Reactions to Trump's energy infrastructure executive order

Following President Trump’s executive order on issuing permits and promoting energy infrastructure and economic growth, energy associations reacted in support.

EnergyAsYouSowApril 18, 2019Anadarko, Chevron

Chevron to buy Anadarko, grow oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin

One of the nation’s largest oil and gas companies is expanding its presence in the Permian Basin with a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Texas-based Anadarko Petroleum.

EnergyAsYouSowApril 18, 2019Adrian C Hedden, Anadarko, Chevron

Chevron Phillips Chemical to report plastic pellet spills

(Reuters) - Chevron Phillips Chemical Co said on Tuesday it would start reporting plastic pellet spills from its chemical plants in 2019.

Chevron Phillips to report plastic pellet spills, shareholder says

Less than two weeks after Exxon Mobil became the first major oil company to agree to report plastic pellet pollution to investors, another major petrochemical company has followed suit under pressure from activist shareholders.

Chevron Bows To Investor Pressure To Align Strategy With Paris Agreement

US-based oil and gas major Chevron has attempted to undercut a shareholder rebellion by announcing plans to align its business strategy with the Paris Climate Agreement, vowing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% to 30%. However, the company’s promises do not fully meet investor demands.

EnergyAsYouSowFebruary 14, 2019Joshua Hill, climate change, Chevron

Chevron ties executive pay to methane and flaring reduction targets

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chevron Corp plans to set greenhouse gas emissions targets and tie executive compensation and rank-and-file bonuses to the reductions, the oil major said in its latest climate report released on Thursday.

EnergyAsYouSowFebruary 12, 2019Jennifer Hiller, Chevron, climate change

Chevron Aligns Strategy With Paris Deal But Won't Cap Output

Chevron Corp. vowed to cut greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the Paris Accord on climate change, potentially averting a shareholder rebellion at its annual general meeting.

EnergyAsYouSowFebruary 12, 2019Kevin Crowley, Eric Roston, climate change, Chevron

Five oil majors face 2019 climate target pressure by investors

HOUSTON/LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. and Norwegian oil majors Chevron and Equinor (EQNR.OL) have become the latest target of activist investors moving to force five of the biggest oil companies to commit to fixed emissions targets and align with the Paris climate agreement.

EnergyAsYouSowJanuary 21, 2019Jennifer Hiller, Shadia Nasralla, climate change, Chevron

Proposal to report on methane emissions supported by 45% of Chevron shareholders

"Chevron has lagged behind its peers on implementing and disclosing methane best practices for too long. Shareholders today recognize Chevron's progress, but underscore the importance of demonstrating on-the-ground change on this important climate change issue," Ms. Fugere said.

EnergyAsYouSowJune 1, 2018Danielle Fugere, Chevron, climate change

Chevron faces climate test at meeting today

What we’re hearing: The methane resolution is likely to pass the 50% mark because similar votes have passed at other companies. Getting this support likely indicates company adoption of whatever the non-binding proposal calls for.

The other vote is unlikely to pass, according to Danielle Fugere, president of nonprofit As You Sow, which filed the resolution on behalf of some Chevron investors. This is in part because it’s going a step further and asking for strategy change.

EnergyAsYouSowMay 30, 2018Axios, Chevron, climate change, Danielle Fugere