Ebola Outbreak Disrupting Exxon Mobile Corp. Operations In West Africa

News outlets report on the announcement from the CEO of Exxon Mobile Corp. that Ebola is disrupting its oil and gas operations in West Africa, including work off Liberia’s coast.

The Hill: Ebola disrupts ExxonMobil operations
“Oil and gas giant ExxonMobil said the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is disrupting some of its operations there…” (Cama, 10/2).

Reuters: Exxon sees some disruption from Ebola outbreak: CEO
“Exxon Mobil Corp. has seen some of its oil and gas activities in West Africa disrupted by the Ebola outbreak, including plans to drill offshore Liberia, the company’s chief executive officer said on Thursday…” (Driver, 10/2).

Wall Street Journal: Exxon Delays Some Work Because of Ebola
“…The company has prohibited travel for some of its employees to countries plagued by Ebola and put some activity on hold, said Rex Tillerson, chief executive of Exxon. He was in Houston on Thursday to speak at an industry event…” (Cook, 10/2).

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