AI @ Chevron
Summary
- Chevron has progressively integrated AI technologies from Q4 2022 through 2025, focusing on operational excellence, safety, seismic interpretation, and energy reliability, reflecting increasing adoption and AI-driven innovation.
- Significant collaborations include partnerships with Eliis for seismic AI, Honeywell for refinery AI-assisted solutions, and GE Vernova and Engine No.1 for natural gas power plants to support AI data centers, emphasizing strategic expansion in AI-powered energy and efficiency solutions.
- Chevron leverages AI to boost oil extraction efficiency in the Permian Basin, improve worker safety with digital twins and AI-driven automation, and provide reliable energy for AI data centers, contributing to cost reduction, environmental stewardship, and enhanced operational safety.
VIBE METER
5 AI Use Cases at Chevron
Energy Reliability2025
Operational Efficiency2024
Process Optimization2024
Seismic Interpretation2024
Safety Automation2023
Timeline
2025 Q3
A Klover report analyzes Chevron's AI strategy and projected dominance in the energy sector powered by AI capabilities.
2025 Q2: no updates
2025 Q1
Chevron invests in natural gas plants to power AI data centers, partnering with Engine No.1 and GE Vernova, highlighting AI's electricity demand; uses AI-powered drones with Percepto for automated inspections.
- chevron.com: Natural Gas is Helping Power the Use of Artificial Intelligence
- reuters.com: Chevron to Build Gas Plants to Power Data Centers Amid AI Surge
- nytimes.com: Chevron Joins Race to Generate Power for A.I.
- militaryaerospace.com: Chevron, Percepto Study AI-Powered Drone Inspections
- iwf.org: Chevron Bets on AI with Natural Gas Project
- chevron.com: Chevron Uses AI to Bring Reliable Energy to Data Centers
2024 Q4
Strategic collaboration with Honeywell to develop AI-assisted refining process solutions; AI enhances oil extraction productivity and reduces cycle times in the Permian Basin.
2024 Q3
Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference, complicating AI regulation while Chevron advances use of generative AI, digital twins, and robotics for data analysis, predictions, and workforce protection.
- fedscoop.com: Chevron's Downfall Highlights Need for Clear Artificial Intelligence Laws
- newlinesinstitute.org: How the U.S. Should Regulate AI After the End of Chevron Deference
- venturebeat.com: How Chevron is using gen AI to strike oil
- cset.georgetown.edu: The Death of the Chevron Doctrine Complicates U.S. Lawmakers Efforts to Regulate AI
2024 Q2
Chevron collaborates with Eliis to develop advanced AI algorithms for seismic data; a legal decision involving Chevron impacts AI regulations and privacy rules in the US.
2024 Q1
Partnership with Eliis to revolutionize AI in seismic interpretation, aiming to integrate AI technology into geoscientific workflows.
2023 Q4
AI used to enhance operational safety with digital twins under leadership of Ellen Nielsen; AI reduces dangerous manual labor and improves efficiency.
2023 Q3
Chevron integrates AI and machine learning across its value chain to enhance efficiency, environmental stewardship, and safety; joins Responsible AI (RAI) Institute to promote responsible AI application.
2023 Q2: no updates
2023 Q1: no updates
2022 Q4
Chevron begins AI adoption focusing on business goal alignment with two specific AI use cases.