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Chevron ‘Serious’ About Low Carbon With $3 Billion Biofuel Deal
- REG transforms oil giant’s renewable offering, CEO Wirth says
- Chevron CEO sees more deals, investments in the future
Mike Wirth
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Chevron Corp.’s $3.1 billion purchase of Renewable Energy Group Inc. is a statement of the oil giant’s intent to accelerate its energy transition strategy, according to Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth.
REG’s biodiesel production facilities, combined with Chevron’s existing joint venture with Bunge Ltd. and its marketing reach, especially on the West Coast, will create a biofuel “system” that will transform Chevron into one of North America’s largest producers of renewable fuels, he said in an interview.