ExxonMobil Resumes Liquefied Natural Gas Production in Papua New Guinea

• Production safely restarts ahead of schedule at the PNG LNG plant near
  Port Moresby
• Production to increase in the coming weeks; LNG cargo deliveries to
  commence soon
• Company continues to assist with humanitarian relief efforts

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ExxonMobil
said today that production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has safely
resumed at the PNG LNG project in Papua New Guinea following a temporary
shutdown of operations after a severe earthquake occurred in the region
on Feb. 26. LNG exports are expected to resume soon.

One train is currently operating at the LNG plant near Port Moresby. The
plant’s second train is expected to restart as production is increased
over time.

During the period that production was shut-in, ExxonMobil was able to
complete unrelated maintenance scheduled for later in the year to allow
for more efficient operations in the months ahead.

“Resuming LNG production ahead of our projected eight-week timeframe is
a significant achievement for ExxonMobil, our joint-venture partners and
our customers,” said Neil W. Duffin, president of ExxonMobil Production
Company. “We will continue to support those communities impacted by the
earthquake as we work toward fully restoring our operations. We hope our
contributions and assistance will provide comfort to those in need.”

ExxonMobil is supporting multiple local and international relief
agencies involved in the humanitarian response to the earthquake.

In addition to the company’s previously announced $1 million
contribution for humanitarian relief, ExxonMobil crews have donated and
delivered more than 37 tons of food, 14 tons of drinking water, 600
tarpaulins used as emergency shelters, 1,000 solar lights for
households, 20 larger solar lighting units for institutions, as well as
other essential supplies including water purification tablets, cooking
aids and hygiene kits.

The company is also assisting with the restoration of health care
facilities and community food gardens, and is providing resources to
help the government address the significant task of restoring roads in
the Highlands region.

“While a lot of work remains to be done, we are confident that with the
support of all our partners and stakeholders, we can help our friends
and neighbors recover from this tragic natural disaster,” said Andrew
Barry, managing director of ExxonMobil PNG.

About ExxonMobil in Papua New Guinea

ExxonMobil has had a presence in Papua New Guinea since the 1920s and
currently has a workforce of 2,600 in the country, 80 percent of whom
are Papua New Guineans. The company operates the PNG LNG project, an
integrated development that includes natural gas production and
processing facilities, onshore and offshore pipelines, and liquefaction
facilities. Production and processing facilities are located in the
Southern Highlands, Hela, Western, Gulf and Central provinces of Papua
New Guinea. The company also has interests in oil production and fuels
marketing.

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