Highlights of Operations
In 2000, Chevron became a partner in two major projects in Chad.
The first of these projects was the development of the Doba oil fields in southern Chad. The second involved construction and operation of a pipeline to transport oil from those fields to an export terminal facility in Cameroon for shipment to world markets. Together, they represent one of the largest industrial projects ever undertaken on African soil.
The World Bank and a number of nongovernmental organizations have been instrumental in the establishment of the overall project.
The Chad-Cameroon development project has significant ramifications in helping to forge a strong relationship between these two nations. The project already has had a major impact on the local economies.
During construction of the field facilities and the pipeline, the consortium employed more than 35,000 people. Between 2000 and 2004, more than $700 million was spent locally and split nearly evenly between the two countries. As the project went forward, the partners also strived to preserve biodiversity and protect local people and their heritage.
Updated: March 2008