SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChevronTexaco said today that its oil and gas production facilities and operations in Indonesia and Thailand were unaffected by the tragic earthquake and tsunamis that struck South Asia earlier this week.

"Our thoughts and condolences go out to the many victims of this unprecedented devastation, and we will be offering financial aid to the relief efforts," said Peter Robertson, vice chairman of ChevronTexaco. "We also want to reassure our partners and customers that our oil and gas production facilities in the region remain fully operational."

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