Chevron wins Thailand’s Office of Atoms for Peace Award 2023
Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. recently won The Office of Atoms for Peace Award 2023 with ‘Distinction’ in recognition of security practices for type-3 radiation generators, from the Thailand’s Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP).
22 August 2023
Two years of success revealed: Thailand’s first-ever “Rigs-to-Reefs” pioneering project turning retired platform jackets into marine habitats
Turning retired platform jackets into artificial reefs is not a new idea. Conceived over 40 years ago, it has already been successful in many countries, from off the coast of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, to Brunei and Malaysia. The use of retired platform jackets as artificial reefs for marine and coastal resources conservation at Koh Pha-Ngan, Surat Thani is Thailand’s first initiative. It involves applying and putting into practice expertise from abroad through the cooperation between the public, private, and education sectors.
8 June 2023
PSC for petroleum blocks in Gulf of Thailand signed, safeguarding Thailand’s long-term energy security
The Ministry of Energy's Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with each of the contractors who won the 24th Thailand Petroleum Bidding Round for the right to explore and produce petroleum under the PSC regime in three exploration blocks covering a total area of 30,000 square kilometers in the Gulf of Thailand. This opportunity has not been granted for any undiscovered sites for the past 16 years. As the blocks are in close proximity to the fields previously approved for petroleum production, as well as active petroleum-producing fields, the new petroleum exploration is likely to succeed, thereby contributing to Thailand’s long-term energy security.
31 May 2023
Chevron supports Songkhla Regional Observatory, carries on with promoting astronomy education
Recently, Songkhla Governor Jessada Jitrat presided over the opening ceremony of the Chevron Building and Multi-Purpose Open Space. In the event, he witnessed Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. hand over 2,739,986.27 baht to the Songkhla Regional Observatory for the Public.
7 April 2023
Chevron, SEAMEO STEM-ED, and Education Ministry are poised to scale up Chevron Enjoy Science Initiative to enhance the nation’s STEM education
As a development initiative for the learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—or STEM, in a full-scale and measurably successful manner in Thailand, the ‘Chevron Enjoy Science’ project initiated by Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. has been an exemplary ‘public-private partnership’ program aiming at strengthening Thailand’s capability through STEM education. With a total budget of more than US$35 million, the project intends to lay a solid foundation for the development of the country's competitiveness and innovation. Southeast Asian STEM Education Fair and Exposition 2023, organized by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for STEM Education (SEAMEO STEM-ED) with Chevron as a major sponsor, serves as a platform for showcasing the initiative's significant achievements and paves the way for the advancement of STEM education at the national and regional levels. The event was attended by over 500 participants, including government officials, policymakers, curriculum developers, the project’s partners from many sectors, and youth from both Thailand and neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.
10 March 2023
‘60 Years of Chevron: Together We Run’ Event Unites Thai Power, Donates Two Million Baht to Siriraj Foundation for Children with Genetic Disorders
Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. believes in the ‘the power of human energy’ and takes it further into the ‘power of cooperation’ to improve the quality of life for Thai people. As part of the commemoration of its 60th anniversary, the company continues to uphold sustainability in the society in every step of the way and has brought together the power of Thai people in a charity walk-run event called ‘60 Years of Chevron: Together We Run’ at Wachirabenchathat Park (also known as Rot Fai Park). The total donation of two million baht from registration without deduction of expenses, plus the company’s additional contribution at seven times as much, have been donated to Siriraj Foundation’s fund for children with genetic disorders.
19 December 2022
60 Years of Chevron Thailand and Its Mission to Provide Cleaner Energy to Strengthen Thailand’s Energy Security
Looking back 60 years, when the petroleum exploration and production business was still new to Thailand, no one would not have imagined that you would see the growth of the Thai energy industry since the pioneering era. Until today, Thailand has been able to reduce its dependence on foreign energy imports. Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. has not only witnessed the evolution of the energy industry over the last six decades but has also played an important role in laying the foundation for Thailand’s petroleum industry.
30 November 2022
NXPO – Teachers’ Council – SEAMEO STEM-ED – Chevron Collaborate with 10 Universities to Drive “STEP” for Enhanced Teacher Training & Up-to-Date Preservice Education
the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO), the Teachers’Council of Thailand, the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for STEM Education (SEAMEO STEM-ED), and Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Company Limited jointly launched “the Strengthening Teacher Education Program (STEP)”. Designed to set up demonstration sites for better production of teachers, STEP has already attracted 10 universities.
31 October 2022
Chevron announces its commitment to support Thailand’s energy security and drive the country towards a low-carbon society
Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. celebrated its 60th anniversary with the theme ‘Delivering Future Together’ at the Infinity Ballroom, Pullman Bangkok King Power, commemorating its significant milestones in petroleum exploration and production in Thailand while thanking stakeholders for their continued support. The company reaffirmed its belief in the power of human energy and partnerships, which has enabled Chevron to strive in meeting the country’s demand for energy security while continuing to serve the society and protect the environment. Representatives from the public and private sectors, as well as partners, attended the event to congratulate the company on this momentous occasion.
6 October 2022
“Chevron Enjoy Science” join hands with associated partners to strengthen “STEM Career Academies” educational model and push “Smart Agriculture” forward to global industries.
Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Co., Ltd. has brought together its partners from both the public and private sectors—including the STEM Education Centre of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO STEM-ED), Mitr Phol Group, and the Ministry of Education—and pledged over 12 million baht to develop an educational model for smart agriculture, as a part of the ‘STEM Career Academies’ initiative for the advancement of knowledge and skills in STEM. ‘Chao Iang Agri-Drone’, a drone innovation for agriculture, has also been handed over to Khon Kaen Advanced Agriculture Industry Technology College, an institution under the Vocational Education Commission. The educational model in conjunction with the drone is meant to serve as a pilot model to develop smart farmers, increase their competency, and expand on the knowledge in smart agriculture to elevate the agricultural sector of Thailand sustainably.
28 June 2022