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Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth speaks during the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in Houston, Texas, US on Monday, 10 March 2025.
Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth speaks during the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in Houston, Texas, US on Monday, 10 March 2025.Photo: CERAWEEK BY S&P GLOBAL
North America Energy CorrespondentHouston
Published 15 April 2025, 15:02Updated 17 April 2025, 09:36
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