Algae has tremendous promise as an alternative fuel. But Exxon’s pullout from algae research is a major setback. An algae farm outdoor growth facility at General Atomics in San Diego. (Mark Boster / ...

The FINANCIAL — ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. on March 6 announced a new phase in their joint algae biofuel research program that could lead to the technical ability to produce 10,000 barrels ...

Searching for an environmentally friendly way to produce cheap hydrogen as a fuel, researchers at Oregon State University are turning to microbes that have been doing the job for billions of years.

The oil giant is pushing for a new carbon accounting method, which worries climate advocates but shows Exxon is sticking with its emission-reduction goals despite Trump’s attacks on low-carbon energy ...