38 JANUARY 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Chevron’s Technology and Innovation Adapted from Information by Chevron Chevron is enhancing its capabilities and operations in Colorado, a state that accounts for the fourth largest crude oil production in the U.S. Curtis Rueter a Chevron project manager, is working toward a more sustainable future for the company. His latest initiative is a four-acre solar field that powers a Colorado gas and oil facility, reducing Chevron’s reliance on nonrenewable energy sources and potentially cutting carbon dioxide emissions by over 1000 tons in 2025. The company has also implemented technology to increase efficiency, reduce carbon intensity, and create innovative energy solutions. Here are just a few of Chevron’s notable achievements in the area: j Next-generation facility designs have proven to be more environmentally friendly for Chevron’s Colorado operations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% and surface area by over 95% compared to previous facilties. j The company’s use of grid electricity for drilling rigs reduces greenhouse gas emissions. j Remote drilling enables the workforce to operate equipment from a safer and more controlled environment, leading to increased precision and safety. j Moving gas and oil by pipeline rather than trucks in Colorado, is working toward meeting the carbon emissions targets while enhancing safety on local roadways. Chevron’s cutting-edge technologies and long-term strategies are helping to meet the rising demand for energy while reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. “We aim to grow our oil and gas business and lower the carbon intensity of our operations,” said Kim McHugh, vice president of Chevron’s Rockies Business Unit. “Many energy solutions will be needed, and we believe the world will still require oil and natural gas.” The four-acre solar field. G&O
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