Dismissed as a useless byproduct of crude oil production until
the second half of the 20th century, natural gas now accounts
for 22 percent of the world's energy consumption. And the demand
is growing. An environmentally-friendly and efficient energy
source, natural gas is the cleanest-burning conventional fuel,
producing lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions than heavier
hydrocarbon fuels such as coal and oil. Historically, natural
gas also has been one of the most economical energy sources.
Natural gas fuels electric power generators, heats buildings and
is used as a raw material in many consumer products, such as
those made of traditional plastics. The International Energy
Agency predicts that the demand for natural gas will grow by
approximately 43 percent through 2035. Chevron is well
positioned to meet this escalating demand. What Chevron Is Doing
Natural gas is a growing segment of Chevron's energy portfolio.
Our natural gas resources span six continents, with significant
holdings in Africa, Austral