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First-in-class vessel to transport Alaska North Slope crude oil to
U.S. west coast refineries
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Proven ship design is equipped with leading technology for greater
reliability and performance
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Project’s jobs and revenues added to already positive impact of
Marcellus shale development
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2015--
Exxon
Mobil Corporation’s marine affiliate, SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., today
named the Eagle Bay, the second of its two new U.S.-flag crude
oil tankers, at a ceremony at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.
The first-in-class vessel, constructed at the shipyard, incorporates the
latest safety, navigation and engine room technologies and will begin
supplying crude oil from Alaska North Slope to refineries along the U.S.
west coast later this year. The double hull Eagle Bay is 820-feet
long and has capacity to carry 800,000 barrels of oil.
SeaRiver Maritime’s contract with Aker for two tankers, valued at $400
million, delivered a significant economic boost to the greater
Philadelphia region where it generated employment and millions of
dollars in revenue. When placed into service, the new tankers’ economic
contributions will extend across the United States to Alaska, California
and Washington as they begin to support oil production and refining
operations. They will replace two existing double hull tankers.
“This project has had a significant economic impact, creating more than
1,200 jobs and generating millions of dollars in revenue for the city of
Philadelphia, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond,” said Andy
Madden, vice president of ExxonMobil Supply & Transportation Company.
“What we celebrate today is a reminder of what America’s energy industry
can do and is doing – investing in our country. Expanding supplies of
affordable, reliable energy has been a major contributor to our economy,
creating jobs and helping meet our government’s fiscal challenges.”
Madden highlighted the key role Pennsylvania is playing in the nation’s
energy and manufacturing renaissance.
“Pennsylvania has led the way in the development of the shale gas
industry, which is powering the American economy,” said Madden. “The
state is benefiting from increased demand for steel and other products
that support oil and gas development as well as new manufacturing
industries made possible by abundant supplies of affordable energy.”
In addition to double hulls for all cargo and fuel tanks, the Eagle
Bay is equipped with leading technology for key systems, including
main engine components and controls as well as fuel, lube oil and
electrical systems to deliver energy efficiencies and better
performance. SeaRiver Maritime consulted with independent specialists to
complete an extensive evaluation of the vessel’s design, adhering to the
same methodology used by the aerospace industry and the U.S. Department
of Defense. The ship’s main engine and auxiliary systems will be energy
efficient and generate lower air emissions than required by regulatory
standards.
About SeaRiver
SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates a
fleet of U.S.-flag tankers and provides a wide range of technical and
commercial marine services to ExxonMobil affiliates throughout the world.
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas
company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing
energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of
resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products,
and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. Follow
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Source: Exxon Mobil Corporation
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