chevron powers up engineering and innovation ENGINE in india

Coming from three generations of scientists, Chevron’s incoming country head Akshay Sahni is no stranger to India’s engineering and technological prowess. 

For Sahni, the opportunity to lead Chevron’s new $1 billion Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru is transformational. It’s about far more than just connecting India’s talent with Chevron’s global operations. 

It’s about bringing the world of Chevron to India, a world Sahni is passionate about. 

Sahni grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas. After completing his Ph.D. in energy science and engineering at Stanford in the late 1990s Sahni, like many talented graduates, was approached by multiple top-tier employers, but one company stood out. 

“I fell in love with Chevron’s collaborative, friendly culture,” Sahni said. “Everyone in Chevron is empowered to make a meaningful impact, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging. This not only drives performance but also contributes to the personal and professional growth of our people.”

Sahni’s journey with Chevron has taken him around the globe, from leading engineering teams in Venezuela, China and Kazakhstan, to managing assets in Thailand and California. He has also developed assets in Bangladesh, delivered key technology in Louisiana and most recently led Chevron’s global technology strategy out of Houston. 

In building Chevron’s ENGINE Center in Bengaluru, Sahni is looking to bring the world of Chevron to India. 

“It’s India’s time,” Sahni stated. “Bengaluru has massive scientific talent, and I am thrilled that we will be building a team here which will be at the very nexus of solving today’s energy challenges and delivering tomorrow’s lower carbon energy solutions.” 

Operating out of a modern facility near Bellandur, Chevron ENGINE will be critical to advancing technology solutions for existing global operations, while also innovating for the future of lower carbon energy.

“By bringing together Chevron’s seasoned global experts and India’s engineering and technology talent ecosystem,” Sahni asserted.

Chevron India will have meaningful opportunities for top-tier talent with specialized skills to provide technical services for operations and projects across Chevron’s enterprise, encompassing both engineering and digital services.