Exxon Mobil Corporation is an American energy company headquartered in Spring, Texas, near Houston. Its roots go to John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, which was broken up in 1911. Exxon and Mobil merged in 1999. The company reports results in dollars. It operates refineries in the United States, Europe and Asia, and chemical plants that make plastics used in packaging and cars.
The company explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas, refines fuels and makes chemicals. Its operations include fields in Guyana, the Permian Basin and liquefied natural gas projects. Brands include Exxon, Mobil and Esso.
ExxonMobil bought Pioneer Natural Resources in 2024 to expand in the Permian Basin. It has invested in carbon capture and lithium projects. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Darren Woods has been chief executive since 2017. The firm has pursued a low carbon business that covers carbon capture and hydrogen. Competitors include Chevron, Shell and BP.