BRIEF-Exxon Mobil says underlying oil demand growth has been strong
April 28 Exxon Mobil Corp
* Says expects to spud first well on newly-aquired Permian basin acreage 'shortly'
* Says it is current high bidder on 19 blocks in U.S. Gulf Of Mexico
* Says it expects global liquefied natural gas demand will grow 250 percent by 2040
* Says remains in full compliance with sanctions on Russia
* Says underlying oil demand growth has been strong
* Says still expects 2017 capital budget of $22 billion
* Says liza 4 well in Guyana still being drilled, expects final investment decision on project by mid-year
* Says recent dividend increase reflects board's confidence in efficiency of integrated business model Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Ernest Scheyder)