Chevron launched its low-carbon and alternative fuels unit in 2021
Chevron eyes European and Asian hydrogen markets
US oil major is leveraging its experience in the LNG markets as it targets emerging ammonia and hydrogen demand
US oil major Chevron launched its lower-carbon and alternative fuels unit Chevron New Energies just over a year ago. Since then, it has developed a portfolio of projects across the renewable fuels and carbon capture and storage (CCS) sectors, with hydrogen playing a key role in its strategy. Hydrogen Economist spoke to Matias Saettone, general manager of hydrogen business development at Chevron, during the recent Gastech conference in Milan. Matias Saettone, Chevron Tell us in broad terms about Chevron’s approach to the energy transition. Saettone: At Chevron, we believe the future of energy is low carbon, and when it comes to this ener
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