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Angola Block 15: In a class by itself

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1 Angola Block 15: Electrical Supervisor João Cruz (right) is a member of a workforce on Block 15 that includes nearly 300 employees and several hundred contractors.

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Rex W. Tillerson Block 15 offshore Angola is a of Directors. These biographical production. Read how this new Chairman and CEO shining example of innovative sketches highlight the director’s technology is giving the company Mark W. Albers Senior Vice President resource development, deep- business career, achievements, a competitive edge on page 21. Michael J. Dolan water technology and strong, education and other personal Porsche is an iconic name in Senior Vice President ongoing cooperation between events. Beginning on page 5 are the automobile industry, and since Donald D. Humphreys Senior Vice President ExxonMobil, its co-venturers, profiles of Board Members Jay 1996 1 million Porsches have Andrew P. Swiger national oil company Sonangol, Fishman, Henrietta Fore and Peter left the factory filled with Senior Vice President the Angolan government and Brabeck-Letmathe. synthetic motor oil. ExxonMobil Kenneth P. Cohen Vice President-Public and Government Affairs local suppliers. The National Math and Science and Porsche are continuing their David S. Rosenthal These collaborations are Initiative – with a $125 million strategic relationship, and the story Vice President-Investor Relations and Secretary providing needed energy to the commitment from Mobil detailing this alliance begins on Bob Davis Editor world – 450,000 barrels of oil a Corporation – is dramatically page 13. Pat Gabriel day – from a resource estimated to improving high school student Plus, how is GCG Marketing Art Director be more than 5 billion barrels of oil math and science test scores, cultivating future scientists (page Len Shelton equivalent. Beginning on page 15, helping them do better in college. 33) and new exploration blocks in Photography Coordinator a series of compelling photographs Read more starting on page 27. Colombia (page 38). Cynthia Solomon Production and Distribution Coordinator captures a day in the life of this Thanks to the power of an We hope you enjoy this issue of world-class project that has just astounding supercomputer, The Lamp. expanded with the startup of new ExxonMobil scientists and Please address all Lamp correspondence, including requests to reproduce any portion undersea satellites. engineers are now capturing of the magazine, to the editor at Exxon Mobil Periodically, The Lamp features some of the clearest pictures of Corporation, 5959 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039-2298. profiles of members of the the subsurface for use in oil and Bob Davis Exxon Mobil Corporation Board gas exploration, development and Editor

In this issue 3 13 25 33 Canadian energy Partnership for excellence Success of shale gas Cultivating Canadian scientists Technology, openness and sound ExxonMobil and Porsche team up Abundant supplies are good news Aboriginal students are the next policies drive a robust development for winning performance for U.S. chemical companies generation of ’s scientists and engineers 5 15 27 Director profiles Angola Block 15 Math and science education 37 Meet Board Members World-class resource is Programs help students achieve New ExxonMobil app Jay Fishman, Henrietta Fore in a class by itself higher scores in high school and The world of energy and Peter Brabeck-Letmathe college is at your fingertips 21 11 Riding the full wave 31 38 Saving a turtle Launching a new era Education on the table Panorama Papua New Guinea protects in seismic processing Papua New Guinea LNG Project Business highlights an endangered species provides desks for classrooms from around the world

2 Keys to energy development in Canada: technology, openness and sound policies

The Banff Forum is an annual retreat held every autumn in a different location in Canada. ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Andy Swiger addressed the conference this year in Banff, .

Despite the economic challenges Swiger said. As the economy tion of associated facilities, mak- steps, begun nearly 30 years facing the world today, said grows, the world must look to ing the tremendous resources ago, have lowered fresh water Swiger, the need for energy will technology for “visionary break- at Kearl more economical to use by nearly 90 percent. continue to rise, driven by popu- throughs as well as incremental develop. In addition, we will Further initiatives could achieve lation growth and the universal gains over the long term.” deploy cogeneration technology another 30 percent reduction. desire for a better life. The world’s at Kearl that will further reduce Technology has enabled indus- economy will more than double in Role of technology energy needs. These technolo- try to develop North America’s size between now and 2040. Swiger cited the importance of gies, taken together, would allow vast shale gas and tight oil “With this extraordinary innovation at ExxonMobil’s Kearl us to produce the with resources, Swiger said. Hydraulic expansion will come strong Oil Sands Project in Canada. about the same levels of lifecycle fracturing, horizontal drilling and growth in the demand for Canadian oil sands contain about greenhouse gas emissions as other completion technologies energy,” he said. “We project 170 billion recoverable barrels many other crude oils processed have made it possible to “recover that global energy demand of oil, one of the world’s largest in North America.” natural gas and oil from sources will be more than 30 percent known reserves of energy. Innovation and ingenuity are once believed to be not just higher than it is today, and we “By using an innovative and also evident at the Cold Lake unconventional, but uneconomic, can expect natural gas and oil proprietary process, we can heavy oil project operated and, at times, unreachable.” to meet close to 60 percent of generate pipeline-quality bitumen by Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil’s energy needs in the future.” that will be blended with diluent Canadian affiliate. Long-term Public concerns Technology will play a central for shipment,” Swiger said. “This investment and research have “Canadians and Americans are role in safe, efficient and respon- requires less solvent at lower led to state-of-the-art water interested in the environmental sible energy development, cost and eliminates the construc- recycling techniques. These impact of resource recovery,”

3 Story by Bill Corporon Photography by Robert Seale The in Canada will use said Swiger, “this outreach “Environmental rules in Canada innovative technology to reduce greenhouse means that we discuss how we are rigorous and demanding,” he gas emissions and operating costs. are conserving water throughout said, “but government officials development, how we monitor work with industry to provide and preserve biodiversity, how guidance and clarity at each step we seek to reduce emissions at Businesses can proceed with every stage of the energy supply the assurance that a project will chain and how we will reclaim advance to completion without the land for nature as operations arbitrary delays.” Swiger said. “With every new draw to a close.” Canada has proven that with technological advance comes a resource access and the right renewed obligation for industry to World lessons policies in place, the energy address the public’s questions.” Swiger stressed the importance industry can bring new supplies ExxonMobil does so by reach- of sound and consistent energy of energy to market. That, in turn, ing out to the public and policy- regulations and policies. will create new jobs, provide gov- makers alike to explain that its “Governments around the ernment revenue, increase trade innovations, project execution world play a crucial role in pro- and spur economic growth. and risk-management systems moting free trade and establishing “The nation, the government are designed to protect commu- a level playing field for lawful com- and the people of Canada are nities and the environment. petition among market partici- uniquely positioned to make an “For example,” said Swiger, pants,” he said. “Because invest- extraordinary contribution – not “we recognize that many people ment, innovation and cooperation only in the enormous energy are asking questions about oil- are so critical in our industry, we resources they can help deliver, sands development and the need governments to establish but also in the model for energy environmental impact of resource and maintain sound policies.” regulation, policymaking and recovery. That’s why we are work- One of the most important partnership they can provide,” ing to increase the knowledge areas for government action is Swiger said. the Lamp and understanding of government building a clear regulatory path- officials and the general public. way. In this area, Swiger said, Andy Swiger “For oil-sands development,” Canada is a global leader. Senior Vice President Exxon Mobil Corporation

4 The winding road from the Bronx to Wall Street

Jay Fishman brings the lessons of a diverse career to the Exxon Mobil Corporation Board of Directors. Editor’s note: The Lamp periodically publishes profiles of members of the Exxon Mobil Corporation While one of the Travelers com- oversees one of the nation’s Shared approach Board of Directors. pany’s many offerings is auto leading property and casualty to the business The objective of these insurance, its chairman and insurance companies, with more Fishman says he’s still learning biographical sketches is CEO, Jay Fishman, isn’t kidding than $100 billion in assets. about the energy industry, but to introduce our readers when he says he came to the points out similar aspects of the to members of the insurance industry “by accident.” Value-based achievements way Travelers and ExxonMobil Armed with a bachelor’s Industry observers have written operate – the need for rigorous board, highlighting the degree in economics and a about Fishman’s reputation for risk analysis, taking a long-term individual’s business career, master’s in accounting from The “intensity.” perspective and a disciplined achievements, education Wharton School, Fishman went “It was probably more the approach to business. and other notable events. to work as an audit supervisor case when I was a younger man,” “In the insurance industry,” he This special supplement for the accounting firm Coopers he says. “It’s true that I’m intense says, “we spend a fair amount features profiles of Board & Lybrand in 1974. about work, but I’m not that way of time thinking about long-term Members Jay Fishman, At the time, he wasn’t thinking with people. I do take my respon- risk. It’s critical for us and, clearly, Henrietta Fore and about running a large corporation. sibilities seriously, however.” for an energy company as well. “My goal,” he says, “was to get The importance of hard work ExxonMobil’s emphasis on long- Peter Brabeck-Letmathe. out of college and make a living.” and personal responsibility was term planning is very clear. It’s a Profiles by Bill Corporon After five years at Coopers & a lesson learned from one of part of the company’s DNA.” Photography by Janice Rubin Lybrand, Fishman moved on to the most important people in Fishman sees the long- increasingly senior positions with Fishman’s life – his father. term view in several aspects prominent financial firms. In 1991, Fishman’s rise to the top of of ExxonMobil’s business – its he became senior vice presi- Travelers began in a small family- emphasis on safety, health and dent and treasurer of Primerica owned business in the Bronx, the environment, its career Corporation, a financial services New York. development and succession company whose diversity of “I have the greatest respect for planning process and its com- products included insurance. my father’s generation,” he says. mitment to diversity. Two years later, when “My dad was a radar instructor in Travelers and ExxonMobil also Primerica acquired Travelers, the Army Air Force during World share a dedication to increasing Fishman became Travelers’ War II. When he left the service, shareholder value: “We have to chief financial officer. In 2001, he he opened a tiny print shop. He think of our respective companies’ left New York for Minnesota to worked hard to pay the rent and money as if it were our own.” head up the financially troubled provide for his family.” All in all, says Fishman, running insurer The St. Paul Companies. Thanks to his father’s deter- a successful business comes When Travelers and The St. Paul mination, Fishman was able to down to one word: “Discipline.” merged in 2004, he was named attend a private school in New chief executive officer of the York and was the first person in A dedication newly formed organization. his family to graduate from college. to public service By 2005, he was chairman Fishman has strong ties to his and CEO of Travelers and now alma mater. He’s a University of

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5 Pennsylvania trustee, a mem- ber of the board of overseers of the School of Veterinary Medicine and a member of the Industry Advisory Board of the Financial Institutions Center at The Wharton School. He also chairs the Travelers/ Wharton Partnership for Risk Management and Leadership. He sits on the board of the Carlyle Group and is an active member of the Business Council. He’s a trustee of New York- Presbyterian Hospital and a vice chairman of the Corporate Fund Board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Fishman’s father was a jazz enthusiast and kept an extensive record collection. Fishman inher- ited his father’s love of music, especially jazz and classical. He has served on the advisory board of the Jazz Foundation of America and the board of directors of the New York Philharmonic. Recently, when he became chairman of the board of the New York City Ballet, Fishman made it clear that assuming the leader- ship of one of the world’s most prestigious performing arts orga- nizations had not changed him. “No silver spoon here,” he told The New York Times. “I don’t aspire to be anything more than an ordinary guy.” the Lamp

Jay Fishman

6 Maximizing the benefits of a connected world

Exxon Mobil Corporation Director Henrietta Fore seeks to make business, government and nonprofit partnerships more effective.

Henrietta Fore sees a world full grandfather was an architect and administration from the University received the Distinguished Service of connections – a perception an early inventor of the Holsman of Northern Colorado. She Award, the highest honor the that began to form when she automobile in 1902. A strong studied international politics at Secretary of State can bestow. was a child. interest in technology and inven- Oxford University and attended “I became interested in areas “Both my mother and my tion runs through our family line.” the Stanford University Graduate where business, government father were in business,” she Fore describes her father as School of Business. and nonprofit organizations can says, “so I came to view things “a man of the mind.” In 2001, she became the 37th work together to improve the from an interesting perspective. I “He taught me how to look director of the United States Mint, lives of people in need,” Fore came to understand that a com- at things and understand how managing the world’s largest says. “USAID is a great platform pany’s success is closely tied to mechanical sciences and phys- manufacturer of coins, medals for exploring and understanding the success and advancement of ics worked. My mother was and coin products. She served the developing countries.” the society in which it operates. a European, a woman of the as chair of the International Mint She pursued that interest by The world presents a resource heart. She taught me about Directors Conference. becoming actively involved in to business and provides a wide people and how they interact In 2005, Fore earned the U.S. nonprofit organizations. She co- range of opportunities to help with one another.” Department of the Treasury’s chairs the Asia Society, a promi- improve people’s lives and move The lessons learned early in highest honor, the Alexander nent board of U.S. and Asian the world forward. The role of her life created the foundation Hamilton Award, for achieving business and social leaders, and energy in achieving economic for a distinguished career in historic progress in Mint opera- Women Corporate Directors. progress in the developing world business and government as tions, improving safety, providing She also sits on the boards of is an excellent example.” well as nonprofit organizations unparalleled customer satisfac- organizations such as the Clinton Her understanding of the that draw on the strengths of tion and accomplishing signifi- Bush Haiti Fund, the Center connections between business, the public and private sectors. cant cost reduction. As a result for Strategic and International government and society devel- of her leadership, the U.S. Mint Studies, the Women’s Foreign oped during her years as a stu- A lifetime of service transferred more than $4 billion Policy Group and the Council dent at Wellesley College. Henrietta Fore is chairman of back to the Treasury General on Foreign Relations. “I studied a great number of the board and chief executive Fund. In addition, Fore enriched subjects,” she says. “I majored officer of Holsman International, coin design through creation of Power of partnerships in history with a minor in eco- a manufacturing, consulting and an innovative artistic program. Fore’s a firm believer in the nomics and art. In studying investment company operating From 2005 to 2007, she effectiveness of public-private history, I developed an interest in the United States and interna- served as Under Secretary of partnerships. in government and how its inter- tional markets. State for Management, the “One of the best examples connection with business can The Holsman companies department’s chief operating offi- I can cite,” she says, “is the work to the benefit of each and include Stockton Products, cer and the Secretary of State’s President’s Malaria Initiative to society as a whole.” a manufacturer and distribu- principal advisor on manage- (PMI), which brings together Fore credits her parents for tor of steel and wire products, ment issues. government, business and helping her see the world that Vicenza, which makes unique In 2007, Fore became the first NGOs (non-governmental way. home hardware, and Green woman to head the U.S. Agency organizations) to battle malaria “My father grew up during Express Direct, a distributor of for International Development in places like Angola. It’s heart- the First World War and the energy-saving building products. (USAID) and Director of United breaking to see the suffering, Depression,” she says. “He was In addition to her bachelor’s States Foreign Assistance, hold- especially among children, that what we would call today a degree from Wellesley, Fore ing the equivalent rank of Deputy this disease has caused.” ‘hard-nosed businessman.’ My holds a master’s in public Secretary of State. In 2009, she ExxonMobil has contributed

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7 $2 million to the PMI. The money has been used to develop infor- mation materials and assist with the distribution of anti-malarial drugs with support from NGOs. “The Middle East and North Africa are tenuous regions politi- cally and economically,” she says, “but there is a lot of good work under way. Opportunities are abundant in these areas for future partnerships that are mutually beneficial to U.S. corporations, government, NGOs and the developing countries in need.”

Helping women succeed Fore has a passion for promot- ing the success of women. “My mother and sister taught me to appreciate, support, pro- mote and admire women,” she says. “I attended girls’ schools and women’s colleges with many role models as professors and peers. I carried away the knowl- edge that women can do any- thing. When women do well, they set an example for other women, and for men.” She acknowledges that women trying to balance a suc- cessful career while meeting family obligations face a difficult challenge. “Developing multitasking skills is an absolute necessity,” she says. Her advice to women: “Learn, learn, learn about the world around you, about other societ- Henrietta Fore ies, other economies and other cultures. Then lead.” the Lamp

8 Peter Brabeck-Letmathe heads Nestlé, the world’s largest com- pany in the fast-moving con- sumer goods industry, but one of his fondest memories is of selling ice cream in Austria. “It was my first job,” he says. “I worked from early in the morn- ing till late in the evening. I had a truck and an assigned route, and I was responsible for deliver- ing merchandise and developing new customers. I was essentially the head of a small company, and I enjoyed it enormously.” Today, Brabeck-Letmathe is board chairman of a company that employs some 330,000 people in 150 countries. Nestlé traces its origins back to 1866, when the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company opened the first European con- densed milk factory in Cham, Switzerland. One year later, pharmacist Henri Nestlé devel- oped one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals in Vevey, Switzerland. The two companies merged in 1905 to become the Nestlé the world knows today, with headquarters in Vevey.

A lifelong career Brabeck-Letmathe was born near the end of World War II in Villach, Austria. Because of its

Peter Brabeck-Letmathe

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9 Scaling the heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Director Peter Brabeck-Letmathe applies life’s lessons to running a giant in the food industry.

strategic importance as a major in charge of the culinary divi- At age 56, Brabeck-Letmathe Nestlé program in the Philippines railway hub, the town was heav- sion. Appointed executive vice attempted to climb the as an example. When Nestlé built ily damaged by Allied bombing. president in 1992, he assumed Matterhorn, but when a storm a manufacturing plant, many of “I was extremely young at the worldwide leadership of strategic rolled in, he decided to turn back. the local women wanted to work time,” says Brabeck-Letmathe, business groups and oversaw “My decision to discontinue there. Nestlé did not have jobs for “but I remember walking through marketing, communications and the climb was based on weigh- all who sought them, so the com- the town with not much left public affairs. ing the importance of reaching pany provided formal training for behind. When the war ended, the Brabeck-Letmathe led the the summit against the pos- women with basic sewing skills. community set out to rebuild and Nestlé Group from 1997 to sibility that I might be injured or The company gave them small move forward. That determina- 2008, first as CEO, and later as worse and unable to do my job,” sewing jobs that helped them tion to reshape the future made chairman and CEO. In 2008, he he says. “It was an example of take out a business loan from a an impression on me, and it’s a handed over the office of CEO and how to manage risk.” local bank. The “Cut and Sew” part of my own thinking about remained chairman of the board. He tried again two years later project took on bigger jobs for the running a successful business.” and succeeded. factory and has now grown to a Brabeck-Letmathe graduated The importance of risk sizable business on its own. from the University of World Brabeck-Letmathe’s life and Creating shared value Trade in Vienna with a degree career have been shaped by The concept of “giving back” Pursuits in economics. After joining the many experiences, but none as pervades the business world. Brabeck-Letmathe has been Nestlé Group in 1968, he spent lasting as what happened on a Brabeck-Letmathe thinks it’s off mountaineering in the Alps since a significant part of his career mountain-climbing expedition in the mark. he was a child, so it’s not sur- in Latin America, moving from 1967. During summer vacation, “What should we give back prising that his favorite forms of sales manager and marketing he and a group of friends drove to society?” he asks. “We have relaxing include climbing and director in Chile to CEO of Nestlé to Pakistan to climb Trich Mir, the neither stolen nor taken any- walking in the mountains. He Ecuador and later to chairman highest peak in the Hindu Kush thing. A business’s fundamental also likes to fly to glaciers in his and CEO of Nestlé Venezuela. mountain range. duty is to create jobs and to own small airplane. During his rise through the During the climb, two mem- produce useful products in a His regular reading material ranks of the Nestlé organization, bers of the group had to turn sensible way. There is no conflict consists of financial publications Brabeck-Letmathe immensely back for health reasons, leaving between creating value for both and scientific magazines because enjoyed his field assignments. Brabeck-Letmathe and two oth- shareholders and society.” he wants to know “what may be “In the field is where the busi- ers. Their provisions were running Nestlé has developed the coming in the future.” ness is really happening,” he low, so they drew lots to decide idea of “Creating Shared Value,” The guiding principle through- says. “You have operational who would continue. which holds that in order to cre- out his life has been straightfor- responsibilities that give you Brabeck-Letmathe lost, and the ate long-term value for share- ward: “Success is a journey, not valuable experience.” other two, including his best friend holders, Nestlé must also create a destination,” he says. “Every He was transferred in 1987 from childhood, continued on. value for people in the countries single day has to be better than to Nestlé’s international head- They disappeared on the moun- where it operates. the day before. It never ends.” quarters as senior vice president tain and haven’t been seen since. Brabeck-Letmathe cites a the Lamp

10 Saving an endangered turtle in Papua New Guinea

Conservation campaign aims to recruit the people of southern Papua New Guinea to protect a threatened creature that has long been an important part of their culture.

A little cartoon character named liquefied natural gas project. Piggy has taken on a big job Distributed to some 2,000 stu- in Papua New Guinea: to build dents in eight schools in Papua community awareness about sur- New Guinea, the book combines vival of her own rare species. facts about the conservation and No, pigs and hogs haven’t been life history of Piku with games placed on the endangered list. and puzzles. Piggy, however, does have some- thing in common with them – Platypus of turtles a snout-like nose. Piku is of particular interest to Piggy is a pig-nosed turtle, scientists because it represents known in the Kikori delta dialect as the last of a once-widespread Piku. She’s the central character of family of turtles (Carettochelys a children’s book, The Adventures insculpta). The turtles are found of Piggy on the Kikori River, funded only in the southern part of the by Esso Highlands Limited, an island of New Guinea and in the Papua New Guinea’s pristine Kikori and Omati River basin is home to the unusual pig-nosed turtle, known as Piku in the local dialect. ExxonMobil subsidiary and opera- Northern Territory of Australia. tor of the Papua New Guinea “It is so different, with no

11 Story by Mike Long Photography by Carla Eisemberg close relatives,” says Dr. Carla a balance – allowing harvest of Conservation and income Eisemberg, University of turtles to continue but at levels Meanwhile, Eisemberg says Canberra. “It is like the platypus that do not threaten the turtle action on the ground is needed, of the turtle world.” population in the long term.” too. Eisemberg heads an Esso In support of this message, She and Yolarnie Amepou, a Highlands-funded team studying Eisemberg and her team are student at the PNG Institute of conservation of the turtle and its working to build community Biological Research, are work- unique native habitat in Papua awareness, including helping ing with landowners to establish New Guinea’s Kikori and Omati teachers get students interested protected beaches to help boost River basin. in the conservation of their envi- turtle numbers. There are also People of the Kikori delta ronment. Playing a big role is benefits in protecting the impor- have long prized the turtle for Piggy and her book of stories tant riverbank vegetation and the its meat and eggs; however, about her Piku family, with games surrounding forest. harvesting has increased over and puzzles to stimulate learning “The challenge is to show that recent decades, and studies about turtle conservation. through such conservation mea- are showing a decline in both Nelly Owamu, Kikori Primary sures, landowners can generate numbers and sizes of the rep- School teacher, says Piggy is a cash income and, as rangers, tile. Regionally, the decline had getting the job done, plus she’s create meaningful employment taken on greater concern due to providing some spin-off benefits for their family and friends,” says unsustainable levels of harvest- as well. “The students have Eisemberg. ing in neighboring Indonesian really shown an interest toward Professor Arthur Georges, Papua (Irian Jaya) to supply the the activities in the book,” says University of Canberra, says local international trade in turtles and Owamu. “The book is also serv- villagers can change their behav- turtle products. ing as a resource for teachers ior toward saving the turtles. to use in other subjects such as “But we need to provide other Striking a balance environmental studies, commu- sources of income and employ- Above: Villagers in the Kikori region Eisemberg says the global scien- nity living, arts, mathematics and ment for them if we expect them of Papua New Guinea release Piku tific community and local com- language.” to change long-held beliefs and hatchlings into Wau Creek. Local residents have been encouraged to munities understand that Papua A second phase of the com- practices,” says Georges. “Why support turtle conservation. New Guinea can play a major munity awareness effort has should they forgo food and other Below: Piku, with its snout-like role in saving Piku for future gen- involved development of a radio resources now to provide for nose, is the last of a once- erations. “It’s a matter of striking series that pulls in other animals future generations when, often, widespread family of turtles. that share Piku’s habitat. In one these things are needed right of six scripts, Bart the barra- now to provide for their families?” mundi (also known as Australian To this end, a conservation sea bass) complains that he is site has been developed at Wau sick because he has eaten a Creek in the Kikori and Omati plastic bag. The narrator and River basin. The goal is to recruit Bart then discuss the dangers of a local landowner and his family throwing trash into the river. to be rangers as well as conser- The radio programs were vationists. translated into the local Tok Pisin “If we can get this to work, and Hiri-motu languages and other landowners will follow,” recorded on compact discs for says Eisemberg. “It is critically distribution to area radio stations. important that local people are driving these initiatives if conser- vation is to endure.” the Lamp

12 Porsche and ExxonMobil: A partnership for excellence Experts at ExxonMobil and legendary automaker Porsche team up to make the best motor oil for one of the best cars in the world.

You ease your brand-new that its owners use the same Porsche 911 Carrera out of the brand when their car is serviced. dealer’s lot, itching to find an Over the past 16 years, open stretch of highway where ExxonMobil and Porsche have you can head toward the hori- worked together on technical zon. All you can think about is programs resulting in victories for – your first oil change? Porsche racing teams, and con- Probably not. tributing to new offerings, includ- However, a team of experts ing the Cayenne in the sport utility at Porsche and ExxonMobil and the Panamera in the gran has been thinking about the turismo (touring car) categories. right lubricants for that iconic It’s been a team effort benefit- brand since the mid-1990s. Its ing both companies. objective is to collaborate on “Working alongside the pas- 1.25 million miles the exciting advances in high- sionate and innovative engineers How passionate is Porsche performance engines and the at Porsche has allowed us to about achieving high standards world-class lubricants used to develop advanced lubrication of excellence? Its 2011 annual protect them, and keep them technologies to protect and opti- running in top condition. mize high-performance Porsche report provides a clue. Porsche “A critical fundamental in engines,” says Nigel Searle, vice recently introduced a new engine performance is lubrica- president of finished lubricants version of its iconic model, the tion,” says Wolfgang Hatz, mem- for ExxonMobil Lubricants & 911, but not until the company ber of the Executive Board – Specialties. “That effort has helped had it just right. According to the Research and Development us develop one of the highest- for Porsche. “Teaming with the quality motor oils on the market.” annual report, “The prototypes of Mobil 1 technology experts has Under a new agreement, the the new 911 drove a total of 1.25 helped Porsche to achieve its strategic relationship between million test miles until we were outstanding racing performance Porsche and Mobil 1 will con- sure we had created the best and meet the expectations con- tinue through 2017. 911 of all time.” sumers hold for our brand.” When Porsche returns in 2014 to the pinnacle of endurance Ongoing relationship motorsports racing in what’s Since 1996, 1 million Porsches called the LMP1 class – the have rolled out of the factory most powerful and fastest cat- filled with Mobil 1 synthetic egory in the World Endurance motor oil. Porsche recommends Championship – Mobil 1 racing

13 Story by Bill Corporon Over the past 16 years, ExxonMobil and Porsche have worked together on technical programs resulting in numerous victories for Porsche racing teams.

engineers will provide technical “Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Why Mobil 1? protection against engine wear in support as the auto manufac- Porsche owners have high stan- The innovative molecules that both normal use and in some of turer’s exclusive motorsports dards, and they insist on quality comprise synthetic motor oils – the most demanding driving con- lubrication partner. Experts from and top performance in every- such as Mobil 1 – are more ditions in the world. It all adds up both companies will team up for thing they own.” resistant to breaking down than to less engine the 2014 LMP1 racing season, The two companies have those found in conventional min- wear and To learn more Mobil1.com and which includes the 24 Hours of much in common as well. eral-based oils, providing drivers longer engine Porsche.com Le Mans. “Our corporate values are very with better engine protection life. And that’s similar,” says Searle. “Porsche and performance. important, whether conquering A natural fit and ExxonMobil share the same Mobil 1 motor oils meet or the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans “We believe people who buy focus on integrity, high-quality exceed the toughest standards of or driving the kids to soccer Porsches are most likely to buy people and a relentless push Japanese, European and U.S. car practice. the Lamp Mobil 1,” says Tim Hinchman, for technological advancement. builders. In fact, Mobil 1 is rec- sales director of strategic Innovation helps both companies ommended by more car builders global alliances for ExxonMobil achieve competitive advantage.” than any other brand of synthetic Lubricants & Specialties. motor oil. It provides exceptional

14 Angola Block 15: In a class by itself

With resources exceeding 5 billion oil-equivalent barrels, production of nearly 430,000 barrels of oil a day and use of leading-edge deepwater technology, the ExxonMobil-operated Block 15 has set standards for the industry.

Story by Mike Long Photography by Robert Seale

Angolans represent about 78 percent of Kizomba B FPSO crew members attend the 6 a.m. safety and Esso Angola’s employee count of 289 in operations meeting before starting their work day. Block 15 Block 15. Including contractors, some developments have consistently achieved safety milestones. For 500 Angolans are employed in Block 15. example, nearly 5 million work hours were completed on the recent Satellites Phase 1 project without a lost-time incident.

15 Story by Mike Long The Kizomba B development’s floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO), about as long as an aircraft carrier, and tension-leg drilling and production platform are silhouetted amid tranquil seas some 90 miles offshore Angola. Kizomba B and its twin, Kizomba A, account for about 70 percent of Block 15’s daily production. The new Satellites Phase 1 project added 250 million barrels of resources that are being produced through the Kizomba A and B FPSOs.

Knut Dhalen (foreground) and Paulo Tavira, control room operators, Michael Klitzing (center), FPSO maintenance supervisor, con- monitor Kizomba B FPSO operations. Control room computers handle fers with newly trained maintenance personnel who will assume an estimated 60 million bits of information every second. They are con- responsibility for training others. Recruiting and development of nected to some 4,000 devices that manage a variety of activity – from technically trained Angolans for long-term careers is a strategic water, oil and gas quality to oil storage and subsea well performance. business objective for Esso Angola and its Block 15 co-venturers.

16 Belmiro Gabriel, production technician, inspects a Francisco Ribeiro (left), FPSO operations crude oil sample in the Kizomba B FPSO quality-control supervisor, advises Ayrton Antonio, lab. Kizomba fields primarily yield light, low-sulfur oils operations trainee, during inspection of that are of high quality for refining into gasoline and new facilities associated with the Kizomba other premium products. Satellites Phase 1 project.

Samuel Love, FPSO instrument technician, performs maintenance in the marine gas turbine compartment. The Kizomba B FPSO contains five turbines (as does Kizomba A), two for gas compression and three for power generation. The generators are each rated at 23 megawatts.

17 Photo by Michael Kotlen

Equipment is transported to the Kizomba B FPSO as In addition to Block 15 and other developments offshore Angola, ExxonMobil part of the Satellites Phase 1 project. Nearly 100 percent and Esso have invested some $30 million in community programs in the country. of the project’s topsides and subsea equipment was In the photo above, students gather at a church school near the Angolan capital fabricated in Angola, including some 10,000 hours of of Luanda for a malaria-prevention program sponsored by ExxonMobil and the skill-based training for contractor personnel. United States Agency for International Development.

18 The Kizomba B FPSO and tension-leg platform with their thousands of lights twinkling at dusk take on the look of a city at sea. The FPSO and its Kizomba A twin each contain 621 miles of electrical cable and living quarters for 100. The new Kizomba Satellites Phase 1 allows production from 18 new wells tied back to both FPSOs without the need for a third vessel. The project was completed ahead of schedule thanks to collaborative problem solving and open communication across multiple ExxonMobil entities in cooperation with Sonangol, the Angolan government and local suppliers. the Lamp

Electrical Supervisor João Cruz is a Paulo Facatino, production technician, uses a remote control to check pres- member of a workforce on Block 15 that sure gauges aboard the Kizomba B FPSO. An average of 150,000 barrels of includes nearly 300 Esso employees and oil flow daily through each of the Kizomba FPSOs for separation, treating and several hundred contractors. storage before being pumped to tankers for shipment to global markets.

19 Mechanical technicians meet to establish priorities for mainte- Sara Cruz, production operator, is among Esso Angola employees nance and repairs along with any safety issues that need to be who have received in-depth training that can extend up to six years in reviewed. Esso has established eight work groups responsible preparation for technical and production positions. Training often includes for 24 specific job categories for operating the Kizomba FPSOs. assignments at ExxonMobil locations in Canada and the United States.

20 Riding the full wave ExxonMobil develops industry-leading technology that launches a new era in seismic processing for use in oil and gas exploration, development and production.

Seeing through the earth with give geoscientists unparalleled technology has had limited suc- At right: Project leaders Steve Derenthal (left) and an advanced high-tech camera insights into the physical char- cess. It also has the potential Michael Deal visit the to know exactly where to drill for acteristics of rocks and geologic to produce high-definition sub- Houston-based center oil and natural gas may always structures in the subsurface. In surface images of existing fields that houses ExxonMobil’s Cray high-performance be an elusive dream. However, doing so, it will make oil and gas that could make development computing system. It has ExxonMobil has developed new resources easier to identify and and production more efficient a petascale computational seismic technology that brings target in exploration, develop- and less costly. capability that provides extraordinary images of that dream a big step closer. ment and production programs. “FWI is the start of a new subsurface structures. This technology, known as full For ExxonMobil, this could era in seismic technology,” wavefield inversion (FWI), a key mean access to billions of bar- says Gavin Wall, vice president component of the company’s rels of hydrocarbons in areas of of Geoscience, ExxonMobil EMprise seismic capability, will the world where current seismic Upstream Research Company.

21 Story by Mike Long Photography by Ed Lallo “3-D seismic technology, “This requires making sense of and quantity of the data. invented by Exxon in 1963, was the complex sound waves that “Given this constraint, industry a game-changing approach to have bounced around under- has focused on where sound seismic exploration. And now ground before being detected waves have reflected off different our patented FWI technology by the listening devices.” subsurface interfaces or boundar- does the same by producing ExxonMobil and industry in ies between the rocks and forma- high-definition models of geo- recent decades have made tions to detect potential structures logic structures and rock proper- significant improvements in that might contain hydrocarbons,” ties in the subsurface that are creating more-detailed seismic says Michael Deal, Geophysics unmatched in the industry. It will images with 3-D technology. For function manager, ExxonMobil give ExxonMobil geoscientists ExxonMobil alone, that technol- Upstream Research. an unprecedented level of detail, ogy has underpinned the discov- “To date, this has worked rea- enabling them to see opportuni- ery, development and production sonably well in finding and devel- ties faster and more distinctly.” of billions of oil-equivalent barrels oping resources,” says Deal. “But of oil and gas resources. an increasing number of explora- Improving current 3-D However, as valuable as cur- tion prospects contain geological Seismic surveys, used in oil and rent 3-D seismic-processing characteristics that are more gas exploration since the 1920s, technology has been, industry subtle and harder to distinguish. involve generating sound waves practices have generally involved In these environments, we want that travel down into the earth using only a portion of the to go beyond the boundaries to and then are reflected back to sound wave data, or “wavefield.” directly characterize the physical Gavin Wall (above), vice presi- listening devices on the surface. The rest has been disposed properties of the rocks and the dent of Geoscience, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, is “The hard part comes in devel- of as unusable “noise” mainly fluids within the layers. shown with a sample of the high- oping meaningful seismic images because processing techniques “Although we’ve developed definition seismic imaging that can of the subsurface,” says Wall. could not handle the complexity techniques to analyze these be produced with the company’s new game-changing full wavefield inversion technology.

22 Circa 1990

“Full wavefield inversion is the start of a new era in seismic technology.”

Gavin Wall Vice President of Geoscience ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Circa 2000

detailed rock properties in the From impractical past, they required making a to practical tremendous number of assump- What makes FWI possible tions. To perform this with more in a practical time frame are confidence and significantly breakthroughs in computational fewer assumptions, we need to science and high-performance use all of the seismic data; in computing capability. other words, the ‘full wavefield.’” Some of the fundamental sci- ence behind the technology has Circa 2012 An industry first been understood for decades. And that’s exactly what But actually applying it to seis- ExxonMobil’s EMprise FWI mic processing on a project-size technology has achieved. scale involving data covering “We have developed an hundreds or even thousands of approach that can take all parts square miles was impractical. of the seismic data – not just the This was due to the enormous primary reflection waves – and amount of seismic data and thus use the full spectrum to develop the vast amount of time required a geologically meaningful, high- by computers to process these definition model or picture of data to produce images. what’s in the subsurface,” says “When we began our research Deal. “As far as we know, no on this new technology, we esti- one has achieved this level of mated that it would take tens of detail before. thousands of years for the com- Improving image quality “We can go between the puters to process this amount For years, ExxonMobil geoscientists have used seismic structural boundaries to deter- of seismic data on the fastest images to see the outlines of rock structures deep under the mine with more certainty if what computer available,” says Steve ground. Now, with new FWI technology, it is possible to see has been surveyed is shale, sand Derenthal, High Performance and dissect the very subtle physical properties of the rocks or salt; whether the rock is high- Computing manager, ExxonMobil themselves and more accurately locate oil and gas reservoirs. porosity with the potential to Upstream Information Technology. The difference would be similar to evaluating the physical contain hydrocarbons or whether “Even as computers became characteristics of the Mona Lisa. Previously, one would only it’s compact with very few pore faster, it would still be impracti- be able to see contours and basic outlines. But, thanks to spaces; and much more. Equally cal unless an algorithmic break- these technological advances, the physical characteristics of important, we can process these through could be discovered to her face and clothing come into much more vivid color and data in a time frame that is prac- dramatically reduce the number detail, and depict more closely what is actually present. tical for business application.” of required computations.”

23 FWI team members who helped develop the breakthroughs to make the new technology practical are (foreground, from left) Teresa Lassak, geophysicist; David McAdow, supervisor; Spyros Lazaratos, technical team lead; (background, from left) Jerry Krebs, senior associate research geophysicist; and technical team leads Partha Routh and Alex Bobrek.

The solutions came from the wavefield response recorded at integrated capability allows us to ent since the company’s found- ExxonMobil geophysicists and the surface,” says Wall. tackle huge tasks, such as FWI,” ing more than 130 years ago. computational scientists on the “For example, our algorithms he says. “That commitment has been FWI team. Together, they applied combine the thousands of sound Derenthal adds, however, evident throughout our entire more than 500 years of collective sources in a seismic survey to that it’s more than just a matter organization as we secured experience to develop patented form one giant data set that can of having larger, more powerful support for the major invest- processes that use algorithms be processed simultaneously, computers. ments needed to advance this and mathematical formulas opti- rather than sequentially, mak- “It’s also being smarter in their new capability. No matter how mized to work with today’s high- ing computation practical. This application to solve science technical the conversation, performance computers. These iterative inversion of data from and engineering problems at a we’ve remained steadfast in our computing systems work at simultaneous sources is the basis scale and within a time frame engagement and commitment, speeds of more than 10 quadril- for our EMprise technology, and that delivers the competitive and that’s extremely gratifying.” lion operations a second, a task it positions ExxonMobil as the advantage. Instead of thousands Wall concludes this is just the that would take the earth’s entire industry leader in FWI.” of years, we can now process beginning. population of 7 billion people, Derenthal notes that a full FWI survey in a matter of “Having one of the world’s each performing a calculation ExxonMobil’s world-class state- weeks or days, depending on the fastest computers and some every second, approximately 40 of-the-art Cray high-performance amount of data and complexity of the best minds in the world hours to complete. computing system features a of the rocks in the subsurface.” of geoscience and informa- “We found ways to acceler- next-generation petascale capa- tion technology, ExxonMobil is ate the massive computational bility that allows ExxonMobil to A core commitment poised to deliver more break- tasks required to directly gener- take on technical and compu- Wall says that ExxonMobil’s FWI throughs in the global quest to ate high-definition models of tational challenges via a propri- breakthrough reflects a core ensure future supplies of afford- the subsurface from the full- etary high-speed network. “This commitment to technology pres- able oil and gas.” the Lamp

24 Shale gas: A success story for U.S. chemical manufacturers

Technology and abundant natural gas During a speech at Lafayette Pryor noted that ExxonMobil is supplies are creating jobs and giving College in Easton, Pennsylvania, the largest natural gas producer companies a competitive edge. Steve Pryor, president of in the country, and is a leading ExxonMobil Chemical Company, chemical manufacturer that uses said that increased natural gas natural gas for energy and feed- production is revitalizing the U.S. stock. He also addressed the petrochemical industry. domestic supply picture. The reason is that relatively “Today, the United States has a low natural gas prices are pro- projected 100-year supply of gas viding chemical companies in from dense shale rock to heat the United States an advantage and provide electricity to homes, over competitors in other parts industries and businesses,” of the world that rely on more he said. “Shale gas produced expensive oil-based feedstocks. throughout the country can sup- Speaking at his alma mater, port all the major chemical pro- where he also serves as vice ducing regions, including the U.S. chair of the board of trustees, Gulf Coast, a major manufactur-

25 Story by Bob Davis Steve Pryor (right), president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company, and Dan Weiss, president of ExxonMobil Chemical has filed permits to build an ethane steam cracker and other Photo by Rich LaSalle Lafayette College, discuss facilities at its Baytown complex (above) and Mont Belvieu Plastics plant in Texas. Pryor’s presentation at the school, which is his alma mater and where he also serves as vice chair of the board of trustees. Planned expansion of Baytown complex Photo by Roy Groething ExxonMobil has filed permit applications for a world-class petrochemical expansion at its Baytown complex in Texas. Plans for the multibillion-dollar project include a new ethane cracker and premium product facilities. The permits, expected to take a year for government review and approval, were filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Shale gas: Commission on Environmental Quality, in anticipation of a 2016 startup. A success story for U.S. chemical manufacturers

ing hub. Ethylene, for example, is project at our Baytown, Texas, jobs in addition to ExxonMobil’s tional petrochemical manufac- produced from natural gas and complex include constructing a full-time and contractor workforce turing network, and help meet is a key chemical building block new ethane cracker – a project of 6,500 in the Baytown area,” growing global demand for high- used to manufacture products for specifically designed to capitalize he said. quality petrochemical products,” the construction, food packaging, on abundant supplies of domes- Pryor said. textile, apparel, automotive and tic natural gas.” Economic boost Pryor concluded by say- other industries.” Pryor said the steam cracker The proposed expansion would ing the natural gas revolution would have a capacity of up increase regional economic in the United States, coupled Continued confidence to 1.5 million tons a year and activity by an estimated $870 with industry innovation, is Pryor said an example of provide ethylene feedstock for million a year and generate enabling ExxonMobil and other ExxonMobil’s continued confi- two new 650,000-tons-a-year more than $90 million a year U.S. chemical manufacturers to dence in the natural gas-driven high-performance polyethylene of new tax revenues locally. An invest in North America, creating revitalization of the U.S. chemical lines at the company’s nearby additional 3,700 jobs in the local thousands of jobs and increas- industry is the company’s recent Mont Belvieu Plastics plant. “It’s community could be created if ing sales of important products permit application to expand estimated the project would cre- the project moves forward. to domestic and global markets. production along the Gulf Coast. ate about 10,000 construction “The new facilities would the Lamp “Plans for a multibillion-dollar jobs, and some 350 permanent enhance ExxonMobil’s interna-

26 Program promotes success in U.S. math and science What happens when you expand math and science education across the nation? More students do better in college, including disadvantaged youths and minorities.

Over the past five years, the National Math and Science Initiative’s Advanced Placement program has dramatically improved high school student scores in math and science courses, helping students per- form at a higher level in college. Thanks to a $125 million commitment from Exxon Mobil Corporation, today the Initiative is in 19 states and achieving record- setting results. For example, schools that have gone through the program average an increase of almost 80 percent in the number of qualifying Advanced Placement math, science and English exams after just one year, 11 times the national average. These gains are sustained year technical proficiency. Raising the bar Above: Alabama high The program’s origins began in school teacher Karen after year, transforming the school In addition, the program has Naquin says the culture and young lives. helped female students double the 1990s, after the federal gov- Initiative has helped Gains for minority groups their number of qualifying scores ernment selected Waxahachie, student qualifying scores increase by are equally impressive. In the on recent exams. Texas, as the location for its nearly 600 percent in Initiative’s 70 new schools for Why are these numbers supercollider project. Dallas her state. the 2011-2012 school year, so significant? Studies show philanthropist Peter O’Donnell African-American students that students who master this approached Gregg Fleisher, a more than tripled the number coursework in high school are calculus teacher, with a unique of qualifying scores achieved three times more likely to gradu- proposal: Let’s raise the bar on on math, science and English ate from college. Graduation math and science education in exams. Hispanics doubled their rates for students passing public schools to make the area number of qualifying scores – a even one Advanced Placement more attractive for scientists and significant step toward reducing course increase from 30 percent researchers who might move the minority achievement gap in to more than 70 percent. there with their families.

27 Story by Tracy Torma Photography by Geno Loro National Math and Science Initiative Chairman Tom Luce and Sue Payne, chief operating officer, work with teachers nationwide to increase student proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math.

28 Although the supercollider scores since her district started the was later cancelled, the impact program three years ago. In the first of Fleisher’s academic program year alone, her school increased Making eyes light up created dramatic results in area the number of students with quali- Another effort by the National Math and Science schools, increasing the number of fying scores from nine to 62, an Initiative includes the UTeach program, which qualifying scores from 54 to 521 in increase of nearly 600 percent. recruits and trains students in technical studies just five years. In 1996, the program “The training and resources are came to the Dallas Independent invaluable, and have made a differ- to become teachers in America’s public schools. School District where, before any ence in the way I teach,” Naquin Today, more than 5,500 college students are formal programs began, only 29 says. “The rigor of the course really enrolled in the teacher preparation program at 34 African-American and Hispanic prepares my students for what they universities across the United States. students from 10 urban schools will see when they get to college. In response to national concerns about the earned qualifying Advanced Completing these courses gives need to develop highly qualified science and Placement scores in math, science them confidence.” math teachers, UTeach offers an integrated- and English. By last year, with train- What began as a ripple is now degree plan, financial assistance and early teach- ing in place since 1997, that num- a wave of academic achievement ing experience to encourage math and science ber had grown to more than 1,100. for Alabama, a state that historically majors to enter that profession. More than 90 ranked near the bottom in U.S. percent of university students who complete the Nationwide rollout education achievement. During UTeach program go on to teach. More than 80 With its goal to get more American the past four years, Alabama has percent are in the classroom five years later. students college-ready and pre- ranked number one among all 50 National Math and Science Initiative Chairman pared for future jobs, the Initiative states in the percent increase in Tom Luce understands that the stakes are high. recruited Fleisher to roll out the pro- qualifying scores on Advanced “Our country faces tough challenges that can gram nationwide, with ExxonMobil Placement exams in math, science only be solved with new ideas that are rooted funding making that possible. and English. in science, technology, engineering and math Its success hinges on four key education. We must answer the need for more elements that help students perform Moving the needle educated workers,” he says. at a higher level. First, the entire “Last year, the 64 schools involved “The key is hiring more teachers who have school district, from classroom in the program accounted for majored in math and science. They need to know teachers to school administrators, 67 percent of the entire state’s the subject thoroughly. And they need to be works toward specific accountability increase in passing math, science goals and welcomes all students to and English scores,” says Mary trained to involve students in hands-on learning. enroll in advanced classes. Boehm, president of the Alabama If you don’t know math and science, you can’t Second, teachers receive extra affiliate of the National Math and teach math and science,” Luce notes. “You may training and ongoing support from Science Initiative. “We’re moving stay a day ahead of the students, but you can’t experienced educators. Third, the needle in Alabama.” make a student’s eyes light up.” after-school and Saturday study Similar results are seen across sessions are used to reinforce the nation. After the Department student learning. And finally, teach- of Defense asked the Initiative to ers receive a stipend for meeting establish Advanced Placement performance measures, and stu- studies in schools serving military dents earn $100 per course if they bases around the country, par- score 3 or higher on the Advanced ticipating schools achieved a 45 Placement qualifying exam. percent increase in passing exams, Karen Naquin, a calculus teacher nearly six times the national aver- at Stanhope Elmore High School age. The increase in Advanced in Alabama, has seen a 50 percent Placement math and science exams increase in the number of students was even greater – 57 percent. in her class receiving qualifying

29 National Math and Science Initiative Program Locations – 2012

Key facts ExxonMobil has committed $125 million over 10 years to the National Math and Science Initiative After just one year of the Advanced Placement program, schools average a nearly 80 percent increase in qualifying math, science and English exams – 11 times the national average

After just three years: 137 percent increase versus 24 percent nationally 167 percent increase among female students versus 26 percent nationally 203 percent increase among • Teacher training school • Advanced Placement program school African-American and Hispanic • Initiative for military families school students versus 50 percent UTeach program school • nationally

More scientists 1,500 geoscientists before joining Remembering Sally Ride and engineers the Initiative about a year ago. The world lost an American hero with the pass- The Initiative’s goal is to expand “Having spent 35 years with ing of Sally Ride last summer. Best known for her that success to all 50 states. ExxonMobil, I’ve seen what’s accomplishments as the first American woman in “This program has achieved needed to prepare young space, she also inspired a new generation, par- tremendous results in both American students to work in the ticularly girls, to pursue interests in science, engi- urban and rural schools serv- energy industry and other techni- neering and math. ing a broad range of students,” cal fields. First, ExxonMobil is proud to have worked with her says Sue Payne, chief operat- it’s about creating To learn more exxonmobil.com/ in her role as a director of the National Math and ing officer for the National Math the interest and mathandscience Science Initiative, and to have helped her develop and Science Initiative. “We’ve problem-solving the Sally Ride Science Academy in 2009. The demonstrated its success in just ability to become a new engineer Academy builds teachers’ skills to prepare young about any setting.” or scientist. By the same token, people for careers in science, technology, engi- Payne understands firsthand we’re providing the skill sets neering and math. Ride once explained that her the importance of building tech- for students to be successful in goal was simply to “make science and engineering nical skills in today’s youth. As whatever they do, regardless of cool again.” Mission accomplished, Sally. a former geoscience resource profession.” the Lamp manager for ExxonMobil, she managed training and career development for more than

30 31 Putting education on the table New desks for classrooms in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands are boosting education and encouraging economic growth.

Jackie Mandika used to dread to take notes, write essays and markets each year. rainy school days for her stu- work math problems proved a The school desk program is dents at Halimbu Elementary in major hindrance to learning. part of the project’s broad initia- Papua New Guinea’s Southern tive to support local government, Highlands. No more banana leaves churches and non-governmental Like other schools in the Today, Mandika and teach- organizations involved in edu- region, Halimbu’s classrooms ers in 30 other schools in the cation. To date, more than are basic, with earthen floors, Southern Highlands can put 1,300 desks have been built or walls made of woven grass and away their banana leaves on refurbished and distributed to a chalkboard. However, prior rainy days, thanks to school schools in the project area. to January 2012, “basic” also desks provided by the Papua Winch William, headmaster of meant there were no school New Guinea liquefied natural Waralo Primary, says the desks desks with benches and chairs. gas project (PNG LNG). make the students feel comfort- “The students sat on the Operated by Esso Highlands able, which helps them to learn. floor,” says Mandika, a teacher Limited, an Exxon Mobil “Education is very important,” at the school. “When it rained, Corporation subsidiary, on behalf says William. “The future of the we would put down banana of itself and six joint-venture country lies in increasing the Carpenter Jamero Hajabe has built leaves to stay dry and avoid the partners, PNG LNG is pursuing a knowledge of children. We are more than 100 desks for schools in run-off. It was hard to teach the natural gas development project very grateful for this support to the PNG LNG project area. students in those conditions.” that in 2014 is expected to begin help build the quality of educa- And even in dry times, not shipping some 6.6 million tons tion at our school.” having a sturdy surface on which of liquefied natural gas to Asian Made locally skills-development opportuni- The school desk program is ties for students at the project’s generating other benefits for training facility in the capital city regional communities as well. of Port Moresby. Those studying The desks are made locally, carpentry have made dozens encouraging local economic of new wooden desks, and the activity. For example, Jamero metalworking students have Hajabe, an entrepreneur and advanced their knowledge while carpenter at the Evangelical refurbishing existing metal desks. Church in Hides, has built some Beyond skills development, 115 desks. “When we heard the desk program has special about this project, we thought meaning for the student train- we could offer a valuable ser- ees. The desks they have built vice,” says Hajabe. “It’s impor- and repaired are being distrib- tant to support the schools.” uted to schools in their home The program is also providing villages. the Lamp

Having to sit on the floor in their classroom is a thing of the past for these Papua New Guinea school children.

Story by Mike Long Photography by Kiara Worth 32 Cultivating the next generation of Canadian scientists and engineers

In Canada, ExxonMobil affiliate Imperial Oil is cultivating the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists through an education program for Aboriginal students.

Imperial Oil is investing billions ment crunch as an older work- and become more comfortable of dollars to find and develop force retires,” says Hart Searle, expressing their opinions and needed energy supplies in Imperial’s Community and views within the university. Canada. Projects include world- Aboriginal Relations manager class oil sands developments, and a Mount Royal alumnus. Ensuring success exploration off Newfoundland’s “The Aboriginal population is “Our goal is to recruit, retain and east coast, and extraction of growing three times faster than ensure Aboriginal students suc- unconventional resources such the national average, and com- ceed in their programs,” says as shale gas and tight oil in panies like Imperial recognize ASTEP Program Coordinator Western Canada. Finding skilled the potential First Nation, Métis Scott Many Fingers. A mem- workers with technical back- and Inuit people can bring to the ber of the Kainai First Nation grounds is a key to the success workforce.” in , he under- of these activities. Through ASTEP, Aboriginal stands the challenges many That’s why Imperial Oil is students seeking bachelor’s Aboriginal students face. investing $1 million (Canadian) degrees in science, computer “We encourage our young over five years to create a univer- information systems or applied people to go to school, but sity program in Calgary, Alberta, environmental studies receive there are a lot of barriers to their that encourages Aboriginal individually tailored academic success,” he says. “Science is students to pursue science and and personal support to ensure not always a priority in school. technology education. they reach their academic goals. Many of our students are far The Aboriginal Science and This includes guidance from the from their home communities Technology Education Program program’s full-time coordinator, and feel disconnected from their (ASTEP), through Mount Royal homework assistance, student culture. They are not accus- University’s Iniskim Centre, will workshops, cultural activities tomed to life in a large city and support 25 students a year for and support completing funding need support transitioning to an the next five years for science- applications. The program also urban campus lifestyle far from focused studies. provides access to mentors and family and friends.” “In Canada, industries in all advocates who help students Katelin Breaker grew up on the sectors are feeling the employ- adjust to life at Mount Royal, Siksika reservation in Southern

33 Story by Tracy Torma Photography by James May Scott Many Fingers is a member of the Kainai First Nation in Southern Alberta and coordinator for the Aboriginal Science and Technology Education Program.

34 Alberta, about an hour’s drive experience for Aboriginal workers Imperial previously funded the from the Calgary-based university. at its Cold Lake thermal heavy-oil school’s pre-technology program, One of 27 students enrolled in operation, one of the largest of which helped bridge the gap for ASTEP this fall, she credits tutors its kind in the world. At its Kearl Aboriginal students who did not and other support services for Oil Sands Project, the company have the prerequisites to enter helping her achieve good grades works with an advisory council technology programs. in her health science studies. of elders and other community Imperial’s relationship with “Mount Royal’s smaller members, incorporating their Mount Royal University began in class sizes and commitment advice and traditional ecological 2007 when it became a founding to supporting students of all knowledge in its operations. partner of the Iniskim Centre, an backgrounds and, particularly, Besides workforce develop- on-campus facility established to Aboriginal students, are the key ment, Imperial supports school increase enrollment and retention reasons why I chose to pursue programs and technology schol- of First Nations, Inuit and Métis a science degree here,” says the arships. In 2010, the Imperial Oil students. The center serves third-year student, who plans to and ExxonMobil Foundations as a welcoming community for attend medical school. provided $4 million to the Aboriginal students, providing Coady International Institute to tutoring services, as well as a Supporting communities launch the Indigenous Women resource room and computer ASTEP is the latest in a long his- in Community Leadership lab. Imperial also supports the tory of outreach by Imperial to Program, which offers practical Centre’s Medicine Trail Program, develop and maintain lasting rela- leadership skills and experi- which connects students with tionships with Aboriginal commu- ence to the next generation of elders for cultural activities and nities where many of Imperial’s Aboriginal women leaders. events, and spiritual guidance. operations and development In 2011, the Northern Alberta While the Iniskim Centre opportunities are situated. Institute of Technology presented attracts more Aboriginal students Imperial’s Native Internship Imperial Oil with the Senator to the college, few were pursuing Program, which celebrated its Thelma Chalifoux Award for careers in science and technol- 15th anniversary in 2012, pro- its ongoing commitment to ogy. “We believe that ASTEP, with vides paid training and work Aboriginal student success. its focus on preparing and tran-

Left: Aboriginal student Katelin Breaker, who plans to attend medical school, credits tutors and other ASTEP services for helping her achieve good grades. Above: Imperial Oil’s Hart Searle with Alenna Jamieson, a fourth- year science student majoring in health science who is on the president’s honor roll at Canada’s Mount Royal University. Roth and Ramberg Photography Inc.

35 sitioning Aboriginal students into gas in Western Canada, with its models and mentors to other a science-focused program, will focus on technology, will create Aboriginal youth,” March says. help change this,” Searle says. much of this demand. Imperial Many Fingers agrees. “Our would like to see more Aboriginal warriors used to carry bows and Technical workforce people from the communities arrows. Now, the modern war- The ultimate goal of Imperial’s where we operate, particularly in rior is carrying a briefcase, and it educational outreach is to grad- the North and Western Canada, comes with a degree and knowl- uate more students who can directly benefit from these jobs,” edge. We are going to continue meet Canada’s growing demand notes Bruce March, Imperial’s in this new way of life, but we will for technical jobs. Forecasts chairman and CEO. always have our unique identity from the 2011 census suggest “Having a science or technol- as Aboriginal people. Pursuing that as many as 1 million jobs ogy degree will give Aboriginal education is a way of giving back could go unfilled during the next students the skills they need and continuing our heritage.” decade in Canada, due to a to get better jobs, create new the Lamp retiring baby boomer generation. business ventures, and have “The development of oil and the opportunity to become role

36 The world of energy – at your fingertips

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37 Story by Tracy Torma Panorama Around the world with ExxonMobil

The Lamp is published for ExxonMobil shareholders. Others may receive it on request. It is produced by the Public & Help after the hurricane Government Affairs Department, Exxon Mobil Corporation. In the aftermath of Hurricane Successful Colombia bid round Sandy, ExxonMobil worked to Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous ExxonMobil and Ecopetrol, the national oil company of Colombia, affiliates, many with names that include support distribution of gasoline ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For successfully bid on three onshore leases in Colombia’s first ten- and fuel throughout affected convenience and simplicity in this publication, der round in two years. In October 2012 ExxonMobil partnered those terms and the terms corporation, communities via its network of company, our, we and its are sometimes with Ecopetrol for the bids in the Middle Magdalena and Eastern independently owned distributors, used as abbreviated references to specific Cordillera regions, which are in the central part of the country. affiliates or affiliate groups. Similarly, and donated $1 million to the ExxonMobil has business relationships More than 960,000 gross acres (480,000 net acres to American Red Cross for disaster with thousands of customers, suppliers, ExxonMobil) are governments and others. For convenience relief assistance in New York, and simplicity, words like venture, joint included in the three New Jersey and the Caribbean. venture, partnership, co-venturer and partner awarded blocks, are used to indicate business relationships The company’s three terminals involving common activities and interests, VMM 29, COR 46 and those words may or may not indicate in Massachusetts and Rhode and COR 62. precise legal relationships. Island were temporarily closed The attainment of Trademark ownership: The terms Mobil 1, during the height of the storm, three new blocks con- EMprise, Let’s solve this and Taking on the but quickly returned to normal world’s toughest energy challenges are tinues ExxonMobil’s trademarks, service marks or certification operations. ExxonMobil worked more than 90-year marks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or its with distributors, suppliers and affiliates. The following terms are trademarks presence in Colombia. or service marks of the entities indicated: local, state and federal agencies Advanced Placement (The College Board); The company oper- to help re-establish the fuel sup- iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered ated the first produc- in the U.S. and other countries; App Store is ply infrastructure. This included a service mark of Apple Inc. ing well in the country shipping additional fuel supplies in 1918. ExxonMobil Forward-Looking Statements: Outlooks, from the U.S. Gulf Coast into the projections, estimates, targets and business also participated in Northeast. plans in this publication are forward- the drilling of the first looking statements. Actual future results, Other actions involved work- including demand growth and supply mix; deepwater exploration ing with its distributors to secure ExxonMobil’s own production growth and well in 2007. mix; resource recoveries; project plans, additional fuel delivery trucks timing, costs and capacities; capital In addition to expenditures; revenue enhancements and from other locations to help the new blocks, ExxonMobil has equity interests in three other cost efficiencies; margins; and the impact get fuel to service stations, of technology could differ materially due blocks in Colombia, CPE 3, VMM 2 and VMM 37, establishing to a number of factors. These include and helping distributors secure a material position in these high potential unconventional liquids changes in long-term oil or gas prices additional fuel sources for inde- or other market conditions affecting the plays. 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For definitions pal co-sponsors of the United States tour. of, and information regarding, reserves, An earlier version of the exhibition, developed by the commission return on average capital employed, Funerary mask normalized earnings and other terms that in collaboration with the Musée du Louvre, was exhibited in Paris, Thaj, Tell al-Zayer may be used in this publication, including the CaixaForum in Barcelona, the Hermitage Museum in Saudi Arabia information required by SEC Regulation G, see the “Frequently Used Terms” posted on St. Petersburg and the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. 1st century CE, Gold H x W: 17.5 x 13 cm our website. The most recent Financial and Operating Review on our website also shows National Museum, Riyadh ExxonMobil’s net interest in specific projects.

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