oil and gas demand to remain high, says chevron CEO

Chevron is producing 1 million barrels of oil-equivalent per day in the Permian Basin (pictured). During an interview with The New York Times, Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth spoke about the global demand for oil and gas.

Oil and gas are here to stay—at least for the foreseeable future, says Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth.

Speaking to The New York Times in a wide-ranging interview, Wirth detailed how Chevron is tackling today’s energy challenges while building the systems of tomorrow. He also discussed Chevron’s investments in new technologies, such as hydrogen, and how Chevron’s culture helps the company succeed. He even shared an important lesson his father taught him—and how that lesson affects his work at Chevron today.

Read Wirth’s full conversation with The New York Times (no subscription required).