Technology plays an important role in helping Chevron to deliver the energy the world needs.
Chevron has three technology companies that support our businesses: Energy Technology Company, Chevron Technology Ventures and Information Technology Company.
The work that these companies do is integrated across Chevron, ensuring a strong bond between our technology and our business strategy.
Our 2008 Achievements
- We built and operated facilities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico that allow real-time production monitoring and analysis.
- We deployed an integrated information management system that provides access to subsurface, subsea and topsides data at the Agbami Field, Nigeria.
- We planned the deployment of a new earth modeling and interpretation system that will significantly enhance the efficiency of exploration and production for the next 10 to 15 years.
- At the Frade Field in Brazil, we deployed the Nautronix subsea network, an underwater positioning system.
- We improved on and deployed a new infrared camera technology to detect hydrocarbon emissions, enhancing reliability and safety.
- We developed software components to enable 10 I-field applications to improve operational performance in well performance monitoring and testing, steam and water flood management, routine operator duties, and equipment reliability.
- Catchlight Energy LLC, a 50-50 joint venture between Chevron and Weyerhaeuser Company, was created to research, develop and commercialize profitable, low-carbon biofuels from nonfood, forest-based resources.
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Updated: March 2009