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Welcome to ExxonMobil Fawley's Newsroom.  Read our latest news releases below or click here to find out what other UK sites have been involved in recently.

You can contact the ExxonMobil Fawley External Relations team at fawley@exxonmobil.com, or visit the Engage With Us page.

ExxonMobil sets wheels in motion with local transportation boost

ExxonMobil Fawley has boosted local community transportation in the Waterside area and beyond with a £30,000 donation.

Trainees with diverse career background champion ExxonMobil Fawley's Process School

ExxonMobil Fawley’s Process Training School is leading the charge in shaping careers from the most diverse of backgrounds.

Eleven new apprentices kickstart careers at ExxonMobil Fawley

ExxonMobil Fawley has welcomed its latest group of recruits, with eleven new apprentices joining the New Forest-based Petrochemical complex.

ExxonMobil Fawley donates £52,000 to inspire future STEM innovators

A £52,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley will support hundreds of Hampshire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) education

ExxonMobil Fawley donates over £16,000 to install lifesaving defibrillators across Hythe and Fawley

Thanks to ExxonMobil Fawley, more than 34,000 residents across the Waterside area will soon have improved access to four lifesaving defibrillators.

British Army's renowned petroleum regiment makes special educational visit to ExxonMobil Fawley

The British Army's 10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (QOGLR) , renowned for its Petroleum Troop of the Fuel and General Transport Squadron, has recently visited ExxonMobil's Fawley Petrochemical Complex for a knowledge sharing tour.

1,500 Hampshire school kids to become life-saving ‘Mini Medics’

More than 1,500 Hampshire school children will now learn lifesaving skills through the programme secured by a £20,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley.

"Mr Butyl" celebrates 40 years of loyal service at ExxonMobil Fawley

A Hampshire father of three, renowned for his unwavering commitment to his role at ExxonMobil Fawley – including turning up to work on the morning of his wedding day - has recently celebrated 40 years with the site.

ExxonMobil Fawley helps Brockenhurst students race into British Science Week with £20,000 donation

Students at Brockenhurst College have enjoyed a British Science Week to remember, thanks to a £20,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley

Trio of ExxonMobil Fawley colleagues conquer Mount Kilimanjaro - raising over £6,000 for charity

A courageous trio of coworkers have taken on Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, raising £6,333 for two charities close to their hearts. 

ExxonMobil rolls out the red carpet, bringing cinema to Fawley with £15,000 donation

Fawley residents can watch the latest films in a brand new cinema suite, thanks to a £15,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley.

Fawley care home celebrates donation of state-of-the-art sensory table

Residents of a Fawley care home are celebrating the arrival of a new £5000 hi-tech sensory table

Seafarers charity receives £6000 donation

 

A charity that offers respite and home comforts to seafarers visiting Hampshire has received £6000 in funding from ExxonMobil Fawley.

Investing in Butyl

In the past year, we have made significant investment in our Butyl Rubber production at Fawley, including modernisation, automation and enhanced safety processes.

ExxonMobil Fawley 2023 Contribution Round-Up 

We are thrilled to share the valuable support we have provided to our local community and beyond in 2023.

IChemE Young Industrialist of the Year

We are thrilled to announce that Matt Chadwick, Lubricants Process Operations Supervisor for ExxonMobil Fawley, has been awarded the prestigious Young Industrialist of the Year Award at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 2023 Global Awards Ceremony

Supporting 100 charities this Christmas

As the holiday season draws near, we are proud to announce that we have donated 100 Christmas hampers to charities and non-profit organisations in our local community and beyond

Supporting those in our community that need it the most

ExxonMobil Fawley is supporting those in our community that need it the most with a £19,000 donation to the Waterside Food Bank to help those who require essential items.

STEM donations inspire future generations

Donations from ExxonMobil Fawley totalling over £30,000 are helping hundreds of Hampshire schoolchildren.

Exciting future ahead for Ukrainian apprentice

Viacheslav Pliuiko is looking forward to taking his first steps on the road to becoming an electrical maintenance technician after he and his mother were forced to flee the war in Ukraine in July last year.

University collaboration brings mutual benefits

Experienced engineers from ExxonMobil Fawley petrochemical complex are working with the next generation of engineers from the University of Southampton in a collaboration that links academia and industry.

Shape your future at ExxonMobil Fawley

Our 2024 Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Graduate programmes are now open for applications. 

2023 NEME Netball Tournament

What is the most important and valuable asset to our operations? Our people, of course.

Operations on 5-6 August

Dear Community Member
I want to directly apologise for any noise disturbance caused by the essential work conducted on our site over the weekend.

Nick returns to lead new era at ExxonMobil Fawley

The new Plant Manager of ExxonMobil’s Fawley petrochemical complex, Nick Bone, has taken up the helm of the site where he has worked most of his career at a pivotal time for the energy industry.

Building bikes for a brighter future

Our team at ExxonMobil Fawley put their engineering gears in motion to build bikes for The Honeypot Children’s Charity.

2023 ExxonMobil European Football Champions!

Congratulations to the ExxonMobil Fawley team for winning the 2023 ExxonMobil Championship.

Celebrating 30 years without a 'Worse than First Aid' on Lubricants 

Far from a piece of cake, our Lubricants Process Team celebrated their remarkable feat of 30 years without a Worse than First Aid (WTFA) injury last week.

Fawley Site Event 3rd March Update 

 

Dear Community Member

We wanted to take the opportunity to share with you the findings of our investigation into the cause of the loud bang that was heard from our Site on evening of 3rd March.

New Forest Academy Scholarships 2022/23

April 2023

ExxonMobil’s STEM scholarships are a great way to help future potential engineers and scientists get their careers off to a great start.

Find your future at Fawley

March 2023
 

ExxonMobil Fawley is on the lookout for its latest intake of 15 apprentices who will begin their training this September.

Equipping Fire Cadets for the future

February 2023

New uniforms, specialist firefighting equipment and funding for training were all on the wish list of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service for its Fire Cadets.

Lending a helping hand to Hampshire communities

January 2023

More than 50 local schools, charities and community groups in and around Southampton and the New Forest area benefited from donations of over £125,000 from ExxonMobil Fawley last year.

Start of journey towards rewarding career

October 2022
It’s an exciting time for 12 new ExxonMobil Fawley apprentices as they take the first steps on an exciting new career.
Apprentices at Fawley Administration Building

Success for the Fawley Class of 2022

September 2022

A bright future lies ahead for the Class of 2022 ExxonMobil Fawley apprentices, who have just completed their three-year maintenance apprenticeships.

Class 0f 2022 ExxonMobil Apprentices

Young Alex in safe hands

July 2022
When young Alex Dearden arrived at ExxonMobil Fawley for work experience, he joined his dad and grandad on site, meaning three generations worked together.
Three generations of the Deaden family

Sarah is simply STEMazing!

July 2022
One of ExxonMobil Fawley’s talented engineers has been sharing her scientific knowledge with schoolchildren in Wales to help encourage a new generation of engineers.
STEMazing kids

Marking 70 Years in Platinum

June 2022

ExxonMobil Fawley has helped to help mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by sponsoring the purchase of 2500 special Jubilee coins.

Jubilee coins at Netley Abbey

Donation helps keep air ambulance service flying high

April 2022
 
A decade-long partnership is helping to keep Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s life-saving air ambulance service flying high.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Fawley's fab four female engineers 

April 2022

Four of ExxonMobil Fawley’s senior female engineers, who hold some of the most important roles on site, are encouraging more girls to consider a career in engineering.

Fawley's 'fab four' female engineers

50 new Process Operators for ExxonMobil Fawley

February 2022
ExxonMobil Fawley is delighted to announce that it has begun training the first of 50 new Process Operators.

ExxonMobil Fawley helping more schools deliver STEM subjects

February 2022
ExxonMobil Fawley is delighted to announce that it will be helping many more local schools deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects over the coming year.
ExxonMobil Fawley is delighted to announce that it will be helping many more local schools deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects over the coming year.

Donation shines a light for elderly and vulnerable

January 2022

More elderly and vulnerable residents in Hampshire will be able to sleep better at night thanks to the continued support of a valued safety scheme by ExxonMobil Fawley.

Search begins for new apprentices

January 2022

ExxonMobil Fawley is looking for its next generation of apprentices. Despite a challenging few years caused by the pandemic, the company, one of the biggest employers in the Southampton area, is looking to a bright future and recruiting maintenance apprentices.

ExxonMobil Fawley is looking for its next generation of apprentices. Despite a challenging few years caused by the pandemic, the company, one of the biggest employers in the Southampton area, is looking to a bright future and recruiting maintenance apprentices.

Five generations of Fawley

December 2021

Many people say that their workplace is like a second home, but few can mean it as much as the Sellwood family.

ExxonMobil, SGN, Green Investment Group sign MoU to explore potential for Southampton Hydrogen hub

December 2021

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed to explore the use of hydrogen and carbon capture to help reduce emissions in the Southampton industrial cluster.

Forty years and still going strong

November 2021

Back in 1981 the big news of the day was the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, while shoppers were paying 20p for a pint of milk. It was also a landmark year for four teenagers who were embarking on their careers at the ExxonMobil Fawley facility after being successful in securing sought-after apprenticeships. This year marks an amazing 40 years’ service for Andy Gates, Mark Sellwood, Dave Bradley and Phil Mortimore.

Back in 1981 the big news of the day was the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, while shoppers were paying 20p for a pint of milk. It was also a landmark year for four teenagers who were embarking on their careers at the ExxonMobil Fawley facility after being successful in securing sought-after apprenticeships. This year marks an amazing 40 years service for Andy Gates, Mark Sellwood, Dave Bradley and Phil Mortimore.

Young and old enjoy a life on the ocean wave

October 2021

Sailors young and old are set to have a swell time on the water thanks to the latest community donation from ExxonMobil Fawley.

New sensory garden is set to bloom

September 2021

A sensory garden designed to provide stimulation and tranquility for dementia sufferers has opened in Fawley. The space, which is also available to the public, has been built at the front of Jubilee Hall and was funded thanks to a £2,000 contribution from ExxonMobil Fawley.

Fawley 70 years at the heart of Hampshire and the UK

September 2021

To celebrate the landmark 70th anniversary of ExxonMobil Fawley – the Esso Refinery as it was then – we have produced a special fact-packed commemorative 68-page book. Our facility continues to play a hugely important part in our daily lives, the economy, and as a major employer and good neighbour. Take a look at the publication here to find out more about the facility and the people who make it.

ExxonMobil Fawley contribution helps refurbish Seafarers Centre

September 2021

A charity that supports sailors from across the world has thanked ExxonMobil Fawley for helping to make vital repairs to its centre located at the site.

ExxonMobil Fawley contributions bring double joy to
Hythe Sea Scouts

August 2021

Excited youngsters from Hythe Sea Scouts have been trying out the latest craze of paddle boarding thanks for a contribution from ExxonMobil Fawley.

The Sea Scouts have also thanked ExxonMobil Fawley for helping them to repair a leaking roof at their Hythe headquarters.

ExxonMobil Fawley helps bring extra bounce to play sessions

July 2021

Affordable play sessions for youngsters will have an extra bit of bounce after ExxonMobil Fawley made a £1,500 contribution towards the purchase of a new inflatable.

ExxonMobil Fawley helps keep parish blooming!

June 2021

A popular Parish in Bloom project will continue to flourish for another year after winning support once again from local councillors and businesses.

ExxonMobil Fawley Chemicals units help in fight
against COVID-19

April 2021
As the worldwide battle against COVID-19 continues, ExxonMobil Fawley is playing its part in fighting the disease, in particular by becoming a key player in the vaccine supply chain.

New support for the New Forest commoning community

March 2021

The New Forest National Park remains one of the few places in England where the ancient tradition of commoning is still widely practised.

Commoners have been grazing their animals on the open Forest since before the Norman Conquest in 1066, helping create and maintain the landscape and rare wildlife which makes the New Forest so special.

ExxonMobil Fawley donation helps HIOWAA continue educational work

March 2021

Providing education opportunities for crew members and young people in the community will be the focus of a £3,500 donation made by ExxonMobil Fawley to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA).

ExxonMobil Fawley contribution will help to preserve
church porch

March 2021

Much-needed repairs to a 12th century church with close links to ExxonMobil Fawley are a step closer thanks to a donation from the site.

ExxonMobil Fawley contribution helps Citizens Advice New Forest reach out at Food Larder

February 2021

A New Forest charity has thanked ExxonMobil Fawley for its contribution towards the launch of a new pilot scheme aimed at helping people in need to access its vital services.

 

Community support groups get welcome boost
from ExxonMobil Fawley

February 2021

 

Three vital community support groups have been given a welcome boost with a £1,750 contribution from ExxonMobil Fawley. Families Matter is a small charity based at Cornerstone Hythe United Reformed Church offering support to a wide range of people across the Waterside area.

Pictured: The Memory Group offers a weekly session of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.

Healthy Haven garden gets help to bloom
from ExxonMobil Fawley

February 2021

A community garden in the grounds of a local medical centre will blossom a little more this year thanks to a contribution from ExxonMobil Fawley.