Welcome to our dedicated page for Imperial Oil news (Ticker: IMO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Imperial Oil stock.
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) is an integrated Canadian oil company with operations spanning the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, petroleum refining, and petrochemical manufacturing. This news page aggregates Imperial’s own updates and market announcements, giving readers a focused view of how the company’s strategy and operations evolve over time.
Imperial’s news flow frequently covers Upstream performance at assets such as Kearl, Cold Lake and its share of Syncrude, including production levels, reliability improvements, mine progression and solvent-assisted SAGD projects. The company also reports on Downstream refinery throughput and utilization, planned and completed turnarounds at refineries like Strathcona, Sarnia and Nanticoke, and developments in logistics and feedstock flexibility that affect margins and resilience.
Investors following IMO news will also see regular financial and capital allocation updates. Imperial issues quarterly earnings releases detailing net income, cash flows from operating activities, capital and exploration expenditures, and segment results. The company announces dividends, highlights its long history of annual dividend payments and dividend growth, and provides information on normal course issuer bid share repurchase programs, including participation by its majority shareholder, ExxonMobil.
Another recurring theme in Imperial’s news is its focus on lower-emission opportunities and technology. The company reports on projects such as its renewable diesel facility at the Strathcona refinery and describes initiatives in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and lower-emission fuels. Restructuring announcements and guidance updates also outline how Imperial plans to use digital infrastructure and global business and technology centres to support cost management and growth.
By reviewing this news feed, readers can monitor Imperial’s production trends, refining performance, dividend declarations, share repurchases, restructuring actions and guidance updates, all of which the company presents as key elements of its long-term strategy.
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) announced a substantial issuer bid to purchase up to
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) announced a quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share for Q4 2022, scheduled for payment on January 1, 2023, to shareholders recorded by the end of business on December 2, 2022. This is an increase from the 34 cents dividend in Q3 2022. With a history of over a century in dividend payments and a commitment to sustainability, Imperial Oil has raised its annual dividend for 28 consecutive years, reaffirming its financial stability in Canada’s petroleum industry.
Imperial Oil Limited (NYSE:IMO) announced a substantial issuer bid to purchase up to $1.5 billion of its common shares, pending necessary approvals in Canada and the U.S. The Offer is expected to start in two weeks and conclude by the end of December 2022. Shareholders can participate through a modified Dutch auction or proportionate tender, maintaining their ownership levels. ExxonMobil, as the majority shareholder, plans to make a proportionate tender to keep its ownership at approximately 69.6%. The company is a leading oil and gas producer in Canada, involved in all industry phases.
Imperial reported a net income of $2,031 million for Q3 2022, up from $908 million in Q3 2021. Cash flow from operating activities rose to $3,089 million. The upstream production averaged 430,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day, driven by Kearl's recovery post-turnaround. The company achieved 100% refinery capacity utilization, marking a 40-year high. Debt was reduced by $1 billion following XTO asset sales, and a 29% increase in quarterly dividends was announced. Plans for a $1.5 billion share buyback were also introduced.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) reported third-quarter 2022 earnings of $19.7 billion, or $4.68 per share, aided by rigorous cost control and increased production, particularly with record levels in the Permian. Cash flow reached $24.4 billion with free cash flow hitting $22 billion. The company declared a dividend of $0.91 per share, marking 40 consecutive years of growth. It also signed a landmark agreement for carbon capture aiming to store up to 2 million metric tons of CO2 annually.
FLO and Imperial have announced a collaboration to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Canada, supporting the country's net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals. The partnership will allow Esso- and Mobil-branded gas stations to offer FLO charging services. This initiative aims to enhance the deployment of EV charging stations, generating financial benefits for FLO and improving charging access nationwide. Both companies emphasize the importance of lower-emission technologies in achieving Canada's climate objectives.
Imperial Oil will host its Q3 2022 Earnings Call on October 28 at 9 a.m. MT, following the earnings release that morning. Chairman and CEO Brad Corson will make opening remarks before a Q&A session with analysts. Interested parties can register for the webcast via the link provided. The call will be accessible for one year on Imperial's website. If technical issues arise, updates will be available on the company's site or on SEDAR. Imperial Oil emphasizes its role as Canada's largest petroleum refiner and commitment to high standards across its operations.
Imperial has secured a long-term contract with Air Products to supply low-carbon hydrogen for its renewable diesel complex at the Strathcona refinery in Alberta. The agreement supports the construction of a hydrogen plant that will help produce over 1 billion liters of renewable diesel annually, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Air Products is investing CAD 1.6 billion to enhance its Edmonton facility, intending to supply approximately 50% of the hydrogen output for this project. The renewable diesel initiative is set to create around 600 construction jobs and is expected to reduce emissions by 3 million tonnes per year.
On September 6, 2022, Imperial (TSE: IMO) announced a long-term hydrogen supply contract with Air Products (NYSE: APD) for its renewable diesel complex at the Strathcona refinery in Alberta. Air Products will supply low-carbon hydrogen from its new Edmonton facility, supporting the production of over 1 billion litres of renewable diesel annually. The project, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3 million tonnes yearly, involves a CAD $1.6 billion investment by Air Products. This collaboration aims to enhance Canada’s low-carbon hydrogen market while creating around 600 construction jobs.
Imperial has successfully finalized the sale of XTO Energy Canada to Whitecap Resources for $1.9 billion, with Imperial receiving $940 million. This transaction will result in an estimated after-tax earnings gain of around $200 million in Q3 2022. The sale aligns with Imperial's strategy to concentrate on key oil sands assets, encompassing significant acreage in the Montney and Duvernay shales. The divested assets yield approximately 140 million cubic feet of natural gas and 9,000 barrels of liquids daily, reinforcing Imperial's focus on delivering long-term shareholder value.