Exxon Mobil looking to buy wind, solar power delivery in Texas

Exxon has been slow to follow big oil rivals such as Royal Dutch Shell and BP into renewable energy technologies

Exxon Mobil has been looking to buy renewable energy for delivery in Texas, according to people familiar with the matter.
 
The company sent out a request for proposals with a June 8 deadline, inviting solar or wind power suppliers to pitch contracts that would last 12, 15 or 20 years, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg and the people who asked not to be named.
 
Exxon  is seeking at least 100 Mw and would consider proposals for more than 250 Mw.
 
“I have never seen an oil and gas company doing a corporate PPA anywhere near