ExxonMobil in the United Kingdom

About ExxonMobil in the UK

Esso retains a significant presence in the UK, with one of the largest refining and petrochemical manufacturing sites in Europe at Fawley, ethylene production at Fife, a 700km pipeline network, five fuel terminals and offshore production interests.

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A £2 million legacy for Fife's future generations

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• April 29, 2026

Local school cleans up Calshot with ExxonMobil Fawley

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• April 20, 2026

ExxonMobil Fawley now recruiting 75th anniversary apprentices

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• March 10, 2026

ExxonMobil Fawley keeps tradition with its annual festive charity hamper donation

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• Dec. 22, 2025

Next generation apprentice follows in father's footsteps at ExxonMobil Fawley

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• Dec. 17, 2025

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Spotlight on 140 years

From gas processing in St Fergus to an ethylene plant in Fife and petrochemical complex in Fawley and distribution pipelines, we've been providing our products to the community for well over a century.

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Our history

In 1888, the first foreign affiliate of the U.S.'s Standard Oil Trust was established with a head office at Bishopsgate, London and a depot at Purfleet in Essex.
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Our Fawley operations

UK’s largest integrated petrochemical complex, producing a range of energy products, lubricants and chemicals.
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Fife Ethylene Plant

After more than 40 years of operation, Fife Ethylene Plant ended production in January 2026.
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