Sunday, October 31, 2010

ExxonMobil Highlights Innovative Technology Solutions at the 2010 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, October 30th 2010 [ME NewsWire]:

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExxonMobil will demonstrate its leadership in technology innovation at the 2010 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). Now in its 14th year, the 2010 conference will focus on “Delivering Energy in the Low Carbon Era: Challenges and Opportunities.”


Monday, November 1, 2010 1 p.m.

* Andy Swiger, Exxon Mobil Corporation senior vice president, will speak at the opening executive plenary session in Conference Hall A.


Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11 a.m.

* Mark Nolan, ExxonMobil Production Company vice president for the Middle East and Russia, will discuss technologies used in developing unconventional resources as part of the “New Frontier Challenges” panel in Conference Hall A.


Wednesday, November 3, 2010 11 a.m.

* Sam Conner, regional manager of Asia Pacific and the Middle East for ExxonMobil Exploration Company, will address a panel session on “Sustainability and Development of Human Capital” in Conference Hall A.


Wednesday, November 3, 2010 3:10 p.m.

* Bruce Ference, project executive for Iraq for ExxonMobil Development Company, will speak at a panel on “Delivering Mega-Projects in a Changing / Challenging Environment” in Conference Hall A.


As part of the conference’s technical program, ExxonMobil scientists and engineers will present six papers and display two posters on topics including seismic imaging, offshore development in the United Arab Emirates, reservoir modeling and enhanced oil recovery.


“As one of the largest energy events in the world, ADIPEC will showcase the latest advances in industry technology,” said Morten Mauritzen, Lead Country Manager for the ExxonMobil companies in Abu Dhabi. “In addition to our participation in the technical program and exhibition, ExxonMobil is proud to sponsor ADIPEC’s first Graduate Fair, which will help introduce students from the UAE to careers in the oil and gas industry.”


ExxonMobil participates in two oil concessions in Abu Dhabi. The company holds a 28 percent interest in the Upper Zakum offshore field, one of the world’s largest oil fields, which is operated by the ZADCO joint venture company. ExxonMobil also participates with a 9.5 percent interest in the onshore concession, which is operated by the ADCO joint venture company. In 2007, the ExxonMobil Technology Center opened in Abu Dhabi to provide ZADCO staff working on Upper Zakum access to ExxonMobil’s most advanced technology in the areas of reservoir management, drilling technologies and production operations. ExxonMobil downstream affiliates or joint ventures in the UAE market lubricants, and chemical products to customers throughout the Middle East.


The full range of ExxonMobil’s technology portfolio will be on display at ExxonMobil’s exhibit at Stand 0905 in Hall 9. Interactive touch screens and video content will highlight the company’s large-scale integrated projects and advancements such as ExxonMobil’s new Controlled Freeze Zone technology (CFZ), a single-step separation process for removing carbon dioxide and other elements from raw natural gas.


ExxonMobil is sponsoring the first ADIPEC Graduate Fair, a two-day networking event that will allow students to gain insights and information about energy careers and employment opportunities with national and international oil and gas companies. The company is also the signature sponsor for ADIPEC’s inaugural Excellence in Energy Awards.


About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. For more information, visit exxonmobil.com.


For media enquiries, please contact:
ExxonMobil Upstream Media Relations
+1 (713) 656-4376 (USA)


Marina Gruendig, Exxon (Al Khalij) Inc.
+ 971 (2) 6960-625 (Abu Dhabi)

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