
BEAUMONT, Texas β ExxonMobil will add flexibility to process light crudes at its Beaumont refinery, increasing production capacity by approximately 20,000 barrels per day. This expansion will further strengthen ExxonMobilβs integrated downstream portfolio in Southeast Texas.
βThis project will grow our capacity and flexibility to process light crude oils,β said Jerry Wascom, president of ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Company. βBuilding on the recent increases in domestic oil and gas production, this investment further strengthens the competitiveness of the companyβs strategic assets in North America and enhances U.S. energy security.β
The increase in capacity at the Beaumont refinery is made possible in large part by abundant, affordable supplies of U.S. light crude from shale and demonstrates ExxonMobilβs long-term view and disciplined approach toward advantaged business investments, and the companyβs continuing commitment to American economic growth and job creation. Beaumont is well positioned to competitively supply high-demand growth markets around the U.S.
βExxonMobil continues to strengthen its portfolio of world-class refining assets,β said Fernando Salazar, refinery manager, ExxonMobilβs Beaumont refinery. βThe expanded crude unit at Beaumont refinery supports the companyβs position as a leader in the global energy market by improving the production slate, and enabling improvement in the product yield in a highly energy-efficient manner that will further strengthen the industry-leading position of our assets.β
ExxonMobilβs Beaumont refinery is part of the companyβs integrated operations in Beaumont, TX, that includes a 345,000 barrels of crude oil per day refinery, as well as chemical, lubricants and polyethylene plants. ExxonMobil has more than 2,000 area employees and its operations account for approximately 1 in every 7 jobs in the region.