activist investors

President Trump's call for a $25mn campaign contribution from Exxon was hypothetical, the company has clarified in a rare tweet.

ExxonMobil activist expands boardroom presence with third seat

03/06/2021

By Bloomberg

ExxonMobil activist investor Engine No. 1 expanded its presence on the oil giant’s board to three seats, according to preliminary vote tallies, cementing a victory that has reverberated across the energy industry.

Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corp., speaks during the World Gas Conference in Washington, D.C., U.S, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

Oil & Gas

ExxonMobil activist battle turns climate angst into referendum on CEO

24/05/2021

By Bloomberg

An unprecedented fight over who should sit on the board of ExxonMobil is turning into a referendum on chief executive Darren Woods as a decades-long struggle by climate campaigners comes to a head.

Americas

New World Oil still to make progress in Belize

15/02/2016

By Phil Allan

New World Oil & Gas is reducing its cost base and chasing debts, but has failed to make progress with its Belize operation since October last year it said today.