Response to Fake Advertising Press Release and Website
October 18, 2010
Chevron’s new advertising campaign is meant to identify and highlight
common ground on key energy issues so we can move forward safely,
intelligently and collaboratively. Unfortunately, there are some
who are not interested in engaging in a constructive dialogue, and
instead have resorted to rhetoric and stunts. Today, activist
groups have attempted to interrupt the conversation by issuing a fake
press release and establishing a counterfeit website, which are not
affiliated with Chevron. The media should contact Chevron’s media
line (925) 842-0050 or email pubaffmr@chevron.com
to ensure the accuracy of the information they have received.
Chevron’s press release announcing the launch of the “We Agree” campaign
and the ads can be found at www.chevron.com.
Statement on the Lifting of the Deepwater Drilling Moratorium
October 12, 2010
The energy industry and the government have a shared objective to get
back to work safely producing the energy America needs, and lifting the
deepwater drilling moratorium is a significant step toward this goal.
Chevron appreciates that Secretary Salazar and Director Bromwich have
recognized the work that the industry has undertaken to restore public
confidence in the safety of our deepwater drilling operations and have
lifted the moratorium early. Chevron is committed to make sure an event
like this never happens again, and we are working diligently with the
industry to ensure that best safe-drilling practices are used by all.
Lifting the moratorium is the first of two steps needed to return
thousands of people to work in the Gulf of Mexico. The second step is
for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
(BOEMRE) to issue deepwater and shelf drilling permits as soon as
possible. Chevron appreciates the work done by Department of the
Interior and BOEMRE to reach this point. We look forward to receiving
the drilling permits that will allow us to return to our work of
exploring for and producing America's own energy resources.
Response to Shetland Protest
September 24, 2010
Stena and Chevron North Sea Ltd. today have been granted an
injunction by a Scottish court to end the incident in the Bressay Sound
off Shetland. The matter is now being handled by the police.
While we respect the right of Greenpeace or anyone else to express
their views by peaceful and lawful action, we deplore activities that
could put both the crew as well as the protestors at risk.
We are confident that we can drill deepwater wells safely while respecting the environment.
September 21, 2010
Chevron confirms that an incident is in progress on the Stena Carron
drillship. The vessel has been targeted by Greenpeace protesters in
Bressay Sound off Shetland. The drillship is operated by Stena
Drilling and under contract to Chevron.
The Stena Carron is currently taking on supplies and doing routine
work in preparation for moving to its next location. The schedule for
this move is currently undetermined.
We fully acknowledge and respect the right of Greenpeace or anyone
else to express their views by peaceful and lawful action.
However, we are deeply concerned about activities that put people at
risk.
Chevron's first priority is always safety. We are confident that our
deepwater operations are safe. Like Greenpeace, we share the expectation
that the energy we all need should be produced safely and with respect
for the environment.
Tropical Storm Bonnie
July 25, 2010
Chevron is in the process of safely remobilizing its employees to
evacuated fields in the Gulf of Mexico. All production previously shut
in has been restored.
July 23, 2010
Chevron continues to monitor the path of Tropical Storm Bonnie. As a
precaution, we are evacuating nonessential personnel from our operations
in the Gulf of Mexico. We have also begun to shut in some Gulf of
Mexico production, primarily as a result of third-party pipelines. At
our Pascagoula, Mississippi refinery we are following our hurricane
procedures and are paying close attention to the track and forecast of
the storm. We will not speculate about any possible impact to day-to-day
operations.