Friday, January 16, 2026

Chevron takes Final Investment Decision on Leviathan gas expansion - CHEVRON

Project increases affordable, reliable gas for
Israel, Egypt and Jordan
HOUSTON, January 16, 2026 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) by its subsidiary, Chevron Mediterranean Limited (CML), and the working interest owners of the Leviathan natural gas reservoir have reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) to expand the production capacity of the strategic Leviathan production platform located offshore Israel.

“Chevron is a leading energy player in the Eastern Mediterranean where we are focused on natural gas production and exports. Our operations are critical to meeting the growing energy needs of local and regional markets,” said Clay Neff, president of Chevron Upstream.

“Our decision to invest in the expansion of Leviathan’s production capacity reflects our confidence in the future of energy in the region. Pragmatic U.S. and regional energy policies are helping to strengthen energy security across the Eastern Mediterranean and foster an environment that encourages investment in the Middle East and globally.”

The Leviathan expansion project is expected to come online towards the end of this decade.