Extended Production Licenses, New Technologies, Presentation Schedules, Vision and Strategies, and New Projects- Research Report on ExxonMobil, BP, Encana, Murphy, and Total

NEW YORK, November 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM), BP plc (NYSE: BP), Encana Corporation (NYSE: ECA), Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR), and Total SA (NYSE: TOT). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Exxon Mobil Corporation Research Report

On November 6, 2013, Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil) announced that its affiliates in Madagascar have received extensions to production sharing contract licenses, thus enabling the resumption of exploration activities on the Ampasindava, Majunga and Cap St. Andre licenses offshore Madagascar. According to the Company, the decrees formalizing the extensions to these three licenses were signed on July 17, 2013, by Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina. ExxonMobil stated that its affiliates plan to resume exploration work and environmental assessments for shore-based and offshore operations in preparation for deepwater drilling. The Full Research Report on Exxon Mobil Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/36c4_XOM]

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BP plc Research Report

On November 7, 2013, BP plc (BP) announced two new technologies, SaaBre™ and Hummingbird®, for the production of key petrochemical feedstocks i.e. acetic acid and ethylene respectively. According to the Company, SaaBre™ is a process for the conversion of synthesis gas (carbon monoxide and hydrogen derived from hydrocarbons such as natural gas) directly to acetic acid. BP informed that SaaBre™ is expected to deliver a marked reduction in variable manufacturing costs, and will also results in capital efficiencies, compared to the current carbonylation of methanol route. Nick Elmslie, Chief Executive of BP's Global Petrochemicals business stated, "SaaBre™ is the most significant development for acetic acid production in 40 years and adds to our portfolio of leading technologies. The principle advantages of SaaBre™ are that it eliminates the need to purify carbon monoxide, does not require the purchase of methanol and contains no iodides reducing the need for exotic metallurgy." Charles Cameron, BP's Head of Technology, Downstream said, "Hummingbird® is a next generation technology, clearly differentiated from the competition. The Hummingbird® process with its proprietary catalyst and its milder operating conditions is ultra-selective, resulting in a market leading conversion of ethanol to ethylene." The Full Research Report on BP plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/f948_BP]

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Encana Corporation Research Report

On November 5, 2013, Encana Corporation (Encana) announced its vision and strategy, and informed that it has already started making the significant and bold changes to put the Company on track to be a leading North American resource play company. Doug Suttles, President and CEO of Encana, stated, "We have a focused long term plan in place, the resource base to support that plan and a talented team of people with the energy and drive to succeed. Encana is focused on developing high quality resource plays in North America and continuously striving to operate in those plays more efficiently than our competitors. Our tremendous asset base offers us the opportunity to build a focused portfolio with exposure to different geographic regions and product diversity, providing quality investment options and the ability to prosper through variable commodity price cycles." The Company stated that it believes that through its disciplined and focused growth strategy it can average a more than 10% CAGR in cash flow per share through 2017. The Full Research Report on Encana Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/01ac_ECA]

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Murphy Oil Corporation Research Report

On November 6, 2013, Murphy Oil Corporation (Murphy Oil) announced that its President and CEO Roger Jenkins will present at the Jefferies 2013 Global Energy Conference on November 13, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. CST. Murphy Oil informed that the live webcast of the presentation and replay of the same will be available on its website for 30 days after the event. The Full Research Report on Murphy Oil Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/ff2d_MUR]

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Total SA Research Report

On November 5, 2013, Total SA (Total) announced that it has been awarded an 86 megawatt-peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar power project by South Africa's Department of Energy, as part of the third round of tenders for renewable energy generation facilities. According to the Company, the project is secured under a co-development agreement with South African Mulilo Renewable Energy, with Total owning 27% of the project, along with five partners. The Company informed that its affiliate, SunPower Corporation, provided the photovoltaic specifications for the project and is also expected to provide Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services along with long-term operation and maintenance for the project. The Philippe Boisseau, President, Marketing & Services and New Energies and a member of the Executive Committee of Total, stated, "This project proves we can deliver, with our affiliate SunPower, the best technology at a competitive price. Total has been present in South Africa for almost 50 years and remains very committed to the country. As a world leader in the solar industry, we are pleased to assist South Africa in the diversification of its energy mix, with the development of increased solar capacity in the country, along other energy sources." The Full Research Report on Total SA - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5801_TOT]

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