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ExxonMobil Awards MazeFlo™ Sand Control Screen License to Weatherford

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:14:00 +0000

Sand screen enhances reliability in openhole completion wells
Developed by ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company with Weatherford
Screens and best practices will be made available industry-wide after field testing

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company announced today that it has awarded Weatherford International Ltd. the first global license for the company’s MazeFlo sand control screens for oil wells.

MazeFlo is a patented technology developed by ExxonMobil to improve the reliability of wells completed in sand-prone reservoirs. MazeFlo technology uses redundant screens and a maze of compartments to provide a self-healing capability against sand entering the producing section of a well. Each compartment contains a primary screen, outer housing, flow baffles and a secondary screen. If a primary screen erodes, sand will flow into the affected compartment and accumulate on the secondary screen. Fluid continues to flow to adjacent compartments with undamaged primary screens and can be produced without active involvement from surface operators.

“MazeFlo is one of several openhole sand control completion technologies developed by ExxonMobil during the past few years to address reliability issues in high-cost production wells,” said Sara N. Ortwein, president of Houston-based ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company. “Reliability is very important in deepwater and remote fields where the resource has been developed with high volume wells.”

The screens utilizing MazeFlo technology were developed under a joint development agreement with Weatherford and will be installed and tested in ExxonMobil production wells during the next two years. MazeFlo screens along with technology enhancements and best practices will be made available industry-wide following ExxonMobil’s field testing.

“The MazeFlo technology brings together a high performance sand-screen solution that is simple in design and promises increased reliability. We are delighted to partner with ExxonMobil in the development of such an innovative technology,” stated Bill Rouse, vice president, well completion technologies for Weatherford.

About ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company is the Upstream research affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), a leading global oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals company with operations in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide. ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company is charged with developing an industry-leading array of proprietary technologies that support the Corporation's continued leadership position in exploration, development, production and gas commercialization.

About Weatherford International Ltd.

Weatherford (NYSE/Euronext Paris/SIX:WFT) is a Swiss based, multi-national oilfield service company. It is one of the largest global providers of innovative mechanical solutions, technology and services for the drilling and production sectors of the oil and gas industry. Weatherford operates in over 100 countries and employs over 59,000 people worldwide.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Statements in this release regarding future events or conditions are forward-looking statements. Actual future results, including the performance of new technology, could differ materially depending on geologic conditions, technical or operating factors, and other factors discussed under the heading "Factors Affecting Future Results" on the "Investors" section of our website at www.exxonmobil.com.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Signs Agreement for Commercial-Scale Gasification Demonstration Plant in China

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:36:58 +0000

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Signs Agreement for Commercial-Scale Gasification Demonstration Plant in China

PR Newswire

CANOGA PARK, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne has signed a negotiation framework agreement with two energy industry leaders to design, construct and operate a commercial-scale advanced gasification demonstration plant in China's central eastern Henan Province. The agreement is a key step toward commercializing technology designed to lower the cost of coal gasification and provide an alternative fuel source that reduces water use and carbon dioxide emissions. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.

Under the framework, Zhongyuan Da Hua Group Company Ltd. and East China Engineering Science & Technology Company will share development costs for construction and operation of a demonstration plant with Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, subject to the terms of a formal agreement currently being negotiated between the parties.

"Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is honored to partner with Zhongyuan Da Hua Group Company and East China Engineering Science & Technology Company," said Neeta Patel, director, Energy Systems, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. "Their expertise in the areas of coal and chemical plant design, construction, operations and production, coupled with our experience in coal gasification, makes this an ideal partnership to prove the commercial readiness of our advanced, high-efficiency technology in a demonstration plant."

Zhongyuan Da Hua Group Company Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henan Coal Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., a state-owned enterprise in China Henan Province. Henan Coal Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd, the 2nd largest coal company in China and the largest industrial enterprise in Henan, specializes in coal-to-gas energy projects. East China Engineering Science & Technology Company, with more than 40 years of expertise in coal/chemical production facility engineering, procurement and construction, has completed more than 2,000 projects including dozens of turnkey initiatives throughout China and 10 other countries.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's gasification technology provides a higher-efficiency and lower-cost alternative to current gasification systems. The capital cost to build a commercial-scale advanced gasification plant using Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's technology is estimated to be 10 to 20 percent less than conventional gasification plants. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's advanced gasifier is also expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 10 percent and water usage by up to 30 percent compared to current gasification technologies.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne has collaborated with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE), and with Canada's Alberta Innovates – Energy & Environmental Solutions (EES) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities (DCEO) to develop this technology. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne has also granted a worldwide license to Zero Emission Energy Plants, Inc. (ZEEP) to use the technology in the development of commercial energy centers.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a part of Pratt & Whitney, is a preferred provider of high-value propulsion, power, energy and innovative system solutions used in a wide variety of government and commercial applications, including engines for launch vehicles, missile defense systems and advanced hypersonic engines. Behind its successful designs, manufacturing processes, and hardware are Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's research and development engineers, who solve tough problems in extreme environments. For more information, go to www.PrattWhitneyRocketdyne.com. Follow us at www.twitter.com/pwrocketdyne and www.facebook.com/pwrocketdyne.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and commercial building industries.

SOURCE Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

ExxonMobil Licenses Oil Sands Steam Injection Technology to Baker Hughes

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:13:44 +0000

Improves economics of steam injection and oil production at in-situ oil sands projects
Technology reduces CO₂ emissions up to 10 percent
First license granted for patented steam injection system and production method

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company has awarded the first license for its patented steam injection system and production method to Baker Hughes to improve the efficiency of in-situ oil sands projects. Approximately 80 percent of Canada’s oil sands can be produced using in-situ technology, which involves the injection of steam to enable bitumen to be extracted through drilling versus surface mining.

The ExxonMobil-patented technology provides more effective regulation and distribution of steam in long horizontal wells for in-situ oil sands production. The technology reduces the number of wells needed, lowers operating costs by reducing steam consumption and improves overall recovery from the field.

The technology can be used in cyclic steam stimulation (CSS), steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and steam flood (SF) heavy oil production projects. The technology was developed by Imperial Oil Limited, an ExxonMobil Canadian affiliate, and applied at the Imperial Cold Lake oil sands project.

“We have demonstrated that our technology can improve the economics and the environmental performance of oil sands projects,” said Sara Ortwein, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company president. “This is one of several significant technologies we have developed over the past five decades for improving oil sands production.”

The steam injection technology (embodied in United States patent 6,158,510 and Canadian patent 2,219,513) has two key components:

An externally mounted screen section that enables excellent contact between the well and the reservoir, and
One or more small flow orifices beneath the screen section that creates the desired level of flow restriction between the inside of the pipe and the reservoir.

The technology enables control of steam into the formation over the entire length of the horizontal well. For SAGD applications, this technology can be used on both injector and producer wells to manage steam distribution and oil production from the reservoir.

“This robust technology has proven itself in oil sands applications in Canada by increasing the efficiency of the injected steam and improving ultimate recovery, which translates into lower CO₂ emissions per barrel of oil produced,” said Eddie Lui, Imperial Oil Resources vice-president, oil sands development and research. “We have seen CO₂ reductions of up to 10 percent compared to traditional vertical CSS completions.”

“This steam-injection technology benefits in-situ oil sands operations through its ability to design and control distribution of steam and is a fitting addition to our wide portfolio of capabilities in Canada, where heavy oil producers look to Baker Hughes for solutions to the unique challenges of oil sands projects,” said Mike Davis, president of Baker Hughes International Canada.

Over the past 40 years, ExxonMobil has invested more than 2,000 work years in heavy oil research. These efforts include developing proprietary in-situ recovery processes, enhancing surface-related technologies to improve the economics of mining operations, and creating technologies to increase the value of heavy oil and aid in its transport.

Imperial Oil’s Calgary research center is considered to be one of the leading oil sands research facilities in the world. Since 1961, Imperial has held more than 160 upstream patents, including the first patents on CSS and SAGD, two key processes used across the industry in bitumen recovery. Today, those inventions are continually being refined at the center to improve productivity and environmental performance.

About ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

About Imperial Oil Limited

Imperial Oil is one of Canada's largest producers/refiners of crude oil with almost $25 billion in operating revenue and more than $2 billion in earnings (2010). It also has more than 2.5 billion barrels of proved and developed reserves. Imperial Oil was formed in 1880 and has been a key part of ExxonMobil since Standard Oil acquired a majority stake in 1898. For more information, visit http://www.imperialoil.ca.

China Looking Inwards for Strength - An Opportunity for Global Lubricant Majors, Projects Kline & Company

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:00 +0000

China Looking Inwards for Strength - An Opportunity for Global Lubricant Majors, Projects Kline & Company

PR Newswire

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Changing market geographies in China are prompting a need for dual strategies for marketers tapping into China's estimated USD 18.7 billion lubricant market, indicates the recently published report Opportunities in Lubricants 2011: China Market Analysis by international consulting and research firm Kline & Company.

As a logistical consequence of China's vast exporting, manufacturing facilities tended to be coastal; however, in an effort to offset declining exports, China is increasingly shifting to a domestic consumption-driven economy. China is also investing significant resources in developing infrastructure within the country's interior, encouraging companies to expand and establish a presence to service what were until recently low priority domestic needs. This realignment affords both opportunities and challenges. Backed by government incentives, the hitherto underdeveloped interior of the country is emerging as a new and hungry market. Astute marketers therefore need to employ dual strategies: one for the traditional and more sophisticated developed regions of China, and another for the upcoming interior regions.

Kline's analysis also finds that China's state-owned players dominate the market, with PetroChina remaining China's leading lubricant supplier, claiming approximately 23% of the market mainly due to its strength in the industrial sector, while Sinopec claims a further 20% market share through its dominance of the automotive sector. These and other domestic companies, with their well-established reach and low price points, hold a distinct advantage in servicing the burgeoning lubricant demand and capturing market share. This is reflected by Shell, the leading foreign supplier in China, securing a relatively modest estimated 7% market share. Kline estimates that the combined sales of lubricants by foreign suppliers amount to around 27% of the total volume.

However, great opportunities exist for foreign lubricant suppliers as global companies increase their investments in China and are likely to choose the same or other trusted Western oil suppliers to fulfill their lubricant needs.

With the expectation that the car population in China will grow on average between 18% to 22% per year between 2010 and 2015, and given that most of the large automotive producers in China are multinational or joint venture companies with global sourcing as a common strategy, multinational lubricant producers can fare well by fostering and emphasizing proven and standardized product performance and value-added relationships. Additionally, with the absence of locally produced ATF and the growing popularity of automatic transmissions, there are largely uncontested opportunities for multinational lubricant suppliers to strengthen their position in the transmission oil market.

Due to increased investments in large power generation projects in recent years and further projects anticipated, more imported power generation equipment and other large electrical equipment will be introduced. "It is expected that this will lead to a rapid growth in demand for high-end lubricants in this market segment, with equipment manufacturers stipulating standardized, tested, and trusted fluids," commented Geeta Agashe, vice president of Kline's Energy Practice. "This is an opportunity for global majors, such as ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP, who have a strong relationship with the OEMs of imported equipment."

China's shifting economy affords considerable opportunities and foreign oil suppliers can significantly benefit by offering value-added services, specialty, proven, or trusted fluids, and capitalizing upon relationships with OEMs of imported equipment and parent companies.

Opportunities in Lubricants 2011: China Market Analysis is a comprehensive analysis of the Chinese lubricant market focusing on market size and growth, quality evolution, key trends, developments, challenges, business opportunities, and threats.

About Kline
Kline is a worldwide consulting and research firm dedicated to providing the kind of insight and knowledge that helps companies find a clear path to success. The firm has served the management consulting and market research needs of organizations in the chemicals, materials, energy, life sciences, and consumer products industries for over 50 years. For more information, visit http://www.KlineGroup.com.

For more information, contact:

Vera Sandarova
Marketing Communications
+420-222-316-282
Vera.Sandarova@klinegroup.com

China Looking Inwards for Strength - An Opportunity for Global Lubricant Majors, Projects Kline & Company

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:25 +0000

China Looking Inwards for Strength - An Opportunity for Global Lubricant Majors, Projects Kline & Company

PR Newswire

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Changing market geographies in China are prompting a need for dual strategies for marketers tapping into China's estimated USD 18.7 billion lubricant market, indicates the recently published report Opportunities in Lubricants 2011: China Market Analysis by international consulting and research firm Kline & Company.

About Kline
Kline is a worldwide consulting and research firm dedicated to providing the kind of insight and knowledge that helps companies find a clear path to success. The firm has served the management consulting and market research needs of organizations in the chemicals, materials, energy, life sciences, and consumer products industries for over 50 years. For more information, visit www.KlineGroup.com.

For more information, contact:

Vera Sandarova

Marketing Communications

+420-222-316-282

Vera.Sandarova@klinegroup.com

SOURCE Kline & Company

Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Estimated Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:11:14 +0000

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM):


	Fourth Quarter			Twelve Months
	2011	2010	%	2011	2010	%
Earnings Excluding Special Items ¹
$ Millions	9,400	9,250	2	41,060	30,460	35
$ Per Common Share
Assuming Dilution	1.97	1.85	6	8.42	6.22	35

Special Items
$ Millions	0	0		0	0

Earnings
$ Millions	9,400	9,250	2	41,060	30,460	35
$ Per Common Share
Assuming Dilution	1.97	1.85	6	8.42	6.22	35

Capital and Exploration
Expenditures - $ Millions	10,019	10,061	0	36,766	32,226	14

¹See Reference to Earnings

EXXONMOBIL'S CHAIRMAN REX W. TILLERSON COMMENTED:

“ExxonMobil recorded strong results while investing at record levels to develop new supplies of energy that are critical to meeting growing world demand, and supporting economic recovery and growth.

“Fourth quarter earnings of $9.4 billion were up 2% from the fourth quarter of 2010. Full year 2011 earnings were $41.1 billion, up 35% from 2010, reflecting higher crude oil and natural gas realizations, improved refining and chemical margins, and gains on asset sales.

“Capital and exploration expenditures were a record $36.8 billion in 2011.

“Oil-equivalent production was up 1% from 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up 4%.

“In 2011, the Corporation distributed $29 billion to shareholders through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares outstanding.”

FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

Earnings were $9,400 million, an increase of 2% or $150 million from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Earnings per share (assuming dilution) were $1.97, an increase of 6% from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Capital and exploration expenditures were $10.0 billion, consistent with the fourth quarter of 2010.
Oil-equivalent production decreased 9% from the fourth quarter of 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was down 4%.
Cash flow from operations and asset sales was $17.6 billion, including proceeds associated with asset sales of $6.9 billion.
Share purchases to reduce shares outstanding were $5 billion.
Dividends per share of $0.47 increased 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2010.
ExxonMobil was the high bidder on 50 blocks in the most recent U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale, providing new exploration opportunities.
Construction of a lower-sulfur fuels project began at the joint Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Fourth Quarter 2011 vs. Fourth Quarter 2010

Upstream earnings were $8,829 million, up $1,349 million from the fourth quarter of 2010. Higher liquids and natural gas realizations increased earnings by $1,990 million. Lower volumes and production mix effects decreased earnings by $1,450 million. All other items, primarily gains on asset sales, increased earnings by $810 million.

On an oil-equivalent basis, production decreased 9% from the fourth quarter of 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was down 4%.

Liquids production totaled 2,250 kbd (thousands of barrels per day), down 276 kbd from the fourth quarter of 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, liquids production was down 3%, mainly due to field decline.

Fourth quarter natural gas production was 13,677 mcfd (millions of cubic feet per day), down 975 mcfd from 2010, as U.S. growth was more than offset by field decline and lower demand in Europe.

Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations were $1,184 million, $133 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2010. Non-U.S. Upstream earnings were $7,645 million, up $1,482 million from last year.

Downstream earnings of $425 million were down $725 million from the fourth quarter of 2010. Weaker margins, principally in refining, decreased earnings $740 million. Volume and mix effects decreased earnings by $30 million, while all other items increased earnings by $40 million. Petroleum product sales of 6,493 kbd were 62 kbd lower than last year's fourth quarter.

Earnings from the U.S. Downstream were $30 million, down $196 million from the fourth quarter of 2010. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings of $395 million were $529 million lower than last year.

Chemical earnings of $543 million were $524 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2010. Weaker margins decreased earnings by $230 million, while lower volumes and mix effects reduced earnings by $40 million. Other items, mainly unfavorable tax effects, decreased earnings by $250 million. Fourth quarter prime product sales of 6,271 kt (thousands of metric tons) were 78 kt lower than last year's fourth quarter.

Corporate and financing expenses were $397 million, down $50 million from the same period in 2010.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, Exxon Mobil Corporation purchased 69 million shares of its common stock for the treasury at a gross cost of $5.4 billion. These purchases included $5 billion to reduce the number of shares outstanding, with the balance used to offset shares issued in conjunction with the company's benefit plans and programs. Share purchases to reduce shares outstanding are currently anticipated to equal $5 billion in the first quarter of 2012. Purchases may be made in both the open market and through negotiated transactions, and may be increased, decreased or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

Full Year 2011 vs. Full Year 2010

Earnings of $41,060 million increased $10,600 million from 2010. Earnings per share increased 35% to $8.42.

FULL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

Earnings were $41,060 million, up 35%.
Earnings per share (assuming dilution) increased 35% to $8.42.
Oil-equivalent production was up 1% from 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up 4%.
Cash flow from operations and asset sales was $66.5 billion, including proceeds associated with asset sales of $11.1 billion.
The Corporation distributed $29 billion to shareholders in 2011 through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares outstanding.
Capital and exploration expenditures were a record $36.8 billion, up 14% from 2010.

Upstream earnings were $34,439 million, up $10,342 million from 2010. Higher crude oil and natural gas realizations increased earnings by $10.6 billion, while volume and production mix effects decreased earnings by $2.5 billion. All other items increased earnings by $2.2 billion, driven by higher gains on asset sales of $2.7 billion, partly offset by increased activity.

On an oil-equivalent basis, production was up 1% compared to 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up 4%.

Liquids production of 2,312 kbd decreased 110 kbd from 2010. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, liquids production was in line with 2010, as higher volumes from Qatar, the U.S., and Iraq offset field decline.

Natural gas production of 13,162 mcfd increased 1,014 mcfd from 2010, driven by additional U.S. unconventional gas volumes and project ramp-ups in Qatar.

Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations for 2011 were $5,096 million, an increase of $824 million. Earnings outside the U.S. were $29,343 million, up $9,518 million.

Downstream earnings of $4,459 million increased $892 million from 2010. Margins, mainly refining, increased earnings by $800 million. Volume and mix effects improved earnings by $630 million. All other items, primarily the absence of favorable tax effects and higher expenses, decreased earnings by $540 million. Petroleum product sales of 6,413 kbd were in line with 2010.

U.S. Downstream earnings were $2,268 million, up $1,498 million from 2010. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings were $2,191 million, $606 million lower than last year.

Chemical earnings of $4,383 million were down $530 million from 2010. Stronger margins increased earnings by $260 million, while lower volumes reduced earnings by $180 million. Other items, including unfavorable tax effects and higher planned maintenance expense, decreased earnings by $610 million. Prime product sales of 25,006 kt were down 885 kt from 2010.

Corporate and financing expenses were $2,221 million, up $104 million from 2010.

Gross share purchases for 2011 were $22 billion, reducing shares outstanding by 278 million shares.

Estimates of key financial and operating data follow.

ExxonMobil will discuss financial and operating results and other matters on a webcast at 10 a.m. Central time on January 31, 2012. To listen to the event live or in archive, go to our website at exxonmobil.com.

Cautionary statement

Statements relating to future plans, projections, events or conditions are forward-looking statements. Actual results, including project plans, costs, timing, and capacities; capital and exploration expenditures; and share purchase levels, could differ materially due to factors including: changes in oil or gas prices or other market or economic conditions affecting the oil and gas industry, including the scope and duration of economic recessions; the outcome of exploration and development efforts; changes in law or government regulation, including tax and environmental requirements; the outcome of commercial negotiations; changes in technical or operating conditions; and other factors discussed under the heading "Factors Affecting Future Results" in the “Investors” section of our website and in Item 1A of ExxonMobil's 2010 Form 10-K. We assume no duty to update these statements as of any future date. References to quantities of oil or natural gas may include amounts that we believe will ultimately be produced, but that are not yet classified as “proved reserves” under SEC definitions.

Frequently used terms

Consistent with previous practice, this press release includes both earnings excluding special items and earnings per share excluding special items. Both are non-GAAP financial measures and are included to help facilitate comparisons of base business performance across periods. Reconciliation to net income attributable to ExxonMobil is shown in Attachment II. The release also includes cash flow from operations and asset sales. Because of the regular nature of our asset management and divestment program, we believe it is useful for investors to consider proceeds associated with the sales of subsidiaries, property, plant and equipment, and sales and returns of investments together with cash provided by operating activities when evaluating cash available for investment in the business and financing activities. A reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities is shown in Attachment II. Further information on ExxonMobil's frequently used financial and operating measures and other terms is contained under the heading "Frequently Used Terms" available through the “investors” section of our website at exxonmobil.com.

Reference to Earnings

References to total corporate earnings mean net income attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP) from the income statement. Unless otherwise indicated, references to earnings, special items, earnings excluding special items, Upstream, Downstream, Chemical and Corporate and Financing segment earnings, and earnings per share are ExxonMobil's share after excluding amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests.


Attachment I


EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
FOURTH QUARTER 2011
(millions of dollars, unless noted)
	Fourth Quarter		Twelve Months
	2011	2010	2011	2010
Earnings / Earnings Per Share

Total revenues and other income	121,609	105,186	486,429	383,221
Total costs and other deductions	104,568	89,859	413,172	330,262
Income before income taxes	17,041	15,327	73,257	52,959
Income taxes	7,317	5,811	31,051	21,561
Net income including noncontrolling interests	9,724	9,516	42,206	31,398
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	324	266	1,146	938
Net income attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP)	9,400	9,250	41,060	30,460

Earnings per common share (dollars)	1.97	1.86	8.43	6.24

Earnings per common share
- assuming dilution (dollars)	1.97	1.85	8.42	6.22

Other Financial Data

Dividends on common stock
Total	2,247	2,212	9,020	8,498
Per common share (dollars)	0.47	0.44	1.85	1.74

Millions of common shares outstanding
At December 31			4,734	4,979
Average - assuming dilution	4,775	5,031	4,875	4,897

ExxonMobil share of equity at December 31			154,396	146,839
ExxonMobil share of capital employed at December 31			175,406	166,036

Income taxes	7,317	5,811	31,051	21,561
Sales-based taxes	8,490	7,614	33,503	28,547
All other taxes	10,969	10,463	43,544	39,127
Total taxes	26,776	23,888	108,098	89,235

ExxonMobil share of income taxes of
equity companies	1,296	1,367	5,603	4,058


Attachment II

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
FOURTH QUARTER 2011
(millions of dollars)
	Fourth Quarter				Twelve Months
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Earnings (U.S. GAAP)
Upstream
United States	1,184		1,317		5,096		4,272
Non-U.S.	7,645		6,163		29,343		19,825
Downstream
United States	30		226		2,268		770
Non-U.S.	395		924		2,191		2,797
Chemical
United States	383		522		2,215		2,422
Non-U.S.	160		545		2,168		2,491
Corporate and financing	(397	)	(447	)	(2,221	)	(2,117	)
Net income attributable to ExxonMobil	9,400		9,250		41,060		30,460
Special Items
Upstream
United States	0		0		0		0
Non-U.S.	0		0		0		0
Downstream
United States	0		0		0		0
Non-U.S.	0		0		0		0
Chemical
United States	0		0		0		0
Non-U.S.	0		0		0		0
Corporate and financing	0		0		0		0
Corporate total	0		0		0		0
Earnings Excluding Special Items
Upstream
United States	1,184		1,317		5,096		4,272
Non-U.S.	7,645		6,163		29,343		19,825
Downstream
United States	30		226		2,268		770
Non-U.S.	395		924		2,191		2,797
Chemical
United States	383		522		2,215		2,422
Non-U.S.	160		545		2,168		2,491
Corporate and financing	(397	)	(447	)	(2,221	)	(2,117	)
Corporate total	9,400		9,250		41,060		30,460
Cash flow from operations and asset sales (billions of dollars)
Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP)	10.7		13.0		55.4		48.4
Proceeds associated with asset sales	6.9		1.7		11.1		3.3
Cash flow from operations and asset sales	17.6		14.7		66.5		51.7


Attachment III


EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
FOURTH QUARTER 2011

	Fourth Quarter		Twelve Months
	2011	2010	2011	2010
Net production of crude oil
and natural gas liquids,
thousands of barrels daily (kbd)
United States	432	455	423	408
Canada/South America	247	266	252	263
Europe	257	335	270	335
Africa	468	618	508	628
Asia	800	800	808	730
Australia/Oceania	46	52	51	58
Worldwide	2,250	2,526	2,312	2,422

Natural gas production available for sale,
millions of cubic feet daily (mcfd)
United States	4,005	3,869	3,917	2,596
Canada/South America	400	564	412	569
Europe	3,866	4,596	3,448	3,836
Africa	8	9	7	14
Asia	5,103	5,350	5,047	4,801
Australia/Oceania	295	264	331	332
Worldwide	13,677	14,652	13,162	12,148

Oil-equivalent production (koebd)¹	4,530	4,968	4,506	4,447



¹ Gas converted to oil-equivalent at 6 million cubic feet = 1 thousand barrels


Attachment IV


EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
FOURTH QUARTER 2011

	Fourth Quarter		Twelve Months
	2011	2010	2011	2010
Refinery throughput (kbd)
United States	1,839	1,732	1,784	1,753
Canada	433	467	430	444
Europe	1,526	1,501	1,528	1,538
Asia Pacific	1,157	1,307	1,180	1,249
Other	295	291	292	269
Worldwide	5,250	5,298	5,214	5,253

Petroleum product sales (kbd)
United States	2,579	2,581	2,530	2,511
Canada	463	475	455	450
Europe	1,592	1,576	1,596	1,611
Asia Pacific	1,221	1,277	1,204	1,241
Other	638	646	628	601
Worldwide	6,493	6,555	6,413	6,414

Gasolines, naphthas	2,626	2,615	2,541	2,611
Heating oils, kerosene, diesel	2,080	2,106	2,019	1,951
Aviation fuels	492	472	492	476
Heavy fuels	568	602	588	603
Specialty products	727	760	773	773
Worldwide	6,493	6,555	6,413	6,414

Chemical prime product sales,
thousands of metric tons (kt)
United States	2,392	2,214	9,250	9,815
Non-U.S.	3,879	4,135	15,756	16,076
Worldwide	6,271	6,349	25,006	25,891


Attachment V


EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
FOURTH QUARTER 2011
(millions of dollars)

	Fourth Quarter		Twelve Months
	2011	2010	2011	2010
Capital and Exploration Expenditures
Upstream
United States	2,414	2,453	10,741	6,349
Non-U.S.	6,589	6,346	22,350	20,970
Total	9,003	8,799	33,091	27,319
Downstream
United States	152	170	518	982
Non-U.S.	493	519	1,602	1,523
Total	645	689	2,120	2,505
Chemical
United States	93	83	290	279
Non-U.S.	235	435	1,160	1,936
Total	328	518	1,450	2,215

Other	43	55	105	187

Worldwide	10,019	10,061	36,766	32,226


Exploration expenses charged to income
included above
Consolidated affiliates
United States	88	121	268	283
Non-U.S.	332	427	1,802	1,855
Equity companies - ExxonMobil share
United States	3	1	10	4
Non-U.S.	9	9	13	21
Worldwide	432	558	2,093	2,163


Attachment VI


EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
EARNINGS


	$ Millions	$ Per Common Share ¹

2007
First Quarter	9,280	1.63
Second Quarter	10,260	1.83
Third Quarter	9,410	1.71
Fourth Quarter	11,660	2.14
Year	40,610	7.31

2008
First Quarter	10,890	2.03
Second Quarter	11,680	2.24
Third Quarter	14,830	2.86
Fourth Quarter	7,820	1.55
Year	45,220	8.70

2009
First Quarter	4,550	0.92
Second Quarter	3,950	0.82
Third Quarter	4,730	0.98
Fourth Quarter	6,050	1.27
Year	19,280	3.99

2010
First Quarter	6,300	1.33
Second Quarter	7,560	1.61
Third Quarter	7,350	1.44
Fourth Quarter	9,250	1.86
Year	30,460	6.24

2011
First Quarter	10,650	2.14
Second Quarter	10,680	2.19
Third Quarter	10,330	2.13
Fourth Quarter	9,400	1.97
Year	41,060	8.43

¹ Computed using the average number of shares outstanding during each period.
The sum of the four quarters may not add to the full year.

ExxonMobil to Restructure Holdings in Japan

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:10:00 +0000

Will result in a single, integrated downstream business better positioned to meet Japan’s energy needs
ExxonMobil to remain TonenGeneral Sekiyu’s largest shareholder
TonenGeneral Sekiyu to have exclusive, long-term use of ExxonMobil’s existing brands for the sale of ExxonMobil products in Japan

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil and TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K have entered into an agreement which will result in the restructuring of ExxonMobil’s holdings in Japan. Under the terms of the agreement, TonenGeneral Sekiyu will purchase ExxonMobil’s shares in ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha, integrating ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha’s marketing operations with its existing manufacturing operations. This will result in a single, integrated downstream business better positioned to meet Japan’s energy needs. The transaction is valued at approximately US $3.9 billion.

The corporation anticipates the restructuring will be seamless for ExxonMobil Japan Group customers, dealers and business partners and expects existing agreements to remain unchanged. Current management will remain in place until closing, which will occur in mid-2012.

At closing, ExxonMobil will remain TonenGeneral Sekiyu’s largest shareholder and anticipates continued participation on its Board of Directors, subject to shareholder approval of its nominees. TonenGeneral Sekiyu will have exclusive, long-term use of ExxonMobil’s existing brands for the sale of ExxonMobil products in Japan. ExxonMobil will provide ongoing technology support, including technical assistance from ExxonMobil Research and Engineering. ExxonMobil will also provide international crude, feedstock and fuels supply services, including international marine coverage services.

Beyond its retained shareholding in TonenGeneral Sekiyu, ExxonMobil will maintain its presence in Japan through businesses and partnerships excluded from the restructuring, including:

ExxonMobil’s butyl, specialty elastomers, polyolefin, synthetics and catalyst businesses, including its ownership in Japan Butyl Company;
International Marine lubricants;
LNG marketing and sales, including LNG market development activities; and
Collaborations and partnerships with Japanese companies in the upstream sector.

ExxonMobil has conducted business in Japan for more than a century. To strengthen its competitive position in the Japanese market, the company has continuously innovated and adapted its business model to meet the needs of Japanese society and its changing business environment.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and natural 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 www.exxonmobil.com.

About ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha and the ExxonMobil Japan Group

The ExxonMobil Japan Group comprises ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha and its related companies and subsidiaries including TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K. and Tonen Chemical Corp., and is a major manufacturer and marketer in Japan of petroleum fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals. Elements of the Group began operations in Japan in 1893. ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha is a 100% indirect subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation of the United States. TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K., an affiliate of ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha, which holds 50.02 percent of its shares, is listed on the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For more information, see our web sites at www.exxonmobil.jp/, www.tonengeneral.co.jp

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Valero Energy and Tesoro

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Valero Energy and Tesoro

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CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) and Tesoro Corp. (NYSE: TSO).

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Here are highlights from Thursday's Analyst Blog:

Diverging Trends in U.S. Oil Demand

The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles increased more than expected on higher imports. However, the agency's report further revealed that product demand rose, as a result of which both gasoline and distillate stocks fell from their previous week levels. Meanwhile, refinery utilization rate was down by 1.5%.

The Energy Information Administration ("EIA") Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad.

The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) and Tesoro Corp. (NYSE: TSO).

Analysis of the Data

Crude Oil: The federal government's EIA report revealed that crude inventories rose by 3.56 million barrels for the week ending January 20, 2012, after shrinking by 3.44 million barrels last week.

Analysts surveyed by Platts had expected oil stocks to go up some 700,000 barrels. Lower refinery utilization rates and surging imports led to the stockpile buildup with the world's biggest oil consumer.

In particular, crude inventories at the Cushing terminal in Oklahoma – the key delivery hub for U.S. crude futures – grew by 374,000 barrels from last week's 26-month low level to 28.65 million barrels. Stocks reached an all-time high of 41.90 million barrels in April last year.

At 334.77 million barrels, current crude supplies are 1.7% below the year-earlier level, but are in the upper limit of the average for this time of the year. The crude supply cover was up from 22.5 days in the previous week to 22.9 days. In the year-ago period, the supply cover was 23.4 days.

Gasoline: Supplies of gasoline decreased for the first time in four weeks as demand edged higher. Domestic gasoline consumption slid 2.2% to 8 million barrels a day during the previous week, the lowest since September 2001.

The 390,000 barrels-dip – contrary to projections for a 2.2 million barrels build – took gasoline stockpiles down to 227.13 million barrels. The existing inventory level of the most widely used petroleum product is 1.3% below the year-earlier levels and is in the upper limit of the average range.

Distillate: Distillate fuel inventories (including diesel and heating oil) were down by 2.46 million barrels last week, significantly above analyst expectations for a 300,000 barrels decrease. The decline in distillate fuel supplies – after four consecutive weeks of growth – could be attributed to rising demand and lower imports.

At 145.55 million barrels, distillate supplies are 12.2% below the year-ago level and are in the middle of the average range for this time of the year.

Refinery Rates: Refinery utilization was down 1.5% from the prior week at 82.2%. Analysts were expecting the refinery run rate to decline 0.5% to 83.2%.

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Media Advisory: ExxonMobil Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings Conference Call

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:14:12 +0000

Scheduled Tuesday, January 31, 2012

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil will release its fourth quarter and full year 2011 earnings on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. A news release will be issued over Business Wire.

Reporters can listen to a conference call with David Rosenthal, vice president, Investor Relations and Secretary, via webcast or by phoning (888) 455 - 2265 (Domestic) or (719) 457 - 2606 (International). Please reference confirmation code 5749331. You should begin this procedure at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. The call will begin at 11 a.m. ET, 10 a.m. CT and is scheduled to last approximately one hour.

For those who miss the event, an archive will be available at www.exxonmobil.com.

If you have questions about earnings, please call (972) 444 - 1107.

Honeywell UOP Technology for Upgrading the Bottom of the Barrel Selected for Refinery Expansion in Pakistan

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Honeywell UOP Technology for Upgrading the Bottom of the Barrel Selected for Refinery Expansion in Pakistan

UOP's Uniflex™ technology converts the heaviest portions of crude oil, allowing refiners to get more high-value fuels and other products from each barrel of oil

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DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UOP LLC, a Honeywell (NYSE: HON) company, announced today that its new process technology designed to help refiners get more high-value product from each barrel of crude oil has been selected by National Refinery Limited (NRL) to maximize diesel and lubricant production in Pakistan.

UOP's Uniflex™ processing technology was developed to help refiners processing the bottom of the barrel, the heaviest portions of a barrel of crude also known as vacuum residue, into higher-value transportation fuels. This technology can deliver 90 percent conversion of vacuum residue to transportation fuels while minimizing by-products. Traditional bottom-of-the-barrel upgrading process technologies have only been able to convert 60 to 70 percent of vacuum residue to transportation fuels.

"Uniflex technology offers the highest conversion rate of bottom-of-the-barrel crudes to high-value products available today," said Pete Piotrowski, vice president and general manager of Process Technology and Equipment for Honeywell's UOP. "Demand for low-value products such as fuel oil that are traditionally produced from these heavy residues is stagnant. At the same time, diesel demand is growing at a rate faster than all other transportation fuels. In an integrated facility like NRL's, Uniflex process technology can help refiners close this gap and increase their profitability."

The NRL facility, which is scheduled for start-up in 2016, will produce 40,000 barrels per day of diesel fuel and 4,500 barrels per day of lube base oils.

NRL will use Uniflex technology to upgrade its heavy residue into high-value distillate products. Of particular value to NRL is the high yield of diesel from the Uniflex technology, which is nearly double that of competing residue conversion technologies. The technology will be integrated with UOP Unionfining™ hydroprocessing solutions to process distillates into high-quality diesel fuel and naphtha into high-quality feedstock used for gasoline production.

Vacuum gas oil from the facility will also be converted to diesel and lube base oils using UOP's Unicracking™ technology and fuels dewaxing technology provided by an alliance between Honeywell's UOP and ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company (EMRE). The alliance, formed in 2011, brings together EMRE technology for lube base oils production with UOP hydroprocessing solutions, which produce the high-quality feedstocks needed for lubricant production.

UOP has provided process technology and solutions to Pakistan since the 1930s when its Dubbs Cracking process technology was licensed to Attock Refinery Ltd., part of the Attock Group of companies, which also owns NRL.

NRL operates three refineries and a petrochemicals plant in Pakistan, including the only lube production facility in the region, and processes almost 2.5 million tons of crude per year.

UOP LLC, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, is a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. and is part of Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies strategic business group. For more information, go to www.uop.com.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.

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Exxon Mobil Corporation Declares First Quarter Dividend

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:14:24 +0000

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) today declared a cash dividend of 47 cents per share on the Common Stock, payable on March 9, 2012 to shareholders of record of Common Stock at the close of business on February 10, 2012.

This first quarter dividend is at the same level as the dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Through its dividends, the corporation has shared its success with its shareholders for more than 100 years and has increased its annual dividend payment to shareholders for twenty-nine consecutive years.

Record $86 Billion in 2011 U.S. Oil and Gas Upstream Deals

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:31:43 +0000

Record $86 Billion in 2011 U.S. Oil and Gas Upstream Deals

Up 15% from prior 2010 record

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HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS, Inc. reports that United States M&A activity for upstream oil and gas deals set records in 2011 for both deal values and deal counts. Totals for 2011 are $86 billion (versus prior 2010 record of $75 billion) in 369 deals (versus prior 2010 record of 313 deals). According to Ronyld W. Wise, President of Houston-based PLS, Inc., "Industry appetite for oil-rich resource plays, particularly the North Dakota Bakken shale, Texas Eagle Ford shale and Ohio Utica shale, drove deal activity in the unconventional sector to a record $62 billion. We expect continued strong activity in oil and liquids-rich resource plays in 2012." Already in 2012, Devon Energy has struck a $2.5 billion JV with China-based Sinopec across five new venture resource plays. Other large deals in the market include: 1) the E&P portfolio of El Paso Corporation, 2) EnerVest partnerships seeking another Utica shale JV partner or outright sale via a process anticipated in mid-2012 and, 3) Chesapeake working three JV deals (Williston basin, Mississippian and a third undisclosed area).

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The data for this report is from PLS' industry leading M&A Transactions Database maintained in conjunction with its partner, Derrick Petroleum Services. A comprehensive review of Oil and Gas M&A Activity in 2011 will be completed in the next several weeks.

Table 1

U.S. Upstream Oil and Gas Deal Counts and Values

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Category

Conventional

131

$53

183

$46

178

$25

133

$14

181

$33

214

$24

Unconventional

$21

$48

132

$42

155

$62

TOTAL

154

$57

212

$50

236

$46

176

$62

313

$75

369

$86

Source: PLS, Inc.

For the unconventional sector, six of the deals in 2011 make the Top 10 list for unconventional deals by value (see Table 2) since 2006. Australian-based BHP Billiton made two Top 10 acquisitions in 2011. In July, BHP acquired Petrohawk Energy for $15.1 billion with producing assets primarily in the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shales. Earlier in the year, in February, BHP acquired all of Chesapeake Energy's interests in the Fayetteville shale play in central Arkansas for $4.8 billion.

In the largest corporate M&A deal of the year across all industries in the United States in 2011, Kinder Morgan acquired El Paso Corporation for $37.8 billion in October, creating North America's largest midstream company. In its analysis, PLS allocated $7.2 billion for the upstream E&P portfolio of El Paso which ranks the upstream oil and gas portion of the deal as the third largest unconventional, upstream transaction since 2006.

Looking further into the unconventional sector by plays, the Bakken shale led deal activity striking 49 separate transactions (32% of all unconventional activity) totaling $7.2 billion, up from 17 deals (13%) for $4.6 billion in 2010. The Eagle Ford shale was the second leading area with 22 deals for $6.7 billion (vs. 30 deals for $9.5 billion in 2010). The emerging Utica shale accounted for 12 deals and $5.3 billion in 2011.

Table 2
Top 10 Unconventional Deals : 2006 to 2011

Year	Buyers	Sellers	Value ($MM)	Type	Play
2009	ExxonMobil	XTO	$41,000	Corporate	Multiple
2011	BHP Billiton	Petrohawk Energy	$15,100	Corporate	Multiple
2011	Kinder Morgan	El Paso	$7,200	Corporate	Mulitple
2011	BHP Billiton	Chesapeake	$4,750	Property	Fayetteville Shale
2011	Statoil	Brigham	$4,700	Corporate	Bakken Shale
2010	Shell	East Resources	$4,700	Corporate	Marcellus Shale
2010	Chevron	Atlas Energy	$4,300	Corporate	Marcellus Shale
2011	Marathon	Hilcorp Energy; KKR	$3,500	Property	Eagle Ford Shale
2010	Consol	Dominion	$3,475	Property	Marcellus Shale
2011	Noble Energy	Consol	$3,419	JV	Marcellus Shale
Source: PLS, Inc.

For the conventional sector, only one deal made the Top 10 list (see Table 3). In November 2011, private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts led an investor group to acquire prized, privately-held Samson Investments for $7.2 billion.

For conventional deal activity by region in the United States, the KKR/Samson deal is classified as multiple-region. Beyond multiple-region, the Permian basin generated the largest deal values in 2011 totaling $5.4 billion in 39 transactions while the Mid-Continent region tallied $3.7 billion in 52 transactions. Interestingly, California saw increased activity in 2011 with nine deals for $1.5 billion compared to less than $300 million annually from 2006 through 2010. Also, the shallow portion of the Gulf of Mexico witnessed 22 transactions (for $1.2 billion), up from eight deals in both 2010 and 2009.

Table 3
Top 10 Conventional Deals : 2006 to 2011

Year	Buyers	Sellers	Value ($MM)	Type	Area
2006	Anadarko	Kerr-McGee	$20,139	Corporate	Multiple
2011	KKR; ITOCHU; NGP; Crestview	Samson	$7,200	Corporate	Multiple
2006	Anadarko	Western Gas Resources	$5,321	Corporate	Rockies
2007	ENI	Dominion	$4,757	Property	GOM Deep
2009	Denbury Resources	Encore Acquisition Co.	$4,500	Corporate	Multiple
2008	XTO	Hunt Petroleum	$4,186	Corporate	Multiple
2007	HighMount E&P	Dominion	$4,025	Property	Permian
2010	Apache	Mariner Energy	$3,930	Corporate	Multiple
2007	Plains E&P	Pogo Producing	$3,508	Corporate	Mulitple
2010	Apache	BP	$3,100	Property	Permian
Source: PLS, Inc.

Looking forward, PLS and Derrick expect the market for oil and gas assets to continue at a healthy pace driven in part by onshore North America's remarkable shale transformation from exploration, to appraisal to today's development or "manufacturing process". The full development of these shale resources requires significant funding from new sources and overseas capital is filling this role.

Additionally, PLS and Derrick expect the trend of independents such as Samson, Petrohawk and Brigham selling to larger companies to continue especially in light of current North American gas prices and world oil prices.

PLS, Inc. and Derrick Petroleum Services are partners in providing U.S., Canadian and International clients with an industry leading Global and U.S. M&A database and related services. These databases are maintained 24/7 by a team of analysts and are accessible via the web.

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Significant Change in Market Needed to Save Alaska Natural Gas Line: U.S. Official at Platts Energy Podium

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:31:16 +0000

Significant Change in Market Needed to Save Alaska Natural Gas Line: U.S. Official at Platts Energy Podium

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. natural gas market is going to have to change dramatically for pipeline developers to salvage their plan to ship gas from Alaska to the Lower-48 states, a key federal official said today at the Platts Energy Podium.

"It is going to take a big turnaround in the market, no doubt about it," Larry Persily, federal coordinator of Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, said at the newsmaker event in Washington, D.C.

TransCanada and ExxonMobil have been working with state and federal officials on plans to build a $40 billion, 48-inch-diameter pipeline from the North Slope to the Canadian border, where Canadian pipelines would carry gas to the Lower-48.

However, shale gas development has dampened U.S. demand for the gas, and North Slope producers BP, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil met with Alaska Governor Sean Parnell last week to discuss alternatives to the project, including a pipeline to a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project.

After the meeting, BP CEO Bob Dudley and ConocoPhillips CEO Jim Mulva said the LNG project seemed to be a better way to get the gas to market, casting growing doubts on the viability of the pipeline.

On Tuesday, Persily acknowledged that the pipeline's future hinges on the producers. "It is going to take concurrence of the three producers. They are the ones that control the vast majority of the leased acreage, the production coming out of there. They are the ones that are going to have to sign 20-year firm shipping commitments on the pipeline worth more than $100 billion."

Persily said he thought the project had a 50-50 chance of being constructed by 2020. "I haven't given up on the project. ... What it would take is the companies believing the market is there at a sufficient price."

He also noted that there are key benefits to building the pipeline instead of the LNG project. The Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act provides federal loan guarantees for the pipeline, and $21 billion worth of guarantees are currently authorized, he said. The law also allows for accelerated depreciation for the pipeline and an enhanced oil recovery investment tax credit for the gas treatment plant, which together are worth more than $1 billion in tax savings, he added.

"All that applies if you build a pipeline to move gas to the Lower-48. If it is an exclusively export-only line, unless federal law is changed, you don't get those benefits," Persily said.

Meanwhile, the United States Deputy Interior Secretary David Hayes, also speaking at the Podium event, said the U.S. is working to give Shell an answer on the company's plans to drill several exploratory wells this summer in Alaska's Beaufort and Chukchi Seas.

Hayes, who was appointed by President Obama to chair an interagency task force on Alaska energy development, said meetings at both a secretarial and staff level are being held regularly on Shell's plans.

"We are committed to give them a timely up or down," Hayes said.

The Interior Department has already given conditional approval to Shell's exploration plans for the Beaufort and Chukchi. But the company has yet to submit applications for individual permits to drill specific wells, Hayes said.

Hayes also said Interior will not budge on a condition that Shell end its drilling program about 38 days short of the time the company had requested. Hayes said the time was needed for the drilling of a relief well in the event of a blowout.

A recording of the Hayes-Persily session is available via podcast at this link:

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Apache, ExxonMobil, BP plc, Devon Energy and The Hain Celestial Group

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Apache, ExxonMobil, BP plc, Devon Energy and The Hain Celestial Group

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CHICAGO, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA), ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM), BP plc (NYSE: BP), Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN).

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Apache Closes North Sea Asset Buy

Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA) closed the acquisition of Mobil North Sea Limited assets for $1.25 billion from the U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM). Apache executed the deal through its subsidiary Apache North Sea Limited.

The purchased assets comprise ExxonMobil's operating interests in the Beryl, Nevis, Ness, Nevis South, Skene and Buckland fields, the Beryl/Brae gas pipeline and the SAGE gas plant, as well as non-operating interests in the Maclure, Scott and Telford fields. It also includes the Benbecula exploration acreage west of the Shetland Islands.

This acquisition is expected to boost Apache's production by 54% (reflecting an increase of 19,000 barrels of oil equivalent and 58 million cubic feet of natural gas a day) and raise its proved reserves in the North Sea by 44%.

Of late, Apache has been busy acquiring properties for the expansion of its operational territories. In mid-December 2011, Apache announced plans to take over a 65% stake in Australia based Burrup Holdings Limited for an estimated amount of A$560 million or $560 million.

We believe that Apache's long-term production growth visibility improved significantly following the asset acquisition of BP plc (NYSE: BP) and the purchase of a portion of Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) Gulf of Mexico assets. These new acreage positions complement the company's diversified asset base.

We also remain optimistic about Apache's international operations, and the commitment to build an asset base in Australia and Egypt over the last few years. Moreover, we see meaningful growth in free cash flow over the coming years, stemming from project start-ups in these countries.

However, we see limited upside potential for Apache, considering its sensitivity to gas/oil price volatility as it is subject to complex market forces. Additionally, the company is exposed to risks such as drilling disturbances, geo-political risks and project timing delays.

As such, we expect Apache to perform in line with the broader market and, therefore, maintain our Neutral recommendation for the long term. Apache currently retains a Zacks #3 Rank (short-term Hold rating).

Hain Celestial a Healthy Option

Being a leader in natural food and personal care products categories with an extensive portfolio of well-known brands, The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the industry. The stock is poised to rise as the economy gradually revives and appetites for organic foods get bigger.

Having said that, Hain Celestial remains a healthy option for investors. Shares of the company have portrayed a strong upward trend over the past year, giving a return of 34% considering the last traded price of $36.35 on January 3, inching closer to its 52-week high of $38.47.

Supporting the view is the current valuation of the company. On a P/E basis, Hain Celestial's shares trade at 21.4x, a 51% discount to the 43.9x for the industry average. On a price-to-book basis, the shares trade at 1.8x, which is again at a 45% discount to the industry average of 3.3x.

Moreover, considering the past performance of the company, Hain Celestial has consistently beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the last four quarters in the range of 3.6% to 6.1%. The average remains at 5.2%. This suggests that Hain Celestial has topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 5.2% in the trailing four quarters.

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The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market 2012-2022

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:02:26 +0000

The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market 2012-2022

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Over the next decade, global demand for oil & gas is set to rapidly increase as rising populations and economic growth help to drive the industry. This will create a need for additional oil & gas infrastructure to be constructed. At the same time, many countries around the world are currently facing a number of security challenges stemming from civil unrest, terrorist activities, and a competitive global market. Together, these factors will create substantial opportunities for companies involved in the oil & gas infrastructure security market as a range of products and services will be needed to protect both existing and future assets. Visiongain calculates the global oil & gas infrastructure security market will reach $29.16bn in 2012.

This report offers an examination of the oil & gas infrastructure security market over the next decade, providing detailed market forecasts for each of the leading 15 national markets, as well as forecasts for the four sub-markets: perimeter security and surveillance, maritime security, access control, and cyber security. The various drivers and restraints of the market are evaluated in order to provide readers with specific insights into the future direction of the industry and where the greatest opportunities are likely to be found.

How much are the leading national oil & gas infrastructure security markets planning to spend on acquiring new technologies and services between 2012 and 2022? How will each of the sub-markets perform over the next ten years? Who are the leading companies in the oil & gas infrastructure security industry? What factors will drive growth opportunities over the next decade? These critical questions and many more are definitively answered in this comprehensive report.

Comprehensive analysis of the oil & gas infrastructure security market

The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market 2012-2022 report examines this sector critically with a comprehensive review of recent contracts, news reports, industry publications, market analysis and expert consultation. The report provides a detailed forecast for the global market; forecasts and analysis for the four sub-markets; forecasts and analysis for the 15 leading national markets, plus the market for the rest of the world; a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis; profiles of the leading companies involved in the industry; and an assessment of market drivers and restraints. This report also includes transcripts of interviews with two industry experts. This package of analyses cannot be obtained anywhere else.

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- Lior Frenkel of Waterfall Security Solutions

• You will find market forecasts and analysis for the four sub-markets within the oil & gas infrastructure security market:

- Access Control

- Cyber Security

- Maritime Security

- Perimeter Security and Surveillance

• You will receive market forecasts and analysis for the 15 leading oil & gas infrastructure security markets, plus the market for the rest of the world:

- Algeria

- Canada

- China

- Colombia

- India

- Iran

- Iraq

- Libya

- Nigeria

- Qatar

- Russia

- Saudi Arabia

- Turkey

- UAE

- US

• You will be able to study 138 tables and graphs quantifying the market in detail from 2012-2022.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

1.1 The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Overview

1.2 Drivers and Restraints in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

1.3 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Services

1.4 Highlights of the Report

1.5 Benefits of the Report

1.6 Methodology

1.7 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

1.8 The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Markets Forecast 2012-2022

1.9 The Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast 2012-2022

2. Introduction to the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

2.1 Oil & Gas Infrastructure: Critical Infrastructure

2.2 Threats to Oil & Gas Infrastructure

2.2.1 Politically Motivated Terrorism

2.2.2 Eco-Terrorism

2.2.3 Lone Wolf Terrorism

2.2.4 Theft from Pipelines

2.2.5 Information Warfare

2.2.6 Kidnapping and Piracy

2.3 Security Services

2.3.1 Risk Management

2.3.1.1 Risk Assessment

2.3.2 Perimeter Security and Surveillance

2.3.3 Access Control

2.3.4 IT and Cyber Security

2.3.5 Maritime Security

3. The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

3.1 The Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

3.2 Recent Developments in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

3.3 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Drivers and Restraints 2012-2022

3.4 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Drivers

3.4.1 The Threat of Terrorism

3.4.2 Increasing Demand for Oil & Gas

3.4.3 LNG Infrastructure Development

3.4.4 Governmental Initiatives and Investments

3.4.5 Emergence of Cyber Threats

3.4.6 Technological Improvements

3.4.7 Environmental Considerations

3.4.8 Increasing Regulations

3.5 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Restraints

3.5.1 Weak Global Economy

3.5.2 Shortage of Skilled Labour

3.5.3 High Costs

3.5.4 The Problem of Corruption

3.5.5 Community Relations

3.5.6 Awareness of and Access to Security Technologies

4. The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Markets Forecast 2012-2022

4.1 The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Perimeter Security and Surveillance Market Forecast 2012-2022

4.2 The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Maritime Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

4.3 The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Access Control Market Forecast 2012-2022

4.4 The Oil & Gas Infrastructure Cyber Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5. Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast 2012-2022

5.1 The Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.2 The Nigerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.3 The United States Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.4 The Chinese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.5 The Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.6 The UAE Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.7 The Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.8 The Qatari Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.9 The Iranian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.10 The Canadian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.11 The Algerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.12 The Indian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.13 The Libyan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.14 The Colombian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.15 The Turkish Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.16 The Rest of the World Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022

5.16.1 The Brazilian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.2 The Burmese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.3 The Egyptian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.4 The Indonesian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.5 The Kazakh Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.6 The Mexican Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.7 The Pakistani Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.8 The Venezuelan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.16.9 The Yemeni Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

5.17 National Variations in Market Size and Growth

6. SWOT Analysis of the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market 2012-2022

6.1 Strengths

6.1.1 Civil Unrest and the Terrorist Threat

6.1.2 Increasing Demand for Oil & Gas

6.1.3 Public Sector Support

6.1.4 Tightness of the Global Oil Market

6.2 Weaknesses

6.2.1 Not Fully Preventative

6.2.2 High Costs

6.2.3 Can Evoke Hostile Attitudes

6.2.4 No Direct Influence on Oil & Gas Production

6.3 Opportunities

6.3.1 Regions Currently Without Access to Security Services and Technologies

6.3.2 Growth in the LNG Market

6.3.3 Pipeline Proposals

6.3.4 Technological Improvements and Breakthroughs

6.3.5 Rise in Cyber Attacks

6.4 Threats

6.4.1 Continuing Weak Global Economy

6.4.2 The Evolving Nature of Threats to Infrastructure

6.4.3 Shortage of Skilled Labour

6.4.4 The Problem of Corruption

6.4.5 Lack of Access for Foreign Companies

7. Expert Opinion

7.1 RSA

7.1.1 RSA's Involvement in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

7.1.2 Potential Skilled Labour Shortages

7.1.3 The Risk of Theft from Oil & Gas Companies

7.1.4 The Impact of Regulations and Legislation

7.1.5 Demand Locations for Cyber Security

7.1.6 Access for Foreign Companies in Emerging Markets

7.1.7 Technological Advances in the Oil & Gas Cyber Security Market

7.1.8 Drivers and Restraints in the Oil & Gas Cyber Security Market

7.2 Waterfall Security Solutions

7.2.1 Waterfall Security Solutions' Involvement in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

7.2.2 Potential Skilled Labour Shortages

7.2.3 The Risk of Theft from Oil & Gas Companies

7.2.4 The Impact of Regulations and Legislation

7.2.5 Growth Opportunities Outside the US

7.2.6 Technological Advances in the Oil & Gas Cyber Security Market

7.2.7 Drivers in the Oil & Gas Cyber Security Market

8. Leading Companies in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

8.1 Aegis Defence Services Limited

8.2 Andrews International

8.3 Anixter International

8.4 ArcSight

8.5 BAE Systems

8.6 Boeing Company

8.7 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

8.8 Cassidian

8.9 CA Technologies

8.10 Control Risks

8.11 Finmeccanica

8.12 G4S

8.13 GardaWorld

8.14 General Dynamics

8.15 Honeywell International Inc.

8.16 IBM

8.17 Industrial Defender

8.18 Lockheed Martin

8.19 McAfee

8.20 Microsoft

8.21 NetWitness

8.22 Northrop Grumman

8.23 Olive Group

8.24 Oracle Corporation

8.25 QinetiQ

8.26 Rapiscan Systems

8.27 Raytheon Company

8.28 RSA

8.29 Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

8.30 Siemens

8.31 Symantec

8.32 Synectics

8.33 Thales Group

8.34 Trend Micro

8.35 Triple Canopy

8.36 UTC Fire & Security

8.37 Verizon

8.38 Wipro

9. Conclusion

9.1 Outlook for the Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market 2012-2022

9.2 Outlook for the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Markets 2012-2022

9.3 High Growth Nations in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

9.4 Moderate to High Growth Nations in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

9.5 Moderate Growth Nations in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

9.6 Moderate to Low Growth Nations in the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market

9.7 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Summary

10. Glossary

List of Tables

Table 3.1 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 3.2 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 3.3 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Drivers and Restraints 2012-2022

Table 4.1 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Markets Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 4.2 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Markets Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 4.3 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Perimeter Security and Surveillance Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 4.4 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Perimeter Security and Surveillance Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 4.5 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Maritime Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 4.6 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Maritime Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 4.7 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Access Control Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 4.8 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Access Control Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 4.9 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Cyber Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 4.10 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Cyber Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.1 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.2 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.3 Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.4 Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.5 Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.6 Nigerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.7 Nigerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.8 Nigerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.9 US Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.10 US Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.11 US Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.12 Chinese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.13 Chinese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.14 Chinese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.15 Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.16 Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.17 Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.18 UAE Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.19 UAE Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.20 UAE Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.21 Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.22 Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.23 Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.24 Qatari Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.25 Qatari Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.26 Qatari Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.27 Iranian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.28 Iranian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.29 Iranian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.30 Canadian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.31 Canadian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.32 Canadian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.33 Algerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.34 Algerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.35 Algerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.36 Indian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.37 Indian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.38 Indian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.39 Libyan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.40 Libyan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.41 Libyan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.42 Colombian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.43 Colombian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.44 Colombian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.45 Turkish Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.46 Turkish Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.47 Turkish Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.48 RoW Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast Summary 2012, 2017 and 2022 ($Bn, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)

Table 5.49 RoW Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn, AGR %)

Table 5.50 RoW Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2012-2022, 2012-2017, and 2017-2022

Table 5.51 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 ($Bn, %)

Table 6.1 SWOT Analysis of the Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market 2012-2022

Table 6.2 List of Top 5 Oil & Gas Pipeline Projects and Proposals

Table 9.1 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Sizes 2012 and 2022 ($Bn), and 2012-2022 CAGRs (%)

List of Figures

Figure 2.1 Risk Management Framework

Figure 3.1 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 3.2 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Annual Growth Rate (AGR %) Forecast 2012-2022

Figure 4.1 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 4.2 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Market Share Forecast 2012 (%)

Figure 4.3 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Market Share Forecast 2017 (%)

Figure 4.4 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Market Share Forecast 2022 (%)

Figure 4.5 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Sub-Market Share Change 2012-2022 (%)

Figure 4.6 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Perimeter Security and Surveillance Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 4.7 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Maritime Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 4.8 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Access Control Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 4.9 Oil & Gas Infrastructure Cyber Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.1 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.2 Leading 5, Plus RoW, National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.3 Leading 6-15 National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.4 Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.5 Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.6 Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.7 Nigerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.8 Nigerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.9 Nigerian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.10 US Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.11 US Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.12 US Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.13 Chinese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.14 Chinese Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.15 Chinese Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.16 Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.17 Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.18 Iraqi Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.19 UAE Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.20 UAE Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.21 UAE Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.22 Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.23 Russian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.24 Russian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.25 Qatari Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.26 Qatari Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.27 Qatari Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.28 Iranian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.29 Iranian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.30 Iranian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.31 Canadian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.32 Canadian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.33 Canadian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.34 Algerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.35 Algerian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.36 Algerian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.37 Indian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.38 Indian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.39 Indian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.40 Libyan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.41 Libyan Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.42 Libyan Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.43 Colombian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.44 Colombian Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.45 Colombian Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.46 Turkish Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.47 Turkish Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.48 Turkish Oil & Gas Production and Consumption 2006-2010 (Thousand Barrels per Day, Billion Cubic Feet)

Figure 5.49 RoW Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012, 2017, and 2022 (% Share)

Figure 5.50 RoW Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Figure 5.51 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets CAGRs (%) 2012-2022

Figure 5.52 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Markets CAGRs (%) 2012-2017 and 2017-2022

Figure 5.53 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2012 (%)

Figure 5.54 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2017 (%)

Figure 5.55 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Forecast 2022 (%)

Figure 5.56 Leading National Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Share Change (%) 2012-2022

Figure 6.1 World Natural Gas Consumption Forecast 2008-2035 (Trillion Cubic Feet)

Figure 6.2 World Liquid Fuel Consumption Forecast 2008-2035 (Million Barrels per Day)

Figure 9.1 Global Oil & Gas Infrastructure Security Market Forecast 2012-2022 ($Bn)

Companies Listed

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)

Addax Petroleum

Aegis Defence Services Limited

Andrews International

Anixter International

ArcSight

ATI Systems

BAE Systems

Boeing Company

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.

CA Technologies

Cairn India

Cassidian

Cepsa

Chevron

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)

ConocoPhillips

Control Risks

Detica Limited

Ecopetrol

Elsag Datamat

EMC Corporation

EnCana Corporation

Eni

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS)

ExxonMobil

Finmeccanica

Forbes

G4S

GardaWorld

Gazprom

GE Security

General Dynamics

Hewlett Packard (HP)

Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell Security Group

IBM

Industrial Defender

INPEX

Intel

Kentz Corporation Limited

Kentz Engineering and Construction Group

Kroll Security

Lockheed Martin

Marathon Oil

McAfee

Microsoft

Mitsubishi

MOL Group

National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC)

National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)

National Oil Corporation

NetWitness Corporation

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

Northrop Grumman

Olive Group

OMV

Oracle Corporation

OSI Systems

Page Europa

Pemex

Petrobras

Qatar Petroleum (QP)

QinetiQ

Rapiscan Systems

Raytheon Company

Rosneft

Royal Dutch Shell

RSA

RWE

Saderat Bank of Iran

Saudi Aramco

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Seicos

SELEX Communications

SELEX Galileo

SELEX Service Management

SELEX Sistemi Integrati

Siemens

Sinopec

Sonatrach

South Company

Statoil

Stroitransgaz

Symantec

Synectics

Thales Group

Total

TransCanada

Transgaz

Transneft

Trend Micro

Triple Canopy

United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

UTC Fire & Security

Verizon

Waterfall Security Solutions

Wipro

Government Agencies and Other Organisations Mentioned in this Report

Abhinav Bharat

Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM)

Baluchistan Liberation Army

Boko Haram

Burmese Army

Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) (UAE)

East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM)

Energy Information Administration (EIA)

European Commission

European Union (EU)

Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Iraq Oil Ministry

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU)

ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation)

Jemaah Islamiyah

Joint Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Border security (JCCIP) (Saudi Arabia)

Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND)

National Institute of Science and Technology

National Liberation Army (ELN) (Colombia)

Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force

Niger Delta Vigilante (NDV)

Oil Protection Force (OPF) (Iraq)

Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Project Management Institute

Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)

Taliban

Transparency International (TI)

United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)

United Nations (UN)

US Department of Energy (DOE)

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

US Department of State

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