Chevron Corporation

NYSE: CVX

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

Integrated · Supermajor

Chevron Corporation

CVX

Chevron is the second-largest oil company headquartered in Houston and one of the world's leading integrated energy companies.

Founded: 1879 (as Pacific Coast Oil Co.)
Employees: 43,000+
Revenue: $196 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX

Exploration & ProductionLNGRefiningPermian Basin

Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation that relocated its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas in 2022. The move cemented Houston's position as the undisputed energy capital of the world. Chevron is engaged in every aspect of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy industries, including hydrocarbon exploration, production, refining, marketing, transport, and chemicals manufacturing.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

1879 (as Pacific Coast Oil Co.)

Employees

43,000+

Revenue

$196 billion (2023)

CEO

Mike Wirth

Website

chevron.com

History of Chevron Corporation

Chevron's origins date back to 1879 as the Pacific Coast Oil Company. It became Standard Oil of California (Socal) after the Standard Oil breakup. Through decades of mergers—including with Gulf Oil in 1984 and Texaco in 2001—the company grew into one of the world's largest energy firms. In 2022, Chevron announced its headquarters relocation to Houston.

Operations & Business Segments

Chevron operates in more than 180 countries and has major upstream assets in the Permian Basin, the Gulf of Mexico, Australia (Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG), and Kazakhstan (Tengiz). Its downstream operations include refineries across the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Exploration & ProductionLNGRefiningPermian BasinDeepwater Gulf of MexicoRenewable Fuels

Frequently Asked Questions About Chevron Corporation

When did Chevron move to Houston?▾

Chevron officially relocated its global headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas, in 2022.

How big is Chevron compared to ExxonMobil?▾

Chevron is the second-largest US-based oil company by market capitalization, behind ExxonMobil. It had approximately $196 billion in revenue in 2023.

What are Chevron's main operations?▾

Chevron is involved in oil and gas exploration and production, refining, marketing, LNG, chemicals, and renewable energy development across 180+ countries.

What does Chevron Corporation do in Houston?▾

Chevron Corporation is a integrated company based in Houston, TX. Chevron is the second-largest oil company headquartered in Houston and one of the world's leading integrated energy companies.

Where is Chevron Corporation headquartered?▾

Chevron Corporation is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1879 (as Pacific Coast Oil Co.). The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the integrated sector.