Perspective Nov. 15, 2022
Our purpose in the Permian
Perspective Nov. 15, 2022
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Certifying natural gas on a pathway to a lower-emission energy future
In 2021, ExxonMobil became the first integrated energy company to announce participation in a program to certify natural gas production through a pilot at Poker Lake, New Mexico, a key area of its Permian Basin operations, using standards developed by MiQ, a nonprofit organization.Methane reduction Perspective • May 24, 2022
All in on industry initiative aiming for zero methane emissions
Reducing methane emissions is a cornerstone of ExxonMobil’s net-zero by 2050 (Scope 1 & 2) ambition. That’s why we support the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative announced last week by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OCGI).Methane reduction Perspective • March 14, 2022
The global methane pledge
In September, the U.S. and European Union announced a Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. More than 30 nations have now joined the Pledge, and more could be announced at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.Methane reduction Perspective • Oct. 26, 2021
Certified gas pilot to help our customers meet environmental goals
The methane landscape has evolved rapidly and considerably since ExxonMobil announced our enhanced voluntary methane emissions mitigation program nearly four years ago.Methane reduction Perspective • Sept. 15, 2021

Snapshots of solution makers: Sam Aminfard
Sam Aminfard is in the right position at the right time. Having recently obtained his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, Sam’s expertise helps ExxonMobil prioritize which methane detection technologies are best suited for use in the field – at a time when new solutions are constantly being developed for a challenge that requires immediate attention.Methane reduction Energy Factor • Aug. 6, 2021

Snapshots of solution makers: Monte Dobson
Monte Dobson has spent his entire career at ExxonMobil and today leads the company’s ambitious push to cut methane emissions. With a background in physics and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, Monte oversees a group that assesses the different methods available for methane detection and abatement.Methane reduction Energy Factor • Aug. 6, 2021