Op-eds

ExxonMobil's op-eds discussed energy issues that had an impact on our economy, our environment and our society. The op-eds were placed in leading periodicals from 1970 to 2010. Beginning in June 2010, the conversation continues at our blog, ExxonMobil Perspectives.

 April 29, 2010

Power to the people

Electricity, modern fuels are essential to fighting poverty and improving lives.

 April 08, 2010

American evolution

Advances in technology transform U.S. energy demand and supply. ExxonMobil is researching alternatives to power vehicles.

 February 25, 2010

The road to 2030

ExxonMobil expects that through 2030, a greater number of conventional vehicles will incorporate fuel-saving technologies such as turbocharged and downsized gasoline engines, cylinder deactivation and highly efficient transmissions.

 January 28, 2010

A turn for the better

In developed countries, CO2 emissions are headed lower. Some negative trends are good news. In the U.S. and other developed countries, energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions appear to have peaked and are expected to decline.

 January 14, 2010

The hidden variable

The United States and other developed (OECD) nations will grow their economies by more than 50 percent from 2005 to 2030.

 December 17, 2009

Safety in numbers

A company’s safety, health and environmental (SH&E) performance is as much a cornerstone for business success as its financial discipline, employee talent and product quality.

 November 05, 2009

Scaling up U.S. energy security

Keeping our economy moving will require a diverse set of energy sources.

 October 15, 2009

Tackling climate risks with technology

Support for oil and natural gas innovation can reduce emissions.

 September 17, 2009

Putting energy to work

The World Energy Council has called energy “the backbone of every economy.” And it’s true: Each of the 140 million jobs in the United States depends in some way on energy.

 September 10, 2009

Investing in success 

An investment that yields nine times the national average seems too good to be true, especially in today’s economy.

 July 30, 2009

A single-cell oil well? 

Can algae someday make the fuel that fills the tanks of our cars and trucks?

 July 09, 2009

Taking technology for a test drive

Making transportation cleaner and more efficient is one of the most important aspects of the global energy challenge we face today.

May 22, 2009

Citizenship for the long term

Sustainability means balancing economic, environmental and social goals.

April 23, 2009

Breaking malaria’s grip

Any organization with operations in Africa knows the cost of malaria.

April 16, 2009

Industrial evolution

If you drive a fuel-efficient car, you are helping the environment by conserving natural resources and reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.

March 19, 2009

A clear way to encourage investment

For resource-rich nations, transparency enhances the economic climate.

 March 04, 2009

Save energy. Create jobs.

To restore the United States’ economic health, some things are essential: creating new jobs, supporting new investment and helping working families.

 February 12, 2009

Rising to the CO2 challenge

How can we produce and use the energy needed to fuel economic growth while also managing the risks associated with emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases?

 February 05, 2009

Wanted: all economic energy sources

To grow our economy and create jobs, we need access to reliable and affordable sources of energy.

January 15, 2009

forecast: global growth ahead

While today’s economic headlines highlight our near-term challenges, as we consider our energy future it is important to look longer term beyond today's conditions.