HOUSTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO)
announced today that the Company will contribute $1.5 million to the
American Red Cross in support of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav relief efforts.
One million dollars will be allocated to Hurricane Ike, with the remaining
$500,000 targeted for ongoing Hurricane Gustav relief efforts. The Company
is also closely monitoring the needs of its employees in the areas that are
expected to be impacted by Hurricane Ike, and is prepared to provide
assistance to these employees and their families as soon as the storm
passes.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities along the Texas and
Louisiana Gulf Coast as we brace for Hurricane Ike. While we do not yet
know the full extent of the damage this dangerous storm will cause, early
predictions of a potentially severe impact to our region have prompted us
to come forward with this initial contribution to help ensure our community
has the resources necessary to respond to the needs of our neighbors," said
Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr., president and CEO of Marathon. "Our Marathon
family is committed to providing assistance to those who will be impacted
by Ike, and we also want to assist in the ongoing relief efforts in
Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Gustav."
Marathon has significant onshore and offshore operations in the Gulf
Coast region, including refineries in Texas City, Texas, and Garyville,
La., as well as pipeline and oil and natural gas production and processing
facilities.
Marathon is an integrated international energy company engaged in
exploration and production; oil sands mining; integrated gas; and refining,
marketing and transportation operations. Marathon has principal operations
in the United States, Angola, Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Indonesia,
Ireland, Libya, Norway and the United Kingdom. Marathon is the fourth
largest United States-based integrated oil company and the nation's fifth
largest refiner.
Media Relations Contacts: Lee Warren 832-247-6885 or 713-344-0203
Paul Weeditz 713-202-8522
Investor Relations Contacts: Howard Thill 713-296-4140
Chris Phillips 713-296-3213
Michol Ecklund 713-296-3919
SOURCE Marathon Oil Corporation
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CONTACT:
Media Relations: Lee Warren, +1-832-247-6885
or +1-713-344-0203, or Paul Weeditz, +1-713-202-8522, both of
Marathon Oil Corporation; or for Investor Relations: Howard
Thill, +1-713-296-4140, or Chris Phillips, +1-713-296-3213, or
Michol Ecklund, +1-713-296-3919, all of Marathon Oil Corporation
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