Chevron Corporation
America's second-largest oil company and the largest international producer of fossil gas for Israel, operating the Tamar and Leviathan gas fields that supply approximately 70% of Israel's electricity.
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Chevron is an official BDS campaign target since October 2022, combining Palestine solidarity and climate justice movements. Over 35 actions took place globally for Anti-Chevron Day 2025. The company's Ecuador environmental legacy ($9.5 billion judgment) compounds reputational exposure.
Three US cities have divested (Portland ME, Hayward CA, Alameda CA). Swiss National Bank divested entire stake before 2025 shareholder meeting. Chevron reported its greatest quarterly loss in years for Q1 2025. Israel collected over $820 million in royalties from Chevron operations in 2023 alone.
Pipeline routes cross Palestinian maritime territory, potentially violating UNCLOS and international humanitarian law. The ICJ's July 2024 advisory opinion declared Israel's occupation unlawful, creating potential complicity exposure for infrastructure providers. Global Witness reports EU gas deals via Chevron-operated infrastructure could breach international law.
Repeated emergency shutdowns at Tamar and Leviathan during conflict periods (October 2023, October-November 2024). Security concerns suspended Leviathan expansion work until April 2025. Stranded asset risk if conflict escalates or international legal pressure increases.
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High severity, lower vulnerability — requires long-term divestment pressure
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Chevron Corporation represents a unique convergence point for Palestine solidarity and climate justice movements. As the largest international producer of fossil gas for Israel and operator of the country's critical energy infrastructure, Chevron provides strategic leverage that extends beyond typical consumer boycott targets. The company's $13 billion acquisition of Noble Energy in 2020 made it the first energy major to invest in Israel, creating a high-value target for institutional pressure campaigns.
Key Leverage Points
- Critical Infrastructure: Chevron's gas fields supply approximately 70% of Israel's electricity. This infrastructure dependency creates both strategic importance and vulnerability, as demonstrated by multiple emergency shutdowns during conflict periods.
- Movement Convergence: The BDS campaign explicitly targets climate justice activists, creating coalition potential with existing anti-Chevron movements focused on Ecuador, Niger Delta, and other environmental justice issues.
- Proven Divestment Victories: Three US cities have divested (Hayward, Portland ME, Alameda). Swiss National Bank divested its entire stake. The 100,000-member International Alliance of App-Based Transport Workers voted to boycott Chevron stations.
- Stranded Asset Narrative: Repeated platform shutdowns (October 2023, October-November 2024) and suspended expansion work create investor concern about operational risk and long-term asset viability in a conflict zone.
Evidence Summary
Chevron's Israeli operations generate substantial revenue for the Israeli state. In 2023, Israel collected over $820 million in royalties and fees from Chevron's extraction activities. The Tamar gas field alone supplies 98% of energy to the Israeli Electric Company. These figures establish Chevron as a primary financial contributor to the Israeli economy.
Legal exposure is significant. Global Witness reports that the Israel-Egypt-EU gas deal relies on Chevron-operated pipeline infrastructure crossing Palestinian maritime territory, potentially violating international law. Al-Haq's documentation shows Israeli exploration licenses overlap 62% with Palestinian maritime areas declared under UNCLOS, with Chevron positioned to benefit from this disputed extraction. The ICJ's July 2024 advisory opinion declaring Israel's occupation unlawful further compounds complicity concerns for infrastructure providers.
Engagement Strategy
Target institutional investors with stranded asset and ESG risk arguments. Chevron's Q1 2025 quarterly loss and Swiss National Bank divestment demonstrate mounting financial pressure. Build on successful municipal divestment campaigns by providing model resolutions and evidence packages. Coordinate with climate justice organisations already targeting Chevron for environmental reasons, emphasising shared goals. For shareholder engagement, focus on operational risk disclosure (conflict shutdowns, expansion delays) and human rights due diligence requirements. Gas station boycotts through the IAATW alliance provide consumer-facing pressure that complements institutional campaigns.
Evidence & Sources
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Comprehensive documentation of Chevron's Israeli gas operations, royalty payments to Israeli government, and role as largest multinational in Israel's energy sector.
Open sourcePalestinian BDS National Committee renews global boycott campaign against Chevron for fuelling Israeli apartheid and climate disaster through Eastern Mediterranean gas extraction.
Open sourceIsraeli exploration licenses in Zone G overlap 62% with Palestinian maritime areas declared under UNCLOS. Tenders amount to de facto annexation of Palestinian resources.
Open sourceOver 50 protesters disrupt annual shareholder meeting, demanding end to Chevron's complicity in Gaza operations. CEO Wirth acknowledged protesters' presence.
Open sourceChevron suspends $429 million expansion work due to escalating conflict. Pipeline laying postponed until April 2025 over security concerns.
Open sourceLegal experts warn 2022 Israel-Egypt-EU gas deal could make EU complicit in international law breaches. Pipeline operated by Chevron crosses Palestinian maritime territory.
Open sourceCampaign documentation showing Chevron gas fuels nearly 50% of Israel's electricity grid. Tamar field supplies 98% of energy to Israeli Electric Company.
Open sourceUpdates & Milestones
- $35 billion Egypt export deal signed
Leviathan partners sign largest export agreement in Israel's history, committing to double gas exports to Egypt and maintain Jordan supplies.
- Tamar gas exports to Egypt commence
Gas exports from Tamar to Egypt begin under new agreement, expanding Chevron's role in regional energy infrastructure.
- Anti-Chevron Day sees 35+ global actions
Coordinated international protests at Chevron, Texaco, and Caltex gas stations, refineries, and offices worldwide as part of BDS campaign escalation.
- UMKR petition with 500+ signatures
United Methodists for Kairos Response sends second letter to Chevron accompanied by 500+ petition signatures calling on company to end support for 'genocide and apartheid'.
- Leviathan expansion work suspended
Chevron halts underwater pipeline laying due to intensified fighting and missile/rocket strike fears. Work postponed until April 2025.
- Emergency shutdowns during Iran missile attack
Both Tamar and Leviathan gas rigs shut down for several hours during Iranian ballistic missile attack. Further shutdowns recorded through November 2024.
- $429 million Leviathan expansion approved
Partners approve major expansion to boost Leviathan output from 12 to 21 billion cubic metres annually. Work subsequently suspended due to security concerns.
- Shareholder meeting disrupted by protesters
Over 50 Palestine solidarity activists blockade Chevron's San Ramon headquarters during annual shareholder meeting. CEO Mike Wirth acknowledges protesters inside meeting.
- $673 million Tamar expansion approved
Chevron and partners approve two-phase investment to expand Tamar production capacity to 1.6 billion cubic feet per day, with completion targeted for 2025.
- Hayward becomes first US city to divest
Hayward, California divests $1.6 million from Chevron and three other BDS-listed companies, becoming first US city to divest from Chevron over Israel ties.
- Tamar platform shut down for security
Israel orders Chevron to shut Tamar gas field for five weeks following Hamas attack. Platform within rocket range from Gaza. Leviathan continues operating.
- BDS launches global Chevron boycott campaign
Palestinian BDS National Committee launches coordinated campaign calling on climate justice groups worldwide to boycott and divest from Chevron for 'fuelling apartheid and climate disaster'.
- Noble Energy becomes Chevron Mediterranean Limited
Following merger completion, Noble Energy Mediterranean Ltd. rebrands as Chevron Mediterranean Limited, formalising Chevron's Israel presence.
- Chevron acquires Noble Energy for $13 billion
Chevron completes $5 billion stock acquisition of Noble Energy (plus $8 billion debt), becoming first energy major to invest in Israel and gaining operational control of Tamar and Leviathan gas fields.