Chevron to Increase Output at Huge Oil Field in Kazakhstan
Published On Jan 24, 2025, 5:06 AM
Chevron has completed a $50 billion expansion at its Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan, aiming to increase production to around one million barrels per day. Despite anticipated challenges in meeting growing global oil demand amidst a shift to electric vehicles, Chevron remains optimistic about the oil market, underlining the strategic importance of Tengiz for the company's finances. Chevron expects the oil field to generate approximately $4 billion in free cash flow in 2025 based on predicted oil prices. The expansion has seen a host of challenges including geopolitical tensions and pandemics, but Chevron believes in the long-term productivity of the field.
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Chevron's strategic investments and the expected increase in output from the Tengiz oil field suggest a potential for improved revenue and cash flow. Given that this expansion is expected to meet ongoing global oil demand, there is a positive outlook for Chevron's financial performance going forward, especially if oil prices stabilize or rise.
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