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Battery-boosted EV chargers coming to Chevron, Texaco stations

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The oil giant Chevron appears to be exploring exactly that, with an arrangement that will lead to the rollout at some U.S. Chevron and Texaco gas stations of DC fast-chargers capable of delivering 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. Are EV fast-charging stations smart business for existing gas stations?

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Chevron and MOECO to collaborate on Advanced Closed Loop geothermal technology

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Chevron New Energies, and Mitsui Oil Exploration (MOECO) signed a Joint Collaboration Agreement to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of advanced geothermal power generation in Japan. Chevron and MOECO share a goal of delivering lower carbon energy solutions, while meeting the need for reliable, affordable energy.

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Novvi LLC begins production of 100% renewable base oils & process oils

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Novvi LLC announced the successful start-up of its Deer Park, TX plant, where it is manufacturing and marketing 100% renewable base oils ( NovaSpec Base Oils ) for the lubricants industry, and 100% renewable process oils for polymer, adhesives, and personal care industries. Novvi is a joint venture of Amyris, Inc.,

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Chevron makes equity investment in Novvi and its high-performance renewable base oil technology

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Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron USA, and Novvi LLC announced that Chevron has made an equity investment in Novvi LLC (a joint venture of Amyris, Inc.; Chevron is a leading manufacturer of premium base oils and one of the world’s largest suppliers of finished lubricants.

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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. division, maker of the Delo brand of heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address the growth of severe duty applications in on- and off-highway markets.

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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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Chevron suspends current and future drilling operations offshore Brazil

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Chevron Corporation reported that while its subsidiary, Chevron Brasil Upstream Frade Ltda., Source: Chevron. Chevron says the suspension of the drilling operations has no impact on its current production in the Frade field or on other Frade field operations. Drilling schematic. Click to enlarge.

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