Chevron Issues Statement on Geismar Biorefinery

AMES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron is issuing the following statement regarding its renewable diesel plant located in Geismar, Louisiana from President and CEO, Cynthia ‘CJ’ Warner:

 

“The safety of our team members, their families and the community is our priority. In advance of Hurricane Ida’s landfall, our local team brought down the plant in a safe and secure manner. Now that the storm has passed, confirming the safety of Chevron personnel and assessment of equipment are underway.”

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Chevron is leading the energy and transportation industries’ transition to sustainability by transforming renewable resources into high-quality, lower carbon fuels. Chevron is an international producer of sustainable fuels that significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions to immediately reduce carbon impact. Chevron utilizes a global integrated procurement, distribution and logistics network to operate 12 biorefineries in the U.S. and Europe. In 2020, Chevron produced 519 million gallons of cleaner fuel delivering 4.2 million metric tons of carbon reduction. Chevron is meeting the growing global demand for lower-carbon fuels and leading the way to a more sustainable future.