Description: Exxon Mobil Corp., one of the world’s largest energy companies, has pledged to spend $14-billion (U.S.) to develop the Hebron oilfield off Canada’s east coast.

Source: theglobeandmail.com

Date: Jan 04, 2013

Link:  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/exxon-mobil-to-spend-14-billion-on-hebron-offshore-oil-project/article6942298/

Questions for Discussions:

• Summarize the highlights in this report that relate to the involvement of government in decision-making.
• Why would the company be motivated to develop this particular offshore field?