Enables development of world-class resource in highly prospective
shale basin
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2013--
A subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today signed an
agreement with affiliates of the Argentine oil company YPF S.A. (NYSE:
YPF) that furthers the development of shale oil and gas resources from
the Vaca Muerta formation located in the Neuquén province.
The agreement calls for initial outlays of approximately $1.24 billion
to enable the first phase of development in the Loma La Lata Norte and
Loma Campaña areas. The initial program will include the drilling of 100
wells in a 5,000-acre tract, part of a 96,000-acre concession.
“This strategic investment will allow Chevron to take part in the Vaca
Muerta, one of the most exciting shale oil and gas plays in the world
today,” said George Kirkland, vice chairman of Chevron Corporation. “It
provides Chevron with a new opportunity to profitably grow production
beyond our 2017 production target of 3.3 million barrels per day.”
“Chevron has a long history in Argentina, and this project demonstrates
our commitment to the country, its economic development and its goal of
achieving energy self-sufficiency,” said Ali Moshiri, president, Chevron
Africa-Latin America Exploration and Production.
The Loma La Lata field is currently producing more than 10,000 barrels
of oil-equivalent per day.
Chevron Argentina currently produces an average of 21,000 barrels of
crude oil and 4 million cubic feet of natural gas in the Neuquén Basin,
where it holds operated interests ranging from 18.8 to 100 percent.
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with
subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company’s success is
driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees and their
application of the most innovative technologies in the world. Chevron is
involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. The company
explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas;
refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy
products; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power
and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions;
and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels.
Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is
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actual results to differ materially are changes in prices of, demand for
and supply of crude oil and natural gas; actions of competitors; the
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crude oil and natural gas development projects; potential delays in the
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Source: Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation
Kurt Glaubitz, San Ramon, +1 925-790-6928
Kurt.Glaubitz@Chevron.com
