News releases

April 27, 2013

Imperial Oil Announces First Production From Kearl Oil Sands Project

Imperial Oil Limited today announced the start-up of the initial development of the Kearl oil sands project, which incorporates next-generation technology innovations that significantly enhance environmental performance.

April 25, 2013

Second quarter dividend declaration

Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...

April 25, 2013

Imperial Oil announces estimated first-quarter financial and operating results

Imperial Oil’s earnings in the first quarter of 2013 were $798 million, down 21 percent or $217 million from the first quarter of 2012...

February 26, 2013

Imperial acquires 50-percent participating interest in Celtic Exploration following its acquisition by ExxonMobil Canada

Imperial Oil has acquired a 50-percent participating interest in Celtic Exploration Ltd. (“Celtic”) following the close of its acquisition by ExxonMobil Canada today...

February 21, 2013

Imperial Oil Limited Appoints Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

The board of directors of Imperial Oil Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of R.M. (Rich) Kruger as chairman, president and chief executive officer effective March 1...

February 01, 2013

First quarter dividend declaration

Imperial Oil Limited declared a quarterly dividend on January 31, 2013 of 12 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on ...

February 01, 2013

Imperial Oil announces estimated fourth-quarter financial and operating results 

Imperial Oil made significant progress in advancing its growth strategy in 2012...

November 28, 2012

Imperial Oil  to participate in ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.’s acquisition of Celtic Exploration

Imperial Oil today announced it will participate as a 50-percent owner with ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. in Celtic Exploration Ltd. (“Celtic”)...

November 01, 2012

Fourth quarter dividend declaration

Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on January 1, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012...

November 01, 2012

Imperial Oil announces estimated third-quarter financial and operating results

Imperial Oil reached several significant milestones in our growth strategy this quarter; advancing Kearl initial development towards the planned start of production around year-end...

September 28, 2012

Imperial Oil to build office complex in southeast Calgary

Imperial Oil announced today the plans to relocate its Calgary offices to a campus-style office complex in southeast Calgary to consolidate and support its growing operations ...

July 26, 2012

Third quarter dividend declaration

Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...

July 26, 2012

Imperial Oil announces estimated second-quarter financial and operating results

Imperial Oil’s earnings in the second quarter of 2012 were $635 million, compared with $726 million in the second quarter of 2011...

June 21, 2012

Imperial Oil Continues Existing Share Repurchase Program

Imperial Oil Limited today announced it has received final acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a new normal course issuer bid to continue its existing share repurchase program facility that will expire on June 24, 2012...

June 11, 2012

Imperial Oil donates $1M to create Aboriginal Science and Technology Education Program at Mount Royal University

The Imperial Oil Foundation announced today a $1 million investment over five years to establish the Aboriginal Science and Technology Education Program (ASTEP) at Mount Royal University...

June 07, 2012

Imperial Oil introduces “Esso Fuel Finder” station locator application

Imperial Oil introduced today the "Esso Fuel Finder" iPhone, iPod touch and Android application...

May 17, 2012

Imperial Oil evaluating the future of its Dartmouth Refinery

The company will market the refinery and related supply terminals to prospective buyers in the coming months and consider conversion to a terminal, as well as other alternatives...

May 03, 2012

Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil Canada raise nearly $4.2 million for United Way-Centraide

Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil Canada, in association with its employees and retirees, raised close to $4.2 for United Way-Centraide in 2011....

April 30, 2012

Imperial Oil annual meeting of shareholders

Imperial Oil Limited will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 2, 2012...

April 26, 2012

Second quarter dividend declaration

Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on July 1, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2012...