Chevron is establishing a $1 billion Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru, marking its largest investment outside the U.S. The new facility will leverage India’s rich engineering and technology talent to drive cutting-edge advancements across the energy sector, supporting global projects in oil and gas exploration, carbon storage, digital transformation, and operational efficiency. Unlike traditional back-office setups, ENGINE will focus on high-end geological analysis, AI-driven refinery monitoring, and real-time data processing to enhance energy reliability and sustainability.
Akshay Sahni, Chevron’s India head, emphasized that ENGINE aligns with India’s energy vision, aiming to ensure affordable and cleaner energy solutions. The center is set to hire 600 professionals by the end of 2025, with further expansion in fields like mechanical, chemical, petroleum, civil, electrical, and computer science engineering, along with geology and environmental sciences. Employees will collaborate globally, utilizing AI, IoT, and edge computing to enhance their expertise and contribute to complex projects like deepwater drilling, carbon capture initiatives, and digital twin development for refineries and LNG plants.
The investment will unfold over the next several years, with ENGINE playing a crucial role in Chevron’s digital transformation. A dedicated AI accelerator will focus on predictive maintenance, seismic data analysis, and real-time decision-making through advanced machine learning models. By streaming live operational data from Chevron’s global sites, ENGINE will optimize exploration, improve safety, and enhance efficiency across the entire energy value chain. The center’s work will support high-pressure, high-temperature deepwater projects, large-scale carbon sequestration, and next-generation energy solutions, reinforcing Chevron’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Chevron is a global leader in integrated energy, committed to providing affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy to drive human progress. The company produces crude oil and natural gas, manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and develops cutting-edge technologies to advance the industry. With a focus on growth, Chevron aims to expand its oil and gas operations while reducing carbon intensity and investing in lower-carbon solutions, including renewable fuels, carbon capture, offsets, hydrogen, and other emerging technologies.
