Based on strong performance, the Company now expects:
- Capital & exploratory (C&E) expenditures of
$19 to 22 billion from 2021 to 2023 - Three to four percent compound annual production growth through 2023
- Permian unconventional production of 900,000 barrels per day in 2023
- Six percent shareholder yield in 2019
“Chevron is in an exceptional position to deliver industry-leading value
to shareholders,” said
Disciplined Capital Program
The company outlined a ratable capital program and a returns-driven
approach to capital allocation. “We’ve refocused our investment
priorities,” said Wirth, “and expect 70 percent of this year’s spend to
deliver cash flow within two years.” The Company reaffirmed a
disciplined C&E program and established an annual target of
Significant Growth in the Permian
Chevron’s outlook is supported by strong performance in the
The company’s unique position in the Permian is “characterized by long-held acreage, zero-to-low royalty on more than 80 percent of our land position, and minimal drilling commitments,” said Johnson. These attributes together with the deployment of new technologies are driving higher returns, stronger cash flows, and increased value.
Delivering on Financial Commitments
“Chevron is operating from a position of strength,” Wirth added. “The
balance sheet is strong. Our dividend breakeven is low. We’re
disciplined with capital. And we’re generating strong free cashflow.
Presentations and a full transcript of the meeting will be available on the Investor Relations website at www.chevron.com.
As used in this press release, the term “Chevron” and such terms as
“the company,” “the corporation,” “our,” “we” and “us” may refer to
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to
Chevron’s operations that are based on management’s current
expectations, estimates and projections about the petroleum, chemicals
and other energy-related industries. Words or phrases such as
“anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “forecasts,”
“projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “schedules,” “estimates,” “positions,”
“pursues,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “budgets,” “outlook,” “trends,”
“guidance,” “focus,” “on schedule,” “on track,” “is slated,” “goals,”
“objectives,” “strategies,” “opportunities,” and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements
are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the
company’s control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual
outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or
forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The reader should not
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date of this press release. Unless legally required,
Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changing
crude oil and natural gas prices; changing refining, marketing and
chemicals margins; the company's ability to realize anticipated cost
savings and expenditure reductions; actions of competitors or
regulators; timing of exploration expenses; timing of crude oil
liftings; the competitiveness of alternate-energy sources or product
substitutes; technological developments; the results of operations and
financial condition of the company's suppliers, vendors, partners and
equity affiliates, particularly during extended periods of low prices
for crude oil and natural gas; the inability or failure of the company’s
joint-venture partners to fund their share of operations and development
activities; the potential failure to achieve expected net production
from existing and future crude oil and natural gas development projects;
potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned
projects; the potential disruption or interruption of the company’s
operations due to war, accidents, political events, civil unrest, severe
weather, cyber threats and terrorist acts, crude oil production quotas
or other actions that might be imposed by the
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190305005245/en/
Source:
Kent Robertson -- +1 925-842-1456