San Ramon, California-based Chevron, the iconic oil and gas production and marketing company, is continuing its headquarters relocation from California to Houston, Texas.
The relocation will impact 180 employees located at Chevron's Lakeside office, including positions in legal affairs, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, commercial operations, human resources, and corporate communications. The scheduled date for relocation or termination is September 1, 2026. Additional relocations are expected in 2027.
The decision to relocate was driven by California's unfriendly business environment toward fossil fuel energy producers, tax rates, and cost-of-living issues, in addition to simplifying operations, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.
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