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Exxon reinforces support for fossil fuels with deal to buy shale giant for $60bn

Deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources shows Exxon’s confidence that fossil fuel output will not be hampered in years to come

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023

Exxon CEO’s pay rose 52% to nearly £30m amid Ukraine war, figures show

Darren Woods’ pay is ‘reflective of record company earnings and stock price performance’, says oil firm

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

Exxon’s Potential Pioneer Deal: Short-Term Gains for Long-Term Pain

Exxon Mobil is hunting for more Permian Basin assets. That’s why informal talks with Pioneer Natural Resources are happening. The move might seem like a natural for XOM, but it could turn out to be one acquisition too many. Here’s why.

Barchart · Apr 11, 2023

Exxon’s predictions about the climate crisis may have increased its legal peril

Several US states say news that Exxon scientists predicted global heating accurately strengthens their lawsuits against company

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2023

Oil firms have internally dismissed swift climate action, House panel says

Documents show the fossil fuel industry ‘has no real plans to clean up its act’ and took steps to continue business as usual

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2022

Editorial: Why we shouldn’t shame US oil companies for making money

In the run-up to the midterm elections, President Joe Biden couldn’t resist taking a shot at one of the Democratic Party’s favorite scapegoats. As Americans continued to face high prices at the pump, Biden blasted oil and gas companies for “war profiteering” off Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 15, 2022

Exxon, Chevron reap $31 billion profit from energy crunch

Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. amassed more than $30 billion in combined net income as politicians blast Big Oil for raking in massive profits at a time when consumers are struggling with soaring inflation and energy shortages worldwide.

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

Exxon’s Exodus: Employees Have Finally Had Enough of Its Toxic Culture

The 140-year-old oil company is making more money than ever. Yet the pandemic exposed deep cultural problems—and talent is fleeing.

Businessweek · Oct 13, 2022

Warburton man fronts Kalgoorlie court over sexual assault and aggravated burglary charges

A Warburton man accused of breaking into three Kalgoorlie homes early Monday morning and sexually assaulting or indecently assaulting a woman at each of the properties is refused bail.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Oil company profits boom as Americans reel from high fuel prices

ExxonMobil posts second-quarter profits of $17.85bn – four times last year’s figure – with Chevron making $11.62bn

The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2022