ExxonMobil

Often regarded as the most influential non-government owned company and controlling a significant portion of the global oil market, ExxonMobil is a true industry giant and a worthy successor of the once dominant Standard Oil. While environmental activists criticize the company's attitude towards issues like climate change and pollution, the Texas- headquartered corporation continues to make profit measurable in billions of US dollars and as oil consumption will likely increase will continue to do so, exploring new oil reserves even in regions like the Russian far east. In order to find out more about one of the power industry's most powerful figures, its history and leadership read this book.