The World Oil and Gas Council has named ExxonMobil 2017 Explorer of the Year in recognition of the producer company’s excellence and innovation in the global energy industry.
“This award is recognition of ExxonMobil’s successful efforts to strengthen our portfolio by accessing and discovering the highest quality resources,” said Steve Greenlee, president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company. “This recognition would not be possible without the dedication of our employees and their daily commitment to safety and operational excellence at every stage of exploration.”
During the year, ExxonMobil announced a number of discoveries, acquisitions and other activities in various countries, including Brazil, Cyprus, Equatorial Guinea, Guyana, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea and Suriname. From September to October 2017, the company added 14 blocks comprising more than 1.25 million net acres offshore Brazil bringing its total acreage in the country to more than 1.4 million net acres. In March and August of the same year, ExxonMobil was awarded 25 blocks in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sales.
Photo Caption: Mike Cousins (center), executive vice president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company, accepted the award on behalf of ExxonMobil at an award dinner in London in December.
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