‘tomorrow’s world today’ features chevron’s technology and innovation

2 min read | october 15, 2024

Kim McHugh (right), vice president of Chevron’s Rockies Business Unit, appeared on Tomorrow’s World Today. The Science Channel show recently highlighted Chevron’s Colorado operations.

Colorado is the fourth-largest crude oil producing state in the U.S. And more than 80% of Colorado crude comes from Weld County, which sits on the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The Science Channel program Tomorrow’s World Today recently visited Chevron’s Colorado operations.

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Chevron has expanded its operations and capabilities in Colorado. The company has also implemented technology that will help it improve efficiency, lower the carbon intensity of its operations and develop innovative energy solutions. Here are just a few of Chevron’s notable achievements in the area:

Next-gen facility designs lower greenhouse gas emissions from Chevron’s Colorado operations by more than 90% and reduce surface area by more than 95%, compared with Chevron’s older facilities.
At one Colorado facility, Chevron constructed a 999-kilowatt solar array designed to meet all the facility’s electricity needs. It’s estimated that this could help reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 1,000 metric tons in 2025.
Where possible, Chevron invests in infrastructure that uses electricity from the power grid to power drilling rigs. This reduces the company’s on-site greenhouse gas emissions from drilling operations by more than 60%.
Remote drilling allows the workforce to operate equipment from a controlled environment rather than on the rig floor. This increases safety and precision.

Next-gen facility designs lower greenhouse gas emissions from Chevron’s Colorado operations by more than 90%.

why it matters

The world’s demand for energy has never been greater. And as that need continues to grow, Chevron’s approach offers valuable insights. “We aim to grow our oil and gas business and lower the carbon intensity of our operations,” said Kim McHugh, vice president of Chevron’s Rockies Business Unit. “Many energy solutions will be needed, and we believe the world will still require oil and natural gas.”

By combining cutting-edge technologies with long-term strategies, Chevron is helping to build the lower carbon energy systems of the future.

how to watch

This Tomorrow’s World Today episode includes an interview with Chevron’s Kim McHugh about advanced drilling techniques. It’s available to stream for free on YouTube.