Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced it was selected by ExxonMobil to perform engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for its Crude Flexibility Engineering and Construction Project at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Beaumont, Texas.

Company officials did not disclose the contract value, but noted that this project is a release against an existing long-term agreement.

The project aims to expand crude oil throughput at ExxonMobil’s Beaumont refinery, increase production in the jet fuel unit, and optimize energy usage by enabling the crude unit to run different crude slates.

In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Manuel Junco stated, “We are pleased to build upon our long-term relationship with ExxonMobil and strengthen our presence at the Beaumont Refinery as we help them reach their goals on this project.”

About Beaumont Refinery

ExxonMobil’s Beaumont refinery is part of the company’s integrated operations in Beaumont, TX, that includes a 345,000 barrels of crude oil per day refinery, as well as chemical, lubricants and polyethylene plants. ExxonMobil has more than 2,000 area employees and its operations account for approximately 1 in every 7 jobs in the region. Its employees proudly support and volunteer for numerous community organizations and charitable contributions. In 2014, its Beaumont area employees raised more than $900,000 for the United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County.

About Jacobs

Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical professional and construction services.


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 and is one of the world’s largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products and chemical manufacturers.

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