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Chevron fined $329,700 for violations of California’s gasoline regulation; over-oxygenated gasoline in 2010 and 2011

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that Chevron Corp. Chevron supplied gasoline in violation of state regulations at its Montebello and Richmond terminals. Chevron fully cooperated with ARB in this matter and took steps to correct the violations. The California Air Resources Board announced. In each case, the self-disclosed violations were for a total of 4.4

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Chevron announces oil discovery in deepwater US Gulf of Mexico

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Chevron Corporation announced a new oil discovery at the Moccasin prospect in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. Chevron, with a 43.75% working interest in the prospect, was the operator of the Moccasin discovery well. Chevron is one of the largest leaseholders in the Gulf of Mexico and is currently developing the $7.5

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LS9 extends research in synthetic hydrocarbon products with Chevron

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a synthetic biology company developing fermentation-derived drop-in renewable fuels and chemicals, announced it will carry out a second phase of research with Chevron Technology Ventures, a division of Chevron USA, Inc. We are appreciative of Chevron’s continued support of LS9 and this specific technology program.

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Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

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Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc. Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is an API CJ-4 heavy duty diesel engine oil formulated using a new Chevron patent pending technology to provide key benefits for engines with “severe duty” cycles in on- and off-highway applications.

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Chevron leveraging information technology to optimize thermal production of heavy oil with increased recovery and reduced costs

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Chevron’s focus on optimizing the thermal management of the Kern River field has resulted in a steady drop in the steam:oil ratio (barrels steam water per barrel oil), resulting in improved economics of the field even with slowly declining production. Source: Chevron. Here, Chevron has reduced its steam:oil ratio (i.e.,

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Mascoma Announces Feedstock Processing and Lignin Supply Agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures; Chevron Working on Converting Lignin to Hydrocarbon Fuel Components

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Mascoma Corporation has entered into a feedstock processing and lignin supply agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), a division of Chevron USA, Inc. Chevron and lignin for fuels. Chevron says tests have shown that this produced water does not inhibit the lignin conversion. Earlier post.)

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Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

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The round included participation from one of North America’s largest commercial fleets, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, and Pittsburgh regional investors including: Idea Foundry, Inc., ​ Optimus Technologies recently announced a $17.8-million million Series A funding round led by Mitsui & Co. out of Tokyo, Japan.

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