotel in Florence was officially opened, adding to the two already existing in Courmayeur and Brescia.

1970

The Esso LNG carrier fleet is completed with the launch of the Esso Portovenere, joining its two sister ships Esso Brega and Esso Liguria. These special, ultra-modern ships transport liquefied natural gas produced in Libya to Italy.

1971

The RASIOM refinery in Augusta approves the construction of the largest lubricants plant in Europe with a production capacity of 450,000 tons per year. The new Lube 2 plant, in addition to the already existing plant, will bring the total lubricants production capacity of the refinery to 750,000 tons per year.

At the Italacantieri plant in Monfalcone, a new 254,000 gross ton supertanker is launched. It's named Esso Italia in memory of the one launched in 1932 and becomes the new flagship of the fleet.

1972-1973

UNIFLO, the first super multigrade lubricant designed to help reduce fuel consumption, is launched.

The company is renamed Esso Italiana.

RASIOM, Raffinerie Siciliane Olii Minerali (Mineral Oil Sicilian Refineries), is renamed Esso Italiana Raffineria di Augusta.

In 1973, La Columbia merges with Esso Italiana, becoming an integral part of the company.

The number of cars on the roads in Italy reaches 13 million.

1974-1978

The Augusta refinery reaches a record production of 500,000 tons of lubricants per year, with a significant portion destined for export.

The first issue of the periodical “Economic Information” is published.

In 1976, the company begins a program to streamline the retail distribution network. At the time, there are about 40,000 sales sites in Italy, with 4,268 of them branded as Esso.

1980-1981

A four-year investment program of about 400 billion lire is established.

The company's headquarters are moved to Viale Castello della Magliana, in the new Parco de' Medici district.

In 1981, the retail network rationalization program continued, reducing the number of sales sites to 3,750 by the end of the year.

1982-1984

After exiting STANIC, the company streamlined its refining system, focusing on the Augusta and Trecate refineries, where significant upgrades are made to the conversion plants.

Esso’s branded fuel distribution network, the first in Italy, achieves an average sales volume of 960,000 liters per year per service station.

Esso launches Winter Diesel, making qualitative improvements to automotive diesel to enhance its performance at low temperatures, ahead of its competitors.

For the second consecutive year, Esso Italiana receives the President’s Safety Award from Esso Europe, recognizing it as the Exxon affiliate with the best safety record across all areas of operations.

1985-1986

Esso becomes the first company to introduce a post-pay self-service sales system at 156 stations.

As part of the network restructuring, the number of sales sites is reduced to 3,509.

The Lancia “Esso Super Oil,” driven by Fabrizio Tabaton, wins the Italian Rally Championship for the first time with the Esso Grifone team. The following year, it wins the European Championship.

In 1986, significant projects are completed, including the modernization of the Vado Ligure plant for the production of finished lubricants, now fully automated with advanced technologies, and the computerization of the Augusta depot.

1987

New products are launched, including Synthetic Turbo Diesel Motor Oil for the automotive sector, Farm-4 for agriculture, and the new Exxmar line of marine lubricants.

Oil processing at the two refineries increases by about 10% compared to the previous year, reaching 9.8 million tons.

The number of cars on the roads in Italy reaches 20 million.

1988

The expansion of the catalytic desulfurization plant (hydrofiner) at the Augusta refinery is completed, improving the quality of distillates.

At the end of the year, Esso launches a credit card for diesel sales, targeting heavy transport customers and integrated with a similar initiative by Exxon’s European affiliates.

The number of industry and wholesale companies associated with Esso Italiana (Aclam, Engycalor, Falca, Iciom, Ipagas, Mediterranea Bitumi, SCOC, TLP) expands with SCOC’s acquisition of F. Kuen Combustibili of Merano.

The first issue of the internal newsletter “Argomenti Esso” is published.

1989

A new plant for producing unleaded super gasoline is officially opened at the Augusta refinery, featuring a state-of-the-art control room with an advanced industrial architecture.

Due to its outstanding performance, the company’s Lubricants Department wins the prestigious Exxon Outstanding Overall Lubes Marketer award for the second consecutive year.

Esso introduced Polybilt 103, an innovative bitumen that helps resolve issues related to road surface hardness, low adhesiveness, and hydroplaning.

Throughout the 1980s, Esso invests approximately one trillion lire.

1990-1991

The company launches the Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) a structured system of guidelines and activities aimed at preventing and minimizing the risk associated with oil industry operations and products. This system sets Esso up to become a leader in operational safety results.

In 1991, the SARPOM refinery in Trecate officially launches the new isomerization plant for the production of high-quality gasoline components.

On May 16, Esso celebrates its first century of operations in Italy.

1992

The Augusta refinery completes the Fore and Air projects. The Fore project enables the recovery and sale of propylene from the catalytic cracking plant for chemical use, while the Air project improves the operating conditions of the alkylation plant.

The new hydrofiner plant for diesel desulfurization is completed and operations begin.

The company launches a new unleaded super gasoline called Esso Extra.

The Tiger returns as the main character in the advertising campaign.

1993

A long and successful partnership begins with the De Agostini publishing house in Novara, leading to many successful promotional initiatives at Esso-branded service stations.

The Augusta refinery receives three prestigious awards from Exxon Company International for its lubricants plants, recognizing record production of lubricant bases, excellent performance in operating costs, and the quality and profitability of finished products.

The new fully synthetic Esso Ultron lubricant is launched.

The SARPOM refinery undergoes a significant expansion of its catalytic cracking plant.

1994

The Industrial and Wholesale division create a special type of bitumen called Esso Bituflex HV (High Speed). This high-performance material is used to resurface the track at the Monza Autodrome.

The Fiumicino Network Training Center introduces the “Mobile School,” a van equipped with all necessary teaching tools for on-site training of managers.

A restoration program for the four clocks on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City begin in collaboration with the Fabbrica di San Pietro. This project is set to be completed in 1996.

A partnership with the Touring Club Italiano begins, making 500 Esso service stations T.C.I. Branch Points.

1995

The new Esso Card Europe is launched, and is accepted at 17,000 sales sites in 24 European countries.

Esso Italiana achieves its best safety record ever, with two full years without lost-time injuries.

Esso Italiana receives the Excellence in Action Award from Exxon Company International (ECI) for outstanding fuel and lubricant sales, boosted by the 4 Grandi Opere De Agostini promotional campaign.

ECI awards the Retail Innovation Award to the Retail department for the Tiger Bar convenience store project.

The Augusta refinery launches the “Safety on Two Wheels” program, aimed at third-grade middle school students to promote responsible motorcycle driving.

1996

Esso Italiana’s investment in the SARPOM refinery increases from 65% to 74%.

Augusta refinery's catalytic cracking plant launches the new electrostatic precipitator for dust reduction.

The staff and families of the Rome headquarters participate in the First Corporate Safety Day with the theme “Road Safety.”

1997-1998

The new line of multigrade Essolube lubricants for heavy transport is introduced.

With the merger of Mediterranea Bitumi into Iciom, the company Mediterranea Iciom is formed. It will operate in the industry and wholesale products sales' sector in Southern Italy.

A new diesel desulfurization plant is completed at SARPOM.

For two consecutive years, Esso Italiana is awarded the Semaforo Verde (Green Light) Award, established by ACI to reward companies that have distinguished themselves for their commitment and activities in the field of road safety.

1999

Exxon and Mobil merge to form ExxonMobil, the world’s largest private energy company.

For the first time, the average output per Esso sales site exceeds 2 million liters per year, making it the most efficient in the Italian market.

The cogeneration unit at the SARPOM refinery in Trecate becomes operational, and the Vado Ligure lubricants plant receives ISO 9001 certification.

2000

Following the merger between Exxon and Mobil, ExxonMobil Mediterranea is created in Italy. It operates as the holding company for the group’s affiliates in the Mediterranean area (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece, and Turkey).

The Augusta Refinery celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The market share of fuel sales at Esso branded service stations exceeds 19%, the highest level ever reached.

2001

Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd. certifies that the OIMS system complies with the procedures established by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) for safety, health, and environmental management systems (ISO 14001).

2002

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, the company begins the restoration of the film series “Italy Seen from the Sky,” produced by Esso Italiana and directed by Folco Quilici in the 1960s-70s. For the occasion, an anthology book on the entire series is published and the first restored film, Lazio, is completed.

The SARPOM refinery in Trecate celebrates its 50th anniversary.Esso Italiana and its employees provide a donation to the people of Molise and Sicily affected by the earthquake.

2003

As part of the development and modernization of the retail sales network, the company launches the On The Run program, the corporate brand that will characterize Esso’s non-oil offerings in Italy and globally.

Mobil Oil Italiana is merged with Esso Italiana.

The company launches a new advanced formulation of Mobil 1, the synthetic lubricant celebrating its 30 year anniversary.

The Vado Ligure lubricants plant achieves ten years without incidents.

ExxonMobil, Qatar Petroleum, and Edison announce an agreement to build an offshore terminal for receiving and regasifying liquefied natural gas off the Venetian coast in the North Adriatic Sea. This results in the formation of ExxonMobil Italiana Gas.

2004

The Augusta and Trecate refineries complete large investments into the facilities to allow the production of ultra-low sulfur fuels, this aligns with the new specifications set by European regulations effective 2005 (Auto-Oil Program).

Five pieces of art are officially presented and donated by Esso Italiana to the Vatican Museums as part of the Collection of Modern Religious Art.

Ipaclam, formed from the merger of Aclam and Ipagas, is established for industrial and wholesale activities in the Northwest regions, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany.

2005

Esso Italiana, together with Exxon Mobil Corporation, support those affected by the tsunami. The total funds raised by ExxonMobil worldwide amount to $11 million dollars.

Esso introduces energy E-Diesel in Italy, a new generation of diesel fuel developed to meet motorists’ needs and comply with the strictest emission standards.

ExxonMobil Italiana Gas, Qatar Petroleum, and Edison create the company Terminale GNL Adriatico for the construction and management of the offshore terminal in the North Adriatic Sea.

Esso Italiana supports FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) in the restoration of Villa Gregoriana’s park in Tivoli, launched in the presence of President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.

2006

Construction of the pipeline linking the Adriatic LNG terminal to the national distribution network begins.

The Vado Ligure lubricants plant celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Esso Italiana sponsors the 24th historical re-enactment of the prestigious Mille Miglia car race.

2007

The exhibition “The Esso Art Collection. 1949-1983” is being held in Rome at the National Gallery of Modern Art. It features around 70 of the more than 200 artworks created between 1951 and 1962, either as part of the Esso Painting Prizes or commissioned by the company from contemporary artists.

Esso Italiana is participating in the 50th edition of the Festival dei Due Mondi (Two Worlds Festival) in Spoleto with the prestigious Pegaso Award. This award is given to an artist recognized for exceptional artistic merits. This year, the prize is awarded to conductor David Charles Abell, a key figure in this edition of the Festival, which is largely dedicated to the music of its founder, Gian Carlo Menotti, who passed away in February.

2008

At the end of August, the Adriatic LNG terminal set sail from the Bay of Algeciras (Gibraltar), where it was built, to reach Italy and be placed in the Adriatic Sea, 15 km off the coast of Veneto (Porto Levante). The mooring structures, built in the Arsenal basin of Venice, were then connected and towed for a distance of 50 kilometers.

Esso Italiana supports the information campaign “Save fuel. And much more.” promoted in 29 European countries by the European Petroleum Industry Association (EUROPIA) in collaboration with the European Commission to raise awareness among motorists about energy savings.

The company contributes to UNICEF’s project to combat malaria in Angola. Esso Italiana’s support helps distribute 516,000 pre-treated mosquito nets in 8 of the country’s 18 provinces.

2009

Esso Italiana supports the populations affected by the earthquake in Abruzzo with a significant donation directed to the repair of two multi-purpose centers in the city of L’Aquila, important venues for social activities and gatherings. The buildings are renovated and reopened a few months after the earthquake.

The Adriatic LNG terminal is launched with an event held at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, attended by His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and the Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi.

Esso Extras, the new Esso Italiana loyalty program, is launched, replacing the historic “stickers” with a digital points collection system.

ExxonMobil Mediterranea is merged with Esso Italiana.

2010

Esso Italiana and De Agostini Geographic Institute have introduced the Energy Atlas, a book aimed at middle school students to serve as a new educational tool and foster their interest in the world of energy.

The company received the Eubiosia 2010 prize from the ANT Italia Onlus Foundation for its support of the foundation’s social activities and its contribution to the Bimbi in ANT (Children in ANT) project, which provides free home care to children with cancer.

Esso and Autogrill have signed an agreement to manage approximately 80 Esso-branded roadside and highway service stations.

The Augusta refinery was honored with the 2010 Refining Flawless SHE Award for achieving excellent safety results within the ExxonMobil network.

The Adriatic LNG terminal was recognized as the best energy infrastructure of the year at the Platts Global Energy Awards.

2011

The company introduces the Dual Card, an innovative fuel card designed for the fleet and transportation industry, offering enhanced flexibility and security.

The SARPOM depot in Quiliano celebrates 15,000 days without incidents.

The Augusta refinery receives the Refining Flawless SHE Award for the second year.

2012

Esso Italiana supports the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan by contributing to the creation of a new exhibition area dedicated to the evolution of the energy system and the renewed interactive Energy & Environment laboratory.

The company develops the Sci-Tech Challenge program in Italy, an educational initiative designed at the European level by ExxonMobil and Junior Achievement Europe, a non-profit association promoting economics in schools.

The Augusta refinery is once again awarded the Refining Flawless SHE Award for its safety results within ExxonMobil.

The SARPOM refinery in Trecate celebrates its 60th anniversary and continues its commitment to improving efficiency and competitiveness, confirming its importance as an industrial and employment hub for the surrounding area.

2013

At year end, the Esso refinery in Augusta begins the operation of a new cogeneration plant (188 MWt). This significant investment makes the refinery substantially self-sufficient in terms of electricity and leads to a significant increase in energy efficiency with improved environmental performance.

Esso Italiana collaborates with the National Academy of Santa Cecilia and dedicates a musical performance to the young patients of the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Palidoro and the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome.

Esso Italiana’s Law Department celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century since its establishment in 1913, a time when very few companies had the foresight to include a legal unit within their organization.

2014

Esso joins the new multi-partner loyalty program PAYBACK®, which includes other leading brands in consumer goods and services such as Alitalia, American Express, Carrefour, Carrefour Banca, Mediaset Premium, and H3G.

The company launches Supreme Diesel, an advanced premium diesel fuel designed to protect and clean diesel engines, reduce fuel consumption, improve engine efficiency, and lower emissions.

Esso Italiana acquires a 50% direct stake in Infineum S.r.l. through a joint venture with Shell Italia Holding. Infineum S.r.l. is a leading company with extensive experience in producing and marketing chemical additives.

Committed to improving products and services for Esso Card customers, Esso Italiana reaches an agreement with WEX Europe Services S.r.l., a specialized company, to become the reseller for Esso-branded fuel cards in Italy.

The company sponsors the new “Tinkering Zone” at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. This multidisciplinary area allows for hands-on science experiments that enhance creativity, investigation, and exploration.

The refineries in Augusta (Esso) and Trecate (SARPOM) undertake the most extensive maintenance program in their history to improve technological, operational, and energy efficiency.

2015

Esso Italiana and De Agostini Libri publishing house create a new edition of the Energy Atlas, updated with new content and graphics. This edition is also available in digital format on CD-ROM, which includes a quiz to test the level of acquired knowledge.

The Esso refinery in Augusta celebrates its 65th anniversary and publishes a volume that retraces its history. In the same year, the refinery achieves record production of gasoline and bitumen.

The Vado Ligure lubricants plant introduces a modern one-liter can filling line that can fill over 200 cans per minute. The plant confirms its active participation in the local community through its adherence to Fabbriche Aperte (Factories Open Door), an initiative promoted by local institutions and associations to bring schools closer to the business environment.

The “Best in Italy – Service Champions” survey, a collaboration between Corriere Economia and the German Institute for Quality and Finance, awards Esso as the top company in Italy for customer satisfaction in the fuels distribution sector. The study, based on the opinions of a sample of 100,000 consumers, also ranks Esso Italiana among the top companies (33rd place out of 366) in the multi-sector ranking.

Following the earthquake that hit central Italy, Esso Italiana promotes a series of initiatives. These include donating vouchers for refueling rescue vehicles operating in the impacted areas, organizing an extraordinary blood drive at its Rome headquarters to help address the blood shortage, and launching a special fundraising campaign open to employees and retirees, promoted by the social clubs of Esso Italiana and SARPOM.

To optimize its operational efficiency, the industrial and wholesale companies associated with Esso Italiana, Kuen Falca S.r.l., Ipaclam S.r.l., and Mediterranea Iciom S.r.l., merge to form Engycalor Energia Calore S.r.l..

2017

On January 1, Esso Italiana resumes direct operation of the Genoa depot after the dissolution of the Petrolig S.r.l. joint venture. The depot, located in Calata Canzio in the port of Genoa, able to be supplied by both sea and land is dedicated to the storage and handling of marine diesel and fuel oil.

The company presents “Going Solo,” an experimental project to promote driving safety among new drivers and their parents. The pilot phase of the project is aimed at a selection of high schools in the province of Savona.

2018

With the transfer of approximately 1,200 service stations to EG Italia and the signing of a long-term fuel supply agreement, Esso Italiana completes the conversion of its retail network to the “Branded Wholesaler” model through strategic partnerships with major independent operators. The company also launches Esso Diesel Efficient™, a new high-performance diesel fuel for heavy vehicles.

2019

Continuing its commitment to road safety, Esso Italiana begins sponsoring the Traffic School Park in Eur, Rome. This park has been operating for over 50 years, providing road education to school-age children and helping to raise their awareness about the importance of driving rules.

Esso Italiana launches Synergy™ fuels, the first on the market containing special additives that help protect the car engine and improve its performance.

The company commissions The European House – Ambrosetti to conduct a study on the energy evolution of the transport system, promoting the debate on sustainable mobility.

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