Chevron's tradition of service in the Netherlands began more than a century ago.
Texaco, which later merged with Chevron, started operations in the Netherlands around 1902. After World War II, we sold fuel under the Caltex brand.
We began onshore exploration activities in the Netherlands in 1962. This led to the award of the Akkrum concession in 1967, which produced natural gas for more than 30 years before the field was finally decommissioned in 2003. The rural countryside site was restored to its original state and reclaimed for agricultural use.
In 2005, Chevron acquired Unocal and its interests in the Netherlands. The company had been active since the mid-1960s and producing oil and gas since 1982.
In 2005, Chevron and its partners were granted production licenses enabling the development of the A/B shallow gas fields in the Dutch North Sea. A central processing platform and an export pipeline were installed in 2007. Seven development wells were also drilled, and first gas production started in 2007.
Economy
Chevron contributes to the economy of the Netherlands as an employer, a lubricant and fuel additive researcher, and an energy producer. Chevron's offshore oil and gas production supports the country's energy portfolio. The company has more than 100 employees in the Netherlands.
Updated: March 2009