In 2003, ExxonMobil made the decision to discontinue operations at Adelaide
Refinery. Production ceased in July 2003, however, as the international
refining business environment has the potential to improve, the refinery is
being maintained in a condition that will allow a restart should viable
operations be sustainable in the future.
ExxonMobil
believes it is in the interests of both its shareholders and of the people of
South Australia to maintain this option to resume petroleum refining in
Adelaide. We are committed to proper environmental care and management of the
site throughout the period the refinery is not operating.
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