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Chevron Corp

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Chevron Corp

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  • Chevron signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to develop a data center, potentially including a gas-fired plant.
  • Chevron CEO warned of potential oil price jumps over the summer due to dwindling supplies and geopolitical issues like the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
  • The company is negotiating for a stake in Iraq's West Qurna 2 oilfield.
  • Chevron is focusing on boosting production from existing operations in Venezuela rather than fast-track expansion.
  • Chevron, alongside Quantum Capital Group, is preparing a bid for Lukoil assets.
  • The Trump administration allowed Chevron to restart operations in Venezuela.
  • Chevron sealed the $53bn Hess takeover after ExxonMobil's claim to contested assets in Guyana was dismissed.
  • Chevron aims to prioritize profits over production, emphasizing cost-cutting and lower capital expenditure.
  • Chevron and Exxon are beefing up energy trading operations to compete with European rivals.