ExxonMobil's CEO Darren Woods won't attend the COP31 climate conference because of travel issues.

Nov 11, 2026, 6:33 AM ETMarketRead the original at rigzone.com

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Woods' absence affects his scheduled summit appearance. ExxonMobil says its commitment to reliable energy and lower emissions is unchanged, so this news does not change its business outlook.

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This changes who represents ExxonMobil at the summit, not its stated energy and emissions commitment. The company cited local logistics and security concerns. It also said its commitment to reliable energy and lower emissions remains unchanged.

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