Well, Well, Well: Delivering results in New Mexico

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• We've drilled and completed 1,000 horizontal wells in the New Mexico Delaware Basin since 2017.
• We've enhanced efficiency and resource recovery in the Permian through technology.
• The Pioneer merger expanded our contiguous acreage in the Permian, boosting technology deployment opportunities.

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Since 2017, we've drilled and completed 1,000 horizontal wells in the New Mexico Delaware Basin. This milestone is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team, which consistently delivers reliable energy safely and efficiently. Here's how we did it:

Our people:

Delivering 1,000 wells takes thousands of professionals working together for years, while not compromising our commitment to safety and responsible operations. From excellence in engineering to excellence in administration, keeping our workforce aligned and projects on-track takes team members from all backgrounds and skillsets. Our people are the reason we're leading in the Permian.

Leveraging Technology and Scale:

We leveraged ExxonMobil's capabilities, advanced technology and contiguous acreage to successfully complete 4-mile laterals in Poker Lake. These longer laterals require fewer facilities and smaller surface footprints. We also used low-emission central vessel batteries and our first fully electrified compressor stations in the drilling operations, helping us to progress toward our plan to reach net-zero emissions in our Delaware operated assets by 2030.

Why the Permian Basin:

Our contiguous acreage in the Permian creates opportunities to deliver operating and capital efficiency and increase production. This includes deploying cube developments and long laterals, among other technologies.

In fact, our recent acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources more than doubled our Permian footprint and created an industry-leading U.S. unconventional portfolio.

Learn more about our Upstream operations.