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With the right strategic oversight, ExxonMobil can still play
a profitable role in the energy transition
The energy transition will require
technological innovation at scale,
and the Oil Majors can utilize their
size, global influence, and complex
energy project expertise to play an
important role
• The Oil Majors can also create
significant long-term value by
demonstrating that they have a role
to play in the event of a material
energy transition
• While the idea of ExxonMobil
advancing an energy transition
may seem farfetched, it is more in
line with market sentiment than a
decades-long pursuit of continued
fossil fuel reserve growth
tod and
"As world leaders struggle to adopt coordinated and effective
climate policies, the choices made by oil companies, with
their deep pockets, science prowess, experience in
managing big engineering projects and lobbying muscle may
be critical. What they do could help determine whether the
world can meet the goals of the Paris Agreement..."
New York Times, Sept. 21, 2020
Dve tre
"Big Oils have shown tremendous ability to adapt to
technological change in their 100+ years of history.
We believe it is now strategic that they drive a low carbon
transition consistent with the Paris Agreement ... [T]heir
long-standing experience in the energy sector could provide
them with a technological advantage in areas that remain
currently underinvested and underdeveloped but which will
be critical for net zero..."
Goldman Sachs, Oct. 12, 2018
"[T]here is further valuation upside if the Majors can
demonstrate a credible transition strategy as it means
the terminal value of these businesses are not zero."
Redburn research, May 8, 2020
Quote Source: Clifford Kraus (Sep. 21, 2020). U.S. and European Oil Giants Go Different Ways on Climate Change. New York Times.
Michele Della Vigna (Oct. 12, 2018). Re-Imagining Big Oils: How Energy Companies can successfully adapt to climate change. Goldman Sachs.
Peter Low (May 8, 2020). Tackling the Terminal Value Problem. Redburn.
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