Chevron, the American energy giant, has announced a $1 billion investment to establish a state-of-the-art engineering and technology center in Bengaluru, India. This facility, named the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Centre, or “The Engine,” marks a significant milestone in the company’s 145-year history. The initiative underscores Chevron’s commitment to developing affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy solutions amid the global transition to a lower-carbon future.
“This represents a unique commitment in Chevron’s history to build a world-class technology hub, essential for delivering the innovations needed for the global energy transition,” said Akshay Sahni, the incoming head of Chevron India. Sahni, who brings over 26 years of global experience with Chevron, added, “We aim to offer employees meaningful work that contributes to solving the challenge of providing affordable energy while advancing a lower-carbon future.”
Chevron’s investment will be phased over the next five to six years, with the company planning to hire 600 employees across disciplines such as mechanical, civil, petroleum, and computer science by the end of 2025. The company is finalizing a long-term lease in Bengaluru’s IT corridor, Bellandur, with temporary facilities already secured.
The Engine will serve as a global solutions center, leveraging advanced digital technologies. Key focus areas include establishing digital labs for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-performance computing. These labs will play a crucial role in activities such as analyzing subsurface geology to identify optimal locations for carbon storage and creating digital twins of complex industrial facilities.
Robotics will also be integral to The Engine’s operations, with innovations like the “Spot” robot, developed in collaboration with Boston Dynamics, being utilized to monitor industrial sites and preemptively address potential issues.
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