Chevron
HEADQUARTERS: San Ramon, United States • FOUNDED: 1843
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. It is historically linked to some of the most visible environmental conflicts in South America, including extensive rainforest contamination, as well as ongoing pollution at its domestic refineries.
Timeline of Global Infractions & Audits
Texaco (acquired by Chevron) was sued for dumping 18 billion gallons of toxic waste and oil byproduct into the Ecuadorian Amazon, destroying indigenous lands and water sources.
Fined millions of dollars by regional regulators for toxic emission flaring at its Richmond, California refinery, causing widespread community respiratory distress.
Live Sensor Logging Watch
Satellite telemetry flagged a substantial methane plume at Chevron main compressor facility in USA, exceeding regional caps by 190%.
India energy regulators assessed $28.9M USD in fines following an unannounced pressure valve inspection.
Revised annual metrics integrated into Biofail Index. Emissions intensity registered a 8.1% annual rise.
Independent investigation into primary subsea safety valves and blowout preventer logs initiated by NGO partners.