Bangkok--3 Nov--Chevron
Chevron through its subsidiaries, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. and Chevron Thailand Limited (marketer of the Caltex brand in Thailand), today announced that it will contribute US$2 million (approximately 60 million baht) to support the disaster relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in response to the widespread flooding in Thailand.
The Thailand Flood Relief Operations Command will receive US$1 million to support the government agency’s response efforts related to flood relief activity providing shelter, food, water, sanitation and clothing to those affected. The additional US$1 million will be allocated to a Thailand-based non-government organization (NGO) to support restoration efforts in the affected provinces. Chevron employees will also participate in the restoration program.
Pierre Breber, deputy managing director, Chevron Asia South Ltd., today presented to Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand’s prime minister, a donation check of US$1 million at the Thailand Flood Relief Operations Command to support flood relief activities undertaken by the Command Center. The presentation was also attended by Pairoj Kaweeyanun, president, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. and Adrian Bendeck, country chairman and general manager products, Chevron Thailand Limited.
“Thailand is suffering from its worst flooding in 50 years and an immediate and significant humanitarian response is needed to support those affected by this disaster,” said Breber. “Our contribution will support the country’s critical efforts to respond to the flooding, and to provide the day-to-day necessities to those displaced by this tragedy.”
Kaweeyanun said, “In this time of crisis, Chevron has proved its strong commitment to supporting our local communities. We are concerned for the current well-being of the communities in the flood hit areas, as well as their future.”
Earlier in October, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production donated US$130,000 (approximately 4 million baht) in supplies to the Ministry of Energy to support the flood relief effort. More than 200 Chevron Thailand personnel and their families together with nearly 1,000 volunteers from local communities took part in this initiative by helping pack about 8,000 flood relief bags at Chevron’s Bangkok office, SCB park plaza.
In addition, Chevron Thailand Limited, in October, presented a contribution of US$33,000 (approximately 1 million baht) to the Thai Red Cross Society to aid relief efforts for communities affected by the flooding situation in Thailand.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company's success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees and their application of the most innovative technologies in the world. Chevron is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. The company explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, California. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
About Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd.
Chevron Thailand is the top oil and gas producer in the Kingdom and has been delivering natural gas, safely and reliably, to the country since 1981. Chevron’s operations fulfil about one-third of Thailand’s demand for natural gas. Chevron’s Gulf of Thailand operations support the country’s economic future and are a significant contributor to the Kingdom’s economy, including employing a predominantly Thai national workforce of our approximately 1,700 people.
About Chevron (Thailand) Limited
Chevron (Thailand) Ltd., formerly Caltex Oil (Thailand) Limited, is a subsidiary wholly owned of Chevron Corporation. Established in 1948, Chevron (Thailand) Ltd. has been serving retail and commercial customers in Thailand for over half a century under the Caltex brand. The company has a nationwide network of 470 retail outlets. It distributes a wide range of fuels, including premium and regular gasohol, unleaded gasoline, diesel, commercial and industrial fuels and aviation fuel. Additionally, the company markets and distributes an extensive range of quality lubricants, such as Havoline and Delo.