Chevron has had operations in Thailand since 1948. We began exploring for oil and gas in the 1970s.
In 1962, Chevron was the first oil firm awarded exploration rights in Thailand. Eleven years later, Chevron made the first discovery of hydrocarbons in the Gulf of Thailand, which led to a major natural gas development there later in the decade.
In 1996, the Star Petroleum Refining refinery at Map Ta Phut began producing fuel. Chevron holds a majority interest in the facility.
The Tri Energy Company Ltd. power plant began operations in 2001. Chevron is involved through a joint venture.
Health, Environment and Safety
From the design of facilities and equipment to ongoing staff training, Chevron cares about the health and safety of our employees, and we help protect Thailand's environment. Many of our community activities involve health and safety campaigns as well as environmental preservation, such as reforestation and mangrove and wetland conservation. Chevron also supports programs that encourage children to get involved in protecting the environment.
In 2009, we worked with the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health to increase HIV/AIDS awareness among Chevron employees. We introduced the PATH Parents Network to help parents improve their understanding of HIV/AIDS and enhance communication about the disease with their children.
In 2005–2009, Chevron, in cooperation with the Department of Mineral Fuels and the Petroleum Companies Foundation, supported a reforestation project that commemorates Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne. Chevron contributed approximately $1.96 million to plant and maintain 3 million saplings that cover 6,010 acres in Phetchabun province. During 2010–2012, we are joining the Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation Project to celebrate the king's 84th birthday in 2011. Chevron is contributing $775,000 to support the project.
Chevron has taken part in marine conservation projects in the Gulf of Thailand. Activities have included transplanting coral, releasing marine animals, cleaning beaches and raising public awareness about environmental conservation.
Economy
Chevron's discoveries in the Gulf of Thailand support Thailand's economic future. Working with the Department of Mineral Fuels, Chevron is committed to the long-term expansion of Thailand's energy resources.
Chevron's cumulative investment in upstream activities in Thailand from 1962 to 2010 has surpassed $21 billion. More than $6 billion in petroleum royalties was paid to the Royal Government of Thailand from 1981 to 2010.
Chevron's investment in the Tri Energy electrical plant reflects a far-reaching strategy to participate in Southeast Asia's growing electricity market as well as a belief in the close link between Thailand's power supply and its economy.
At our Caltex™ service stations, we are installing monitoring and control systems at the pump islands, underground tanks, and back-office accounting and purchasing operations. Our latest improvements electronically coordinate service station deliveries and inventories.
Chevron also deploys the latest upstream technology in Thailand, where complex geology makes informed drilling decisions a critical factor in success. Chevron was the first company to introduce Thailand to such advanced technologies as a waterflood system for crude oil production.
Virtual meetings via Chevron's intranet give its exploration team access to company expertise around the world. A first-of-its-kind Web-based management system allows secure sharing of real-time drilling and production data among team members, partners, regulators and customers. The result is faster decisions, improved profitability and greater trust.
Updated: March 2011
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