"CEMEX is one of the most efficient cement producers in the world," said Jim Marcogliese, Executive Vice President of ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties Company. "This agreement expands the long relationship between CEMEX and ExxonMobil."

"CEMEX recognizes ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties as the global leader in lubricants and lubrication," said Armando J. Garcia, CEMEX Executive Vice President of Development. "ExxonMobil is able to provide CEMEX with high quality products and services across the many different geographies where CEMEX operates. We expect this agreement to result in a permanent strategic alliance oriented to continuous improvement and business success."

The agreement covers Industrial, Commercial Vehicle and Passenger Vehicle lubricants, and related services.

"As CEMEX's sole source supplier, ExxonMobil will provide a standardized global package for all CEMEX facilities worldwide," said Marcogliese. "This package includes high performance lubricants and related support, featuring Mobil Planned Engineering Services, and a global logistic network."

CEMEX is a leading global producer and marketer of cement and ready-mix products, with operations concentrated in the world's most dynamic cement markets across four continents. CEMEX combines a deep knowledge of the local markets with its global network and information technology systems to provide world-class products and services to its customers, from individual homebuilders to large industrial contractors.

ExxonMobil is the world's number one supplier of lube basestocks and a leading marketer of finished lubricants and specialty products. ExxonMobil products are sold under the Esso, Exxon, and Mobil brands.

ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties lubricants and lubrication services are available in more than 200 countries around the world.

Additional information about ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties can be found on the Internet at http://www.exxonmobil.com/lubes.

Additional information about CEMEX can be found on the Internet at http://www.cemex.com.

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CONTACT:          ExxonMobil, Fairfax
                  Don Turk, 703/846-4467
                  or
                  CEMEX, Mexico City
                  Jorge Perez, (52-81) 8152-2739

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