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 2007
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Oil Fire Injures 1; Shelter-In-Place  Map A fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery, injuring one employee, prompting an order for residents to stay indoors
| 1,200 employees were in the refinery when the fire broke out. Toll booth workers on the San Rafael Bridge were evacuated. The fire may have been connected to leaky equipment
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| Jan.16 |
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Leaking Pump Triggers Refinery Blaze A leak at 2,900-acre Chevron's Oil Refinery was blamed for a fire
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| Feb.2 |
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Chevron sets new earnings record The 4th-quarter profit dropped by 9 percent amid lower energy prices
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| Mar.19 |
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Anti-War Protesters Rally At Chevron HQ| Around 100 mostly younger demonstrators gathered to voice opposition to what they claim is the oil giant's role in driving the war | |
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| Apr.17 |
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Chevron Flares Increase In Bay Area Richmond refinery has increased its flaring by 80% since 2005 when the Air Quality Management District passed a new limit
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| Apr.27 |
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Chevron 1Q Profit Surges 18%| The profit propelled by the sale of a Netherlands refinery and high gasoline profits. The company earned $4.7 billion, $2.18 per share | |
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| Jul.27 |
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Chevron's 2Q Profit Soars 24%| The profits surged to a new high during the 2nd quarter as the company cashed in on higher gasoline prices and cashed out of an investment | |
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| Sep.26 |
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Chevron Approves $15B Buyback Program Enriched by high oil prices, Chevron will spend up to $15 billion buying back its own stock, a commitment that pleased shareholders
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| Oct.9 |
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Chevron Forecasts 3Q Earnings Will Drop| Chevron reminded investors that its third-quarter profit will drop sharply from the record levels reached during the spring | |
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| Nov.14 |
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Chevron pays $30M to settle allegations Chevron has reached the largest of 5 settlements in the government's ongoing investigation of illegal kickbacks made to Iraq
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