Marathon in Talks with Exxon, Aramco for Flare-Gas Bitcoin Mining

Marathon in Talks with Exxon, Aramco for Flare-Gas Bitcoin Mining
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Marathon Digital Holdings may be in exploratory talks with Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco to colocate Bitcoin mining units at oilfields, leveraging flare-gas for power. If confirmed, this partnership could revolutionize gas-to-Bitcoin operations while addressing ESG concerns. Marathon’s CEO has hinted at discussions with major energy companies, signaling potential scalability.

  • Marathon's flare-gas Bitcoin mining pilot in Texas has demonstrated viability, using stranded shale gas and earning methane abatement credits.
  • Exxon's prior collaboration with Crusoe Energy diverted 18 million cubic feet of gas monthly, cutting CO₂-equivalent emissions by up to 63%.
  • Regulatory momentum, including the U.S. methane emissions fee and Texas bills, is pushing oil producers to monetize flare-gas via Bitcoin mining.
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