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April 26, 2012
Imperial Oil announces estimated first-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil’s earnings in the first quarter of 2012 were $1,015 million, up 30 percent from the first quarter of 2011...
March 09, 2012
Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Esso Great Hall
Bill Hay, Chairman and CEO of the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF), along with Imperial Oil Limited executives and HHOF Honoured Members officially unveiled today the “Esso Great Hall”...
March 01, 2012
Canada’s oil sands producers launch environmental performance alliance
Canada’s oil sands producers have formed a new alliance, Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA), focused on accelerating the pace of improving environmental performance in Canada’s oil sands...
February 03, 2012
Imperial Oil Sanctions Cold Lake Expansion Project
Imperial Oil Limited today announced it has approved a $2 billion expansion of the company’s Cold Lake operation in northeastern Alberta...
January 31, 2012
First 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 April 1, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2012...
January 31, 2012
Imperial Oil announces estimated fourth-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil’s earnings in the fourth quarter of 2011 were $1,005 million, up 26 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010...
January 25, 2012
Peters & Co. Energy Conference
Bruce March, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Imperial Oil Limited presented a brief company update at the Peters & Co. Energy Conference...
December 22, 2011
Pat Quinn reflects on his life in the game of hockey
Canadian sports icon looks back with Imperial Oil at how Canada’s winter sport influenced his life and career...
December 21, 2011
Imperial Oil Sanctions Kearl Oil Sands Expansion Project
Imperial Oil Limited today announced its board of directors has approved the expansion phase of the Kearl Oil Sands Project...
November 30, 2011
Imperial tops energy sector for women in the boardroom
Imperial Oil is leading the energy industry when it comes to female representation on its board of directors, a new survey shows...
November 08, 2011
Viterra Acquires Imperial Oil's Prairies Commercial and Farm Fuel Distribution Business
Viterra will acquire bulk fuel assets, and has entered into a long-term agreement to serve as a branded reseller, hauler and cardlock operator of Esso fuels throughout parts of Canada's Prairie region...
October 27, 2011
Fourth quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...
October 27, 2011
Imperial Oil announces estimated third-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil’s earnings in the third quarter of 2011 were $859 million, up 106 percent or $441 million from 2010...
September 06, 2011
Sobeys Inc. and Imperial Oil alliance pumps up gas and grocery rewards for customers
Sobeys Inc. and Imperial Oil alliance pumps up gas and grocery rewards for customers...
July 28, 2011
Third quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares...
July 28, 2011
Imperial Oil announces estimated second-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial’s earnings in the second quarter of 2011 were $726 million, up 40 percent or $209 million from 2010...
June 23, 2011
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
April 28, 2011
Second quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on July 1, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2011.
April 28, 2011
Imperial Oil announces estimated first-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil delivered a first quarter of solid results with earnings of $781 million or $0.91 per share, up from $476 million in the first quarter of 2010...
April 26, 2011
Imperial Oil annual meeting of shareholders
Imperial Oil Limited will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday, April 28, 2011...
April 11, 2011
Kearl Test Module Underscores Commitment to Safety
ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil today announced that a test module to demonstrate the safe transportation of oversized shipments with minimal public disruption will begin its journey on April 11 from Lewiston, Idaho...
March 17, 2011
Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil Canada raise nearly $4.2 million for United Way-Centraide
Imperial Oil, in partnership with its employees and retirees, and ExxonMobil companies in Canada, contributed nearly $4.2 million to United Way-Centraide in 2010...
March 08, 2011
Imperial Oil CEO says oil sands offer tremendous opportunity for Canada and the United States
A next generation of oil sands development in Canada is set to emerge amid rising world demand for energy resources...
January 31, 2011
First quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...
January 31, 2011
Imperial Oil announces estimated fourth-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil’s focus on operational excellence delivered strong results with fourth quarter earnings of $799 million or $0.94 per share, up from $534 million in the fourth quarter of 2009...
December 13, 2010
Oil Sands companies set new direction for tailings research
Canadian Natural Resources, Imperial Oil, Shell Canada, Suncor Energy, Syncrude Canada Ltd., Teck Resources and Total E&P Canada announced today...
November 29, 2010
Fuels that Esso customers know and trust are now TOP TIER certified
Imperial Oil today announced that all grades of Esso-branded gasolines – fuels long trusted by Esso customers – carry the TOP TIER certification...
November 24, 2010
Technology holds the key to responsible oil sands development
From early oil sands development to tomorrow’s breakthrough technologies, research and innovation are opening new opportunities and improving environmental performance...
November 01, 2010
Fourth quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...
November 01, 2010
Imperial Oil announces estimated third-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil achieved solid results with third quarter earnings of $418 million or $0.49 per share...
October 04, 2010
Tim Hortons and Esso renew key alliance
New 10-year agreement to add 175 convenient locations across Canada
September 29, 2010
New look unveiled for Esso Extra loyalty program
Launch includes double points promotion
September 17, 2010
Imperial Oil Limited files a Form 8-K
-- Imperial Oil Limited has filed a Form 8-K with an update of the Kearl oil sands and Horn River Basin projects...
August 03, 2010
Imperial Oil launches improved station locator website
One-stop shopping and easy navigation for customers.
July 29, 2010
Third quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...
July 29, 2010
Imperial Oil announces estimated second-quarter financial and operating results
Net income for the first quarter was $476 million, an increase of 65 percent from the first quarter of 2009...
July 20, 2010
Innovation and safety drive Imperial Oil’s citizenship results
Review Imperial’s environmental commitments and performance in newly issued Corporate Citizenship Report
June 23, 2010
Imperial Oil Announces Executive Appointment
Imperial Oil Limited announced today that R.L. (Randy) Broiles, currently senior vice-president, resources division, has accepted a position as...
June 23, 2010
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...
June 07, 2010
Imperial proud to support innovative leadership program for Indigenous women
$4 million investment designed to develop leadership potential of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit women...
May 26, 2010
Technology key to responsible development of oil sands
Industry is meeting the challenges of responsible development of Alberta's oil sands...
May 25, 2010
Imperial Oil will seek acceptance to continue its existing share repurchase program
Imperial Oil today announced that it will seek acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange to continue its existing share repurchase program...
April 28, 2010
Second quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 11 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company...
April 28, 2010
Imperial Oil announces estimated first-quarter financial and operating results
Net income for the first quarter was $476 million, an increase of 65 percent from the first quarter of 2009. Upstream earnings increased with stronger crude oil commodity prices that were partially offset by higher royalty costs and the unfavourable foreign exchange effects of a stronger Canadian dollar. Downstream earnings were impacted by the ongoing challenges in North American economies that resulted in continued soft demands and lower margins...
February 26, 2010
Imperial Oil Files Reserves Data on SEDAR Website
Imperial Oil Limited announced today that it has filed updated reserves data with the Canadian securities administrators on their SEDAR web site...
February 24, 2010
Imperial Oil Announces Executive Appointment
P.A. (Paul) Smith, currently senior vice-president, finance and administration, and treasurer of Imperial Oil Limited, has announced his intention to retire effective April 30, 2010..
February 02, 2010
First quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on April 1, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2010.
February 02, 2010
Imperial Oil announces estimated fourth-quarter financial and operating results
Lower oil and natural gas prices and low demand for energy products continued to create challenging business conditions. Despite the ongoing economic downturn, Imperial continued to progress our company growth projects and delivered strong results.
November 03, 2009
Imperial Oil helps SAIT students soar to success
SAIT Polytechnic announced today that it has received a corporate jet...
October 30, 2009
Imperial Oil Foundation gives $1 million to the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy
The University of Calgary announced today that the Imperial Oil Foundation is donating $1 million to the university's School of Public Policy...
October 29, 2009
Fourth quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
October 29, 2009
Imperial Oil announces estimated third quarter financial and operating results
Net income for the third quarter was $547 million, down 61 percent from the third quarter of 2008, but up 162 percent from the second quarter of 2009.
September 23, 2009
Imperial Oil introduces state-of-the-art Mobil Delvac 1 ESP SAE 0W-40
It's a Canadian morning in January.
July 30, 2009
Third quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
July 30, 2009
Imperial Oil announces second quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $209 million or $0.25 a share, compared with $1,148 million or $1.28 a share for the same period last year.
June 29, 2009
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, 2009.
June 25, 2009
Imperial Oil outlines citizenship progress and commitments
Review Imperial's environmental performance and other important results in 2008 Corporate Citizenship Report
June 03, 2009
Imperial Oil will seek acceptance to continue its existing share repurchase program
Imperial Oil today announced that it will seek acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange to continue its existing share repurchase program.
May 25, 2009
Imperial Oil approves Kearl oil sands project
Imperial Oil Limited today announced its board of directors has approved the first phase of the Kearl oil sands project.
April 30, 2009
Imperial Oil announces first-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced net income for the first quarter of 2009 of $289 million
April 29, 2009
Second quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
March 04, 2009
Imperial Oil contributes nearly $3.2 million to United Way-Centraide
Imperial Oil, in partnership with its employees and retirees, contributed nearly $3.2 million to the 2008 United Way-Centraide campaign across Canada.
February 27, 2009
Imperial Oil Files Reserves Data on SEDAR Website
Imperial Oil Limited announced today that it has filed updated reserves data with the Canadian securities administrators on their SEDAR web site.
February 16, 2009
Imperial Oil Reports Year-end Reserves for 2008
Imperial Oil Limited today announced total year-end proved reserves of more than 2.3 billion oil equivalent barrels, an increase of almost 50 percent from 2007.
January 29, 2009
First quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
January 29, 2009
Imperial Oil announces fourth quarter and 2008 financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced net income for 2008 of $3,878 million or $4.36 per share compared with $3,188 million or $3.41 per share in 2007.
November 18, 2008
Imperial Oil and Government of Alberta Sign Agreements to Amend Syncrude Crown Agreement
Imperial Oil, along with the other Syncrude Joint Venture owners,has signed agreements with the Government of Alberta to amend the existing Syncrude Crown agreement.
November 17, 2008
Imperial Oil reclaims disturbed land and reduces footprint. Read the latest issue of Imperial Oil's magazine, The Review, and learn about the progress and challenges in cleaning up industrial lands.
Read the latest issue of Imperial Oil's magazine, The Review, and learn about the progress and challenges in cleaning up industrial lands.
November 06, 2008
Imperial Oil Foundation supports education and the environment Partners announce Eyes on the Wetlands project
The Parks Foundation Calgary, the Imperial Oil Foundation, Spruce Meadows and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) announced today Calgary's newest interpretive wetlands project: the Eyes on the Wetlands.
October 30, 2008
Fourth quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
October 30, 2008
Imperial Oil announces third quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced that net income for the third quarter was a record $1,389 million or $1.57 a share, compared with $816 million or $0.88 a share for the same period last year.
October 22, 2008
Imperial Oil Foundation supports turtles, trails, and tides.... Improving the environment and education one step at a time
The Imperial Oil Foundation today announced it has donated a total of $40,000 to four local organizations.
October 15, 2008
Imperial Oil releases its latest Corporate Citizenship Report
Imperial Oil today announced that it has released its most recent Corporate Citizenship Report.
September 29, 2008
Imperial's Sarnia refinery to reduce SO2 emissions by more than 50 percent
Imperial Oil announced today it will construct a Tail Gas Clean-Up unit at its Sarnia refinery to increase sulphur product recovery and reduce the site's SO2 emissions.
July 31, 2008
Third quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
July 31, 2008
2008 second quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2008 was a record $1,148 million or $1.28 a share, compared with $712 million or $0.76 a share for the same period last year.
June 23, 2008
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, 2008.
June 06, 2008
Kearl project receives new Fisheries authorization
Imperial Oil today announced that the company's Kearl Oil Sands Project has been granted a new authorization under subsection 35(2) of the federal Fisheries Act.
June 02, 2008
Imperial Oil will seek acceptance to continue its existing share repurchase program
Imperial Oil today announced that it will seek acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange to continue its existing share repurchase program.
May 14, 2008
Federal Court Rules in Kearl Oil Sands Case
In a ruling today, the Federal Court determined that the authorization previously granted to the Kearl Oil Sands Project under subsection 35(2) of the federal Fisheries Act is a nullity.
May 01, 2008
Second quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
May 01, 2008
Imperial Oil announces first-quarter financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced net income for the first quarter of 2008 of $681 million or $0.75 a share, compared with $774 million or $0.81 a share for the same period last year.
April 25, 2008
Imperial Oil acquires acreage in Horn River area
In recent land sales, subsidiaries of Imperial Oil Limited (operator) and ExxonMobil Canada Limited have acquired exploration rights in the Horn River area of northeastern British Columbia.
April 07, 2008
Agreement for sale of Rainbow Pipe Line shares signed
Imperial Oil Limited announced today that the shareholders of Rainbow Pipe Line Company, Ltd. (Rainbow), have entered into an agreement for the sale of the shares and assets of Rainbow.
April 01, 2008
Esso retailers begin Sunshine Campaign to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital
For the month of April, Esso customers can show their support for BC's kids by purchasing a BC Children's Hospital Sunshine icon at British Columbia Esso locations.
March 11, 2008
Imperial Oil contributes more than $3 million to United Way - Centraide
Imperial Oil is pleased to announce the company, in partnership with its employees and retirees, contributed more than $3 million to the 2007 United Way-Centraide campaign across Canada.
February 26, 2008
Imperial Oil files reserves data on SEDAR website
Imperial Oil Limited announced today that it has filed updated reserves data with the Canadian securities administrators on their SEDAR web site.
February 20, 2008
Imperial Oil announces executive appointment
T.J. (Tim) Hearn, currently chairman and chief executive officer of Imperial Oil Limited, has announced his intention to retire effective March 31, 2008.
February 11, 2008
Imperial Oil receives aboriginal partnership award
Imperial Oil was recently honoured by the Alberta Chamber of Resources and the Alberta Ministry of International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations for its collaborative partnership with First Nation and Métis communities.
January 31, 2008
First quarter dividend declaration
Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company.
January 31, 2008
Imperial Oil announces 2007 financial and operating results
Imperial Oil today announced net income for 2007 of $3,188 million (or $3.41 per share).
January 28, 2008
2007 financial and operating results
The company plans to announce its results on January 31, 2008, subject to board approval.