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ExxonMobil Awards Multi-Zone Stimulation Technology (MZST) License to Trican Well Service Ltd
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company (URC) announced today the licensing of its award-winning Multi-Zone Stimulation Technology (MZSTSM) well treatment process to Canada-based Trican Well Service Ltd. (Trican) for use in Canada and the United States. The MZST process can be used to rapidly and reliably stimulate multiple zones in a single operation, yielding improved well economics.

ExxonMobil’s U.S. Marine Affiliate to Build Two New Crude Carriers in Philadelphia
Exxon Mobil Corporation’s U.S. marine affiliate, SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., signed an agreement today with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for the construction of two new Liberty Class tankers valued at $400 million, which will create more than 1,000 direct jobs.

B&W to Supply Modular Boilers for the Kearl Oil Sands Project
The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) (NYSE:BWC) announced today that its subsidiary Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. (B&W Canada) has been awarded a contract to supply four modularized boilers for the Kearl Oil Sands Project (Kearl) being developed by Imperial Oil in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.

Apache to Acquire ExxonMobil's Beryl Field, Other UK North Sea Assets for $1.75 Billion
Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) said today that its subsidiary Apache North Sea Limited has agreed to acquire Exxon Mobil Corporation's Mobil North Sea LLC assets — including the Beryl field and related properties — for $1.75 billion.

Rosneft and ExxonMobil to Join Forces for Development of Arctic and Black Sea Resources, Expand Technology Sharing and Implement
Rosneft and ExxonMobil have executed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement under which the companies plan to undertake joint exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources in Russia, the United States and other countries throughout the world, and commence technology and expertise sharing activities.

SMC buys EXXON Mobil’s downstream oil business in Malaysia
San Miguel Corporation announced today that following approval by the company’s Board of Directors, management has signed sale and purchase agreements to acquire three subsidiaries comprising Exxon Mobil’s downstream oil business in Malaysia. The companies are: Esso Malaysia Bhd (EMB), a publicly traded company of which Exxon Mobil owns a 65% stake; and wholly-owned ExxonMobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd (EMMSB), and Exxon Mobil Borneo Sdn Bhd (EMBSB). The three subsidiaries form an integrated business engaged in the refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products. Physical assets include the Port Dickson refinery with a rated capacity of 88,000 barrels per day; seven fuel distribution terminals; and a network of roughly 560 branded service stations, 420 of which are company-owned. The transaction is valued at US$610 million.

Imperial and ExxonMobil Pursuing Additional Routes for Kearl Modules, Reducing Size
Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil are pursuing routes for the safe shipment of smaller equipment modules for the Kearl project. The companies are reducing the size and weight of the shipments and will seek permits for an additional route that will use four-lane divided highways and not require road closures or highway upgrading.

ExxonMobil, Pertamina Move Forward with Banyu Urip Full Field Development
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) said today that the development of the Indonesian Banyu Urip field in the Cepu block in East Java has achieved a major milestone with the award of the first of five engineering, procurement and construction contracts for work on major facilities at the development.

Consent to focus: ExxonMobil & Total, the search for natural gas
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production UK and Total E & P Canada will jointly explore natural gas in north-eastern Poland. President of the OCCP has agreed to create two joint ventures

Anadarko Announces Lucius Unitization
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) today announced the finalization of a unitization agreement with Exxon Mobil Corporation and co-owners to develop the Lucius field. The unitization includes portions of Keathley Canyon blocks 874, 875, 918 and 919 in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Anadarko will operate the unit with a 35-percent working interest. Following the unitization agreement, the Lucius interest owners entered into an agreement with the Hadrian South co-venturers whereby natural gas produced from the Hadrian South field will be processed through the Lucius facility in return for a production-handling fee and reimbursement for any required facility upgrades.