Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Launch Al Khaleej Gas Phase-2 (AKG-2)

ExxonMobil Middle East Gas Marketing Limited, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), the State of
Qatar and Qatar Petroleum today announced the signing of a development
plan and the launch of the Al Khaleej Gas-Phase Two (AKG-2) project.
This follows the completion of the initial stage of the project,
AKG-1, which started up in November 2005.
When operational in 2009, AKG-2 is planned to produce 1,580
million cubic feet per day (mcfd) of North Field natural gas for
processing to sales gas for domestic markets in Qatar, while
recovering associated condensate and natural-gas liquids.
AKG-2 is expected to produce annually about 1,250 mcfd of sales
gas, about 15 million barrels of field condensate, about 1 million
tons of natural gas liquids (propane, butane and plant condensate) and
an estimated 870,000 tons a year of ethane for use as petrochemical
feedstock. Al-Khaleej Gas is being developed concurrent with the Ras
Laffan LNG Expansion Project to maximize synergies between the Ras
Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3) and AKG-2 projects.
Total investment for AKG-2 is expected to be more than $3 billion.
To commemorate the launch, a ceremony was held today in Doha
attended by H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Second Deputy Premier,
Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of Qatar Petroleum; Mr.
Mike Fry, Vice President of ExxonMobil Development Company; Mr. Wayne
Harms, President of ExxonMobil Middle East Gas Marketing Limited and
ExxonMobil Qatar Inc.; and other officials and diplomats.
Commenting on this milestone development, H.E. Minister Al-
Attiyah said, "Approval of the Subsequent Development Plan and the
launching of AKG-2 today reflect another major achievement toward
meeting the increased domestic demand for natural gas. This project
represents another important step under the ambitious vision of His
Highness the Emir, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, that aims to
ensure the optimal utilization of the country's hydrocarbon
resources."
Mr. Fry said, "ExxonMobil is extremely proud of our partnership
with Qatar Petroleum. We appreciate the confidence and trust placed in
ExxonMobil to supply domestic gas demand. We extend our thanks to all
parties involved in the conclusion of this major milestone."
The AKG-2 development will involve the construction of both
offshore and onshore facilities including two wellhead platforms, gas
treating and liquids recovery facilities and fractionation operations.
The onshore components will be constructed adjacent to other RasGas
facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Phase One of Al Khaleej Gas
(AKG 1), with a capacity of 750 mcfd pipeline sales gas, began
production in November 2005.
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including project plans, schedules, and costs and production rates,
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Information section of our website (www.exxonmobil.com) and in Item 1A
of our most recent Form 10-K. References to quantities of gas,
condensate, and gas liquids include amounts that are not yet
classified as proved reserves but that we believe will be produced in
the future.