A View of European Oil and Gas Issues

Abstract

Esso Europe and its operating affiliates are responsible for Exxon Corporation’s oil and gas interests in Europe and Africa and we engage in all phases of the business from exploration and production to refining, transportation, and marketing. Esso’s European affiliates supply petroleum products in 15 countries of Western Europe and have an industry share of about 14 percent. We operate 12 refineries and sell our products through 16,000 retail service stations. Esso has participated in petroleum exploration and production in Europe since 1920 and has an important presence in France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway and the UK In total Esso Europe has 25,000 employees almost all of whom are citizens of the countries in which they work.