Chevron South Africa has played an important role in helping to meet the country's fuel needs since 1911.
In 1936, a partnership between Chevron and Texaco created Caltex. In 1966, Caltex bolstered our standing as a key investor in South Africa with the construction of a refinery in Cape Town.
Chevron South Africa has a long track record of contributing to the South African economy while operating safely and protecting the environment.
Health, Environment and Safety
Chevron South Africa is committed to the highest health, environment and safety standards.
Employees benefit from Chevron South Africa's HIV/AIDS awareness program, which teaches them how to keep themselves and their families healthy. The program encourages voluntary HIV testing and then educates those who test negative on how to stay that way. Those who test positive are shown how they can prolong their lives and remain productive.
A water recycling plant at the Cape Town Refinery produces all of the water needed in the refining process, reducing the facility's consumption of drinkable water. Every month, the water conserved by the refinery is the equivalent of that used by 6,000 homes. The recycling plant also reduces the refinery's burden on the city's sewage infrastructure.
Economy
Employment created at Chevron South Africa's manufacturing, marketing, distribution and support services sites has a multiplier effect on wages, salaries and business investments and makes Chevron South Africa an important contributor to South Africa's economy.
In addition, our operations transfer knowledge and experience to South Africans and bring the latest technologies to the country.
Updated: April 2013
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