SJVBU

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For more than a century, Chevron has played a major role in helping meet California’s energy needs. Our San Joaquin Valley Business Unit (SJVBU) is headquartered in Bakersfield and we have operations in Kern, Fresno and Monterey Counties. We are proud to deliver the affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy that improves lives and enables human progress.

production operations in six fields across central california

more than 100 years

Chevron has produced oil and gas in California for more than 100 years, providing the energy to serve residents, businesses and industries, including agriculture. Local oil production helps to promote energy independence while providing economic benefits for the community, including money spent with local suppliers, philanthropic donations and property tax payments that go towards funding local infrastructure. We also employ nearly 850 full-time employees.

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enabling human progress

The oil and gas we produce are critical to enabling human progress. From the cars we drive to the tractors that grow our crops, to medical advancements, technological innovations and thousands of consumer products, we develop the energy that improves lives and power California forward.

passenger vehicles

fuels & transportation

fuels & transportation

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tech & innovation

tech & innovation

soccer

sports & leisure

sports & leisure

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health & medicine

health & medicine

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food & ag

food & ag

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supporting our communities during the COVID-19 crisis

At Chevron, we believe in the power of humanity to solve any challenge. Together with our community partners, we have implemented a series of social investment and support initiatives to help communities and nonprofits address the COVID-19 public health crisis. To date, we’ve committed more than $500,000 to support our communities across Kern, Fresno, and Monterey Counties. We’re also talking with first responders about additional ways we can support their efforts.

adventist health bakersfield and dignity health mercy and memorial hospitals

We are providing $100,000 grants to each of these healthcare providers to purchase personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, gowns, gloves and goggles, for frontline workers caring for patients at their hospitals in Kern County. Adventist Health, a nonprofit medical center, has created a matching fund to give community members a way to contribute.

central valley community foundation (CVCF)

We made a $100,000 donation, which was distributed evenly between the Community Medical Centers and the Central California Food Bank, to provide resources and support to frontline medical workers, as well food for families struggling to put meals on the table due to economic burdens from the COVID-19 pandemic in Fresno County.

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We provided a grant to support enrichment and educational programs for children in East Bakersfield during school closures. Kids are receiving healthy snacks and meals during the day. During the first two weeks, 25,000 meals were served. The program has been revised to offer emergency full-day care for school age children of first responders, healthcare professionals and essential city and county employees.

lost hills park food pantry

We contributed to Lost Hills Park to help fund basic access to food in rural Kern County. Through this collaboration with The Wonderful Company, we are helping meet the needs of 200 households on a bi-weekly basis.

kern economic development foundation

We provided $100,000 to the Kern Economic Development Foundation to deliver Chevron gas cards to first responders, families and small businesses struggling and incurring extra costs or diminished revenues as residents continue to stay at home.

fresno city college

In Fresno, we funded the purchase of approximately 70 mobile devices, such as laptops, iPads and MiFi internet devices, for Fresno City College STEM students. This allows students to access their online education during these trying times.

food bank for monterey county

We committed $100,000 to address the immediate and longer-term needs of vulnerable residents in Monterey County including elderly, homeless, students, and low-income families as they face economic hardships and food insecurity.
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protecting the environment

Chevron uses ingenuity to solve today’s complex energy challenges, inspire for tomorrow, and power progress in Central California. As part of our commitment, we operate in a sustainable manner that reduces our environmental footprint.

preserving water

Chevron is committed to minimizing the use of fresh water by beneficially reusing produced water in our operations, including the generation of steam, which is used during the oil production process. Chevron treats and recycles some of the excess water it extracts so that it can be used for agricultural purposes.
Chevron is committed to minimizing the use of fresh water by beneficially reusing produced water in our operations, including the generation of steam, which is used during the oil production process. Chevron treats and recycles some of the excess water it extracts so that it can be used for agricultural purposes.

ever-cleaner energy

Chevron is working with SunPower to develop a 29-megawatt system of solar panels at the Lost Hills oil field in Kern County. Once complete, the project will deliver clean, solar energy that is expected to provide 80% of the power needs of the Lost Hills oil field.
Chevron is working with SunPower to develop a 29-megawatt system of solar panels at the Lost Hills oil field in Kern County. Once complete, the project will deliver clean, solar energy that is expected to provide 80% of the power needs of the Lost Hills oil field.
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operations and environment

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With thousands of wells in operation, Chevron is one of the largest oil-equivalent producers in California where we produced 142,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day in 2018.

With thousands of wells in operation, Chevron is one of the largest oil-equivalent producers in California where we produced 142,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day in 2018.

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1.4 billion kilowatt-hours of solar energy expected to be generated by Lost Hills Solar Project over 20-year period

1.4 billion kilowatt-hours of solar energy expected to be generated by Lost Hills Solar Project over 20-year period

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In 2018, over 92% of SJVBU's water intake amount was produced water, and approximately 85% of the total intake amount was reused for beneficial purposes.

In 2018, over 92% of SJVBU's water intake amount was produced water, and approximately 85% of the total intake amount was reused for beneficial purposes.

investing in the community

We are committed to investing in communities across Central California by giving time and resources to support local organizations that make our community a better place to live and work. We make strategic social investments that focus on education, health, economic development and civic engagement.

more than a game

Chevron partnered with Open Goal Project to launch the Chevron Soccer Academy in Fresno, Monterey and Kern Counties. The program strives to create accessible soccer opportunities for youth and to provide the proper resources, knowledge, and support system for players to learn and grow.

community and social investments

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Chevron was the #1 tax payer in Kern County, #3 tax payer in Monterey County and #4 tax payer in Fresno County in 2018.

Chevron was the #1 tax payer in Kern County, #3 tax payer in Monterey County and #4 tax payer in Fresno County in 2018.

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In 2018, Chevron contributed over $4 million in social investments to non-profit and community organizations in Fresno, Kern and Monterey counties

In 2018, Chevron contributed over $4 million in social investments to non-profit and community organizations in Fresno, Kern and Monterey counties

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In 2018, Chevron spent over $330 million with local suppliers in Fresno, Kern, and Monterey counties

In 2018, Chevron spent over $330 million with local suppliers in Fresno, Kern, and Monterey counties

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Published: June 2020