Thread regarding ExxonMobil Corp. layoffs

ExxonMobil's research is really done at the universities and national labs that we fund. Our Active Materials and Scale-Up Division just manages information discovered by 3rd party Academia.

Developing breakthrough solutions
In addition to partnering with over 80 universities, ExxonMobil in 2019 proudly launched collaborative programs with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). Together, we are working to develop scalable energy solutions and greenhouse gas mitigation technologies that make a global impact. The joint research will also investigate ways to reduce emissions from fuels and petrochemicals production.

University research collaborations

The list of universities and research institutions with which ExxonMobil has partnered in recent years includes:

Beijing University of Chemical Technology
California Institute of Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
City College of New York
College of William and Mary
Colorado School of Mines
Cornell University
Delft University of Technology
Drexel University
Duke University
Dutch Polymer Institute
Florida State University
George Mason University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Heriot-Watt University
Imperial College London
Jacobs University Bremen
Jiangsu University
Joseph Fourier University
Louisiana State University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Montana State University
Moscow State University
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
New York University Abu Dhabi
Newcastle University
North Carolina State University
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Purdue University
Qatar University
Rice University
South China Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Tsinghua University
University College Dublin
University of Alberta
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Cambridge
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Hawaii
University of Houston
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Leeds
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Mons
University of North Texas
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of St. Thomas
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Stockholm
University of Strasbourg
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Tulsa
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
University of Wyoming
Utrecht University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Western Michigan University

https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/who-we-are/technology-and-collaborations/university-and-national-labs-partnerships#Collaborationwithuniversities

@270 They merged Active Materials and Process Scale‑Up into one department same useless setup, just a different name. One group came from NJ, the other from Spring, and now everyone just fights over rankings because there’s barely any real work to do.

lol - I can just imagine the dirty old men in research on this thread, looking for a little spice

Snake Dance?

@1x1+1m0g6p7mp

Who is having "affairs" in Active Materials?

@1x1 Split the beans

is this new jersey?

And bunch of dirty affairs...

Worst management and leadership known to the history with unparalleled toxicity and corruption

@OP They keep rotating their own people between different sections. Horrible section heads and department manager.

Just search Google patents for most recent EMTEC patents. Patentable research has dropped off significantly in the last five years.

@OP Horrible leadership . You only go up the ladder by kissing their as--s

I heard they commercialized ZSM-5 in the 1970s

White American males feel entitled based on their race and pedigree, refuse to do any real work and manufacture excuses and play as victim.

Toxic organization built on favoritism, s-xism, and racism. Most of us are grinding on “tax‑credit projects” everyone knows will never reach commercialization.

I read that copilot summary as not spending money on research to license the technology. Not sure I see that as a bad thing

Microsoft Co-Pilot indicates that there is nothing "new" under the sun in Active Materials and Process Technology for the last twenty years.

Marketing also attempts to "REBRAND" new technology and catalyst by rebranding the old technologies. For example, ask yourself what is the difference between MIDW and BIDW in the patent literature other than a "M" replaced by a "B"

ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing Technologies
ExxonMobil’s Catalysts and Technology Licensing division provides proprietary catalysts and licensed process technologies to refineries, petrochemical manufacturers, and gas processors worldwide, helping them increase capacity, lower costs, improve margins, and reduce emissions www.exxonmobilchemical.com+1.

Core Technology Areas

1. Lower Emission Fuels

LĒF Catalysts & Licensing: Technologies to convert bio/renewable feeds into lower CO₂ fuels.

Methanol conversion technology

Renewable distillates process (EMRD™)

Renewable distillates isomerization (BIDW™) www.exxonmobilchemical.com

Supports compliance with future regulations and helps meet customer sustainability goals.

1. Resid Conversion

FLEXICOKING™ (via Axens): Thermally converts heavy, low-value feeds into lighter products and “Flexigas” for heat recovery www.exxonmobilchemical.com+1.

1. Conventional Fuels

MIDW™ isomerization dewaxing catalyst: High yields, long run lengths for distillates, especially in cold climates.

Celestia™ & Nebula® hydrotreating catalysts: Enhanced performance beyond battery limits, offering operational flexibility www.exxonmobilchemical.com.

1. Lubes (Lubricants)

MSDW™ & MWI™ catalytic dewaxing: Produce high-quality base stocks for engine oils.

MAXSAT™ hydrofinishing: Improves lubricant performance and stability www.exxonmobilchemical.com.

1. Gas Treating (via BASF)

Selective H₂S removal from sour gas streams to meet emissions standards and sulfur removal targets www.exxonmobilchemical.com.

1. Chemicals (via Technip Energies (benzene alkylation) and Axens (xylenes)

Benzene alkylation and xylene production technologies for high-performance polymers and materials www.exxonmobilchemical.com.

Applications & Benefits
Refining: Higher yields, better product quality, and lower emissions.

Petrochemicals: Production of polyethylene, nylon, styrene, and other polymers.

Lubricants: High-performance base stocks for automotive and specialty applications.

Gas Processing: Cleaner, compliant gas streams.

Renewables: Integration of bio-based and waste-derived feedstocks into fuel and chemical production.

Global Reach
ExxonMobil’s Catalysts and Licensing operates in Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific, serving customers across the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing sectors www.exxonmobilchemical.com.

For more details, visit the official ExxonMobil Catalysts and Technology Licensing page or contact their Spring, Texas office.

@a2 Correct. Research is made up in XOM. just copy pasting from old ppts to get promoted to higher CL

@ah So true. I think my useless manager learnt this in ranking meeting that Indians should be ranked the way department head wants in AMP (O or E)

I have never heard of that group and have been with the company for 20 years!

I find it a pretty good place to work. Good people for the most part and some fun projects to work on.

Run if you have any other options, it is a revolving door

@OP Indians are very well protect in this organization. Robot Crane had a thing for them and the garbage Smruti is one of them

We have not commercialized anything in 20 years. We have finally realized that we are a commodity process and catalyst technology company.

Enough said.