In this chapter, they discuss the excitement and unexpected enthusiasm of Darren, the CEO of Exxon Mobil, about the merger with Pioneer Natural Resources. They speculate that this merger might lead to more positive developments in the future. The chapter then switches gears to talk about the green hydrogen economy and Plug Power, a hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer. They explore the potential of green hydrogen as a fuel of the future and interview Andy Marsh, the President and CEO of Plug Power, who explains their company's role in the green hydrogen ecosystem.
Bloomberg Commodities Edge Anchor Alix Steel and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Oil & Gas Analyst Fernando Valle break down Exxon agreeing to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion as it seeks to become the dominant producer of shale oil. Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power, discusses building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem. Hayley Berg, Economist at Hopper, shares the travel app's insight on holiday travel. And we Drive to the Close with Jim Gold, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Steward Partners.
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