News article Exxon production fallingThese are the articles we will start seeing more often. Along with switches to renewables...bullish long-term for oil
"Luckily for XOM shareholders, CEO Darren Woods has reassured investors that reinstating buybacks is "on the table," though he has reiterated that "restoring the strength of our balance sheet, returning debt to levels consistent with a strong double-A rating"remains a top priority."
"But overall, Exxon's declining production is the way to go in this environment."
Reference: https://oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Exxons-Falling-Production-Is-Highly-Bullish-For-Oil-Prices.html