Nikolaas Baeckelmans

VP of EU Affairs at ExxonMobil.
Focused on energy, environment & climate. All views are my own.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

The @EU_Commission is here to support each industry on its net-zero path, I said at today's Industry Summit.

Predictability, lower energy prices, competitiveness and a strong business case for clean tech

– this is what we are working on.

And how we will keep our head start.

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Exxon to begin producing lithium to feed surging battery demand via @FT
https://t.co/0yPNkcsVuz

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Dutch emissions laws stall €10bn of green investment at Europe’s biggest port via @FT
https://t.co/NglfpIgpRt

[CEPS ThinkTank @CEPS_thinktank]

According to our report's findings, a combination of mechanical and chemical recycling technologies will be essential for optimal plastic recycling, reducing the share of plastics sent to incineration and landfills to minimal levels

READ THE FULL STUDY 👉 https://t.co/w0sbVQUsu0

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Exxon boosts low-carbon efforts with $4.9bn deal for Denbury Resources via @FT
https://t.co/6V4xmSFklL

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Happy #July4th to my American colleagues and friends. Transatlantic cooperation is key to maintaining reliable, secure, energy sources and progressing toward a lower-emission future. I’m proud to be vice-chair of @AmChamEU, which aims to strengthen the transatlantic relationship.

[AmCham EU @AmChamEU]

To our American friends and those celebrating all over the world, we wish you all a happy and festive Independence Day 🎉🇺🇸

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

I look forward to chairing the jury every year at this event, and I am always so impressed by the #creative and #innovative solutions the students present.

Well done to all the teams!

Thank you to @JA_Europe and to the panel speakers from @Cefic, @valipac and @EU_Commission.

[ExxonMobil EU @ExxonMobil_EU]

Each year we host the #SciTechChallenge with @JA_Europe, encouraging students across Europe to use their #STEM skills to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. This year’s task? Sustainable waste management at the 2024 Olympic Games. Thank you and well done to all involved!

[Greg Van Avermaet @GregVanAvermaet]

Sadly this adventure will come to an end at the end of this season. Thanks to all who supported me throughout my career!

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

The true faith of Ursula von der Leyen via @FT
https://t.co/L8x4azUyqG

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

ExxonMobil says low-carbon business could one day eclipse oil and gas via @FT
https://t.co/RsKSAokNhd

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in the @AmChamEU #Transatlantic Week, where we discussed the importance of transatlantic cooperation in maintaining #reliable, #secure energy sources and progressing to a #loweremission energy future.

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

What European business makes of the green-subsidy race https://t.co/DBTAOUHHt0 from @TheEconomist https://t.co/DBTAOUHHt0

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

American green subsidies change the investment landscape via @FT
https://t.co/z48aTTv1lk

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Qatar to supply Germany with LNG as EU seeks secure energy options via @FT
15 years! https://t.co/9QRckXXyNV

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Bullish Courtois takes lead role in last gig for Belgium’s golden generation via @FT
https://t.co/Edo8yPmeUV

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

To celebrate #WorldScienceDay, I would like to highlight the work we do with @JA_Europe for the #SciTechChallenge, where future #STEM leaders and #innovators work on innovative solutions for a sustainable future. See more here: https://t.co/oQvYh0n5qT

[FT Energy @ftenergy]

Russia becomes India’s top oil supplier as sanctions deflate price https://t.co/pHtBbbpYOJ

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

As demand for energy supply grows across Europe, we recognize our role in helping to secure supply.

Earlier this year we shared our progress on plans to nearly double our LNG production by 2030. More: https://t.co/YW9JlVVVSI

[Nikolaas Baeckelmans @baeckelmans]

Is Europe winning the gas war with Russia? | Financial Times https://t.co/4nHzjqksyn

[Javier Blas @JavierBlas]

CHART OF THE DAY: Shell once ambitioned overtaking Exxon as the most valuable international oil company.

In April 2020, $SHELL narrowed the valuation gap to ~$25 billion. But since then, $XOM has powered ahead, and today the American is worth more than~$250 billion than Shell