ExxonMobil announces $100 billion capex plan through 2030, $10 billion for refining

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods told CNBC the company will spend more than $100 billion on capital projects worldwide between 2027 and 2030, with roughly 10 % earmarked for its refining segment. The firm highlighted a record third‑quarter refining profit of $9.05 billion, driven by strong demand and supply constraints from geopolitical conflicts. Woods warned that windfall‑profit taxes could deter future investment.

The announced capex signals a long‑term boost to Exxon’s production capacity and refining margins, which could affect cash flow and earnings per share. Analysts note the $10 billion refining spend is aimed at improving yields at plants such as Baton Rouge and Beaumont.

  • 1ExxonMobil plans to invest more than $100 billion between 2027 and 2030 across all its businesses globally.
  • 2About 10 % of the total capex, roughly $10 billion, will be allocated to the refining segment.
  • 3Exxon’s refining division earned a record $9.05 billion in the third quarter, nearly five times the prior‑year amount.
  • 4The refining investment is intended to boost margins and production yields at facilities such as Baton Rouge and Beaumont.

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