ANALYSIS: Chevron’s Venezuela pivot; doubling down on heavy oil, deferring gas

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Apr.2026, Words: 2,300) — Chevron Corporation’s latest asset swap in Venezuela — exiting gas exposure in favor of heavier oil-weighted positions — is more than an internal portfolio reshuffle. From my vantage point, after years covering Venezuela and wider Latin American […]

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says energy and national security at play in Venezuela

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.May.2025, Words: 452) — Chevron Corporation CEO Mike Wirth said there were 2 important real implications related to the US’ sanction policy aimed at Venezuela: energy security and national security. The US company has operated in Venezuela for over 100 years. […]

Chevron Starts Several Projects in the Gulf of America [PDF Download]

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2025) — Chevron Corporation reported earnings of $3.2bn in the fourth-quarter 2024 (4Q:24) compared with $2.3bn in the 4Q:23. Results in the 4Q:24 included severance charges of $715mn and impairment charges of $400mn. Chevron said foreign currency affects increased earnings by $722mn.  Chevron […]

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth Visits Anchor Platform (Video)

(Chevron, 29.Oct.2024) — Chevron Corporation Chairman and CEO, together with CNBC, flew out to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to visit the Anchor Platform to film a segment on Squawk on the Street and a full episode of Mad Money were broadcast live on October 24.  ____________________

Chevron 4Q:22 Earnings Call Transcript, Buybacks and Rising Venezuela Production

(Motley Fool Transcribing, 27.Jan.2023) — Chevron Corporation’s earnings call for the period ending 31 December 2022 with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth and his comments on topics ranging from share buybacks to production increases in Venezuela. Contents: –Prepared Remarks –Questions and Answers –Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good […]

Chevron Reports 1Q:22 Results, Ups Guidance for Permian Basin

(Chevron, 29.Apr.2022) — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported earnings of $6.3bn ($3.22 per share – diluted) for first quarter 2022, compared with $1.4bn ($0.72 per share – diluted) in first quarter 2021. Included in the current quarter were pension settlement costs of $66mn. Foreign currency effects decreased earnings by $218mn. […]

Chevron Reveals $15bn Capital and Exploratory Budget for 2022

(Chevron, 1.Dec.2021) — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced a 2022 organic capital and exploratory spending program of $15bn, at the low end of its $15bn to $17bn guidance range and up more than 20% from 2021 expected levels. This capital program supports Chevron’s objective of higher returns and lower carbon, including approximately $800mn in lower carbon […]