Chevron is the single largest producer of natural gas in Bangladesh,
supplying around 50 percent of the country's natural gas consumption.
It has increased production ten-fold in the last decade to meet the
country’s ever increasing demand for natural gas. It is also the
country’s largest foreign investor, with investments to date exceeding
$1.2 billion and providing employment to about 3,000 Bangladeshis.
Chevron
has been recognized as the highest corporate tax payer in
Bangladesh for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Chevron produces natural gas and condensate from three fields in
the northeast of the country. Of these, Bibiyana is currently the
largest producing field in Bangladesh, constituting 35 percent of the
country’s total production. Plans to further expand production from the
Bibiyana field were approved in 2012.
While helping to meet Bangladesh’s energy goals, Chevron is also
working on exploration projects to harness the country’s homegrown
resources for its future energy security.Chevron Bangladesh has been maintaining a remarkable safety
record. Our workforce has achieved more than 45 million work hours
without a single day away from work due to an injury.Across our operations in Bangladesh, we work with our
communities, building long-term partnerships that foster economic
development and lasting benefits to them.More on Company Website: http://www.chevronbangladesh.com/
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