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Chevron, a leading global energy corporation, is set to invest $1 billion in establishing the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru. This initiative represents Chevron’s first major engineering and innovation center in India.
Located near Bellandur, the Chevron ENGINE will recruit around 600 skilled professionals in engineering and digital services by the end of 2025, with plans to expand its workforce further in the future.
Akshay Sahni, the soon-to-be country head for Chevron India, highlighted the importance of this development in Chevron’s long history. He noted that apart from Chevron’s extensive technical center in Houston and a facility in California, the company operates smaller labs in Aberdeen. The new center in India will become one of Chevron’s significant technology hubs globally.
In a video interview, Sahni expressed his excitement about the current dynamics in the energy sector, which faces the twin challenges of escalating energy demands and the transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. He emphasized that ENGINE would play a crucial role in developing technological solutions to address these challenges.
Chevron ENGINE plans to hire experts across various engineering disciplines—mechanical, chemical, computer science, and electrical—as well as specialists in geology, geophysics, and environmental science.
Sahni also pointed out that the $1 billion investment represents a dual commitment of financial resources and global expertise exchange. He envisaged the Bengaluru center fostering substantial technological advancements through both internal projects and external collaborations.
Further, Sahni reassured that the establishment of the ENGINE does not diminish the importance of third-party tech services, which have contributed significantly to Chevron’s complex projects. He anticipated an increase in partnerships due to the proximity of operations in India, though some projects may transition in-house.
Chevron’s recent partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation to market Chevron’s lubricants underlines its expanding presence in India and worldwide, reinforcing its status as a major player in the global oil and gas industry.
