UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
 
þ  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20142015
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission File Number 001-00368
Chevron Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 94-0890210 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road,
San Ramon, California 94583-2324
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (925) 842-1000
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
 
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Common stock, par value $.75 per share New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

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 Aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter — $247,905,549,754$181,530,939,081 (As of June 30, 2014)2015)
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
 
This Annual Report on Form 10-K of Chevron Corporation contains forward-looking statements relating to Chevron’s operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the petroleum, chemicals and other energy-related industries. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “schedules,” “estimates,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “budgets,” “outlook”“outlook,” “on schedule,” “on track” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Unless legally required, Chevron undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changing crude oil and natural gas prices; changing refining, marketing and chemicals margins; the company's ability to realize anticipated cost savings and expenditure reductions; actions of competitors or regulators; timing of exploration expenses; timing of crude oil liftings; the competitiveness of alternate-energy sources or product substitutes; technological developments; the results of operations and financial condition of the company's suppliers, vendors, partners and equity affiliates;affiliates, particularly during extended periods of low prices for crude oil and natural gas; the inability or failure of the company’s joint-venture partners to fund their share of operations and development activities; the potential failure to achieve expected net production from existing and future crude oil and natural gas development projects; potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned projects; the potential disruption or interruption of the company’s production or manufacturing facilities or delivery/transportation networksoperations due to war, accidents, political events, civil unrest, severe weather, other natural or human factors, orcyber threats and terrorist acts, crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries;Countries, or other natural or human causes beyond its control; changing economic, regulatory and political environments in the various countries in which the company operates; general domestic and international economic and political conditions; the potential liability for remedial actions or assessments under existing or future environmental regulations and litigation; significant operational, investment or product changes required by existing or future environmental statutes and regulations, including international agreements and litigation;national or regional legislation and regulatory measures to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the potential liability resulting from other pending or future litigation; the company’s future acquisition or disposition of assets and gains and losses from asset dispositions or impairments; government-mandated sales, divestitures, recapitalizations, industry-specific taxes, changes in fiscal terms or restrictions on scope of company operations; foreign currency movements compared with the U.S. dollar; material reductions in corporate liquidity and access to debt markets; the effects of changed accounting rules under generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by rule-setting bodies; the company's ability to identify and mitigate the risks and hazards inherent in operating in the global energy industry; and the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” on pages 2221 through 2423 in this report. In addition, such results could be affected by general domestic and international economic and political conditions. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this report could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.

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PART I
Item 1. Business
General Development of Business
Summary Description of Chevron
Chevron Corporation,* a Delaware corporation, manages its investments in subsidiaries and affiliates and provides administrative, financial, management and technology support to U.S. and international subsidiaries that engage in fully integrated petroleum operations,energy and chemicals operations, and power and energy services.operations. Upstream operations consist primarily of exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas; transporting crude oil by major international oil export pipelines; transporting, storage and marketing of natural gas; and a gas-to-liquids plant. Downstream operations consist primarily of refining crude oil into petroleum products; marketing of crude oil and refined products; transporting crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment and rail car; and manufacturing and marketing of commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses and fuel and lubricant additives.
A list of the company’s major subsidiaries is presented on page E-4. As of December 31, 2014,2015, Chevron had approximately 64,70061,500 employees (including about 3,300 service station employees). Approximately 31,80029,600 employees (including about 3,100 service station employees), or 4948 percent, were employed in U.S. operations.
Overview of Petroleum Industry
Petroleum industry operations and profitability are influenced by many factors. Prices for crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products and petrochemicals are generally determined by supply and demand. Production levels from the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are a major factor in determining worldwide supply. Demand for crude oil and its products and for natural gas is largely driven by the conditions of local, national and global economies, although weather patterns and taxation relative to other energy sources also play a significant part. Laws and governmental policies, particularly in the areas of taxation, energy and the environment, affect where and how companies conduct their operations and formulate their products and, in some cases, limit their profits directly.
Strong competition exists in all sectors of the petroleum and petrochemical industries in supplying the energy, fuel and chemical needs of industry and individual consumers. Chevron competes with fully integrated, major global petroleum companies, as well as independent and national petroleum companies, for the acquisition of crude oil and natural gas leases and other properties and for the equipment and labor required to develop and operate those properties. In its downstream business, Chevron competes with fully integrated, major petroleum companies and other independent refining, marketing, transportation and chemicals entities and national petroleum companies in the sale or acquisition of various goods or services in many national and international markets.
Operating Environment
Refer to pages FS-2 through FS-9FS-8 of this Form 10-K in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a discussion of the company’s current business environment and outlook.
Chevron’s Strategic Direction
Chevron’s primary objective is to create shareholder value and achieve sustained financial returns from its operations that will enable it to outperform its competitors. In the upstream, the company’s strategies are to grow profitably in core areas and build new legacy positions. In the downstream, the strategies are to deliver competitive returns and grow earnings across the value chain. The company also continues to apply commercial and functional excellence in supply, trading and transportation to enable the success of the upstream and downstream strategies, and to utilize technology across all its businesses to differentiate performance.
Information about the company is available on the company’s website at www.chevron.com. Information contained on the company’s website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge on the company’s website soon after such reports are filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The reports are also available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

* Incorporated in Delaware in 1926 as Standard Oil Company of California, the company adopted the name Chevron Corporation in 1984 and ChevronTexaco Corporation in 2001. In 2005, ChevronTexaco Corporation changed its name to Chevron Corporation. As used in this report, the term “Chevron” and such terms as “the company,” “the corporation,” “our,” “we” and “us” may refer to Chevron Corporation, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or all of them taken as a whole, but unless stated otherwise they do not include “affiliates” of Chevron — i.e., those companies accounted for by the equity method (generally owned 50 percent or less) or investments accounted for by the cost method. All of these terms are used for convenience only and are not intended as a precise description of any of the separate companies, each of which manages its own affairs.
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Description of Business and Properties
The upstream and downstream activities of the company and its equity affiliates are widely dispersed geographically, with operations and projects* in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Tabulations of segment sales and other operating revenues, earnings and income taxes for the three years ending December 31, 2014,2015, and assets as of the end of 20142015 and 20132014 — for the United States and the company’s international geographic areas — are in Note 1214 to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page FS-37. Similar comparative data for the company’s investments in and income from equity affiliates and property, plant and equipment are in Notes 1315 and 1416 on pages FS-40 through FS-41. Refer to page FS-13 of this Form 10-K in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a discussion of the company's capital and exploratory expenditures.

Upstream
Reserves
Refer to Table V beginning on page FS-65 for a tabulation of the company’s proved net liquids (including crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids and synthetic oil) and natural gas reserves by geographic area, at the beginning of 20122013 and each year-end from 20122013 through 2014.2015. Reserves governance, technologies used in establishing proved reserves additions, and major changes to proved reserves by geographic area for the three-year period ended December 31, 2014,2015, are summarized in the discussion for Table V. Discussion is also provided regarding the nature of, status of, and planned future activities associated with the development of proved undeveloped reserves. The company recognizes reserves for projects with various development periods, sometimes exceeding five years. The external factors that impact the duration of a project include scope and complexity, remoteness or adverse operating conditions, infrastructure constraints, and contractual limitations.
At December 31, 2014, 202015, 21 percent of the company's net proved reserves were located in Kazakhstan and 19 percent were located in the United States.
The net proved reserve balances at the end of each of the three years 20122013 through 20142015 are shown in the following table:
At December 31  At December 31  
2014
 2013
 2012
 2015
 2014
 2013
 
Liquids — Millions of barrels            
Consolidated Companies4,285
 4,303
 4,353
 4,262
 4,285
 4,303
 
Affiliated Companies1,964
 2,042
 2,128
 2,000
 1,964
 2,042
 
Total Liquids6,249
 6,345
 6,481
 6,262
 6,249
 6,345
 
Natural Gas — Billions of cubic feet            
Consolidated Companies25,707
 25,670
 25,654
 25,946
 25,707
 25,670
 
Affiliated Companies3,409
 3,476
 3,541
 3,491
 3,409
 3,476
 
Total Natural Gas29,116
 29,146
 29,195
 29,437
 29,116
 29,146
 
Oil-Equivalent — Millions of barrels*
            
Consolidated Companies8,570
 8,582
 8,629
 8,586
 8,570
 8,582
 
Affiliated Companies2,532
 2,621
 2,718
 2,582
 2,532
 2,621
 
Total Oil-Equivalent11,102
 11,203
 11,347
 11,168
 11,102
 11,203
 
* Oil-equivalent conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.oil.

* 
As used in this report, the term “project” may describe new upstream development activity, individual phases in a multiphase development, maintenance activities, certain existing assets, new investments in downstream and chemicals capacity, investments in emerging and sustainable energy activities, and certain other activities. All of these terms are used for convenience only and are not intended as a precise description of the term “project” as it relates to any specific governmental law or regulation.
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Net Production of Liquids and Natural Gas
The following table summarizes the net production of liquids and natural gas for 20142015 and 20132014 by the company and its affiliates. Worldwide oil-equivalent production of 2.5712.622 million barrels per day in 20142015 was down 1up 2 percent from 2013.2014. Production increases in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and the Marcellus Shale in western Pennsylvania, andfrom project ramp-ups in Nigeria, Argentinathe United States and Brazil, were more than offset by normal field declines,Bangladesh and production entitlement effects in several locations were partially offset by the Partitioned Zone shut-in, normal field declines and the effect of asset sales. Refer to the “Results of Operations” section beginning on page FS-7FS-6 for a detailed discussion of the factors explaining the 20122013 through 20142015 changes in production for crude oil and natural gas liquids, and natural gas, and refer to Table V on pages FS-68 and FS-69 for information on annual production by geographical region.
  Components of Oil-Equivalent    Components of Oil-Equivalent  
Oil-Equivalent  Liquids  Natural Gas  Oil-Equivalent  Liquids  Natural Gas  
Thousands of barrels per day (MBPD)
(MBPD)1
  (MBPD)  (MMCFPD)  
(MBPD)1
  (MBPD)  (MMCFPD)  
Millions of cubic feet per day (MMCFPD)2014
2013
 2014
2013
 2014
2013
 2015
2014
 2015
2014
 2015
2014
 
United States664
657
 456
449
 1,250
1,246
 720
664
 501
456
 1,310
1,250
 
Other Americas                
Argentina25
19
 21
18
 23
6
 27
25
 21
21
 36
23
 
Brazil21
6
 20
5
 6
2
 18
21
 17
20
 5
6
 
Canada2
69
71
 67
70
 10
9
 69
69
 67
67
 14
10
 
Colombia31
36
 

 186
216
 27
31
 

 161
186
 
Trinidad and Tobago19
29
 

 112
173
 19
19
 

 116
112
 
Total Other Americas165
161
 108
93
 337
406
 160
165
 105
108
 332
337
 
Africa                
Angola121
127
 113
118
 51
52
 119
121
 110
113
 52
51
 
Chad3
8
19
 8
18
 2
4
 
8
 
8
 
2
 
Democratic Republic of the Congo3
3
 2
2
 1
1
 3
3
 2
2
 1
1
 
Nigeria286
268
 246
238
 236
182
 270
286
 230
246
 246
236
 
Republic of the Congo16
14
 14
13
 11
10
 
Republic of Congo20
16
 18
14
 11
11
 
Total Africa434
431
 383
389
 301
249
 412
434
 360
383
 310
301
 
Asia                
Azerbaijan28
28
 26
26
 12
10
 34
28
 32
26
 12
12
 
Bangladesh109
113
 2
2
 643
663
 123
109
 3
2
 720
643
 
China16
20
 16
19
 
6
 24
16
 24
16
 

 
Indonesia185
193
 149
156
 214
225
 207
185
 176
149
 185
214
 
Kazakhstan53
57
 31
34
 126
135
 56
53
 34
31
 138
126
 
Myanmar16
16
 

 99
96
 20
16
 

 117
99
 
Partitioned Zone4
81
87
 78
84
 18
19
 28
81
 27
78
 5
18
 
Philippines23
23
 3
3
 118
119
 23
23
 3
3
 122
118
 
Thailand238
229
 63
62
 1,046
1,003
 238
238
 66
63
 1,033
1,046
 
Total Asia749
766
 368
386
 2,276
2,276
 753
749
 365
368
 2,332
2,276
 
Australia/Oceania              
Australia97
96
 23
26
 442
421
 94
97
 21
23
 439
442
 
Total Australia/Oceania97
96
 23
26
 442
421
 94
97
 21
23
 439
442
 
Europe                
Denmark25
28
 17
19
 51
55
 24
25
 16
17
 50
51
 
Netherlands3
7
9
 2
2
 34
41
 
7
 
2
 
34
 
Norway3
1
2
 1
2
 
1
 
1
 
1
 

 
United Kingdom47
55
 32
40
 88
94
 59
47
 40
32
 115
88
 
Total Europe80
94
 52
63
 173
191
 83
80
 56
52
 165
173
 
Total Consolidated Companies2,189
2,205
 1,390
1,406
 4,779
4,789
 2,222
2,189
 1,408
1,390
 4,888
4,779
 
Affiliates2,5
382
392
 319
325
 388
403
 400
382
 336
319
 381
388
 
Total Including Affiliates6
2,571
2,597
 1,709
1,731
 5,167
5,192
 2,622
2,571
 1,744
1,709
 5,269
5,167
 
      
1 Oil-equivalent conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.
1 Oil-equivalent conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.
 
1 Oil-equivalent conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.
 
2 Includes synthetic oil: Canada, net
43
43
 43
43
 

 47
43
 47
43
 

 
Venezuelan affiliate, net31
25
 31
25
 

 29
31
 29
31
 

 
3 Producing fields in Chad, the Netherlands and Norway were sold in 2014.
3 Producing fields in Chad, the Netherlands and Norway were sold in 2014.
 
3 Producing fields in Chad, the Netherlands and Norway were sold in 2014.
 
4 Located between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
            
5 Volumes represent Chevron’s share of production by affiliates, including Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan; Petroboscan, Petroindependiente and Petropiar in Venezuela; and Angola LNG in Angola.
5 Volumes represent Chevron’s share of production by affiliates, including Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan; Petroboscan, Petroindependiente and Petropiar in Venezuela; and Angola LNG in Angola.
 
5 Volumes represent Chevron’s share of production by affiliates, including Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan; Petroboscan, Petroindependiente and Petropiar in Venezuela; and Angola LNG in Angola.
 
6 Volumes include natural gas consumed in operations of 523 million and 530 million cubic feet per day in 2014 and 2013, respectively.(7) Total “as sold” natural gas volumes were 4,644 million and 4,662 million cubic feet per day for 2014 and 2013, respectively.(7)
 
7 2013 conformed to 2014 presentation.

 
6 Volumes include natural gas consumed in operations of 496 million and 523 million cubic feet per day in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Total “as sold” natural gas volumes were 4,773 million and 4,644 million cubic feet per day for 2015 and 2014, respectively.
6 Volumes include natural gas consumed in operations of 496 million and 523 million cubic feet per day in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Total “as sold” natural gas volumes were 4,773 million and 4,644 million cubic feet per day for 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 

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Production Outlook
The company estimates its average worldwide oil-equivalent production in 20152016 will be flat to 34 percent growth compared to 2014.2015. This estimate is subject to many factors and uncertainties, as described beginning on page FS-4. Refer to the “Review of Ongoing Exploration and Production Activities in Key Areas,” beginning on page 8, for a discussion of the company’s major crude oil and natural gas development projects.

Average Sales Prices and Production Costs per Unit of Production
Refer to Table IV on page FS-64 for the company’s average sales price per barrel of crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids and per thousand cubic feet of natural gas produced, and the average production cost per oil-equivalent barrel for 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012.2013.
Gross and Net Productive Wells
The following table summarizes gross and net productive wells at year-end 20142015 for the company and its affiliates:
At December 31, 2014  At December 31, 2015  
Productive Oil Wells Productive Gas Wells  Productive Oil Wells* Productive Gas Wells *  
Gross
 Net
Gross
 Net
 Gross
 Net
Gross
 Net
 
United States50,338
 32,957
13,393
 7,098
 50,808
 33,457
13,528
 7,186
 
Other Americas937
 642
61
 33
 1,122
 734
87
 49
 
Africa1,980
 676
17
 7
 1,853
 704
17
 7
 
Asia14,144
 12,213
3,431
 2,043
 14,676
 12,712
3,654
 2,172
 
Australia/Oceania744
 417
76
 15
 571
 319
67
 11
 
Europe322
 69
161
 34
 322
 69
161
 34
 
Total Consolidated Companies68,465
 46,974
17,139
 9,230
 69,352
 47,995
17,514
 9,459
 
Affiliates1,405
 486
7
 2
 1,411
 490
7
 2
 
Total Including Affiliates69,870
 47,460
17,146
 9,232
 70,763
 48,485
17,521
 9,461
 
Multiple completion wells included above954
 678
412
 382
 981
 672
371
 280
 
* Gross wells represent the total number of wells in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net wells represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross wells.* Gross wells represent the total number of wells in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net wells represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross wells. 
Acreage
At December 31, 2014,2015, the company owned or had under lease or similar agreements undeveloped and developed crude oil and natural gas properties throughout the world. The geographical distribution of the company’s acreage is shown in the following table:
Undeveloped* 
  Developed  Developed and Undeveloped  
Undeveloped2
  Developed  Developed and Undeveloped  
Thousands of acresGross
 Net
 Gross
 Net
 Gross
 Net
 
Thousands of acres1
Gross
 Net
 Gross
 Net
 Gross
 Net
 
United States5,724
 4,718
 7,139
 4,726
 12,863
 9,444
 5,088
 4,153
 7,249
 4,732
 12,337
 8,885
 
Other Americas26,834
 15,134
 1,403
 390
 28,237
 15,524
 26,509
 14,843
 1,398
 389
 27,907
 15,232
 
Africa14,967
 8,766
 3,167
 1,333
 18,134
 10,099
 19,723
 9,727
 2,326
 946
 22,049
 10,673
 
Asia28,998
 13,864
 1,549
 901
 30,547
 14,765
 29,137
 14,530
 1,646
 924
 30,783
 15,454
 
Australia/Oceania19,338
 13,640
 912
 235
 20,250
 13,875
 23,357
 15,601
 1,843
 676
 25,200
 16,277
 
Europe4,718
 3,464
 407
 53
 5,125
 3,517
 2,918
 2,445
 407
 53
 3,325
 2,498
 
Total Consolidated Companies100,579
 59,586
 14,577
 7,638
 115,156
 67,224
 106,732
 61,299
 14,869
 7,720
 121,601
 69,019
 
Affiliates534
 230
 269
 105
 803
 335
 531
 229
 272
 106
 803
 335
 
Total Including Affiliates101,113
 59,816
 14,846
 7,743
 115,959
 67,559
 107,263
 61,528
 15,141
 7,826
 122,404
 69,354
 
1 Gross acres represent the total number of acres in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net acres represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross acres.
1 Gross acres represent the total number of acres in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net acres represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross acres.
 
2 The gross undeveloped acres that will expire in 2016, 2017 and 2018 if production is not established by certain required dates are 8,217, 412 and 1,650, respectively.
2 The gross undeveloped acres that will expire in 2016, 2017 and 2018 if production is not established by certain required dates are 8,217, 412 and 1,650, respectively.
 
 *
The gross undeveloped acres that will expire in 2015, 2016 and 2017 if production is not established by certain required dates are 8,065, 3,913 and 2,110, respectively.

Delivery Commitments
The company sells crude oil and natural gas from its producing operations under a variety of contractual obligations. Most contracts generally commit the company to sell quantities based on production from specified properties, but some natural gas sales contracts specify delivery of fixed and determinable quantities, as discussed below.
In the United States, the company is contractually committed to deliver 239160 billion cubic feet of natural gas to third parties through 2017.2018. The company believes it can satisfy these contracts through a combination of equity production from the company’s proved developed U.S. reserves and third-party purchases. These commitments include a variety ofare all based on contracts with indexed pricing terms, including both indexed and fixed-price contracts.terms.

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Outside the United States, the company is contractually committed to deliver a total of 7051,343 billion cubic feet of natural gas to third parties from 20152016 through 20172018 from operations in Australia, Colombia, Denmark and the Philippines. These sales contracts contain variable pricing formulas that are generally referenced to the prevailing market price for crude oil, natural gas or other petroleum products at the time of delivery. The company believes it can satisfy these contracts from quantities available from production of the company’s proved developed reserves in these countries.
Development Activities
Refer to Table I on page FS-61 for details associated with the company’s development expenditures and costs of proved property acquisitions for 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012.2013.
The following table summarizes the company’s net interest in productive and dry development wells completed in each of the past three years, and the status of the company’s development wells drilling at December 31, 2014.2015. A “development well” is a well drilled within the proved area of a crude oil or natural gas reservoir to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive.
 
 
Wells Drilling Net Wells Completed  Wells Drilling* Net Wells Completed  
at 12/31/14 2014  2013  2012  at 12/31/15 2015  2014  2013  
Gross
Net Prod.
Dry
 Prod.
Dry
 Prod.
Dry
 Gross
Net Prod.
Dry
 Prod.
Dry
 Prod.
Dry
 
United States120
76
 1,085
8
 1,101
4
 941
6
 131
71
 873
3
 1,085
8
 1,101
4
 
Other Americas65
39
 81

 127

 50

 40
17
 99

 81

 127

 
Africa27
8
 9

 20
1
 23

 22
4
 9

 9

 20
1
 
Asia140
70
 1,025
4
 535
5
 566
6
 24
10
 828
5
 1,025
4
 535
5
 
Australia/Oceania9
7
 9

 

 

 4
3
 4

 9

 

 
Europe3

 2

 3

 9

 3

 2

 2

 3

 
Total Consolidated Companies364
200
 2,211
12
 1,786
10
 1,589
12
 224
105
 1,815
8
 2,211
12
 1,786
10
 
Affiliates27
12
 25
1
 25

 26

 36
15
 26

 25
1
 25

 
Total Including Affiliates391
212
 2,236
13
 1,811
10
 1,615
12
 260
120
 1,841
8
 2,236
13
 1,811
10
 
* Gross wells represent the total number of wells in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net wells represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross wells.* Gross wells represent the total number of wells in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net wells represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross wells. 
 

Exploration Activities
Refer to Table I on page FS-61 for detail on the company’s exploration expenditures and costs of unproved property acquisitions for 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012.2013.
The following table summarizes the company’s net interests in productive and dry exploratory wells completed in each of the last three years, and the number of exploratory wells drilling at December 31, 2014.2015. “Exploratory wells” are wells drilled to find and produce crude oil or natural gas in unproved areas and include delineation and appraisal wells, which are wells drilled to find a new reservoir in a field previously found to be productive of crude oil or natural gas in another reservoir or to extend a known reservoir beyond the proved area.
Wells Drilling Net Wells Completed  Wells Drilling* Net Wells Completed  
at 12/31/14 2014  2013  2012  at 12/31/15 2015  2014  2013  
Gross
 Net
 Prod.
 Dry
 Prod.
 Dry
 Prod.
 Dry
 Gross
 Net
 Prod.
 Dry
 Prod.
 Dry
 Prod.
 Dry
 
United States13

7

20

12

17

2

4


 3

2

16

4

20

12

17

2
 
Other Americas8

3

3



12

2

8


 2

2

5

1

3



12

2
 
Africa2

1

1

2





1

2
 3

1

3



1

2




 
Asia



7

2

13

4

12

3
 



5

1

7

2

13

4
 
Australia/Oceania1

1

3



3



3


 



1

4

3



3


 
Europe2



3



2

2

1

2
 



3



3



2

2
 
Total Consolidated Companies26

12

37

16

47

10

29

7
 8

5

33

10

37

16

47

10
 
Affiliates














 














 
Total Including Affiliates26

12

37

16

47

10

29

7
 8

5

33

10

37

16

47

10
 
* Gross wells represent the total number of wells in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net wells represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross wells.* Gross wells represent the total number of wells in which Chevron has an ownership interest. Net wells represent the sum of Chevron's ownership interest in gross wells. 

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Review of Ongoing Exploration and Production Activities in Key Areas
Chevron has exploration and production activities in most of the world's major hydrocarbon basins. Chevron’s 20142015 key upstream activities, some of which are also discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, beginning on page FS-3,FS-6, are presented below. The comments include references to “total production” and “net production,” which are defined under “Production” in Exhibit 99.1 on page E-10.
The discussion that follows references the status of proved reserves recognition for significant long-lead-time projects not on production as well as for projects recently placed on production. Reserves are not discussed for exploration activities or recent discoveries that have not advanced to a project stage, or for mature areas of production that do not have individual projects requiring significant levels of capital or exploratory investment. Amounts indicated for project costs represent total project costs, not the company’s share of costs for projects that are less than wholly owned.
United States
Upstream activities in the United States are primarily located in California, the Gulf of Mexico, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia and Wyoming. Average netNet oil-equivalent production in the United States during 2014 was 664,0002015 averaged 720,000 barrels per day.
In California, the company has significant production in the San Joaquin Valley. In 2014,2015, net daily production averaged 163,000166,000 barrels of crude oil, 6661 million cubic feet of natural gas and 3,000 barrels of natural gas liquids (NGLs). Approximately 86 percent of the crude oil production is considered heavy oil (typically with API gravity lower than 22 degrees).
During 2014,2015, net daily production in the Gulf of Mexico averaged 133,000164,000 barrels of crude oil, 320315 million cubic feet of natural gas and 15,00016,000 barrels of NGLs. The company is pursuing selected opportunities for divestment of shelf assets in the Gulf of Mexico. Chevron wasis also engaged in various exploration, development and developmentproduction activities in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico during 2014.Mexico.
The deepwater Jack and St. Malo fields are being jointly developed with a host floating production unit (FPU) located between the two fields. Chevron has a 50 percent interest in the Jack Field and a 51 percent interest in the St. Malo Field. Both fields are company-operated. Chevron'scompany operated. The company has a 40.6 percent interest in the production host facility, which is 40.6 percent. The facility has a design capacity of 170,000 barrels of crude oil and 42 million cubic feet of natural gas per daydesigned to accommodate production from the Jack/St. Malo development as well asand third-party tiebacks. First production was achieved in December 2014, andTotal daily production from threethe Jack and St. Malo fields in 2015 averaged 61,000 barrels of liquids (31,000 net) and 10 planned wells ramped-up duringmillion cubic feet of natural gas (5 million net). Production ramp-up and development drilling for the first quarterdevelopment phase continued in 2015. In addition, front-end engineering and design (FEED) activities continued in 2014 onfor the second development phase, Stage 2, were completed in September 2015. Drilling of the Stage 2 development plan for the Jackwells commenced in fourth quarter 2015 and St. Malo fields, and constructionis planned to continue into 2016. First oil from Stage 2 is expected to commence on Stage 2 in 2016. Proved2017, and proved reserves have been recognized for this project. Production from the Jack/St. Malo development is expected to ramp up to a total daily rate of 94,000 barrels of crude oil and 21 million cubic feet of natural gas. The Jack and St. Malo fields have an estimated remaining production life of 30 years from the time of start-up.years.
Construction and commissioning activitiesThe development plan for the 60 percent-owned and operated Big Foot Project progressed during 2014, reaching 93 percent complete by year end.The projectincludes a 15-slot drilling and production platform with water injection facilities haveand a design capacity of 75,000 barrels of crude oil and 25 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. FirstWork to install the platform was suspended in second quarter 2015 when nine of 16 mooring tendons lost buoyancy. The remaining tendons were recovered, and the platform was moved to a safe harbor location. As of early 2016, the company is completing reviews of schedule and cost estimate. No production is anticipatedexpected in late 2015.2016 or 2017. The field has an estimated production life of 35 years from the time of start-up. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
At the 58 percent-owned and operated Tahiti Field, work continued during 2014 onnet daily production averaged 31,000 barrels of crude oil, 12 million cubic feet of natural gas, and 2,000 barrels of NGLs. The next development phase, the Tahiti 2 –Vertical Expansion Project, entered FEED in mid-2015, and a project that is designed to increase recovery from the main producing interval. The last injection wellfinal investment decision is expected to be completed in first quarter 2015.Additional infill drilling is scheduledmid-2016. At the end of 2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for the Tahiti Field through 2016, with production from the first well expected in second-half 2015. The initial recognition of proved reserves occurred in 2014 for the infill drilling.vertical expansion project. The Tahiti Field has an estimated remaining production life of at least 20 years.
The company has a 42.9 percent nonoperated working interest in the Tubular Bells Field. FirstIn 2015, net daily production was achieved in November 2014. Total production is expected to average 58,000 to 67,000averaged 10,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day incrude oil and 20 million cubic feet of natural gas. Development drilling continued during 2015. The field has an estimated production life of 25 years from the time of start-up.
The company has a 15.6 percent nonoperated working interest in the Mad Dog Field. The first of five planned infill wells commenced production in fourth quarter 2015. The next development phase, the Mad Dog 2 Project, is planned to develop the southern portion of the field. The development plan was re-evaluated in 2013, andMad Dog Field. FEED was re-entered on a new development concept in third quarter 2014. activities continued during 2015.At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.the Mad Dog 2 Project.
Chevron holds a 25 percent nonoperated working interest in the Stampede Project, which includes the jointunitized development of the Knotty Head and Pony fields.discoveries. The planned facilities have a design capacity of 80,000 barrels of crude oil and 40 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. A final investment decision was reached in third quarter 2014. Drilling is planned to commenceDevelopment drilling commenced in fourth quarter 2015, with first oil expected in 2018. The fields havefield has an estimated production life of 30 years from the time of start-up. The initial recognition of provedProved reserves occurred in 2014have been recognized for this project.

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FEED activities commencedprogressed in early 2015 on a project to jointly develop the 55 percent-owned and operated Buckskin Field and the 87.5 percent-owned and operated Moccasin Field,Field. A decision was made in fourth quarter 2015 not to pursue the development. In January 2016, the company relinquished its interest in Moccasin and transferred the operatorship of Buckskin to another working interest partner. The company plans to transfer its interest in Buckskin to the other working interest owners in 2016.
During 2015 and early 2016, the company participated in five appraisal wells and four exploration wells in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Drilling was completed at the 50 percent-owned and operated Sicily exploration well in second quarter 2015, which are located 12 miles apart. The development plan includesresulted in a subsea tieback to a third-party production facility with 30,000 barrels of crude oil discovery. Drilling commenced on an appraisal well at Sicily in December 2015. Appraisal activities, including a sidetrack of the discovery well, at the 55 percent-owned and 15 million cubic feetoperated Anchor discovery were completed in fourth quarter 2015 and were successful. Drilling commenced on an additional appraisal well at Anchor in first quarter 2016.
Chevron is the operator of natural gas per day of firm capacityan exploration and rights to additional available capacity. A final investment decision is expected in 2016. At the end of 2014, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
In early 2015, the company announced a joint venture to explore and appraise 24appraisal program covering 28 jointly held offshore leases in the northwest portion of Keathley Canyon. Chevron will beThis area may have the operator. The joint venture includespotential to support a multifield hub development of the Guadalupe and Tiber and Gila discoveries, andwith the Gibson exploratory prospect, located between Gila and Tiber. The company acquired a 36 percent interest in the Gila leases and a 31 percent interest in the Tiber leases and also holds a 36 percent interest inpotential addition of the Gibson prospect. The scope of the joint venture includes furtherThis potential development, named Tigris, is under evaluation as exploration and appraisal work progresses. Drilling of a sidetrack well at the 36 percent-owned and operated Gila discovery was completed in third quarter 2015. The Gila prospect was deemed noncommercial, and two of the leases and evaluation of the potential forwere relinquished in early 2016. Drilling commenced at a centralized production facility. Separately, during 2014, the company exchanged its interest in the Coronado prospect for interests in other prospective deepwater exploration opportunities.
During 2014 and early 2015, the company participated in four appraisal wells and eight exploration wells in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. An appraisal well and a sidetrack were completed at the Buckskin Field in 2014, and results are under evaluation. In October 2014, the company completed drilling an exploration well at the 42.536 percent-owned and operated Guadalupe prospect, which resultedGibson exploration well in a significant crude oil discovery in the Lower Tertiary Wilcox Sands, adjacent to Keathley Canyon. Drilling at the 55 percent-ownedfourth quarter 2015 and operated Anchor prospect was completed in December 2014, resulting in a significant crude oil discovery, also in the Lower Tertiary Wilcox Sands. In late 2014, drilling commenced on an appraisal well of the Tiber discovery as well as on a sidetrack of the Gila discovery well, and drilling is expected to continue until mid-2015. In January 2015, drilling commenced at the 40 percent-owned and operated Sweetwater and the 50 percent-owned and operated Sicily exploration wells, and both wells are expectedplanned to be completed in second quarter 2015.2016.
In addition, Chevron added eleventhirteen leases to its deepwater portfolio as a result of awards from the central Gulf of Mexico lease salesLease Sale 235, held in 2014.first quarter 2015.
The company produces crude oil and natural gas in the midcontinent region of the United States, primarily in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. During 2014, the company’s2015, net daily production in these areas averaged 110,000116,000 barrels of crude oil, 595600 million cubic feet of natural gas and 31,00034,000 barrels of NGLs. The company is pursuing selected opportunities for divestment.
In the Permian Basin of West Texas and southeast New Mexico, the company continued to ramp-up development drilling of shale and tight resources with drilling activities focused in the Midland and Delaware basins focused on horizontal wells with multistage fracture stimulation, where the company holds approximately 500,000 and 1,000,000 net acres, respectively. The company drilled 550147 wells and participated in 180 nonoperated wells in the Midland and Delaware basins in 2014.2015.
The company holds leases in the Marcellus Shale and the Utica Shale, primarily located in southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and the West Virginia panhandle, and in the Antrim Shale and Collingwood/Utica Shale in Michigan. During 2014, the company's2015, net daily production in these areas averaged 269334 million cubic feet of natural gas.gas per day. In 2014,2015, development of the Marcellus Shale continuedprogressed at a measured pace and was focused on improving execution capability, well performance and reservoir understanding.cost effectiveness. Activities in the Utica Shale during 20142015 focused on exploration drilling to acquire data necessary for potential future development.
Other Americas
“Other Americas” includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Greenland, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. Net oil-equivalent production from these countries averaged 228,000224,000 barrels per day during 2014.2015.
Canada:Canada Upstream activities in Canada are concentrated in Alberta, British Columbia and the offshore Atlantic region. The company also has exploration interests in the Beaufort Sea region of the Northwest Territories. Average netNet oil-equivalent production during 2014 was2015 averaged 69,000 barrels per day, composed of 24,00020,000 barrels of crude oil, 1014 million cubic feet of natural gas and 43,00047,000 barrels of synthetic oil from oil sands.
Chevron holds a 26.9 percent nonoperated working interest in the Hibernia Field, which comprises the Hibernia and Ben Nevis Avalon (BNA) reservoirs, and a 23.6 percent nonoperated working interest in the unitized Hibernia Southern Extension (HSE) areas offshore Atlantic Canada. In 2014, work continued onProduction start-up of HSE development, and full production start-up is planned forwas achieved in 2015. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project. In addition, FEED activities progressed on the Hibernia SW BNA project. At the end of 2014, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.

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The company holds a 26.629.6 percent nonoperated working interest in the heavy oil Hebron Field, also offshore Atlantic Canada. The development plan includes a platform with a design capacity of 150,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Construction activities progressed in 2014.2015. The project has an expected economic life of 30 years from the time of start-up, and first oil is expected in 2017. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
In the Flemish Pass Basin offshore Newfoundland, Chevron holds a 40 percent nonoperated working interest in two exploration blocks. A 3-D seismic survey was completed on these blocks, and exploratory drilling commenced in the fourth quarter 2015 and is expected to be completed in March 2016. In November 2015, the company was awarded a 35 percent interest and

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operatorship in another block in the Flemish Pass Basin.
The company holds a 20 percent nonoperated working interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (AOSP) in Alberta. Oil sands are mined from both the Muskeg River and the Jackpine mines, and bitumen is extracted from the oil sands and upgraded into synthetic oil. Construction work progressed during 20142015 on the Quest Project, whichand the project was commissioned in the fourth quarter. The Quest Project is designed to capture and store more than one million tons of carbon dioxide produced annually by AOSP bitumen processing. Project start-up is expected in 2016.
The company holds approximately 228,000 net acres in the Duvernay Shale in Alberta and approximately 200,000 overlying acres in the Montney tight rock formation. Chevron has a 70 percent-owned and operated interest in most of the Duvernay acreage after completing a 30 percent farm-down in 2014.acreage. Production from the initial multiwell programwells in the Duvernay continued to demonstrate good flow rates and high condensate yields. Drilling continued during 2014, and drilling activities began2015 on an expanded 16-well appraisal program. A total of twelve28 wells had been tied into production facilities by early 2015.2016.
Chevron holds a 50 percent-owned and operated interest in the proposed Kitimat LNG and Pacific Trail Pipeline projects and a 50 percent interest in 322,000300,000 net acres in the Horn River and Liard shale gas basins in British Colombia. The Kitimat LNG Project is planned to include a two-train LNG facility and has a 10.0 million-metric-ton-per-year export license. The total production capacity for the project is expected to be 1.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. Spending is being paced until LNG market conditions and reductions in project costs are sufficient to support the development of this project. The company became operator of the upstream portion of the project in May 2015 and continued with the horizontal appraisal drilling program that began in 2014. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
The company holds a 4093.8 percent operated interest in the Aitken Creek and a 42.9 percent nonoperated working interest in exploration rightsthe Alberta Hub natural gas storage facilities, which have an aggregate total capacity of approximately 100 billion cubic feet. These facilities are located adjacent to several shale gas plays. The company is pursuing opportunities for two blocks in the Flemish Pass Basin offshore Newfoundland.divestment of these interests.
Greenland:Greenland Chevron holds a 29.2 percent-owned and operated interest in Blocks 9 and 14 located in the Kanumas Area, offshore the northeast coast of Greenland. The acquisition ofcompany acquired 2-D seismic data commenced in third quarter 20142015 and evaluation of the acreage is expected to continue over the next few years.ongoing.
Argentina:Argentina In the Vaca Muerta Shale formation, Chevron holds a 50 percent nonoperated interest in two concessions covering 73,000 net acres. Chevron also holds an 85 percent-owned and operated interest in one concession covering 94,000 net acres with both conventional production and Vaca Muerta Shale potential. In addition, the company holds operated interests in three concessions covering 73,000 net acres in the Neuquen Basin, with interests ranging from 18.8 percent to 100 percent.Net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 25,00027,000 barrels per day, composed of 21,000 barrels of crude oil and 2336 million cubic feet of natural gas.
Development activities continued at the Loma Campana concession in the Vaca Muerta Shale where 166156 wells were drilled in 2014, and2015, most of which were vertical wells. In 2016, the 2015 drilling plan includes approximately 150shifts to primarily horizontal wells. In 2014,
During 2015, the company also continued production testing of four previously completed exploratory wells inprogressed the El Trapial concession, targeting oil and gas in the Vaca Muerta Shale. The El Trapial concession expires in 2032.
During 2014, the company signed agreements for exploration of shale oil and gas resources in the Narambuena areaBlock in the Chihuido de la Sierra Negra concession, also in the Vaca Muerta Shale. The exploration plan for Narambuena includes nine wells to be drilled in two phases.
Brazil:Brazil Chevron holds interests in three deepwater fields in the Campos Basin: Frade (51.7 percent-owned and operated), and Papa-Terra (37.5 percent-owned and Maromba (37.5 percent and 30 percent nonoperated working interests, respectively).nonoperated) deepwater fields located in the Campos Basin. The concession that includes the Frade Field expires in 2025 and the concession that includes the Papa-Terra and Maromba fieldsField expires in 2032. Net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 21,00018,000 barrels per day, composed of 20,00017,000 barrels of crude oil and 65 million cubic feet of natural gas.
Following the resumption of production from four wells at the Frade Field during 2013, production resumed at the remaining six wells in second quarter 2014. At Papa-Terra, production is expected to ramp up through 2017 with additional development drilling until 2021.
Additionally, Chevron holds a 50 percent-owned and operated interest in Block CE-M715, located in the Ceara Basin offshore equatorial Brazil. Acquisition of 3-D seismic data is planned to commencecommenced in second quarterSeptember 2015.

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Colombia:Colombia The company operates the offshore Chuchupa and the onshore Ballena and Riohacha natural gas fields and receives 43 percent of the production for the remaining life of each field and a variable production volume based on prior Chuchupa capital contributions. Daily netNet production in 2015 averaged 186161 million cubic feet of natural gas in 2014.per day.
Suriname:Suriname Chevron holds a 50 percent nonoperated working interest in deepwater Blocks 42 and 45 offshore Suriname. In 2014, 2-D and 3-D seismic data for both blocks were processed. Farm-down opportunities are being pursued for the two blocks.
Trinidad and Tobago:Tobago The company has a 50 percent nonoperated working interest in three blocks in the East Coast Marine Area offshore Trinidad, which includes the Dolphin, and Dolphin Deep producingand Starfish natural gas fields and the Starfish development.fields. Net production in 20142015 averaged 112116 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

At the Starfish development, first gas was achieved in December 2014, and two additional wells are planned to be brought online in second quarter 2015. Natural gas from the project is planned to supply existing contractual commitments. Chevron also operates and holds a 50 percent interest in the Manatee Area of Block 6(d), where the Manatee discovery comprises a single cross-border field with Venezuela's Loran Field in Block 2. Work continued in 2014 on maturing commercial development concepts.
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Venezuela:Venezuela Chevron's production activities in Venezuela are performed by two affiliates in western Venezuela and one affiliate in the Orinoco Belt. Net oil-equivalent production during 2015 averaged 64,000 barrels per day, composed of 30,000 barrels of crude oil, 30 million cubic feet of natural gas and 29,000 barrels of synthetic oil upgraded from heavy oil.
Chevron has a 30 percent interest in the Petropiar affiliate that operates the Hamaca heavy oil production and upgrading project located in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt under an agreement expiring in 2033. Petropiar drilled 41 development wells in 2015. Chevron also holds a 39.2 percent interest in the Petroboscan affiliate that operates the Boscan Field in western Venezuela and a 25.2 percent interest in the Petroindependiente affiliate that operates the LL-652 Field in Lake Maracaibo, both of which are under agreements expiring in 2026. The company’s share of net oil-equivalent production during 2014 from these operations averaged 63,000 barrels per day, composed of 59,000 barrels of liquids and 27 million cubic feet of natural gas.Petroboscan drilled 30 development wells in 2015.
Chevron also holds a 34 percent interest in the Petroindependencia affiliate that is working toward commercialization ofwhich includes the Carabobo 3 a heavy oil project located within the Carabobo Area of the Orinoco Belt. The company also operates and holds a 60 percent interest in Block 2 and a 100 percent interest in Block 3 in the Plataforma Deltana area offshore eastern Venezuela. The Loran Field in Block 2 and the Manatee Field in Trinidad and Tobago form a single, cross-border field that lies along the maritime border of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. Work continued in 2014 on maturing commercial development concepts.
Africa
In Africa, the company is engaged in upstream activities in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria and Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone and South Africa.Congo. Net oil-equivalent production in this region averaged 439412,000 barrels per day during 2014.2015.
Angola:Angola The company operates and holds a 39.2 percent interest in Block 0, a concession adjacent to the Cabinda coastline, and a 31 percent interest in a production-sharing contract (PSC) for deepwater Block 14. The concession for Block 0 extends through 2030 and the development and production rights for the various producing fields in Block 14 expire between 2023 and 2028. The company also has a 16.3 percent nonoperated working interest in the onshore Fina Sonangol Texaco concession area. Chevron's interest in Block 2 expired in July 2014. In addition, Chevron has a 36.4 percent interest in Angola LNG Limited. During 2014,2015, net production from these operations averaged 114,000110,000 barrels of liquids and 7855 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Construction activities on Mafumeira Sul, the second development stage for the Mafumeira Field in Block 0, progressed in 2014. The facility has a design capacity of 150,000 barrels of liquids and 350 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Construction, hook-up and development drilling activities progressed during 2015. First production is planned for second-half 2016, and ramp-up to full production is expected to continue through 2017.2018. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
Work continuedStart-up occurred in 2014first quarter 2015 on the Nemba Enhanced Secondary Recovery Stage 1 & 2 Project in Block 0. Installation of the platform was completed in early 2014, and start-up of the project is expected in early 2015. Total dailyIn 2015, total production is expected to be 9,000averaged 7,000 barrels of crude oil. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.oil per day.
Also in Block 0, the company drilled one post-salt appraisal well in Area B and one pre-salt exploration well in Area A, which completed drilling in early 2015. As of early 2015, the results of both wells were under evaluation. One additional exploration well in Area A is planned to commence drilling in fourth quarter 2015.
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average total daily sales of 670 million cubic feet of natural gas and up to 63,000 barrels of NGLs. This is the world's first LNG plant supplied with associated gas, where the natural gas is a by-productbyproduct of crude oil production. Feedstock for the plant originates from multiple fields and operators. In April 2014, theearly 2016, work was completed on plant experienced a failure in the flare blowdown piping system, resulting in an extended plant shutdown. Following a thorough review, a number of design issues have been identified that require modifications. Capacitymodifications and capacity and reliability enhancements are also planned to be completed during the shutdown. The plant will be restarted following completion of these modifications and repairs, andenhancements. First LNG productioncargo is expected to resume in late 2015.second quarter 2016. The remaining economic life of the project is anticipated to be in excess of 20 years.
The company also holds a 38.1 percent interest in the Congo River Canyon Crossing Pipeline project that is designed to transport up to 250 million cubic feet of natural gas per day from Block 0 and Block 14 to the Angola LNG plant. Construction on the project continued87-mile offshore pipeline was completed in 2014, with commissioning and start-up targetedmid-2015. Start-up is planned for second-half 2015.2016.
Angola-Republic of the Congo Joint Development Area:Area Chevron operates and holds a 31.3 percent interest in the Lianzi Unitization Zone, located in an area shared equally by Angola and Republic of the Congo. The Lianzi Project has a design capacity of 46,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Construction and initial drilling activities progressedwere completed during 2014,2015 and first production is planned foroccurred in fourth quarter 2015. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
Democratic Republic of the Congo:Congo Chevron has a 17.7 percent nonoperated working interest in an offshore concession. Daily netNet production in 20142015 averaged 2,000 barrels of crude oil.oil per day.
Republic of the Congo:Congo Chevron has a 31.5 percent nonoperated working interest in the offshore Haute Mer permit areas (Nkossa, Nsoko and Moho-Bilondo). The licenses for Nsoko, Nkossa, and Moho-Bilondo expire in 2018, 2027 and 2030, respectively. Net production averaged 14,00018,000 barrels of liquids per day in 2014.2015.
During 2014,2015, development drilling and infrastructure work continued on the Moho Nord Project, located in the Moho-Bilondo development area. First production to the existing Moho-Bilondo FPU is expectedoccurred in December 2015, and total daily production ofis expected to reach 140,000 barrels of crude oil is expected in 2017. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.oil.
In 2014, theThe company acquiredhas a 20.4 percent nonoperated working interest in the Haute Mer B permit area which covers more than 20,000 net acres offshore Republic of the Congo.
Chad/Cameroon: In June 2014,2015, the company sold its 25 percent interest in seven crude oil fields in southern Chad and an approximate 21 percent interest in two affiliates that own the related crude oil export pipeline to the coast of Cameroon. Average daily net crude oil production from the Chad fields in 2014 was 8,000 barrels.conducted exploration prospect identification activities.

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Liberia:Liberia Chevron operates and holds a 45 percent interest in threeBlocks LB-11, LB-12 and LB-14 off the coast of Liberia.
Sierra Leone In third quarter 2015, Chevron relinquished its two deepwater blocks off the coast of Liberia. In 2014, Chevron requested, and the government of Liberia granted, a one-year extension of the LB-11 and LB-12 blocks.Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone: The company is the operator of and holds a 55 percent interest in a concession off the coast of Sierra Leone that contains two deepwater blocks. In 2014, 2-D seismic processing was completed to identify drilling prospects.
Mauritania:Mauritania In early 2015, the company reached an agreement to acquireacquired a 30 percent nonoperated working interest in the C8, C12 and C13 contract areas offshore Mauritania. In 2015, a deepwater exploration well was drilled to test the Marsouin prospect in Block C8 and resulted in a natural gas discovery. The blocks cover 2 million net acres and have a water depth between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. The acquisitioncompany is pending government approval.evaluating whether to retain its working interest in the contract areas.
Morocco:Morocco The company operates and holds a 75 percent interest in three deepwater areas offshore Morocco. The acquisition of 2-DBlock Cap Rhir Deep 3-D seismic data was completed in 2014, and2015. In early 2016, Chevron reached an agreement to farm out a 3-D seismic survey is planned for 2015. Chevron is pursuing a farm-down of its interest.30 percent interest in the three leases.
Nigeria:Nigeria Chevron holds a 40 percent interest in nineeight operated concessions, predominantly in the onshore and near-offshore regions of the Niger Delta. The company also holds acreage positions in three operated and six nonoperated deepwater blocks, with working interests ranging from 20 percent to 100 percent. The company is pursuing selected opportunities for divestment and farm-down in Nigeria. In 2014,2015, the company’s net oil-equivalent production in Nigeria averaged 286,000270,000 barrels per day, composed of 240,000224,000 barrels of crude oil, 236246 million cubic feet of natural gas and 6,000 barrels of liquefied petroleum gas.
Chevron operates and holds a 67.3 percent interest in the Agbami Field, located in deepwater Oil Mining Lease (OML) 127 and OML 128. During 2014,2015, drilling continuedneared completion on a second phase development program, Agbami 2, that is expected to offset field declines and maintain a total daily liquids production rate of 250,000 barrels.decline. The last Agbami 2 well is expected on line in second quarter 2016. The third development phase, Agbami 3, is a five-well development program and is also expected to offset field declines. The project entered FEED in early 2014, and drillingdecline. Drilling for this phaseAgbami 3 commenced in early 2015 with first production achieved in third quarter 2015. The drilling programsDrilling for Agbami 2 and Agbami 3 areis scheduled to end in 2015 and 2017, respectively. The first Phase 3 development well is scheduled to commence production in 2016.2017. The leases that contain the Agbami Field expire in 2023 and 2024. Proved reserves have been recognized for the Agbami 3 Project.

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Also in the deepwater area, the Aparo Field in OML 132 and OML 140 and the third-party-owned Bonga SW Field in OML 118 share a common geologic structure and are planned to be jointly developed. Chevron holds a 19.616.6 percent nonoperated working interest in the unitized area. The development plan involves subsea wells tied back to a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with a planned facilities have a design capacity of 225,000 barrels of crude oil per day. A final investment decisionSpending is expectedbeing paced until market conditions and reductions in 2015 or 2016.project costs are sufficient to support the development of this project. At the end of 2014,2015, no proved reserves were recognized for this project.
In deepwater exploration, Chevron operates and holds a 55 percent interest in the deepwater Nsiko discovery in OML 140 following completion of a farm-down in second quarter 2015. In 2015, two wells of a multiwell program were completed, both resulting in crude oil discoveries. A third exploration well was underway at year-end and is expected to be completed in March 2016. Additional exploration activities are planned for 2016. Chevron also holds a 30 percent nonoperated working interest in OML 138, which includes the Usan Field. In 2015, an exploration well was drilled in the Usan area resulting in a crude oil discovery. In 2016, the company plans to continue to evaluate development opportunities for the 2014 and 2015 discoveries in the Usan area.
In the Niger Delta region, ramp-up activity continued atPhase 3B of the Escravos Gas Plant (EGP). During 2014, construction continued on Phase 3B of the EGP project which iswas completed and project start-up was achieved in 2015. This project was designed to gather 120 million cubic feet of natural gas per day from eight near-shore fields and to compress and transport the natural gas to onshore facilities. The Phase 3B project is expected to be completed in 2016. Proved reserves associated with this project have been recognized.
Construction activities progressed during 20142015 on the 40 percent-owned and operated Sonam Field Development Project, which is designed to process natural gas through EGP, deliver 215 million cubic feet of natural gas per day to the domestic market and produce a total of 30,000 barrels of liquids per day. First production is expected in 2017. Proved reserves have been recognized for the project.
Chevron is the operator of athe 33,000-barrel-per-day gas-to-liquids facility at Escravos. The facility is designed to process 325 million cubic feet per day of natural gas. The facility achieved initial production of product in mid-2014.
In deepwater exploration, Chevron operates and holds a 95 percent interest in the deepwater Nsiko discovery in OML 140, where drilling commenced on an exploration well at the Nsiko North prospect in fourth quarter 2014. Additional exploration activities are planned for 2015. In addition, Chevron holds a 30 percent nonoperated working interest in OML 138. In 2014, two exploration wells were drilled in the Usan area that resulted in crude oil discoveries. In 2015, the company plans to evaluate development options.
Shallow-water exploration activities to identify and evaluate potential deep hydrocarbon targets are ongoing. Reprocessing of 3-D seismic data over OML 49 and regional mapping activities over the western Niger Delta continued in 2014. Acquisition of 3-D seismic data over the Meren and Okan fields is planned for 2015.
With a 36.7 percent interest, Chevron is the largest shareholder in the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited affiliate, which owns and operates the 421-mile West African Gas Pipeline. The pipeline supplies Nigerian natural gas to customers in Benin, Ghana and Togo for industrial applications and power generation and has the capacity to transport 170 million cubic feet per day.
South Africa:Africa In 2014,2015, the company continueddiscontinued evaluating shale gas exploration opportunities in the Karoo Basin in South Africa under an agreement that allows Chevron and its partner to work together to obtain exploration permits in the 151 million-acre basin.Africa.


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Asia
In Asia, the company is engaged in upstream activities in Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Myanmar, the Partitioned Zone located between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the Philippines, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam.Thailand. During 2014,2015, net oil-equivalent production averaged 1,063,0001,089,000 barrels per day.
Azerbaijan:Azerbaijan Chevron holds an 11.3 percent nonoperated working interest in the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) and the crude oil production from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) fields. The company’s daily netAIOC operations are conducted under a PSC that expires in 2024. Net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 28,00034,000 barrels of oil-equivalent,per day, composed of 26,00032,000 barrels of crude oil and 12 million cubic feet of natural gas. AIOC operations are conducted under a PSC that expires in 2024.
TheProduction at the Chirag Oil Project is further developing the Chiragramped up in 2015, and Gunashli fields. The project has an incremental design capacity of 183,000 barrels of crude oil and 285 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Production commenced in January 2014 and reached 84,000 barrels of crude oil and 87 million cubic feet of natural gas per day by year-end 2014.drilling activities continue.
Chevron also has an 8.9 percent interest in the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) Pipeline affiliate, which transports the majority of ACG production from Baku, Azerbaijan, through Georgia to Mediterranean deepwater port facilities at Ceyhan, Turkey. The BTC pipelinePipeline has a capacity of 1 million barrels per day. Another production export route for crude oil is the Western Route Export Pipeline, which is operated by AIOC, with capacity to transport 100,000 barrels per day from Baku, Azerbaijan, to a marine terminal at Supsa, Georgia.
Kazakhstan:Kazakhstan Chevron has a 50 percent interest in the Tengizchevroil (TCO) affiliate and an 18 percent nonoperated working interest in the Karachaganak Field. Net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 367,000392,000 barrels per day, composed of 290,000311,000 barrels of liquids and 460486 million cubic feet of natural gas.

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TCO is developing the Tengiz and Korolev crude oil fields in western Kazakhstan under a concession agreement that expires in 2033. Net daily production in 20142015 from these fields averaged 239,000257,000 barrels of crude oil, 334348 million cubic feet of natural gas and 20,00021,000 barrels of NGLs. The majority of TCO’s crude oil production was exported through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipelinePipeline that runs from Tengiz in Kazakhstan to tanker-loading facilities at Novorossiysk on the Russian coast of the Black Sea. The balance of production was exported by rail to Black Sea ports and via the BTC pipelinePipeline to the Mediterranean.
In 2014,2015, work progressed on three projects. The Capacity and Reliability (CAR) Project is designed to reduce facility bottlenecks and increase plant capacity and reliability. Fabrication activities for the CAR Project progressed during 2015. The Wellhead Pressure Management Project (WPMP) is designed to maintain production capacity and extend the production plateau from existing assets. The Capacity and Reliability (CAR) Project is designed to reduce facility bottlenecks and increase plant efficiency and reliability. The Future Growth Project (FGP) is designed to increase total daily production by 250,000 to 300,000 barrels of oil-equivalentliquids and to increase ultimate recovery from the reservoir. The FGP is planned to expand the utilization of sour gas injection technology proven in existing operations. The final investment decision for the CAR Project was reached in February 2014. The final investment decisions for the FGP and the WPMP are anticipatedexpected in 2015.mid-2016 following final alignment with partners on project costs and funding. Proved reserves have been recognized for the WPMP and the CAR Project.Project.
The Karachaganak Field is located in northwest Kazakhstan, and operations are conducted under a PSC that expires in 2038. During 2014,2015, net daily production averaged 31,00033,000 barrels of liquids and 126138 million cubic feet of natural gas. Access to the CPC Pipeline and Atyrau-Samara (Russia) pipelinesPipeline enabled most of the Karachaganak liquids to be exported and sold at world-market prices during 2014.2015. The remaining liquids were sold into local and Russian markets. Work continues on identifying the optimal scope for the future expansion of the field. At year-end 2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for future expansion opportunities.
Kazakhstan/Russia:Russia Chevron has a 15 percent interest in the CPC affiliate. During 2014,2015, CPC transported an average of 865,000927,000 barrels of crude oil per day, composed of 763,000824,000 barrels per day from Kazakhstan and 102,000103,000 barrels per day from Russia. In 2014,2015, work continued on the 670,000-barrel-per-day expansion of the pipeline capacity. The projectpipeline. By mid-2015, capacity from Kazakhstan had been increased to 925,000 barrels per day allowing 100 percent of TCO's production to be exported via the CPC Pipeline. Additional capacity is being implemented in phases, with capacity increasing progressively until reaching ascheduled to be added through the end of 2016 to reach the design capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day in 2016. By the end of 2014, capacity from Kazakhstan had been increased by a maximum of 230,000 barrels per day, and in December, nearly 90 percent of TCO's total production was exported via CPC. Additional capacity is expected to progressively come on line in 2015 and 2016.day. The expansion is expected to provide additional transportation capacity that accommodates a portion of the future growth in TCO production.
 Bangladesh:Bangladesh Chevron operates and holds a 100 percent interest in Block 12 (Bibiyana Field) and Blocks 13 and 14 (Jalalabad and Moulavi Bazar fields). The rights to produce from Jalalabad expire in 2024, from Moulavi Bazar in 2028 and from Bibiyana in 2034. Net oil-equivalent production from these operations in 20142015 averaged 109,000123,000 barrels per day, composed of 643720 million cubic feet of natural gas and 2,0003,000 barrels of condensate.
First production was achieved in late 2014 at theThe Bibiyana Expansion Project which has an incremental design capacity of 300 million cubic feet of natural gas and 4,000 barrels of condensate per day. Start-up of the liquid recovery facility was achieved in first quarter 2015. The expected economic life of the project is the duration of the PSC. FEED activitiesActivities continued on the Bibiyana Compression Project during 2014.2015. The project is

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expected to provide incremental production to offset field declines. A final investment decision is pending commercial negotiations. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
Cambodia: In October 2014, Chevron completed the sale of its 30 percent interest in Block A, located in the Gulf of Thailand.
China:China Chevron has operated and nonoperated working interests in several areas in China. The company’s net production in 20142015 averaged 16,00024,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
The company operates and holds athe 49 percent interest in thepercent-owned Chuandongbei Project, located onshore in the Sichuan Basin. The fullfirst stage of the project's development includes two sourthe Xuanhan Gas Plant's initial three gas processing plants connected by a natural gas gathering system to five fields. In 2014, the company continued construction on the first natural gas processing plant and development of the Luojiazhai and Gunziping natural gas fields. The first plant's initial three trains havewith a design outlet capacity of 258 million cubic feet per day. Production commenced from the Xuanhan Plant in January 2016. The first train reached mechanical completion in late 2014, and commissioning activities were initiated. Start-up is expected in 2015. The total design outlet capacitycompany continues to assess alternatives for the project is 558 million cubic feet per day. Proved reserves have been recognized foroptimum development of the remaining Chuandongbei natural gas fields supplying the first sour gas processing plant.area. The project's estimated economic life exceeds 20 years from start-up. The PSC for Chuandongbei expires in 2038.
Chevron has a 100 percent-owned and operated interest in shallow-water Blocks 15/10 and 15/28 in the South China Sea. In 2014, theThe company completed processing of two 3-D seismic surveys and plans to drill one exploration well in Block 15/10 in the South China Sea in May 2015. In May 2014,The results were unsuccessful, and the block was relinquished in September 2015. The company also relinquished its interestBlock 15/28 in deepwater exploration Block 42/05.September 2015.

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The company also has nonoperated working interests of 24.5 percent in the QHD 32-6 Field and 16.2 percent in Block 11/19 in the Bohai Bay, and 32.7 percent in Block16/Block 16/19 in the Pearl River Mouth Basin. The PSCs for these producing assets expire between 2022 and 2028.
Indonesia:Indonesia Chevron holds working interests through various PSCs in Indonesia. In Sumatra, the company holds a 100 percent-owned and operated interest in the Rokan PSC. Chevron also operates four PSCs in the Kutei Basin, located offshore eastern Kalimantan. These interests range from 62 percent to 92.5 percent. In addition, Chevron holds a 25 percent nonoperated working interest in Block B in the South Natuna Sea. The company’s netNet oil-equivalent production in 2014 from its interests in Indonesia2015 averaged 185,000207,000 barrels per day, composed of 149,000176,000 barrels of liquids and 214185 million cubic feet of natural gas. In 2016, Chevron advised the government of Indonesia that it would not propose to extend the East Kalimantan PSC and intends to return the assets to the government upon PSC expiration in 2018.
The largest producing field is Duri, located in the Rokan PSC. Duri has been under steamflood since 1985 and is one of the world’s largest steamflood developments. The company continues to implement projects designed to sustain production from existing reservoirs. Production ramp-up continued and first steam injection was achieved in 2014 at theThe Duri Field Area 13 steamflood expansion projectwas completed in Area 13 of the Duri Field.2015 with all wells on production and injection by year-end. Infill drilling and workover programs also continued in 2015. The Rokan PSC expires in 2021.
There are two deepwater natural gas development projects in the Kutei Basin progressing under a single plan of development. Collectively, these projects are referred to as the Indonesia Deepwater Development. One of these projects, Bangka, has a design capacity of 115 million cubic feet of natural gas and 4,000 barrels of condensate per day. The company’s interest is 62 percent. A final investment decision was reached in 2014, following government approvals. Project execution began withInstallation of subsea facilities and completion of the drilling of two development wells in second-half 2014. Firstcontinues to progress, with first gas is planned for second-half 2016. The initial recognition of provedProved reserves occurred in 2014have been recognized for this project.
The other project, Gendalo-Gehem, has a planned design capacity of 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 47,000 barrels of condensate per day. The company's interest is approximately 63 percent. The company continues to work toward a final investment decision, subject to the timing of government approvals, rebidding of the engineering and construction contracts,including extension of the associated PSCs, and securing new LNG sales contracts. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves hadhave not been recognized for this project.
Chevron relinquished its 51 percent-owned and operated interest in the West Papua I and West Papua III PSCs. Government approval for the relinquishment is anticipated in 2015.
In West Java, the company operates the Darajat geothermal field and holds a 95 percent interest in two power plants. The field supplies steam to a power plant with a total operating capacity of 270 megawatts. Chevron also operates and holds a 100 percent interest in the Salak geothermal field in West Java, which supplies steam to a six-unit power plant, three of which are company owned, with a total operating capacity of 377 megawatts. The company relinquished its 95 percent interest in the Suoh-Sekincau prospect area of South Sumatra. In 2014, Chevron secured the preliminary survey assignment for the adjacent South Sekincau prospect and is in the early phases of geological and geophysical assessment.
Myanmar:Myanmar Chevron has a 28.3 percent nonoperated working interest in a PSC for the production of natural gas from the Yadana and Sein fields, within Blocks M5 and M6, in the Andaman Sea. The PSC expires in 2028. The company also has a 28.3 percent nonoperated interest in a pipeline company that transports most of the natural gas to the Myanmar-Thailand border for delivery to power plants in Thailand. The company’s average netNet natural gas production in 2014 was 992015 averaged 117 million cubic feet per day.
The Badamyar-Low Compression Platform is an expansion project in Block M5 designed to maintain production from the Yadana Field by lowering wellhead pressure. Fabrication activities progressed in 2015 with first production expected in 2017. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
In March 2014,second quarter 2015, Chevron was grantedsigned a PSC to explore for oil and gas in Block A5. The company holds a 99 percent interest in and operatorship of Block A5. The exploration block covers 2.6 million net acres. As of early 2015, PSC terms were being finalized.operates this block. A 3-D seismic survey was completed in December 2015.
Philippines:Philippines The company holds a 45 percent nonoperated working interest in the Malampaya natural gas field, offshore Palawan. Net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 23,000 barrels per day, composed of 118122 million cubic feet of natural gas and 3,000 barrels of condensate. The Malampaya Phase 2 Project is designed to maintain capacity at the offshore platform. First production from thewas completed in September 2015. The infill wells commenced in 2013, with first production from theand compression facilities expected in second-half 2015. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.maintained production and delivered contract volumes to customers.

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Chevron holds a 40 percent interest in an affiliate that develops and produces geothermal steam resources in southern Luzon, which supplies steam to third-party power generation facilities with a combined operating capacity of 692 megawatts. The renewable energy service contract expires in 2038. Chevron also has an interest in the Kalinga geothermal prospect area in northern Luzon. The company continues to assess the prospect area.
Thailand:Thailand Chevron holds operated interests in the Pattani Basin, located in the Gulf of Thailand, with ownership ranging from 35 percent to 80 percent. Concessions for producing areas within this basin expire between 2020 and 2035. Chevron also has a 16 percent nonoperated working interest in the Arthit Field located in the Malay Basin. Concessions for the producing areas within this basin expire between 2036 and 2040. The company's netNet oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 238,000 barrels per day, composed of 63,00066,000 barrels of crude oil and condensate and 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas.

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In the Pattani Basin, FEED activities continued forthe development concept of the 35 percent-owned and operated Ubon Project includes facilities and wells to develop resources in Block 12/Block12/27. The company continues to assess alternatives for the optimum development concept includes facilities with a planned design capacity of 35,000 barrels of liquids and 115 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.the Ubon Field. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
During 2014,2015, the company drilled sixthree exploration and three delineation wells in the Pattani Basin, and fourwith all wells successful. In addition, two successful exploration wells were successful.drilled in the Arthit Field. The company also holds exploration interests in the Thailand-Cambodia overlapping claim area that are inactive, pending resolution of border issues between Thailand and Cambodia.
Vietnam:Vietnam In June 2015, Chevron iscompleted the operatorsale of two PSCsits entire interest in the Malay Basin off the southwest coast of Vietnam. The company hasVietnam, which included a 42.4 percent working interest in a PSC that includes Blocks B and 48/95, and a 43.4 percent working interest in Block 52/97, and a 28.7 percent nonoperated interest in a PSC for Block 52/97.pipeline project.
The Block B Gas Development Project facilities have a planned design capacity of 640 million cubic feet of natural gas and 21,000 barrels of liquids per day. A final investment decision for the development is pending resolution of commercial terms. Concurrent with the commercial negotiations, the company is also evaluating these assets for possible divestment. At the end of 2014, proved reserves had not been recognized for the development project.
Kurdistan Region of Iraq:Iraq The company operates and holds 80 percent contractor interests in three PSCs covering the Rovi, Sarta and Qara Dagh blocks. Initial drillingPSCs. In first quarter 2015, the company resumed operations and testing programs at the Sarta wells and restarted the seismic data acquisition program at the Qara Dagh Block, which was completed in second quarter 2015. The company drilled a second exploration well in the RoviSarta Block in second-half 2015, and Sarta blocks continued to progress in 2014, andas of early 2016, the results are under evaluation. The company also commenced 3-D and 2-D seismic acquisition programsrelinquished its interest in the Sarta and Qara Dagh blocks, respectively. In August 2014, all activities were temporarily suspended as a result of ongoing regional instability. In early 2015, mobilization of personnel back to the region commencedRovi Block in preparation to restart operations in first quarter. Farm-down opportunities are being pursued for the three blocks.fourth quarter 2015.
Partitioned Zone:Zone Chevron holds a concession to operate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 50 percent interest in the hydrocarbon resources in the onshore area of the Partitioned Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The concession expires in 2039. During 2014, the company's average2015, net oil-equivalent production was 81,000averaged 28,000 barrels per day, composed of 78,00027,000 barrels of crude oil and 185 million cubic feet of natural gas. CurrentBeginning in May 2015, production in the Partitioned Zone was shut in as a result of continued difficulties in securing work and equipment permits may impactpermits. As of early 2016, production remains shut-in and the company’s ability to continueexact timing of a production at current levels.restart is uncertain and dependent on dispute resolution between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
During 2014,The shut-in also impacted plans for both the company continued a steam injection pilot project in the First Eocene carbonate reservoir. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
FEED activities continued on a project to expand the steam injection pilot to the Second Eocene reservoir, and a final investment decision is planned for 2016. Development planning also continued onWafra Steamflood Stage 1 Project, a full-field steamflood application in the Wafra Field. The Wafra Steamflood Stage 1 Project hasField First Eocene carbonate reservoir with a planned design capacity of 80,000100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and is expectedthe Central Gas Utilization Project, a facility construction project intended to enter FEED in third quarter 2015.increase natural gas utilization while eliminating natural gas flaring at the Wafra Field. Both projects have been deferred pending dispute resolution between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for these steamflood developments.two projects.
The Central Gas Utilization Project is intended to increase natural gas utilization and eliminate routine flaring at the Wafra Field. As of early,In 2015, the development plan is being re-evaluated. At year-end 2014, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
In June 2014, the company begancontinued to progress a 3-D seismic survey covering the entire onshore Partitioned Zone.
Australia/Oceania
In Australia/Oceania, the company is engaged in upstream activities in Australia and New Zealand. During 2014,2015, net oil-equivalent production averaged 97,00094,000 barrels per day, all from Australia.
Australia:Australia Upstream activities in Australia are concentrated offshore Western Australia, where the company is the operator of two major LNG projects, Gorgon and Wheatstone, and has a nonoperated working interest in the North West Shelf (NWS) Venture and exploration acreage in the Browse Basin and the Carnarvon Basin. The company also holds exploration acreage in the Nappamerri Trough in central Australia and the Bight Basin offshore South Australia. During 2014,2015, the company's production averaged 23,00021,000 barrels of crude oilliquids and 442439 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Most of this production was from the NWS Venture.
Chevron holds a 47.3 percent interest in and is the operator of the Gorgon Project, which includes the development of the Gorgon and nearby Jansz-Io fields. The project includes a three-train, 15.6 million-metric-ton-per-year LNG facility, a carbon dioxide injection facility and a domestic natural gas plant, which are located on Barrow Island, off Western Australia. The total production capacity for the project is expected to be approximately 2.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 20,000 barrels of condensate per day. Work on the project continued during 2014 with 88 percent of the overall project complete at year-end.to progress. LNG Train 1 commissioning and start-up is planned for third quarter 2015,activities progressed, with first cargo anticipated in fourth quarter 2015.Start-up of Trains 2 and 3 islifting expected in 2016. Total estimated project costs for the first phase of development are $54 billion. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project. The project's estimated economic life exceeds 40 years from the time of start-up.March

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In January 2015, the company announced an additional binding sales agreement for delivery of2016.Trains 2 and 3 are expected to start up sequentially at approximately six-month intervals after LNG from the Gorgon Project for a five-year period starting in 2017. During the time of this agreement, more than 75 percent of Chevron's equity LNG offtake from the project is committed under binding sales agreements with customers in Asia. Chevron also has binding, long-term agreements for delivery of about 65 million cubic feet per day of natural gas to Western Australian natural gas consumers, and the company continues to market additional pipeline natural gas quantities from the project.
Train 1. The evaluation of options to increase the production capacity of Gorgon is planned to continue in 2015.project's estimated economic life exceeds 40 years.
Chevron is the operator of the Wheatstone Project, which includes a two-train, 8.9 million-metric-ton-per-year LNG facility and a domestic gas plant, both located at Ashburton North, on the coast of Western Australia. The company plans to supply natural gas to the facilities from the Wheatstone and Iago fields. Chevron holds an 80.2 percent interest in the offshore licenses and a 64.1 percent interest in the LNG facilities. The total production capacity for the Wheatstone and Iago fields and nearby third party fields is expected to be approximately 1.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 30,000 barrels of condensate per day. The project was 53 percent complete at year-end.Construction and fabrication continue to progress. Start-up of the first LNG train is expected in late 2016, with the second train start-up plannedtargeted for 2017. Total estimated costs for the foundation phase are $29 billion.mid-2017. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project. The project's estimated economic life exceeds 30 years from the time of start-up.
As of year-end 2014, Chevron had binding, long-term sales agreements with four customers in Japan for 85 percent of the company's equity LNG offtake from this project. In addition, the company continues to market its equity share of pipeline natural gas to Western Australia customers.
During 2014, the company made five natural gas discoveries in the Carnarvon Basin. These discoveries contribute to the resources available to extend and expand Chevron's LNG projects in the region.
Chevron has a 16.7 percent nonoperated working interest in the North West Shelf (NWS) Venture in Western Australia. Approximately 80 percent of the natural gas sales were in the form of LNG to major utilities in Asia, primarily under long-term contracts. The remaining natural gas was sold to the Western Australia domestic market. The concession for the NWS Venture expires in 2034.
Approximately 85 percent of the equity LNG offtake from the Gorgon and Wheatstone projects is targeted to be sold into binding long-term contracts, with the remainder to be sold in the Asian spot LNG market. In December 2015, Chevron signed a nonbinding Heads of Agreement (HOA) for delivery of up to 1 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG over 10 years starting in 2020. In early 2016, the company announced the signing of a nonbinding HOA for the delivery of up to 0.5 MTPA of LNG over 10 years, with deliveries starting in 2018 or 2019. Assuming these HOAs are converted to binding sales agreements, more than 80 percent of Chevron's equity LNG offtake from these projects would be covered under binding agreements during the time of these agreements. Chevron also has binding, long-term agreements for delivery of natural gas to customers in Western Australia and continues to market additional pipeline natural gas quantities from the projects. In the NWS Venture, approximately 70 percent of Chevron's equity LNG offtake is committed under binding, long-term sales agreements with major utilities in Asia. The company also sells natural gas to the domestic market in Western Australia.
During 2015, the company made one natural gas discovery in the Carnarvon Basin. The discovery at the Isosceles prospect contributes to the resources available to extend and expand Chevron's LNG projects in the region.
The company holds nonoperated working interests ranging from 24.8 percent to 50 percent in three exploration blocks in the Browse Basin. Drilling in third quarter 2014 resulted in a natural gas discovery at the Lasseter prospect in Block WA-274-P.
In the Nappamerri Trough, the company holds a 30 percent nonoperated working interest in the Permian section of PRL 33-49 in South Australia and an 18 percent nonoperated working interest in ATP 855 in Queensland. During 2014, exploration drilling and flow testing continued in order to evaluate the commerciality of the resource base. Pending favorable results, Chevron could earn a 60 percent nonoperated working interest in PRL 33-49 and a 36 percent nonoperated working interest in ATP 855.
The company operates and holds a 100 percent working interest in offshore Blocks EPP44 and EPP45 in the Bight Basin off the South Australian coast. In 2014,2015, the company completed the initial survey to acquireits second 3-D seismic data,survey in this area with processing and an additional survey andinterpretation of the seismic data processing are planned to continue through 2016.
In March 2015, the company withdrew from its interest in the Nappamerri Trough area in South Australia and Queensland.
New Zealand:Zealand In late 2014,April 2015, Chevron was grantedbecame operator of three deepwater exploration permits in the offshore Pegasus and East Coast basins. The deepwater permits cover 3.1 million net acres and are located approximately 100 miles east of Wellington. Chevron will be the operator withholds a 50 percent interest. Theinterest in the three exploration permits are granted for a term of 15 years, commencing April 2015.permits. Acquisition of 2-D and 3-D seismic data is scheduled to commence in late 2016.
Europe
In Europe, the company is engaged in upstream activities in Denmark Norway, Poland, Romania, and the United Kingdom. Net oil-equivalent production in the region averaged 80,00083,000 barrels per day during 2014.2015.
Denmark:Denmark Chevron holds a 12 percent nonoperated working interest in the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC), which produces crude oil and natural gas from 13 North Sea fields. The concession expires in 2042. Net oil-equivalent production in 2014 from the DUC2015 averaged 25,00024,000 barrels per day, composed of 17,00016,000 barrels of crude oil and 51 million cubic feet of natural gas. The concession expires in 2042.
Lithuania:Chevron divested its 50 percent interest in an exploration and production company in mid-2014.

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Netherlands: In November 2014, Chevron divested its upstream interests in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. Net oil-equivalent production in 2014 was 7,000 barrels per day, composed of 2,000 barrels of crude oil and 34 million cubic feet of natural gas.
Norway:Norway In August 2014, theThe company completed the sale ofrelinquished its interest in the Draugen Field. Net production averaged 1,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day during 2014. Chevron is the operator and has a 40 percent interest in exploration licenses PL 527 and PL 598. Both598 exploration licenses are in the deepwater portion of the Norwegian Sea.May 2015.
Poland:Poland In first-half 2014, Chevron completed a 3-D seismic survey on2015, the Grabowiec concession.company relinquished its remaining exploration licenses.
Romania The company also entered into a joint exploration agreement covering Chevron's Grabowiec and Zwierzyniec licenses and two adjacent licenses in early 2014. In fourth quarter 2014, Chevron relinquished two shale concessions (Frampol and Krasnik) in southeastern Poland. In early 2015, Chevron announced the discontinuation of exploration activities in Poland.
Romania: In 2014, drilling of the first exploration well in the Barlad Shale concession in northeast Romania, was completed,and as was a 2-D seismic survey across two of early 2016, the threerelinquishment is pending government approval. In addition, the company is pursuing relinquishment of its remaining concessions in southeast Romania. Chevron intends to pursue relinquishment of its interest in these concessions in 2015.
Ukraine: In 2013, Chevron signed a PSC with the government of Ukraine for a 50 percent interest and operatorship of the Oleska Shale block in western Ukraine. In fourth quarter 2014, Chevron terminated the agreement.
United Kingdom:Kingdom The company’s average net oil-equivalent production in 2014 from nine offshore fields was 47,0002015 averaged 59,000 barrels per day, composed of 32,00040,000 barrels of liquids and 88115 million cubic feet of natural gas. Most of the company's production was from three fields: the 85 percent-owned and operated Captain Field, the 23.4 percent-owned and operated Alba Field, and the 32.4 percent-owned and jointly operatednonoperated Britannia Field.

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The 73.7 percent-owned and operated Alder Project is being developed as a tie-backtieback to the existing Britannia platform, and has a design capacity of 14,000 barrels of condensate and 110 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. FabricationFlowline and topsides installations were completed in first quarter 2015 and drilling of topside and subsea equipment progressedthe development well commenced in 2014, and firstthird quarter 2015. First production is expected in second-half 2016. Proved reserves have been recognized for this project.
The Captain Enhanced Oil Recovery Project is the next development phase of the Captain Field and is designed to increase field recovery. The project enteredrecovery by injecting polymerized water. FEED activities continued to progress in fourth quarter 2014,2015 and a final investment decisionare planned to continue in 2016 as polymer performance is scheduled for 2016.evaluated. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
During 2014, procurement2015, fabrication and fabricationinstallation activities continued for the Clair Ridge Project, located west of the Shetland Islands, in which the company has a 19.4 percent nonoperated working interest. The project is the second development phase of the Clair Field. The design capacity of the project is 120,000 barrels of crude oil and 100 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Production is scheduled to begin in 2017. The Clair Field has an estimated production life until 2050. Proved reserves have been recognized for the Clair Ridge Project.
At the 40 percent-owned and operated Rosebank Project northwest of the Shetland Islands, the company continued to assess alternativesprogress FEED activities for the optimuma 17-well subsea development of the Rosebank Field and made significant progress in optimizing the Rosebank development plan.tied back to an FPSO with natural gas exported via pipeline. The design capacity of the project is 100,000 barrels of crude oil and 80 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2014,2015, proved reserves had not been recognized for this project.
West of the Shetland Islands, exploration activities included acquisition and interpretation of 3-D seismic data. In the central North Sea, an exploration well previously drilled to delineate the southern extension of the Jade Field was successfully tied back and first production was achieved.
Sales of Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids
 The company sells natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) from its producing operations under a variety of contractual arrangements. In addition, the company also makes third-party purchases and sales of natural gas and natural gas liquidsNGLs in connection with its supply and trading activities.
During 2014,2015, U.S. and international sales of natural gas were 4.0averaged 3.9 billion and 4.3 billion cubic feet per day, respectively, which includes the company’s share of equity affiliates’ sales. Outside the United States, substantially all of the natural gas sales from the company’s producing interests are from operations in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Europe, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Latin America, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines and Thailand.

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U.S. and international sales of natural gas liquids were 141,000NGLs averaged 153,000 and 86,00089,000 barrels per day, respectively, in 2014.2015. Substantially all of the international sales of natural gas liquidsNGLs from the company's producing interests are from operations in Africa, Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the United Kingdom.
Refer to “Selected Operating Data,” on page FS-11 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for further information on the company’s sales volumes of natural gas and natural gas liquids. Refer also to “Delivery Commitments” beginning on page 6 for information related to the company’s delivery commitments for the sale of crude oil and natural gas.

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Downstream
Refining Operations
At the end of 2014,2015, the company had a refining network capable of processing nearly 2over 1.8 million barrels of crude oil per day. Operable capacity at December 31, 2014,2015, and daily refinery inputs for 20122013 through 20142015 for the company and affiliate refineries are summarized in the table below.
Average crude oil distillation capacity utilization during 20142015 was 8790 percent, compared with 8487 percent in 2013.2014. At the U.S. refineries, crude oil distillation capacity utilization averaged 96 percent in 2015, compared with 91 percent in 2014, compared with 81 percent in 2013.2014. Chevron processes both imported and domestic crude oil in its U.S. refining operations. Imported crude oil accounted for about 7374 percent and 7673 percent of Chevron’s U.S. refinery inputs in 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively.
AtIn the Pascagoula Refinery,United States, the 25,000 barrels-per-day premium base oil plant began commercial production in third quarter 2014. Elsewhere,company continued work continued during 2014 on projects to improve refinery flexibility, reliability and capability to process lower cost feedstocks. A project to replace the atmospheric distillation column and other related equipment at the Salt Lake City Refinery was completed in mid-2014, resulting in improved plant reliability and feedstock flexibility. At the El Segundo Refinery, a project to replace six end-of-life coke drums was also completed during the year. At the Richmond, California refinery, a modernization project progressed, with certification of the Environmental Impact Report and approval of a conditional use permit by the Richmond City Councilcompany received all remaining regulatory approvals in July 2014. The company is now seeking to secure the further necessary approvals2015 to resume construction.construction of its modernization project. Engineering is being finalized, and construction activity is expected to restart in 2016. In addition, Chevron is evaluatingpursuing the possible divestment of the Hawaii refineryRefinery and related assets for possible divestment.assets.
Outside the United States, Caltex Australia Ltd., a 50 percent-owned affiliate, completed the conversion of the Kurnell, Australia, refinery to an import terminal in fourth quarter 2014. During 2014, Singapore Refining Company, Chevron's 50 percent-owned joint venture, initiatedprogressed construction of a gasoline desulfurization facility and a cogeneration plant. TheThis investment is expected to increase the refinery's capability to produce higher value gasoline and to improve energy efficiency. The company sold its 50 percent interest in Caltex Australia Limited in April 2015. In June 2015, the company sold its interest in a refinery in New Zealand. The company has signed an agreement for the sale of its interest in a refinery in Pakistan, which is pending government approval. The company is also evaluating the sale of its interests in the Cape Town Refinery in South Africa.
Petroleum Refineries: Locations, Capacities and Inputs
 
Capacities and inputs in thousands of barrels per dayCapacities and inputs in thousands of barrels per dayDecember 31, 2014 Refinery Inputs  Capacities and inputs in thousands of barrels per dayDecember 31, 2015 Refinery Inputs  
LocationsLocationsNumberOperable Capacity
2014
2013
2012
 LocationsNumberOperable Capacity
2015
2014
2013
 
PascagoulaMississippi1
330
329
304
335
 Mississippi1
330
322
329
304
 
El SegundoCalifornia1
269
221
235
265
 California1
269
258
221
235
 
RichmondCalifornia1
257
229
153
142
 California1
257
245
229
153
 
KapoleiHawaii1
54
47
39
46
 Hawaii1
54
47
47
39
 
Salt Lake CityUtah1
50
45
43
45
 Utah1
53
52
45
43
 
Total Consolidated Companies — United StatesTotal Consolidated Companies — United States5
960
871
774
833
 Total Consolidated Companies — United States5
963
924
871
774
 
Map Ta Phut1
Thailand1
165
141
161
95
 Thailand1
165
164
141
161
 
Cape Town2
South Africa1
110
72
78
79
 South Africa1
110
69
72
78
 
Burnaby, B.C.Canada1
55
49
42
49
 Canada1
55
46
49
42
 
Total Consolidated Companies — InternationalTotal Consolidated Companies — International3
330
262
281
223
 Total Consolidated Companies — International3
330
279
262
281
 
Affiliates1,3
Various Locations5
610
557
583
646
 
Affiliates3
Various Locations3
542
499
557
583
 
Total Including Affiliates — InternationalTotal Including Affiliates — International8
940
819
864
869
 Total Including Affiliates — International6
872
778
819
864
 
Total Including Affiliates — WorldwideTotal Including Affiliates — Worldwide13
1,900
1,690
1,638
1,702
 Total Including Affiliates — Worldwide11
1,835
1,702
1,690
1,638
 
 
1 
As of June 2012,Chevron holds a controlling interest in the Star Petroleum Refining Public Company crude input volumes are reported on a consolidated basis. PriorLimited. Chevron's ownership in this refinery was reduced to June 2012, crude volumes reflect a 6460.6 percent equity interestfollowing the December 2015 new share issuance and are reportedlisting by Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited in affiliates.Thailand.
2 
Chevron holds a 75 percent controlling interest in the shares issued by Chevron South Africa (Pty) Limited, which owns the Cape Town Refinery. A consortium of South African partners, along with the employees of Chevron South Africa (Pty) Limited, own preferred shares ultimately convertible tothe remaining 25 percent equity interest in Chevron South Africa (Pty) Limited.percent.
3 
In fourth quarter 2014, Caltex2015, the company sold its interests in affiliates in Australia Ltd. completed the conversionand New Zealand, which included operable capacities of the 68,000-barrel-per-day Kurnell refinery into an import terminal.55,000 and 12,000 barrels per day, respectively.

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Marketing Operations
The company markets petroleum products under the principal brands of “Chevron,” “Texaco” and “Caltex” throughout many parts of the world. The following table identifies the company’s and affiliates’ refined products sales volumes, excluding intercompany sales, for the three years ended December 31, 2014.2015.
Refined Products Sales Volumes
Thousands of barrels per day2014
2013
2012
 2015
2014
2013
 
United States      
Gasoline615
613
624
 621
615
613
 
Jet Fuel222
215
212
 232
222
215
 
Gas Oil and Kerosene217
195
213
 215
217
195
 
Residual Fuel Oil63
69
68
 59
63
69
 
Other Petroleum Products1
93
90
94
 101
93
90
 
Total United States1,210
1,182
1,211
 1,228
1,210
1,182
 
International2
      
Gasoline403
398
412
 389
403
398
 
Jet Fuel249
245
243
 271
249
245
 
Gas Oil and Kerosene498
510
496
 478
498
510
 
Residual Fuel Oil162
179
210
 159
162
179
 
Other Petroleum Products1
189
197
193
 210
189
197
 
Total International1,501
1,529
1,554
 1,507
1,501
1,529
 
Total Worldwide2
2,711
2,711
2,765
 2,735
2,711
2,711
 
1 Principally naphtha, lubricants, asphalt and coke.
1 Principally naphtha, lubricants, asphalt and coke.
  
1 Principally naphtha, lubricants, asphalt and coke.
  
2 Includes share of affiliates’ sales:
475
471
522
 420
475
471
 
 In the United States, the company markets under the Chevron and Texaco brands. At year-end 2014,2015, the company supplied directly or through retailers and marketers approximately 7,9307,860 Chevron- and Texaco-branded motor vehicle service stations, primarily in the southern and western states. Approximately 380370 of these outlets are company-owned or -leased stations.
Outside the United States, Chevron supplied directly or through retailers and marketers approximately 8,4506,090 branded service stations, including affiliates. In British Columbia, Canada, the company markets under the Chevron brand. The company markets in Latin America using the Texaco brand. In the Asia-Pacific region, southern Africa and Pakistan,the Middle East, the company uses the Caltex brand. The company also operates through affiliates under various brand names. In South Korea, the company operates through its 50 percent-owned affiliate, GS Caltex, andCaltex. Divestments of fuels marketing operations in Australia through its 50 percent-owned affiliate,2015 include those owned by Caltex Australia Limited.Limited, as well as company-owned operations in Pakistan. The company expects to complete the sale of its New Zealand marketing operations in second quarter 2016, pending government approval. The company is also pursuing the sale of its marketing and lubricants businesses in southern Africa.
Chevron markets commercial aviation fuel at approximately 113100 airports worldwide. The company also markets an extensive line of lubricant and coolant products under the product names Havoline, Delo, Ursa, Meropa, Rando, Clarity and Taro in the United States and worldwide under the three brands: Chevron, Texaco and Caltex.  
Chemicals Operations
Chevron owns a 50 percent interest in its Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (CPChem) affiliate. CPChem produces olefins, polyolefins and alpha olefins and is a supplier of aromatics and polyethylene pipe, in addition to participating in the specialty chemical and specialty plastics markets. At the end of 2014,2015, CPChem owned or had joint-venture interests in 34 manufacturing facilities and two research and development centers around the world.
In second quarter 2014,2015, CPChem completed commissioningconstruction and started commercial operationoperations of a 1-hexene plant with a design100,000 metric-ton-per-year expansion of normal alpha olefins production capacity of 250,000 metric tons per year at theits Cedar Bayou Plant in Baytown, Texas and, in fourth quarter 2014, CPChem began commercial operations of a 90,000 metric-ton-per-year expansion of ethylene production at its Sweeny complex located in Old Ocean, Texas. In early 2014,2015, construction commencedadvanced on the U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project, which is expected to capitalize on advantaged feedstock sourced from shale gas development in North America. The project includes an ethane cracker with an annual design capacity of 1.5 million metric tons of ethylene to be located at the Cedar Bayou facility and two polyethylene units to be located in Old Ocean, Texas, with a combined annual design capacity of one million metric tons. Start-up is expected in 2017.
Chevron Oronite Company develops, manufactures and markets performance additives for lubricating oils and fuels and conducts research and development for additive component and blended packages. At the end of 2014,2015, the company manufactured, blended or conducted research at 10 locations around the world. In 2014,2015, the company completed expansion projects at its manufacturing facilities in Singapore and Gonfreville, France. In addition, a final investment decision was reached in fourth quarter 2014 to buildprogressed construction on a carboxylate plant in Singapore whichwith expected start-up in 2017. In addition, an investment agreement was signed to build an additive manufacturing plant in Ningbo, China. The plant design is under development, with a final investment decision expected to be completed in 2017.by 2018.

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Chevron also maintains a role in the petrochemical business through the operations of GS Caltex, a 50 percent-owned affiliate. GS Caltex manufactures aromatics, including benzene, toluene and xylene. These are base chemicals are used to produce a range of products, including adhesives, plastics and textile fibers. GS Caltex also produces polypropylene, which is used to make food packaging, laboratory equipment and textiles.
Transportation
Pipelines:Pipelines Chevron owns and operates a network of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquid, refined product and chemical pipelines and other infrastructure assets in the United States. In addition, Chevron operates pipelines for its 50 percent-owned CPChem affiliate. The company also has direct and indirect interests in other U.S. and international pipelines.
During 2014, the company continued to optimize its portfolio of pipeline and infrastructure assets. Net pipeline mileage at the end of 2014 was 5,548, a reduction of 4,524 miles from 2013, mainly due to asset sales. Also in 2014, Chevron completed construction of a 136-mile, 24-inch crude oil pipeline from the Jack/St. Malo deepwater production facility to a platform in Green Canyon Block 19 on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shelf, where there is an interconnect to pipelines delivering crude oil into Texas and Louisiana. Pipeline operations began with start-up of the production facilities in late 2014.
Refer to pages 1312 and 1413 in the Upstream section for information on the West African Gas Pipeline, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline, the Western Route Export Pipeline and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
Shipping:Shipping The company's marine fleet includes both U.S. and foreign-flagged vessels. The U.S.-flagged vessels are engaged primarily in transporting refined products, primarily in the coastal waters of the United States. The foreign-flagged vessels are engaged primarily in transporting crude oil from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Black Sea, South America, Mexico and West Africa to ports in the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia, as well as refined products and feedstocks to and from various locations worldwide. In 2014, the company took delivery of three bareboat charter VLCCs and two Pacific Area Lightering vessels.
The company also owns a 16.7 percent interest in each of seven LNG carriers transporting cargoes for the North West Shelf Venture in Australia. In 2014,2015, the company took delivery of two newadditional LNG carriers in support of its developing LNG portfolio. Together with 2014 deliveries, four of six new LNG vessels have been delivered to the fleet.
Other Businesses
Power and Energy Management: The company's power and energy management operation delivers comprehensive commercial, engineering and operational support services to improve power reliability and energy efficiency for Chevron's operations worldwide. The business operates a variety of power assets, including gas-fired cogeneration facilities within Chevron's San Joaquin Valley operations in California, and renewable power facilities in California, New Mexico and Wyoming. The business also manages Chevron's investments in six renewable power projects in California, Arizona and Texas.
Chevron also has major geothermal operations in Indonesia and the Philippines. For additional information on the company's geothermal operations refer to page 15 in the Upstream section.
Research and Technology:Technology Chevron's energy technology organization supports upstream and downstream businesses. The company conducts research, develops and qualifies technology, and provides technical services and competency development. The disciplines cover earth sciences, reservoir and production engineering, drilling and completions, facilities engineering, manufacturing, process technology, catalysis, technical computing and health, environment and safety.
Chevron's information technology organization integrates computing, telecommunications, data management, securitycybersecurity and network technology to provide a standardized digital infrastructure to enable Chevron’s global operations and business processes.
Chevron's technology ventures company supports Chevron's upstream and downstream businesses by sourcingbridging the gap between business unit needs and demonstrating emerging technologies and championing their integration into Chevron’s operations. Astechnology solutions developed externally in areas of the end of 2014, the company continued to source technologies in emerging materials, power systems, production enhancements, renewables, water management, information technologiestechnology, power systems and advanced biofuels, and to develop options for efficient management of Chevron's carbon footprint. Additionally, in 2014, the company made investments in start-up companies with technologies for pipeline integrity, efficient carbon dioxide capture from flue gas and big data management.production enhancement.

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Some of the investments the company makes in the areas described above are in new or unproven technologies and business processes, and ultimate technical or commercial successes are not certain. Refer to Note 2527 beginning on page FS-59 for a summary of the company's research and development expenses.
Environmental Protection:Protection The company designs, operates and maintains its facilities to avoid potential spills or leaks and to minimize the impact of those that may occur. Chevron requires its facilities and operations to have operating standards and processes and emergency response plans that address all credible and significant risks identified through site-specific risk and impact assessments. Chevron also requires that sufficient resources be available to execute these plans. In the unlikely event that a major spill or leak occurs, Chevron also maintains a Worldwide Emergency Response Team comprised of employees who are trained in various aspects of emergency response, including post-incident remediation.
To complement the company’s capabilities, Chevron maintains active membership in international oil spill response cooperatives, including the Marine Spill Response Corporation, which operates in U.S. territorial waters, and Oil Spill Response, Ltd., which operates globally. The company is a founding member of the Marine Well Containment Company, whose primary mission is to expediently deploy containment equipment and systems to capture and contain crude oil in the unlikely event of a future loss of control of a deepwater well in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, the company is a member of the Subsea Well Response Project (SWRP). SWRP’s objective is to further develop the industry’s capability to contain and shut in subsea well control incidents in different regions of the world.
Refer to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations on page FS-16 for additional information on environmental matters and their impact on Chevron, and on the company's 20142015 environmental expenditures. Refer to page FS-16 and Note 2324 on page FS-58FS-57 for a discussion of environmental remediation provisions and year-end reserves. Refer also to Item 1A. Risk Factors on pages 2221 through 2423 for a discussion of greenhouse gas regulation and climate change.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors
Chevron is a global energy company withand its operating and financial results are subject to a diversified business portfolio, a strong balance sheet,variety of risks inherent in the global oil, gas, and a historypetrochemical businesses. Many of generating sufficient cash to pay dividendsthese risks are not within the company's control and fund capital and exploratory expenditures. Nevertheless, some inherent risks could materially impact the company’s results of operations orand financial condition.
Chevron is exposed to the effects of changing commodity prices:prices Chevron is primarily in a commodities business that has a history of price volatility. The single largest variable that affects the company’s results of operations is the price of crude oil, which can be influenced by general economic conditions, industry inventory levels, technology advancements, production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), weather-related damage and disruptions, competing fuel prices, and geopolitical risks. Chevron acceptsevaluates the risk of changing commodity prices as part of its business planning process. As such, anAn investment in the company carries significant exposure to fluctuations in global crude oil prices.
During extendedExtended periods of historically low prices for crude oil can have a material adverse impact on the company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. Among other things, the company’s upstream earnings, cash flows, and capital and exploratory expenditure programs willcould be negatively affected, as willcould its production and proved reserves. Upstream assets may also become impaired. The impact on downstreamDownstream earnings is dependentcould be negatively affected because they depend upon the supply and demand for refined products and the associated margins on refined product sales. A significant or sustained decline in liquidity could adversely affect the company’s credit ratings, potentially increase financing costs and reduce access to debt markets. The company may be unable to realize anticipated cost savings, expenditure reductions and asset sales that are intended to compensate for such downturns. In some cases, liabilities associated with divested assets may return to the company when an acquirer of those assets subsequently declares bankruptcy. In addition, extended periods of low commodity prices can have a material adverse impact on the results of operations, financial condition and liquidity of the company’s suppliers, vendors, partners and equity affiliates upon which the company’s own results of operations and financial condition depends.
The scope of Chevron’s business will decline if the company does not successfully develop resources:resources The company is in an extractive business; therefore, if Chevronit is not successful in replacing the crude oil and natural gas it produces with good prospects for future production or through acquisitions, the company’s business will decline. Creating and maintaining an inventory of projects depends on many factors, including obtaining and renewing rights to explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons; drilling success; ability to bring long-lead-time, capital-intensive projects to completion on budget and on schedule; and efficient and profitable operation of mature properties.
The company’s operations could be disrupted by natural or human factors:causes beyond its control Chevron operates in both urban areas and remote and sometimes inhospitable regions. The company’s operations and facilities are therefore subject to disruption from either natural or human causes beyond its control, including physical risks from hurricanes, severe storms, floods and other forms of severe weather, war, accidents, civil unrest, and other political events, fires, earthquakes, system failures, cyber threats and terrorist acts, any of which could result in suspension of operations or harm to people or the natural environment.
Chevron utilizes comprehensiveChevron's risk management systems are designed to assess potential physical and other risks to its operations and assets and to plan for their resiliency. While capital investment reviews and decisions involve uncertainty analysis, which incorporates potential ranges of physical risks such as storm severity and frequency, sea level rise, air and water temperature, precipitation, fresh water access, wind speed, and earthquake severity, among other factors, Chevron cannotit is difficult to predict with certainty the timing, frequency or severity of such events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the company's results of operations or financial condition.

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The company’s operations have inherent risks and hazards that require significant and continuous oversight:oversight Chevron’s results depend on its ability to identify and mitigate the risks and hazards inherent to operating in the crude oil and natural gas industry. The company seeks to minimize these operational risks by carefully designing and building its facilities and conducting its operations in a safe and reliable manner. However, failure to manage these risks effectively could impair our ability to operate and result in unexpected incidents, including releases, explosions or mechanical failures resulting in personal injury, loss of life, environmental damage, loss of revenues, legal liability and/or disruption to operations. Chevron has implemented and maintains a system of corporate policies, processes and systems, behaviors and compliance mechanisms to manage safety, health, environmental, reliability and efficiency risks; to verify compliance with applicable laws and policies; and to respond to and learn from unexpected incidents. In certain situations where Chevron is not the operator, the company may have limited influence and control over third parties, which may limit its ability to manage and control such risks.
Chevron’s business subjects the company to liability risks from litigation or government action:action The company produces, transports, refines and markets materials with potential toxicity, and it purchases, handles and disposes of other potentially toxic

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materials in the course of its business. Chevron's operations also produce byproducts, which may be considered pollutants. Often these operations are conducted through joint ventures over which the company may have limited influence and control. Any of these activities could result in liability or significant delays in operations arising from private litigation or government action, either as a result of an accidental, unlawful discharge or as a result of new conclusions about the effects of the company’s operations on human health or the environment. In addition, to the extent that societal pressures or political or other factors are involved, it is possible that such liability could be imposed without regard to the company’s causation of or contribution to the asserted damage, or to other mitigating factors.
For information concerning some of the litigation in which the company is involved, including information relating to Ecuador matters, see Note 1517 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, beginning on page FS-42.
The company does not insure against all potential losses, which could result in significant financial exposure:exposure The company does not have commercial insurance or third-party indemnities to fully cover all operational risks or potential liability in the event of a significant incident or series of incidents causing catastrophic loss. As a result, the company is, to a substantial extent, self-insured for such events. The company relies on existing liquidity, financial resources and borrowing capacity to meet short-term obligations that would arise from such an event or series of events. The occurrence of a significant incident or unforeseen liability for which the company is not fully insured or for which insurance recovery is significantly delayed could have a material adverse effect on the company’s results of operations or financial condition.
Political instability and significant changes in the regulatory environment could harm Chevron’s business:businessThe company’s operations, particularly exploration and production, can be affected by changing economic, regulatory and political environments in the various countries in which it operates. As has occurred in the past, actions could be taken by governments to increase public ownership of the company’s partially or wholly owned businesses or to impose additional taxes or royalties. In certain locations, governments have proposed or imposed restrictions on the company’s operations, export and exchange controls, burdensome taxes, and public disclosure requirements that might harm the company’s competitiveness or relations with other governments or third parties. In other countries, political conditions have existed that may threaten the safety of employees and the company’s continued presence in those countries, and internal unrest, acts of violence or strained relations between a government and the company or other governments may adversely affect the company’s operations. Those developments have, at times, significantly affected the company’s related operations and results and are carefully considered by management when evaluating the level of current and future activity in such countries. In addition, changes in national or state environmental regulations, including those related to the use of hydraulic fracturing, could adversely affect the company's current or anticipated future operations and profitability.
Regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could increase Chevron’s operational costs and reduce demand for Chevron’s products:hydrocarbon and other products Continued political attention to issues concerning GHG emissions and climate change the role of human activity in it, and potential mitigation through legislation and regulation could have a material impact on the company’s operations and financial results.
International agreements (e.g., the Paris Accord and the Kyoto Protocol) and national (e.g., carbon tax, cap-and-trade or efficiency standards), regional and state legislation (e.g., California's AB32 or other low carbon fuel standards) and regulatory measures (e.g., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's methane performance standards) to limit greenhouseor reduce GHG emissions are currently in various stages of discussion or implementation.implementation and it is difficult to predict with certainty their timing and outcome. These and other greenhouse gasGHG emissions-related laws policies and regulations and the effects of operating in a potentially carbon-constrained environment may result in increased and substantial capital, compliance, operating and maintenance costs. The level of expenditure required to comply with these lawscosts and regulations is uncertaincould, among other things, reduce demand for hydrocarbons and is expected to vary depending on the laws enacted in each jurisdiction, the company’s activities in ithydrocarbon-based products, make the company’s products more expensive, and market conditions. Greenhouse gasadversely affect the company’s sales volumes, revenues and margins. GHG emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane, that could be regulated include, among others, those arising from the company’s exploration and production of hydrocarbons such as crude oil and natural gas; the upgrading of production from oil sands into synthetic oil; power generation; the conversion of crude oil and natural gas into refined hydrocarbon products; the processing, liquefaction and regasification of natural gas; the transportation of crude oil, natural gas and related products and consumers’ or customers’ use of the company’s hydrocarbon products. Some of these activities, such as consumers’ and customers’ use of the company’s products, as well as actions taken by the company’s competitors in response to such laws and regulations, are beyond the company’s control.
Consideration of GHG issues and the responses to those issues through international agreements and national, regional or state legislation or regulations are integrated into the company’s strategy and planning, capital investment reviews, and risk management tools and processes, where applicable. They are also factored into the company’s long-range supply, demand and energy price forecasts. These forecasts reflect long-range effects from renewable fuel penetration, energy efficiency standards, climate-related policy actions, and demand response to oil and natural gas prices. The actual level of expenditure required to comply with new or potential GHG emissions laws and regulations and amount of additional investments in new or existing technology or facilities, such as carbon dioxide injection, is difficult to predict with certainty and is expected to vary depending on the actual laws and regulations enacted in a jurisdiction, the company’s activities in it and market conditions.

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The ultimate effect of regulationinternational agreements and national, regional and state legislation and regulatory measures to limit GHG emissions on the company’s financial performance will depend on a number of factors including, among others, the sectors covered, the greenhouse gas emissions reductions required, by law, the extent to which Chevron would be entitled to receive emission allowance allocations or would need to purchase compliance instruments on the open market or through auctions, the price and availability of emission allowances and credits, and the impact of legislation or other regulation on the company’s ability to recover the costs incurred through the pricing of the company’s products. Material price increases or incentives to conserve or use alternative energy sources could reduce demand for products the company currently sells and adversely affect the company’s sales volumes, revenues and margins.
Changes in management’s estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements and financial or operational performance in any given period:period In preparing the company’s periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including its financial statements, Chevron’s management is required under applicable rules and regulations to make estimates and assumptions as of a specified date. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and experience as of that date and are subject to substantial risk and uncertainty. Materially different results may occur as circumstances change and additional information becomes known. Areas requiring significant estimates and assumptions by management include measurement of benefit obligations for pension and other postretirement benefit plans; estimates of crude oil and natural gas recoverable reserves; accruals for estimated liabilities, including litigation reserves; and impairments to property, plant and equipment. Changes in estimates or assumptions or the information underlying the assumptions, such as changes in the company’s business plans, general market conditions or changes in commodity prices, could affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities or expenses.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
The location and character of the company’s crude oil and natural gas properties and its refining, marketing, transportation and chemicals facilities are described on page 3 under Item 1. Business. Information required by Subpart 1200 of Regulation S-K (“Disclosure by Registrants Engaged in Oil and Gas Producing Activities”) is also contained in Item 1 and in Tables I through VII on pages FS-61 through FS-71. Note 14,16, “Properties, Plant and Equipment,” to the company’s financial statements is on page FS-41.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Ecuador:Information related to Ecuador matters is included in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading Ecuador, beginning on page FS-42.
Certain Governmental Proceedings:Proceedings As previouslyinitially disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on February 21, 2014, on August 6, 2012, a piping failure and fire occurred at the Chevron U.S.A. Inc. refinery in Richmond, California. Various federal, state, and local agencies initiated investigations as a result of the incident. Based on its civil investigation, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Finding of Violations (FOV) to Chevron on December 17, 2013, which includes 62 findings of alleged noncompliance at the refinery. The majority of these findings relate to the August 2012 fire and alleged violations of chemical-accident-prevention laws, but the FOV also addresses a number of release-reporting issues, some of which are unrelated to the fire. Resolution of the alleged violations may result in the payment of a civil penalty of $100,000 or more.
As previouslyinitially disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on February 21, 2014, in July 2009, the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) alleged that Chevron is obligated to pay stipulated civil penalties in conjunction with commitments Chevron undertook to install and operate certain air emission control equipment at its Hawaii Refinery pursuant to a Clean Air Act settlement with the United States EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the DOH. The company has disputed many of the allegations. Resolution of the alleged violations may result in the payment of a civil penalty of $100,000 or more.
As initially disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on February 21, 2014, the State of New Mexico provided to Chevron a Notice of Violation on December 11, 2013, alleging that the flaring of fuel gas that occurred during periodic compressor purging events at the Chevron Buckeye CO2 plant resulted in hourly air emissions during these events in excess of the plant permit limits and alleging that the company had failed to timely report these excess emissions. The company has reached a settlement agreement with the State of New MexicoEPA and the DOH and paid a civil penalty of less than $100,000penalties totaling $230,958 to resolve the alleged violation.violations.

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As initially disclosed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014,September 30, 2015, filed May 2, 2014, a fire was reported on February 11, 2014, at Chevron Appalachia, LLC’s Lanco 7H well located in Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ofNovember 6, 2015, on July 29, 2015, the United States (OSHA) initiated investigations asEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified Chevron that certain Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits it had submitted for compliance with the federal Renewable Fuel Standard for 2011 were invalid because they were fraudulently generated by a result ofthird party that sold the incident. Based on its civil investigationcredits to date, the PA DEP has issuedChevron.  On September 30, 2015, Chevron a Notice of Violation alleging nine separate incidents of noncompliance. Resolution of the alleged violations may result in the payment ofreceived a civil penalty demand of $100,000 or more.$175,923 from the EPA for the submission of the invalid RINs.  The company paid $175,923 in civil penalties to resolve the demand.
Other ProceedingsInformation related to other legal proceedings, including Ecuador, is included beginning on page FS-42 in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K (17 C.F.R. § 229.104) is included in Exhibit 95 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The information on Chevron’s common stock market prices, dividends, principal exchanges on which the stock is traded and number of stockholders of record is contained in the Quarterly Results and Stock Market Data tabulations, on page FS-20.
Chevron Corporation Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities for Quarter Ended December 31, 20142015
 
 Total Number
AverageTotal Number of Shares
Maximum Number of Shares
 of Shares
Price PaidPurchased as Part of Publicly
That May Yet be Purchased
Period
Purchased 1,2

per ShareAnnounced Program
Under the Program2
Oct. 1 – Oct. 31, 20143,951,297
$114.973,951,111
Nov. 1 – Nov. 30, 20143,308,849
117.003,307,758
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31, 20143,733,530
109.483,733,530
Total Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 201410,993,676
$113.7210,992,399
 Total Number
Average
Total Number of Shares
Maximum Number of Shares
 of Shares
Price Paid
Purchased as Part of Publicly
That May Yet be Purchased
Period
Purchased 1,2

per Share
Announced Program
Under the Program2

Oct. 1 – Oct. 31, 20151,341

$78.31


Nov. 1 – Nov. 30, 2015



Dec. 1 – Dec. 31, 20153,201

$92.49


Total Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 20154,542

$88.30


1 
Includes common shares repurchased from company employees for required personal income tax withholdings on the exercise of the stock options and shares delivered or attested to in satisfaction of the exercise price by holders of the employee stock options. The options were issued to and exercised by management under Chevron long-term incentive plans and Unocal stock option plans.
2 
In July 2010, the Board of Directors approved an ongoing share repurchase program with no set term or monetary limits, under which common shares would be acquired by the company through open market purchases or in negotiated transactions at prevailing prices, as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements and subject to market conditions and other factors. AsFrom inception of December 31,the program through 2014, the company had purchased 180,886,291 shares had been acquired under this program (some pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan and some pursuant to accelerated share repurchase plans) for $20 billion at an average price of approximately $111 per share. The company doesdid not plan to acquire any shares under the program in 2015.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The selected financial data for years 20102011 through 20142015 are presented on page FS-60.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The index to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data is presented on page FS-1.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The company’s discussion of interest rate, foreign currency and commodity price market risk is contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — “Financial and Derivative Instrument Market Risk,” on page FS-15 and in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Financial and Derivative Instruments,” beginning on page FS-35.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The index to Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data is presented on page FS-1.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.

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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:Procedures The company’s management has evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officermanagement concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2014.2015.
(b) Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:Reporting The company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on the results of this evaluation, the company’s management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2014.2015.
The effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014,2015, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report included on page FS-22.
(c) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:Reporting During the quarter ended December 31, 2014,2015, there were no changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
On May 14, 2013, COSO published an updated Internal Control — Integrated Framework(2013) and related illustrative documents. The company adopted the new framework effective January 1, 2014.

Item 9B. Other Information
None.

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PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Officers of the Registrant at February 20, 201525, 2016
Members of the Corporation's Executive Committee are the Executive Officers of the Corporation:
NameAgeCurrent and Prior Positions (up to five years)Current Areas of Responsibility
J.S. Watson5859Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (since 2010)
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
G.L. KirklandJ.W. Johnson6456
Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President
   (since 2010)

Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President
M.K. Wirth54Executive Vice President, Upstream (since 2006)2015)
Senior Vice President, Upstream (2014)
President, Europe, Eurasia and Middle East Exploration and
Production (2011 through 2013)
Managing Director, Eurasia Business Unit (2008 to 2011)
Worldwide Exploration and Production Activities
P.R. Breber51
Executive Vice President, Downstream (since 2016)
Corporate Vice President and President, Gas and Midstream
   (2014 through 2015)
Managing Director, Asia South Business Unit (2012 through 2013)
Deputy Managing Director, Asia South Business Unit (2011)
Vice President and Treasurer (2009 to 2011)
Worldwide Refining, Marketing and Lubricants; Chemicals

M.K. Wirth55
Executive Vice President, Midstream and Development (since 2016)
Executive Vice President, Downstream (2006 through 2015)
Corporate Strategy; Corporate Business Development; Worldwide Natural Gas Commercialization; Supply and Trading Activities; Shipping; Pipeline; Power and Energy Management
J.C. Geagea5556
SeniorExecutive Vice President, Technology, Projects and Services
   (since 2014)2015)
Senior Vice President, Technology, Projects and Services (2014)
Corporate Vice President and President, Gas and Midstream
(2012 through 2013)
Managing Director, Asia South Business Unit (2008 through 2011)
Technology; Health, Environment and Safety; Project Resources Company; Procurement
J.W. Johnson55
Senior Vice President, Upstream (since 2014)
President, Europe, Eurasia and Middle East Exploration and
Production (2011 through 2013)
Managing Director, Eurasia Business Unit (2008 to 2011)
Worldwide Exploration and Production Activities
P.R. Breber50
Corporate Vice President and President, Gas and Midstream
   (since 2014)
Managing Director, Asia South Business Unit (2012 through 2013)
Deputy Managing Director, Asia South Business Unit (2011)
Vice President and Treasurer (2009 to 2011)
Worldwide Natural Gas Commercialization; Supply and Trading Activities, including Natural Gas Trading; Shipping; Pipeline; and Power and Energy Management
P.E. Yarrington5859
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)


Finance
R.H. Pate5253Vice President and General Counsel (since 2009)Law, Governance and Compliance


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The information about directors required by Item 401 (a), (d), (e) and (f) of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Election of Directors” in the Notice of the 20152016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and 20152016 Proxy Statement, to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), in connection with the company’s 20152016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2015“2016 Proxy Statement”), is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Stock Ownership Information — Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Corporate Governance — Business Conduct and Ethics Code” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 407(d)(4) and (5) of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Corporate Governance — Board Committees” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
There were no changes to the process by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors during the last fiscal year.


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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K and contained under the headings “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 407(e)(4) of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Corporate Governance — Board Committees” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Corporate Governance — Management Compensation Committee Report” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC under the Exchange Act, the information under such caption incorporated by reference from the 20152016 Proxy Statement shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material,” or to be “filed” with the Commission, or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C or the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Stock Ownership Information — Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Corporate Governance — Related Person Transactions” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information required by Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K and contained under the heading “Corporate Governance — Director Independence” in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A and contained under the heading “Board Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of thePricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”Auditor for 2016" in the 20152016 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1) Financial Statements:
 
Page(s) 
FS--22
FS--23
FS--24
FS--25
FS--26
FS--27
FS-28 to FS-60
 

(2) Financial Statement Schedules:
Included below is Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.
(3) Exhibits:
The Exhibit Index on pages E-1 through E-2 lists the exhibits that are filed as part of this report.
Schedule II — Valuation Andand Qualifying Accounts
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
Millions of Dollars2014
2013
2012
2015
2014
2013
Employee Termination Benefits    
Balance at January 1$14
$30
$63
$49
$14
$30
Additions (reductions) charged to expense53
(6)3
342
53
(6)
Payments(18)(10)(36)(83)(18)(10)
Balance at December 31$49
$14
$30
$308
$49
$14
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts    
Balance at January 1$95
$155
$167
$194
$95
$155
Additions (reductions) to expense119
1
(4)
Additions to expense251
119
1
Bad debt write-offs(20)(61)(8)(16)(20)(61)
Balance at December 31$194
$95
$155
$429
$194
$95
Deferred Income Tax Valuation Allowance*
    
Balance at January 1$17,171
$15,443
$11,096
$16,292
$17,171
$15,443
Additions to deferred income tax expense1,192
2,665
5,471
1,440
1,192
2,665
Reduction of deferred income tax expense(2,071)(937)(1,124)(2,320)(2,071)(937)
Balance at December 31$16,292
$17,171
$15,443
$15,412
$16,292
$17,171
 * See also Note 1618 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, beginning on page FS-45.


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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 20th25th day of February, 2015.2016.
  Chevron Corporation
 
By/s/ JOHN S. WATSON
 John S. Watson, Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 20th25th day of February, 2015.2016.
 
Principal Executive OfficersOfficer
(and Directors)Director)
 
/s/JOHN S. WATSON 
John S. Watson, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer
 
/s/GEORGE L. KIRKLAND
George L. Kirkland, Vice Chairman
of the Board
 
Principal Financial Officer
 
/s/PATRICIA E. YARRINGTON 
Patricia E. Yarrington, Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
 
Principal Accounting Officer
 
/s/MATTHEW J. FOEHR JEANETTE L. OURADA 
Matthew J. Foehr,Jeanette L. Ourada, Vice President
and Comptroller
 
*By: /s/LYDIA I. BEEBE MARY A. FRANCIS 
Lydia I. Beebe,Mary A. Francis,
Attorney-in-Fact










 
 
Directors
 
ALEXANDER B. CUMMINGS, JR.* 
Alexander B. Cummings, Jr.
 
LINNET F. DEILY* 
Linnet F. Deily
 
ROBERT E. DENHAM* 
Robert E. Denham
 
ALICE P. GAST* 
Alice P. Gast
 
ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR.* 
Enrique Hernandez, Jr.
 
JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR.* 
Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.
 
CHARLES W. MOORMAN IV* 
Charles W. Moorman IV
KEVIN W. SHARER*
Kevin W. Sharer
 
JOHN G. STUMPF*
John G. Stumpf

 
RONALD D. SUGAR*
Ronald D. Sugar
 
INGE G. THULIN* 
Inge G. Thulin

 
CARL WARE* 
Carl Ware




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FS--1


Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Key Financial Results
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$19,241
 $21,423
 $26,179
$4,587
 $19,241
 $21,423
Per Share Amounts:

 
 


 
 
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation

 
 


 
 
– Basic$10.21
 $11.18
 $13.42
$2.46
 $10.21
 $11.18
– Diluted$10.14
 $11.09
 $13.32
$2.45
 $10.14
 $11.09
Dividends$4.21
 $3.90
 $3.51
$4.28
 $4.21
 $3.90
Sales and Other Operating Revenues$200,494
 $220,156
 $230,590
$129,925
 $200,494
 $220,156
Return on:

 
 


 
 
Capital Employed10.9% 13.5% 18.7%2.5% 10.9% 13.5%
Stockholders’ Equity12.7% 15.0% 20.3%3.0% 12.7% 15.0%
Earnings by Major Operating Area
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Upstream          
United States$3,327
 $4,044
 $5,332
$(4,055) $3,327
 $4,044
International13,566
 16,765
 18,456
2,094
 13,566
 16,765
Total Upstream16,893
 20,809
 23,788
(1,961) 16,893
 20,809
Downstream          
United States2,637
 787
 2,048
3,182
 2,637
 787
International1,699
 1,450
 2,251
4,419
 1,699
 1,450
Total Downstream4,336
 2,237
 4,299
7,601
 4,336
 2,237
All Other(1,988) (1,623) (1,908)(1,053) (1,988) (1,623)
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation1,2

$19,241
 $21,423
 $26,179
$4,587
 $19,241
 $21,423
1 Includes foreign currency effects:
$487
 $474
 $(454)$769
 $487
 $474
2 Income net of tax, also referred to as “earnings” in the discussions that follow.
2 Income net of tax, also referred to as “earnings” in the discussions that follow.
2 Income net of tax, also referred to as “earnings” in the discussions that follow.
Refer to the “Results of Operations” section beginning on page FS-7FS-6 for a discussion of financial results by major operating area for the three years ended December 31, 2014.2015.

Business Environment and Outlook
Chevron is a global energy company with substantial business activities in the following countries: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Partitioned Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the Philippines, Republic of the Congo, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, the United States, Venezuela, and Vietnam.Venezuela.
Earnings of the company depend mostly on the profitability of its upstream business segment. The biggest factor affecting the results of operations for the upstream segment is the price of crude oil. The price of crude oil has fallen significantly since mid-year 2014, reflecting robust non-OPEC supply growth led by expanding unconventional production in the United States, weakening growth in emerging markets,persistently high global crude oil inventories and the decision by OPEC in fourth quarter 2014 to maintain its current production ceiling.production. The downturn in the price of crude oil has impacted, and, depending upon its duration, will continue to significantly impact the company's results of operations, cash flows, leverage, capital and exploratory investment program and production outlook. If lower prices persist for an extended period of time, the company's response could include furtherThe company is responding with reductions in operating expenses, andincluding employee reductions, reductions in capital and exploratory expenditures in 2016 and additionalfuture periods, and increased asset sales. The company anticipates that crude oil prices will increase in the future, as continued growth in demand and a slowing in supply growth should bring global markets into balance; however, the timing of any such increasesincrease is unknown. In the company's downstream business, crude oil is the largest cost component of refined products.
Refer to the "Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking Information" on page 2 and to "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A, on pages 2221 through 2423 for a discussion of some of the inherent risks that could materially impact the company's results of operations or financial condition.
The company continually evaluates opportunities to dispose of assets that are not expected to provide sufficient long-term value or to acquire assets or operations complementary to its asset base to help augment the company’s financial performance and growth. Refer to the “Results of Operations” section beginning on page FS-7FS-6 for discussions of net gains on asset sales during 2014.2015. Asset dispositions and restructurings may also occur in future periods and could result in significant gains or losses.

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The company closely monitors developments in the financial and credit markets, the level of worldwide economic activity, and the implications for the company of changesmovements in prices for crude oil and natural gas. Management takes these developments into account in the conduct of ongoingdaily operations and for business planning.

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Comments related to earnings trends for the company’s major business areas are as follows:
Upstream Earnings for the upstream segment are closely aligned with industry prices for crude oil and natural gas. Crude oil and natural gas prices are subject to external factors over which the company has no control, including product demand connected with global economic conditions, industry inventory levels, technology advancements, production quotas or other actions imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), actions of regulators, weather-related damage and disruptions, competing fuel prices, and regional supply interruptions or fears thereof that may be caused by military conflicts, civil unrest or political uncertainty. Any of these factors could also inhibit the company’s production capacity in an affected region. The company closely monitors developments in the countries in which it operates and holds investments, and seeks to manage risks in operating its facilities and businesses. The longer-term trend in earnings for the upstream segment is also a function of other factors, including the company’s ability to find or acquire and efficiently produce crude oil and natural gas, changes in fiscal terms of contracts, and changes in tax laws and regulations.
The company continues to actively manage its schedule of work, contracting, procurement and supply-chain activities to effectively manage costs. However, price levels for capital and exploratory costs and operating expenses associated with the production of crude oil and natural gas can be subject to external factors beyond the company’s control including, among other things, the general level of inflation, commodity prices and prices charged by the industry’s material and service providers, which can be affected by the volatility of the industry’s own supply-and-demand conditions for such materials and services. In recent years, Chevron and the oil and gas industry generally experienced an increase in certain costs that exceeded the general trend of inflation in many areas of the world. As a result of the decline in prices of crude oil and other commodities in 2014,since mid-2014, these cost pressures are beginning to soften.have softened. Capital and exploratory expenditures and operating expenses can also be affected by damage to production facilities caused by severe weather or civil unrest.unrest, delays in construction, or other factors.
The chart above shows the trend in benchmark prices for Brent crude oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil and U.S. Henry Hub natural gas. The Brent price averaged $99$52 per barrel for the full-year 2014,2015, compared to $109$99 in 2013.2014. As of mid-February 2015,2016, the Brent price was $60$31 per barrel. The majority of the company’s equity crude production is priced based on the Brent benchmark. While geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions supported crude prices through mid-year, crude prices have since beenPrices firmed in decline, as signsthe first half of crude oil over-supply emerged during2015, but declined in the second halfremainder of the year due to continued robust non-OPEC supply growth, concern over softness in theamid persistently high global economic recovery,crude oil inventories and material easing of geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. Downward pressure on crude pricing has been further magnified by OPEC’s decision in November 2014 to maintain the current production ceiling of 30 million barrels per day despite evidence of market surplus.production.
The WTI price averaged $93$49 per barrel for the full-year 2014,2015, compared to $98$93 in 2013.2014. As of mid-February 2015,2016, the WTI price was $53$29 per barrel. WTI traded at a discount to Brent throughout 20142015 due to high inventories and excess crude supply in the U.S. market.

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Management's Discussion With the lifting of the U.S. crude oil export ban in December 2015, the spread between WTI and Analysis of Financial ConditionBrent narrowed substantially and Results of OperationsWTI traded around parity into February 2016.

A differential in crude oil prices exists between high-quality (high-gravity, low-sulfur) crudes and those of lower quality (low-gravity, high-sulfur). The amount of the differential in any period is associated with the supply of heavyrelative supply/demand balances for each crude versus the demand,type, which is a functionare functions of the capacity of refineries that are able to process this lower qualityeach as feedstock into high-value light products (motor gasoline, jet fuel, aviation gasoline and diesel fuel). After peaking early in second quarter 2014,In second-half 2015, the differential has easedexpanded in North America as refineryCanadian heavy crude runs remained at or above record levels. Outside of North America, easing of geopolitical tensionsproduction recovered from earlier planned and continued expansion of supply of light sweet crudes has pressuredunplanned outages, while light sweet crude prices relative to thosein the U.S. were supported by reductions in the rig count and slowing domestic production growth. Outside of North

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America, high refinery runs in Europe and Asia supported pricing for light sweet crude from the Atlantic Basin, while increased output from Iraq and other Middle East producers pressured values of heavier, more sour crudes.
Chevron produces or shares in the production of heavy crude oil in California, Indonesia, the Partitioned Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Venezuela and in certain fields in Angola, China and the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea. (See page FS-11 for the company’s average U.S. and international crude oil realizations.)
In contrast to price movements in the global market for crude oil, price changes for natural gas in many regional markets are more closely aligned with supply-and-demand conditions in those markets. Fluctuations in the price of natural gas in the United States are closely associated with customer demand relative to the volumes produced and stored in North America. In the United States, prices at Henry Hub averaged $4.28$2.62 per thousand cubic feet (MCF) during 2014,2015, compared with $3.70$4.28 during 2013.2014. As of mid-February 2015,2016, the Henry Hub spot price was $2.73$1.92 per MCF.
Outside the United States, price changes for natural gas depend on a wide range of supply, demand and regulatory and commercial factors.circumstances. Chevron sells natural gas into the domestic pipeline market in most locations. In some locations, Chevron is investing in long-term projects to install infrastructure to produce and liquefy natural gas for transport by tanker to other markets. The company's long-term contract prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) are typically linked to crude oil prices. Chevron's internationalApproximately 85 percent of the equity LNG offtake from the operated Australian LNG projects is targeted to be sold into binding long-term contracts, with the remainder to be sold in the Asian spot LNG market.  The Asian spot market reflects the supply and demand for LNG in the Pacific Basin and is not directly linked to crude oil prices. International natural gas realizations averaged $4.53 per MCF during 2015, compared with $5.78 per MCF during 2014, compared with $5.91 per MCF during 2013.2014. (See page FS-11 for the company’s average natural gas realizations for the U.S. and international regions.)
The company’s worldwide net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 2.571 million2.622 million barrels per day. About one-fifth of the company’s net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 occurred in the OPEC-member countries of Angola, Nigeria, Venezuela and the Partitioned Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. OPEC quotas had no effect on the company’s net crude oil production in 20142015 or 2013.2014. At their November 2014December 2015 meeting, members of OPEC supported maintaining the currentdid not agree on a target production quotalevel, and in January 2016 western sanctions on Iran were lifted. As such, OPEC output is now considered likely to increase from recent levels of 30approximately 31.5 million barrels per day which has been in effect since December 2008.as Iranian production and exports recover.
The company estimates that net oil-equivalent production in 20152016 will be flat to 34 percent growth compared to 2014.2015. This estimate is subject to many factors and uncertainties, including the duration of the low price environment that began in second-half 2014; quotas or other actions that may be imposed by OPEC; price effects on entitlement volumes; changes in fiscal terms or restrictions on the scope of company operations; delays in construction, start-up or ramp-up of projects; fluctuations in demand for natural gas in various markets; weather conditions that may shut in production; civil unrest; changing geopolitics; delays in completion of maintenance turnarounds; greater-than-expected declines in production from mature fields; or other disruptions

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fields; or other disruptions to operations. The outlook for future production levels is also affected by the size and number of economic investment opportunities and, for new, large-scale projects, the time lag between initial exploration and the beginning of production. Investments in upstream projects generally begin well in advance of the start of the associated crude oil and natural gas production. A significant majority of Chevron’s upstream investment is made outside the United States.
In the Partitioned Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, production was shut-in beginning in May 2015 as a result of difficulties in securing work and equipment permits. Net oil-equivalent production in the Partitioned Zone in 2014 was 81,000 barrels per day. During 2015, net oil-equivalent production averaged 28,000 barrels per day. As of early 2016, production remains shut-in and the exact timing of a production restart is uncertain and dependent on dispute resolution between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The financial effects from the loss of production in 2015 were not significant and are not expected to be significant in 2016.
Net proved reserves for consolidated companies and affiliated companies totaled 11.111.2 billion barrels of oil equivalentoil-equivalent at year-end 2014, a decrease2015, an increase of 1 percent from year-end 2013.2014. The reserve replacement ratio in 20142015 was 89107 percent. Refer to Table V beginning on page FS-65 for a tabulation of the company’s proved net oil and gas reserves by geographic area, at the beginning of 20122013 and each year-end from 20122013 through 2014,2015, and an accompanying discussion of major changes to proved reserves by geographic area for the three-year period ending December 31, 2014.
On November 7, 2011, while drilling a development well in the deepwater Frade Field about 75 miles offshore Brazil, an unanticipated pressure spike caused oil to migrate from the well bore through a series of fissures to the sea floor, emitting approximately 2,400 barrels of oil. The source of the seep was substantially contained within four days and the well was plugged and abandoned. On March 14, 2012, the company identified a small, second seep in a different part of the field. No evidence of any coastal or wildlife impacts related to either of these seeps have emerged. As reported in the company’s previously filed periodic reports, it has resolved civil claims relating to these incidents brought by a Brazilian federal district prosecutor. As also reported previously, the federal district prosecutor also filed criminal charges against Chevron and eleven Chevron employees. On February 19, 2013, the trial court dismissed the criminal matter, and on appeal, on October 9, 2013, the appellate court reinstated two of the ten allegations, specifically those charges alleging environmental damage and failure to provide timely notification to authorities. On February 27, 2014, Chevron filed a motion for reconsideration. While reconsideration of the motion to dismiss is pending, there will be further proceedings on the reinstated allegations. The company’s ultimate exposure related to the incident is not currently determinable.2015.
Refer to the “Results of Operations” section on pages FS-7FS-6 through FS-9FS-8 for additional discussion of the company’s upstream business.
Downstream Earnings for the downstream segment are closely tied to margins on the refining, manufacturing and marketing of products that include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, lubricants, fuel oil, fuel and lubricant additives, and petrochemicals. Industry margins are sometimes volatile and can be affected by the global and regional supply-and-demand balance for refined products and petrochemicals, and by changes in the price of crude oil, other refinery and petrochemical feedstocks, and natural gas. Industry margins can also be influenced by inventory levels, geopolitical events, costs of materials and services, refinery or chemical plant capacity utilization, maintenance programs, and disruptions at refineries or chemical plants resulting from unplanned outages due to severe weather, fires or other operational events.
Other factors affecting profitability for downstream operations include the reliability and efficiency of the company’s refining, marketing and petrochemical assets, the effectiveness of its crude oil and product supply functions, and the volatility of tanker-charter rates for the company’s shipping operations, which are driven by the industry’s demand for crude oil and product tankers. Other factors beyond the company’s control include the general level of inflation and energy costs to operate the company’s refining, marketing and petrochemical assets.
The company’s most significant marketing areas are the West Coast of North America, the U.S. Gulf Coast, Asia and southern Africa. Chevron operates or has significant ownership interests in refineries in each of these areas.
Refer to the “Results of Operations” section on pages FS-7FS-6 through FS-9FS-8 for additional discussion of the company’s downstream operations.
All Other consists of mining activities, power and energy services, worldwide cash management and debt financing activities, corporate administrative functions, insurance operations, real estate activities and technology companies.

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Operating Developments
Key operating developments and other events during 20142015 and early 20152016 included the following:
Upstream
ArgentinaAngola-Republic of Congo Joint Development Area Signed additional agreements to continueAchieved first production from the development of the Loma Campana Project in the Vaca Muerta Shale, and to begin exploration in the Narambuena area of the Neuquén Basin.Lianzi Project.
Australia Announced in January 2015 an additional binding sales agreementProgressed LNG Train 1 commissioning and start-up activities for delivery of LNG from the Gorgon Project, forwith first cargo lifting expected in March 2016. All Train 2 modules are installed, and all remaining Train 3 modules were delivered as of January 2016.
Progressed construction of the Wheatstone Project. Major milestones reached include the installation of the offshore platform and topsides, and all of the subsea pipelines and structures, along with the delivery of all LNG Train 1 and common modules.
Announced a five-year period startingnatural gas discovery, Isosceles, in 2017. During the time of this agreement, more than 75 percent of Chevron's equity LNG offtakeCarnarvon Basin in 50 percent-owned Block WA-392-P.
Bangladesh Achieved first liquids from the project is committed under binding sales agreements to customers in Asia.Bibiyana Expansion Liquid Recovery Unit.
AzerbaijanChina Achieved first production from the Chirag OilChuandongbei Project in the Caspian Sea.
Bangladesh Announced first gas from the Bibiyana Expansion Project.
Canada Completed the sale of a 30 percent interest in the Duvernay shale play for $1.5 billion.
Chad/Cameroon Completed the sale of the company’s nonoperated interest in a producing concession in Chad and the related export pipeline interests in Chad and Cameroon for approximately $1.3 billion.
Kazakhstan/Russia Achieved a 230,000-barrel-per-day increase in capacity of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium pipeline.
MauritaniaIn early 2015, the company reached agreement to acquire a 30 percent nonoperated working interest in three contract areas offshore Mauritania, pending government approval.
MyanmarAnnounced the acquisition of offshore acreage.
New ZealandAnnounced the acquisition of three offshore blocks.
Nigeria Achieved initial production of product at the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids facility.
United StatesAnnounced initial crude oil and natural gas production from the Jack/St. Malo and Tubular Bells projects in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Made significant crude oil discoveries at the Guadalupe and Anchor prospects in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
In early 2015, announced a joint venture to explore and appraise 24 jointly-held offshore leases in the northwest portion of Keathley Canyon in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The joint venture includes the Tiber and Gila discoveries and the Gibson prospect. The company acquired a 36 percent working interest in the Gila leases and 31 percent working interest in the Tiber leases and previously held a working interest in Gibson.
Reached a final investment decision for the Stampede Project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Completed the sale of natural gas liquids pipeline assets in Texas and southeastern New Mexico for $800 million.
Drilled 550 wells during 2014 in the Midland and Delaware basins in West Texas and southeast New Mexico.
Downstream
France Completed expansion project at the additives plant in Gonfreville, France.
Singapore Completed expansion project at the additives plant in Singapore.
United States Commenced commercial production at the new premium lubricants base oil facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
The company's 50 percent-owned Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LLC (CPChem) achieved start-up of the world’s largest on-purpose 1-hexene plant, with a capacity of 250,000 metric tons per year, at its Cedar Bayou complex in Baytown, Texas.
Progressed construction of CPChem's U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project.
Other
Common Stock Dividends The quarterly common stock dividend was increased by 7.0 percent in April 2014 to $1.07 per common share, making 2014 the 27th consecutive year that the company increased its annual dividend payout.
Common Stock Repurchase ProgramThe company purchased $5.0 billion of its common stock in 2014 under its share repurchase program. Given the change in market conditions, the company is suspending the share repurchase program for 2015.2016.

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Republic of Congo Announced start of production from the first phase of the Moho Nord Project.
United StatesAnnounced a successful appraisal well at the Anchor prospect in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Downstream
AustraliaCompleted the sale of the company’s 50 percent interest in Caltex Australia Limited.
New ZealandCompleted the sale of the company’s interest in The New Zealand Refining Company Limited and reached agreement to sell the company’s marketing operations.
Other
Common Stock Dividends The 2015 annual dividend was $4.28 per share, making 2015 the 28th consecutive year that the company increased its annual dividend payout.
Results of Operations
The following section presents the results of operations and variances on an after-tax basis for the company’s business segments – Upstream and Downstream – as well as for “All Other.” Earnings are also presented for the U.S. and international geographic areas of the Upstream and Downstream business segments. Refer to Note 12,14, beginning on page FS-37, for a discussion of the company’s “reportable segments.” This section should also be read in conjunction with the discussion in “Business Environment and Outlook” on pages FS-2 through FS-5.

U.S. Upstream
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Earnings$3,327
  $4,044
 $5,332
$(4,055)  $3,327
 $4,044
U.S. upstream operations incurred a loss of $4.06 billion in 2015 compared to earnings of $3.33 billion from 2014. The decrease was primarily due to lower crude oil and natural gas realizations of $4.86 billion and $570 million, respectively, higher depreciation expenses of $2.19 billion and higher exploration expenses of $650 million. The increase in depreciation and exploration expenses was primarily due to impairments and project cancellations. Lower gains on asset sales also contributed to the decrease with current year gains of $110 million compared with $700 million in 2014. Partially offsetting these effects were higher crude oil production of $900 million and lower operating expenses of $450 million.
U.S. upstream earnings of $3.3$3.33 billion in 2014 decreased $717 million from 2013, primarily due to lower crude oil prices of $950 million. Higher depreciation expenses of $440 million and higher operating expenses of $210 million also contributed to the decline. Partially offsetting the decrease were higher gains on asset sales of $700 million in the current period2014 compared with $60 million in 2013, higher natural gas realizations of $150 million and higher crude oil production of $100 million.

U.S. upstream earnings
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The company’s average realization for U.S. crude oil and natural gas liquids in 20142015 was $84.13$42.70 per barrel, compared with $84.13 in 2014 and $93.46 in 2013 and $95.21 in 2012.2013. The average natural gas realization was $3.90$1.92 per thousand cubic feet in 2014,2015, compared with $3.90 in 2014 and $3.37 and $2.64 in 2013 and 2012, respectively.2013.
Net oil-equivalent production in 20142015 averaged 664,000720,000 barrels per day, up 18 percent from both 20132014 and 2012.10 percent from 2013. Between 2015 and 2014, production increases due to project ramp-ups in the Gulf of Mexico and the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico were partially offset by the effect of asset sales and normal field declines. Between 2014 and 2013, production increases in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and the Marcellus Shale in western Pennsylvania were partially offset by normal field declines. Between 2013 and 2012, new production in the Marcellus Shale in western Pennsylvania and the Delaware Basin in New Mexico, along with the absence of weather-related downtime in the Gulf of Mexico, was largely offset by normal field declines.
The net liquids component of oil-equivalent production for 20142015 averaged 456,000501,000 barrels per day, up 210 percent from 20132014 and largely unchanged12 percent from 2012.2013. Net natural gas production averaged about 1.3 billion cubic feet per day in 2014, largely unchanged from 2013 and2015, up 45 percent from 2012.2014 and 2013. Refer to the “Selected Operating Data” table on page FS-11 for a three-year comparativecomparison of production volumes in the United States.


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International Upstream
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Earnings*
$13,566
  $16,765
 $18,456
$2,094
  $13,566
 $16,765
     
*Includes foreign currency effects:
$597
 $559
 $(275)$725
 $597
 $559
International upstream earnings were $13.6$2.09 billion in 2015 compared with $13.57 billion in 2014. The decrease between periods was primarily due to lower crude oil and natural gas realizations of $10.57 billion and $880 million, respectively, and higher depreciation expenses of $1.11 billion, primarily reflecting impairments. Lower gains on asset sales also contributed to the decrease with current year gains of $370 million compared with $1.10 billion in 2014. Partially offsetting the decrease were higher crude oil sales volumes of $590 million and lower operating expenses of $510 million. Foreign currency effects increased earnings by $725 million in 2015, compared with an increase of $597 million a year earlier.
International upstream earnings were $13.57 billion in 2014 compared with $16.8$16.77 billion in 2013. The decrease between periods was primarily due to lower crude oil prices and sales volumes of $2.0$1.97 billion and $400 million, respectively. Also contributing to the decrease were higher depreciation expenses of $1.0$1.02 billion, mainly related to impairments and other asset writeoffs,write-offs, and higher operating and tax expenses of $340 million and $310 million, respectively. Partially offsetting these items were gains on asset sales of $1.1$1.10 billion in 2014, compared with $140 million in 2013. Foreign currency effects increased earnings by $597 million in 2014, compared with an increase of $559 million a year earlier.
International upstream earnings were $16.8 billion in 2013 compared with $18.5 billion in 2012. The decrease was mainly due to the absence of 2012 gains of approximately $1.4 billion on an asset exchange in Australia and $600 million on the sale of an equity interest in the Wheatstone Project, lower crude oil prices of $500 million, and higher operating expense of $400 million. Partially offsetting these effects were lower income tax expenses of $430 million. Foreign currency effects increased earnings by $559 million in 2013, compared with a decrease of $275$559 million a year earlier.
The company’s average realization for international crude oil and natural gas liquids in 20142015 was $90.42$46.52 per barrel, compared with $90.42 in 2014 and $100.26 in 2013 and $101.88 in 2012.2013. The average natural gas realization was $5.78$4.53 per thousand cubic feet in 2014,2015, compared with $5.78 and $5.91 in 2014 and $5.99 in 2013, and 2012, respectively.
International net oil-equivalent production was 1.911.90 million barrels per day in 2015, essentially unchanged from 2014 a decrease ofand down 2 percent from 2013. Between 2015 and 2014, production increases from entitlement effects in several locations and project ramp-ups in Bangladesh and other areas were offset by the Partitioned Zone shut-in, normal field declines and the effect of asset sales. Between 2014 and 2013, and 2012. Productionproduction increases due to project ramp-ups in Nigeria, Argentina and Brazil in 2014 were more than offset by normal field declines, production entitlement effects in several locations and the effect of asset sales. The decline between 2013 and 2012 was a result of project ramp-ups in Nigeria and Angola in 2013 being more than offset by normal field declines.
The net liquids component of international oil-equivalent production was 1.251.24 million barrels per day in 2014,2015, a decrease of approximately 21 percent from 20132014 and a decrease of approximately 43 percent from 2012.2013. International net natural gas production of 3.94.0 billion cubic feet per day in 20142015 was down 1 percent from 2013 and up 1 percent from 2012.2014 and unchanged from 2013.
Refer to the “Selected Operating Data” table, on page FS-11, for a three-year comparativecomparison of international production volumes.

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U.S. Downstream
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Earnings$2,637
  $787
 $2,048
$3,182
  $2,637
 $787
U.S. downstream operations earned $2.6$3.18 billion in 2015, compared with $2.64 billion in 2014. The increase was due to higher margins on refined product sales of $1.51 billion, partially offset by the absence of 2014 asset sale gains of $960 million.
U.S. downstream operations earned $2.64 billion in 2014, compared with $787 million in 2013. HigherThe increase in earnings was mainly due to higher margins on refined product sales increased earningsof $830 million. Gains from asset sales were $960 million in 2014, compared with $250 million a year earlier.in 2013. Higher earnings from 50 percent-owned CPChemChevron Phillips Chemical Company, LLC (CPChem) of $160 million and lower operating expenses of $80 million also contributed to the earnings increase.
U.S. downstream operations earned $787 million in 2013, compared with $2.0 billion in 2012. The decrease was mainly due to lower margins on refinedRefined product sales of $8601.23 million andbarrels per day in 2015 increased 1 percent, mainly reflecting higher operating expensessales of $600 million, reflecting repair and maintenance activities at the company's refineries. The decrease was partially offset by higher earningsjet fuel. Sales volumes of $150 million from 50 percent-owned CPChem.
Refined product sales ofrefined products were 1.21 million barrels per day in 2014, increasedan increase of 2 percent from 2013, mainly reflecting higher gas oil sales. Sales volumes of refined products were 1.18 million barrels per day in 2013, a decrease of 2 percent from 2012, mainly reflecting lower gas oil and gasoline sales. U.S. branded gasoline sales of 516,000522,000 barrels per day in 2015 increased 1 percent from 2014 were essentially unchanged from 2013 and 2012.2013.
Refer to the “Selected Operating Data” table on page FS-11 for a three-year comparison of sales volumes of gasoline and other refined products and refinery input volumes.

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International Downstream
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Earnings*
$1,699
  $1,450
 $2,251
$4,419
  $1,699
 $1,450
     
*Includes foreign currency effects:
$(112) $(76) $(173)$47
 $(112) $(76)
International downstream earned $1.7$4.42 billion in 2015, compared with $1.70 billion in 2014. The increase was primarily due to a $1.6 billion gain from the sale of the company’s interest in Caltex Australia Limited in second quarter 2015 and higher margins on refined product sales of $690 million. Foreign currency effects increased earnings by $47 million in 2015, compared to a decrease of $112 million a year earlier.
International downstream earned $1.70 billion in 2014, compared with $1.5$1.45 billion in 2013. The increase was mainly due to a favorable change in the effects on derivative instruments of $640 million. The increase was partially offset by the economic buyout of a legacy pension obligation of $160 million in the current2014 period, lower margins on refined product sales of $130 million and higher tax expenses of $110 million. Foreign currency effects decreased earnings by $112 million in 2014, compared towith a decrease of $76 million a year earlier.
International downstream earned $1.5 billion in 2013, compared with $2.3 billion in 2012. Earnings decreased due to lower gains on asset sales of $540 million and higher income tax expenses of $110 million. Foreign currency effects decreased earnings by $76 million in 2013, compared with a decrease of $173 million a year earlier.
Total refined product sales of 1.51 million barrels per day in 2015 were essentially unchanged from 2014. Excluding the effects of the Caltex Australia Limited divestment, refined product sales were up 107,000 barrels per day, primarily reflecting higher sales of jet fuel, gasoline and gas oil. Sales of 1.50 million barrels per day in 2014 declined 2 percent from 2013, mainly reflecting lower gas oil sales. Sales of 1.53 million barrels per day in 2013 declined 2 percent from 2012, mainly reflecting lower fuel oil and gasoline sales.
Refer to the “Selected Operating Data” table, on page FS-11, for a three-year comparison of sales volumes of gasoline and other refined products and refinery input volumes.

All Other
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Net charges*
$(1,988)  $(1,623) $(1,908)$(1,053)  $(1,988) $(1,623)
     
*Includes foreign currency effects:
$2
 $(9) $(6)$(3) $2
 $(9)
All Other consists of mining activities, power and energy services, worldwide cash management and debt financing activities, corporate administrative functions, insurance operations, real estate activities, and technology companies.
Net charges in 2015 decreased $935 million from 2014, mainly due to lower corporate tax items and the absence of 2014 charges related to mining assets, partially offset by higher charges related to reductions in corporate staffs. Net charges in 2014 increased $365 million from 2013, mainly due to higher environmental reservesreserve additions, asset impairments and additional asset retirement obligations for mining assets, as well as higher corporate tax items. These increases were partially offset by the absence of 2013 impairments of power-related affiliates and lower other corporate charges. Net charges in 2013 decreased $285 million from 2012, mainly due to lower corporate tax items

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Consolidated Statement of Income
Comparative amounts for certain income statement categories are shown below:
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Sales and other operating revenues$200,494
  $220,156
 $230,590
$129,925
  $200,494
 $220,156
Sales and other operating revenues decreased in 2015 primarily due to lower refined product and crude oil prices, partially offset by an increase in refined product and crude oil volumes. The decrease between 2014 primarilyand 2013 was mainly due to lower crude oil volumes, and lower refined product and crude oil prices. The decrease between 2013 and 2012 was
Millions of dollars2015
  2014
 2013
Income from equity affiliates$4,684
  $7,098
 $7,527
Income from equity affiliates decreased in 2015 from 2014 mainly due to lower refined product pricesearnings from Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan, CPChem, Angola LNG and lower crude oil volumesthe effect of the sale of Caltex Australia Limited in second quarter 2015. Partially offsetting these effects were higher earnings from GS Caltex in South Korea and prices.
Millions of dollars2014
  2013
 2012
Income from equity affiliates$7,098
  $7,527
 $6,889
Petropiar in Venezuela.
Income from equity affiliates decreased in 2014 from 2013 mainly due to lower upstream-related earnings from Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan, Petropiar and Petroboscan in Venezuela, and Angola LNG. Partially offsetting these effects were higher downstream-related earnings from GS Caltex in South Korea, higher earnings from CPChem and the absence of 2013 impairments of power-related affiliates.
Income from equity affiliates increased in 2013 from 2012 mainly due to higher upstream-related earnings from Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan and Petropiar in Venezuela, and higher earnings from CPChem, partially offset by 2013 impairments of power-related affiliates.
Refer to Note 13,15, beginning on page FS-40, for a discussion of Chevron’s investments in affiliated companies.

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Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Other income$4,378
  $1,165
 $4,430
$3,868
  $4,378
 $1,165
Other income of $4.4$3.9 billion in 2015 included net gains from asset sales of $3.2 billion before-tax. Other income in 2014 and 2013 included net gains from asset sales of $3.6 billion before-tax. Other income in 2013 and 2012 included net gains from asset sales of $710 million and $4.2 billion before-tax, respectively. Interest income was approximately $119 million in 2015, $145 million in 2014 and $136 million in 2013 and $166 million in 2012.2013. Foreign currency effects increased other income by $82 million in 2015, $277 million in 2014 while increasing other income byand $103 million in 2013 and decreasing other income by $207 million in 2012.2013.
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Purchased crude oil and products$119,671
  $134,696
 $140,766
$69,751
  $119,671
 $134,696
Crude oil and product purchases of $119.7$69.8 billion were down in 20142015 mainly due to lower crude oil and refined productsproduct prices, along with lowerpartially offset by an increase in crude oil volumes. Crude oil and product purchases in 20132014 decreased by $6.1$15.0 billion from the prior year, mainly due to lower prices for refined products and lower volumes for crude oil partially offset by higherand refined product prices, along with lower crude oil volumes.
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses$29,779
  $29,137
 $27,294
$27,477
  $29,779
 $29,137
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $2.3 billion between 2015 and 2014. The decrease included lower fuel costs of $920 million. Also contributing to the decrease were lower expenses for construction, repair and maintenance of $300 million, contract labor of $270 million, and research, technical and professional services of $200 million.
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $642 million between 2014 and 2013. The increase included higher employee compensation and benefit costs of $360 million, primarily related to a buyout of a legacy pension obligation. Also contributing to the increase was higher transportation costs of $350 million, primarily reflecting the economic buyout of a long-term contractual obligation, and higher environmental expenses related to a mining asset of $300 million. Partially offsetting the increase were lower fuel expenses of $360 million.
Operating, selling, general and administrative
Millions of dollars2015
  2014
 2013
Exploration expense$3,340
  $1,985
 $1,861
Exploration expenses in 2015 increased $1.8 billion between 2013 and 2012from 2014 mainly due to higher employee compensation and benefits costs of $720 million, construction and maintenance expenses of $590 million, and professional services costs of $500 million.
Millions of dollars2014
  2013
 2012
Exploration expense$1,985
  $1,861
 $1,728
charges for well write-offs largely related to project cancellations. Exploration expenses in 2014 increased from 2013 mainly due to higher charges for well write-offs, partially offset by lower geological and geophysical expenses. Exploration expenses in 2013 increased from 2012 mainly due to higher charges for well write-offs.

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Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Depreciation, depletion and amortization$16,793
  $14,186
 $13,413
$21,037
  $16,793
 $14,186
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses increased in 2015 from 2014 mainly due to impairments of oil and gas producing fields of about $3.5 billion in 2015 compared with $900 million in 2014. Also contributing to the increase were higher depreciation rates and higher production levels for certain oil and gas producing fields. The increase in 2014 from 2013 was mainly due to higher depreciation rates and impairments for certain oil and gas producing fields, and the impairment of a mining asset. The increase
Millions of dollars2015
  2014
 2013
Taxes other than on income$12,030
  $12,540
 $13,063
Taxes other than on income decreased in 20132015 from 2012 was2014 mainly due to higher depreciation rates for certainlower crude oil and gas producing fields, higher upstream impairments and higher accretion expense, partially offset by lower production levels.
Millions of dollars2014
  2013
 2012
Taxes other than on income$12,540
  $13,063
 $12,376
refined product prices. Taxes other than on income decreased in 2014 from 2013 mainlyprimarily due to a decrease in duty expense in South Africa along with lower consumer excise taxes in Thailand, reflecting lower sales volumes at both locations. Taxes other than on income increased in 2013 from 2012 primarily due to the consolidation of the 64 percent-owned Star Petroleum Refining Company, beginning June 2012, and higher consumer excise taxes in the United States.
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Income tax expense$11,892
  $14,308
 $19,996
$132
  $11,892
 $14,308
Effective income tax rates were 3 percent in 2015, 38 percent in 2014 and 40 percent in 2013 and 43 percent in 2012.2013. The decrease in the effective tax rate between 2015 and 2014 primarily resulted from the impacts of jurisdictional mix, one-time tax benefits, foreign currency remeasurement, equity earnings and a reduction in statutory tax rates in the United Kingdom, partially offset by the effects of valuation allowances recognized on deferred tax assets and the sale of the company's interest in Caltex Australia Limited.
The rate decreased between 2014 and 2013 primarily resulted fromdue to the impact of changes in jurisdictional mix and equity earnings, and

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the tax effects related to the 2014 sale of interests in Chad and Cameroon, partially offset by other one-time and ongoing tax charges.

The rate decreased between 2013
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Management's Discussion and 2012 primarily due to a lower effective tax rate in international upstream operations. The lower international upstream effective tax rate was driven by a greater portionAnalysis of equity income in 2013 than in 2012 (equity income is included as partFinancial Condition and Results of before-tax income and is generally recorded net of income taxes) and foreign currency remeasurement impacts.Operations

Selected Operating Data1,2
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
U.S. Upstream           
Net Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids Production (MBPD)456
  449
 455
501
 456
 449
Net Natural Gas Production (MMCFPD)3
1,250
  1,246
 1,203
1,310
 1,250
 1,246
Net Oil-Equivalent Production (MBOEPD)664
  657
 655
720
 664
 657
Sales of Natural Gas (MMCFPD)3,995
  5,483
 5,470
3,913
 3,995
 5,483
Sales of Natural Gas Liquids (MBPD)20
  17
 16
26
 20
 17
Revenues From Net Production     
    
Liquids ($/Bbl)$84.13
  $93.46
 $95.21
$42.70
 $84.13
 $93.46
Natural Gas ($/MCF)$3.90
  $3.37
 $2.64
$1.92
 $3.90
 $3.37
International Upstream           
Net Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids Production (MBPD)4
1,253
  1,282
 1,309
1,243
 1,253
 1,282
Net Natural Gas Production (MMCFPD)3
3,917
  3,946
 3,871
3,959
 3,917
 3,946
Net Oil-Equivalent Production (MBOEPD)4
1,907
  1,940
 1,955
1,902
 1,907
 1,940
Sales of Natural Gas (MMCFPD)4,304
  4,251
 4,315
4,299
 4,304
 4,251
Sales of Natural Gas Liquids (MBPD)28
  26
 24
24
 28
 26
Revenues From Liftings           
Liquids ($/Bbl)$90.42
  $100.26
 $101.88
$46.52
 $90.42
 $100.26
Natural Gas ($/MCF)$5.78
  $5.91
 $5.99
$4.53
 $5.78
 $5.91
Worldwide Upstream           
Net Oil-Equivalent Production (MBOEPD)4
           
United States664
  657
 655
720
 664
 657
International1,907
  1,940
 1,955
1,902
 1,907
 1,940
Total2,571
  2,597
 2,610
2,622
 2,571
 2,597
U.S. Downstream           
Gasoline Sales (MBPD)5
615
  613
 624
621
 615
 613
Other Refined Product Sales (MBPD)595
  569
 587
607
 595
 569
Total Refined Product Sales (MBPD)1,210
  1,182
 1,211
1,228
 1,210
 1,182
Sales of Natural Gas Liquids (MBPD)121
  125
 141
127
 121
 125
Refinery Input (MBPD)871
  774
 833
924
 871
 774
International Downstream           
Gasoline Sales (MBPD)5
403
  398
 412
389
 403
 398
Other Refined Product Sales (MBPD)1,098
  1,131
 1,142
1,118
 1,098
 1,131
Total Refined Product Sales (MBPD)6
1,501
  1,529
 1,554
1,507
 1,501
 1,529
Sales of Natural Gas Liquids (MBPD)58
  62
 64
65
 58
 62
Refinery Input (MBPD)7
819
  864
 869
778
 819
 864
1 Includes company share of equity affiliates.
1 Includes company share of equity affiliates.
1 Includes company share of equity affiliates.
2 MBPD – thousands of barrels per day; MMCFPD – millions of cubic feet per day; MBOEPD – thousands of barrels of oil-equivalents per day; Bbl – Barrel; MCF - Thousands of cubic feet. Oil-equivalent gas (OEG) conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.
2 MBPD – thousands of barrels per day; MMCFPD – millions of cubic feet per day; MBOEPD – thousands of barrels of oil-equivalents per day; Bbl – Barrel; MCF - Thousands of cubic feet. Oil-equivalent gas (OEG) conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.
2 MBPD – thousands of barrels per day; MMCFPD – millions of cubic feet per day; MBOEPD – thousands of barrels of oil-equivalents per day; Bbl – Barrel; MCF - Thousands of cubic feet. Oil-equivalent gas (OEG) conversion ratio is 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas = 1 barrel of oil.
3 Includes natural gas consumed in operations (MMCFPD):
3 Includes natural gas consumed in operations (MMCFPD):
3 Includes natural gas consumed in operations (MMCFPD):
United States71
 72
 65
66
 71
 72
International8
452
 458
 457
International430
 452
 458
4 Includes net production of synthetic oil:
          
Canada43
 43
 43
47
 43
 43
Venezuela affiliate31
 25
 17
29
 31
 25
5 Includes branded and unbranded gasoline.
          
6 Includes sales of affiliates (MBPD):
475
 471
 522
420
 475
 471
7 As of June 2012, Star Petroleum Refining Company crude-input volumes are reported on a 100 percent consolidated basis. Prior to June 2012, crude-input volumes reflect a 64 percent equity interest. In fourth quarter 2014, Caltex Australia Ltd. completed the conversion of the 68,000-barrel-per-day Kurnell refinery into an import terminal.
8 2013 conforms to 2014 presentation.
7 In 2015, the company sold its interests in affiliates in Australia and New Zealand, which included operable capacities of 55,000 and 12,000 barrels per day, respectively.
7 In 2015, the company sold its interests in affiliates in Australia and New Zealand, which included operable capacities of 55,000 and 12,000 barrels per day, respectively.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Time Deposits and Marketable Securities Total balances were $13.2$11.3 billion and $16.5$13.2 billion at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively. Cash provided by operating activities in 20142015 was $31.5$19.5 billion, compared with $31.5 billion in 2014 and $35.0 billion in 2013 and $38.8 billion in 2012.2013. Cash provided by operating activities was net of contributions to employee pension plans of approximately $0.4$0.9 billion, $1.2$0.4 billion and $1.2 billion in 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively. Cash provided by investing activities included proceeds and deposits related to asset sales of $5.7 billion in 2015, $5.7 billion in 2014, and $1.1 billion in 2013, and $2.8 billion in 2012.2013.
Restricted cash of $1.5$1.1 billion and $1.2$1.5 billion at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively, was held in cash and short-term marketable securities and recorded as “Deferred charges and other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These amounts are generally associated with tax payments, upstream abandonment activities, tax payments, and funds held in escrow for tax-deferred exchanges and asset acquisitions and capital investment projects.divestitures.
Dividends Dividends paid to common stockholders were $8.0 billion in 2015, $7.9 billion in 2014 and $7.5 billion in 2013 and $6.8 billion in 2012. In April 2014, the company increased its quarterly dividend by 7 percent to $1.07 per common share.2013.
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Total debt and capital lease obligations were $27.8$38.6 billion at December 31, 2014,2015, up from $20.4$27.8 billion at year-end 2013.2014.
The $7.4$10.8 billion increase in total debt and capital lease obligations during 20142015 was primarily due to funding the company’s capital investment program, which included several large projects in the construction phase. The company completed a $4bond issuances of $6 billion bond issuanceand $5 billion in March and November 2014, timed in part to take advantage of historically low interest rates.2015, respectively. The company’s debt and capital lease obligations due within one year, consisting primarily of commercial paper, redeemable long-term obligations and the current portion of long-term debt, totaled $11.8$12.9 billion at December 31, 2014,2015, compared with $8.4$11.8 billion at year-end 2013.2014. Of these amounts, $8.0 billion was reclassified to long-term at the end of both periods. At year-end 2014,2015, settlement of these obligations was not expected to require the use of working capital in 2015,2016, as the company had the intent and the ability, as evidenced by committed credit facilities, to refinance them on a long-term basis.
Chevron has an automatic shelf registration statement that expires in November 2015August 2018 for an unspecified amount of nonconvertible debt securities issued or guaranteed by the company.
The major debt rating agencies routinely evaluate the company’s debt, and the company’s cost of borrowing can increase or decrease depending on these debt ratings. The company has outstanding public bonds issued by Chevron Corporation and Texaco Capital Inc. All of these securities are the obligations of, or guaranteed by, Chevron Corporation. In February 2016, Standard & Poor's Corporation andchanged its rating for these securities from AA to AA-. These securities are rated AA by Standard & Poor’s Corporation and Aa1 by Moody’s Investors

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Service. The company’s U.S. commercial paper is rated A-1+ by Standard & Poor’s and P-l by Moody’s. All of these ratings denote high-quality, investment-grade securities.

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The company’s future debt level is dependent primarily on results of operations, the capital program and cash that may be generated from asset dispositions. Based on its high-quality debt ratings, the company believes that it has substantial borrowing capacity to meet unanticipated cash requirements. During extended periods of low prices for crude oil and natural gas and narrow margins for refined products and commodity chemicals, the company can also modify capital spending plans to provide flexibility to continue paying the common stock dividend and with the intentalso remain committed to maintainretaining the company’s high-quality debt ratings.
Committed Credit Facilities Information related to committed credit facilities is included in Note 1819 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Short-Term Debt, on page FS-49.FS-48.
Common Stock Repurchase Program In July 2010, the Board of Directors approved an ongoing share repurchase program with no set term or monetary limits. During 2014,The company did not acquire any shares under the company purchased 41.5 million common shares for $5.0 billion.program in 2015. From the inception of the program through 2014, the company had purchased 180.9 million shares for $20.0 billion. Given the change in market conditions, the company is suspending the share repurchase program for 2015.
Capital and Exploratory Expenditures
Capital and exploratory expenditures by business segment for 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 are as follows:
2014  2013  2012 2015  2014  2013 
Millions of dollarsU.S.
Int’l.
Total
 U.S.
Int’l.
Total
 U.S.
Int’l.
Total
U.S.
Int’l.
Total
 U.S.
Int’l.
Total
 U.S.
Int’l.
Total
Upstream$8,799
$28,316
$37,115
  $8,480
$29,378
$37,858
  $8,531
$21,913
$30,444
$7,582
$23,535
$31,117
  $8,799
$28,316
$37,115
  $8,480
$29,378
$37,858
Downstream1,649
941
2,590
  1,986
1,189
3,175
  1,913
1,259
3,172
1,923
513
2,436
  1,649
941
2,590
  1,986
1,189
3,175
All Other584
27
611
  821
23
844
  602
11
613
418
8
426
  584
27
611
  821
23
844
Total$11,032
$29,284
$40,316
  $11,287
$30,590
$41,877
  $11,046
$23,183
$34,229
$9,923
$24,056
$33,979
  $11,032
$29,284
$40,316
  $11,287
$30,590
$41,877
Total, Excluding Equity in Affiliates$10,011
$26,838
$36,849
  $10,562
$28,617
$39,179
  $10,738
$21,374
$32,112
$8,579
$22,003
$30,582
  $10,011
$26,838
$36,849
  $10,562
$28,617
$39,179
Total expenditures for 20142015 were $40.3$34.0 billion, including $3.5$3.4 billion for the company’s share of equity-affiliate expenditures, which did not require cash outlays by the company. In 20132014 and 2012,2013, expenditures were $41.9$40.3 billion and $34.2$41.9 billion, respectively, including the company’s share of affiliates’ expenditures of $3.5 billion and $2.7 billion, and $2.1 billion, respectively. The increase in expenditures between 2013 and 2012 included approximately $4 billion for major resource acquisitions in Argentina, Australia, the Permian Basin and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, along with the additional acreage in the Duvernay Shale and interests in the Kitimat LNG Project. In addition, work progressed on a number of major capital projects, particularly two Australian LNG projects and two deepwater Gulf of Mexico projects.
Of the $40.3$34.0 billion of expenditures in 2014,2015, 92 percent, or $37.1$31.1 billion, was related to upstream activities. Approximately 92 percent and 90 percent was expended for upstream operations in 2014 and 2013, and 2012.respectively. International upstream accounted for 76 percent of the worldwide upstream investment in 2015, 76 percent in 2014 and 78 percent in 2013 and 72 percent in 2012.2013.
The company estimates that 20152016 capital and exploratory expenditures will be $35.0$26.6 billion, including $4.0$4.5 billion of spending by affiliates. This planned reduction, compared to 20142015 expenditures, is in large part a response to current crude oil market conditions. Approximately 90 percent of the total, or $31.6$24.0 billion, is budgeted for exploration and production activities. Approximately $23.4$9 billion or 74 percent, of this amountplanned upstream capital spending is for projects outside the United States. Spending in 2015 is primarily focused on major development projects in Angola, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Russia, the United Kingdom and the U.S. Also included is funding for enhancing recovery and mitigating natural field declines for currently-producingexisting base producing assets, development ofwhich include shale and tight resources,resource investments. Approximately $11 billion is related to major capital projects currently underway, and focusedapproximately $3 billion relates to projects yet to be sanctioned. Global exploration and appraisal activities.funding accounts for approximately $1 billion. The company will continue to monitor crude oil market conditions, and will further modify spending plans, as needed.restrict capital outlays should current oil price conditions persist.
Worldwide downstream spending in 20152016 is estimated at $2.8$2.2 billion, with $2.0$1.6 billion for projects in the United States. About half of these investments are expected to be funded by CPChem for petrochemicals projects in the United States. Additional capital outlays include projects at U.S. and international refineries.
Investments in technology companies and other corporate businesses in 20152016 are budgeted at $0.6$0.4 billion.
Noncontrolling Interests The company had noncontrolling interests of $1.2 billion at both December 31, 2014 compared to $1.3 billion at year-end 2013.2015, and December 31, 2014. Distributions to noncontrolling interests totaled $128 million and $47 million in 2015 and $99 million in 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Pension Obligations Information related to pension plan contributions is included on page FS-56 in Note 2223 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading “Cash Contributions and Benefit Payments.”


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Financial Ratios
At December 31 At December 31 
2014  2013 2012 2015 2014  2013 
Current Ratio1.3  1.5 1.6 1.3  1.3 1.5 
Interest Coverage Ratio87.2  126.2 191.3 9.9  87.2 126.2 
Debt Ratio15.2%  12.1% 8.2%20.2%  15.2% 12.1%
Current Ratiocurrent Current assets divided by current liabilities, which indicates the company’s ability to repay its short-term liabilities with short-term assets. The current ratio in all periods was adversely affected by the fact that Chevron’s inventories are valued on a last-in, first-out basis. At year-end 2014,2015, the book value of inventory was lower than replacement costs, based on average acquisition costs during the year, by approximately $8.1$3.7 billion.
Interest Coverage Ratio incomeIncome before income tax expense, plus interest and debt expense and amortization of capitalized interest, less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, divided by before-tax interest costs. This ratio indicates the company’s ability to pay interest on outstanding debt. The company’s interest coverage ratio in 20142015 was lower than 20132014 and 20122013 due to lower income.
Debt Ratio – totalTotal debt as a percentage of total debt plus Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity, which indicates the company’s leverage. The company's debt ratio in 20142015 was higher than 20132014 and 20122013 as the company took on more debt to finance its ongoing investment program, partially offset by a higher stockholders' equity balance.program.
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements, Contractual Obligations, Guarantees and Other Contingencies
Long-Term Unconditional Purchase Obligations and Commitments, Including Throughput and Take-or-Pay Agreements The company and its subsidiaries have certain contingent liabilities with respect to long-term unconditional purchase obligations and commitments, including throughput and take-or-pay agreements, some of which relate to suppliers’ financing arrangements. The agreements typically provide goods and services, such as pipeline and storage capacity, drilling rigs, utilities, and petroleum products, to be used or sold in the ordinary course of the company’s business. The aggregate approximate amounts of required payments under these various commitments are: 2015 – $3.6 billion; 2016 – $3.0$2.1 billion; 2017 – $2.3$1.9 billion; 2018 – $2.1$1.7 billion; 2019 – $1.6$1.5 billion; 2020 – $1.1 billion; 2020 and after – $4.5$3.1 billion. A portion of these commitments may ultimately be shared with project partners. Total payments under the agreements were approximately $1.9 billion in 2015, $3.7 billion in 2014 $3.6 billion in 2013 and $3.6 billion in 2012.2013.
The following table summarizes the company’s significant contractual obligations:
Payments Due by Period Payments Due by Period 
Millions of dollars
Total1

 2015
 2016-2017
 2018-2019
 After 2019
Total1

 2016
 2017-2018
 2019-2020
 After 2020
On Balance Sheet:2
                  
Short-Term Debt3
$3,790
 $3,790
 $
 $
 $
$4,928
 $4,928
 $
 $
 $
Long-Term Debt3
23,960
 
 13,200
 4,650
 6,110
33,584
 
 20,023
 6,704
 6,857
Noncancelable Capital Lease Obligations140
 34
 47
 35
 24
150
 23
 40
 25
 62
Interest2,393
 378
 737
 445
 833
3,052
 563
 994
 615
 880
Off Balance Sheet:                  
Noncancelable Operating Lease Obligations3,498
 793
 1,229
 787
 689
3,348
 846
 1,243
 731
 528
Throughput and Take-or-Pay Agreements4
9,627
 1,985
 2,165
 1,842
 3,635
6,042
 634
 1,352
 1,294
 2,762
Other Unconditional Purchase Obligations4
7,490
 1,633
 3,120
 1,895
 842
5,293
 1,480
 2,228
 1,276
 309
1 
Excludes contributions for pensions and other postretirement benefit plans. Information on employee benefit plans is contained in Note 2223 beginning on page FS-52.FS-51.
2 
Does not include amounts related to the company’s income tax liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions. The company is unable to make reasonable estimates of the periods in which such liabilities may become payable. The company does not expect settlement of such liabilities to have a material effect on its consolidated financial position or liquidity in any single period.
3 
$8.0 billion of short-term debt that the company expects to refinance is included in long-term debt. The repayment schedule above reflects the projected repayment of the entire amounts in the 2016–20172017–2018 period.
4 
Does not include commodity purchase obligations that are not fixed or determinable. These obligations are generally monetized in a relatively short period of time through sales transactions or similar agreements with third parties. Examples include obligations to purchase LNG, regasified natural gas and refinery products at indexed prices.


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Direct Guarantees
Commitment Expiration by PeriodCommitment Expiration by Period
Millions of dollarsTotal 2015 2016-2017 2018-2019 After 2019Total 2016 2017-2018 2019-2020 After 2020
Guarantee of nonconsolidated affiliate or joint-venture obligations$485 $38 $76 $76 $295$447 $38 $76 $76 $257
The company’s guarantee of $485$447 million is associated with certain payments under a terminal use agreement entered into by an equity affiliate. Over the approximate 13-year12-year remaining term of the guarantee, the maximum guarantee amount will be reduced as certain fees are paid by the affiliate. There are numerous cross-indemnity agreements with the affiliate and the other partners to permit recovery of amounts paid under the guarantee. Chevron has recorded no liability for its obligation under this guarantee.
Indemnifications Information related to indemnifications is included on page FS-57 in Note 2324 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading “Indemnifications.”
Financial and Derivative Instrument Market Risk
The market risk associated with the company’s portfolio of financial and derivative instruments is discussed below. The estimates of financial exposure to market risk do not represent the company’s projection of future market changes. The actual impact of future market changes could differ materially due to factors discussed elsewhere in this report, including those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of the company’s 20142015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Derivative Commodity Instruments Chevron is exposed to market risks related to the price volatility of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas and refinery feedstocks. The company uses derivative commodity instruments to manage these exposures on a portion of its activity, including firm commitments and anticipated transactions for the purchase, sale and storage of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, natural gas liquids and feedstock for company refineries. The company also uses derivative commodity instruments for limited trading purposes. The results of these activities were not material to the company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows in 2014.2015.
The company’s market exposure positions are monitored on a daily basis by an internal Risk Control group in accordance with the company’s risk management policies, which are reviewed by the Audit Committee of the company’s Board of Directors.
Derivatives beyond those designated as normal purchase and normal sale contracts are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with resulting gains and losses reflected in income. Fair values are derived principally from published market quotes and other independent third-party quotes. The change in fair value of Chevron’s derivative commodity instruments in 20142015 was not material to the company's results of operations.
The company uses the Monte Carlo simulation method with a 95 percent confidence level as its Value-at-Risk (VaR) model to estimate the maximum potential loss in fair value from the effect of adverse changes in market conditions on derivative commodity instruments held or issued. A one-day holding period is used on the assumption that market-risk positions can be liquidated or hedged within one day. Based on these inputs, the VaR for the company's primary risk exposures in the area of derivative commodity instruments at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 was not material to the company's cash flows or results of operations.
Foreign Currency The company may enter into foreign currency derivative contracts to manage some of its foreign currency exposures. These exposures include revenue and anticipated purchase transactions, including foreign currency capital expenditures and lease commitments. The foreign currency derivative contracts, if any, are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with resulting gains and losses reflected in income. There were no open foreign currency derivative contracts at December 31, 2014.2015.
Interest Rates The company may enter into interest rate swaps from time to time as part of its overall strategy to manage the interest rate risk on its debt. Interest rate swaps, if any, are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with resulting gains and losses reflected in income. At year-end 2014,2015, the company had no interest rate swaps.
Transactions With Related Parties
Chevron enters into a number of business arrangements with related parties, principally its equity affiliates. These arrangements include long-term supply or offtake agreements and long-term purchase agreements. Refer to “Other Information” in Note 1315 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, page FS-41, for further discussion. Management believes these agreements have been negotiated on terms consistent with those that would have been negotiated with an unrelated party.

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Litigation and Other Contingencies
MTBE Information related to methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) matters is included on page FS-42 in Note 1517 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading “MTBE.”
Ecuador Information related to Ecuador matters is included in Note 1517 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading “Ecuador,” beginning on page FS-42.
Environmental The following table displays the annual changes to the company’s before-tax environmental remediation reserves, including those for federal Superfund sites and analogous sites under state laws.
Millions of dollars2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Balance at January 1$1,456
 $1,403
 $1,404
$1,683
 $1,456
 $1,403
Net Additions636
 488
 428
365
 636
 488
Expenditures(409) (435) (429)(470) (409) (435)
Balance at December 31$1,683
 $1,456
 $1,403
$1,578
 $1,683
 $1,456
The company records asset retirement obligations when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of long-lived assets and the liability can be reasonably estimated. These asset retirement obligations include costs related to environmental issues. The liability balance of approximately $15.1$15.6 billion for asset retirement obligations at year-end 20142015 related primarily to upstream properties.
For the company’s other ongoing operating assets, such as refineries and chemicals facilities, no provisions are made for exit or cleanup costs that may be required when such assets reach the end of their useful lives unless a decision to sell or otherwise abandon the facility has been made, as the indeterminate settlement dates for the asset retirements prevent estimation of the fair value of the asset retirement obligation.
Refer to the discussion below for additional information on environmental matters and their impact on Chevron, and on the company's 20142015 environmental expenditures. Refer to Note 2324 on pages FS-57 through FS-59page FS-58 for additional discussion of environmental remediation provisions and year-end reserves. Refer also to Note 2425 on page FS-59 for additional discussion of the company's asset retirement obligations.
Suspended Wells Information related to suspended wells is included in Note 2021 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Accounting for Suspended Exploratory Wells, beginning on page FS-49.
Income Taxes Information related to income tax contingencies is included on pages FS-45 through FS-48 in Note 1618 and page FS-57 in Note 2224 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading “Income Taxes.”
Other Contingencies Information related to other contingencies is included on page FS-58 in Note 2324 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading “Other Contingencies.”
Environmental Matters
Virtually all aspects of the businesses in which theThe company engages areis subject to various international, federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and market-based programs. These regulatory requirementslaws, regulations and programs continue to evolve and are expected to increase in both number and complexity over time and govern not only the manner in which the company conducts its operations, but also the products it sells. Regulations intended to address concerns about greenhouse gas emissionsFor example, international agreements (e.g., the Paris Accord and global climate change also continue to evolve and include those at the international or multinational (such as the mechanisms under the Kyoto ProtocolProtocol) and the European Union's Emissions Trading System)national (e.g., national (such ascarbon tax, cap-and-trade, or efficiency standards), regional, and state legislation (e.g., California's AB32 or other low carbon fuel standards) and regulatory measures (e.g., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emissionmethane performance standards) to limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are currently in various stages of discussion or implementation. Consideration of GHG issues and the responses to those issues through international agreements and national, regional or state legislation or regulation are integrated into the company’s strategy, planning and capital investment reviews, where applicable. They are also factored into the company’s long-range supply, demand and energy price forecasts. These forecasts reflect long-range effects from renewable fuel penetration, energy efficiency standards, climate-related policy actions, and renewable transportation fuel content requirements or domestic market-based programs such as those in effect in Australiademand response to oil and New Zealand),natural gas prices. In addition, legislation and state or regional (such as California's Global Warming Solutions Act) levels. Regulationsregulations intended to address hydraulic fracturing also continue to evolve at the international, national and state levels. Refer to “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, on pages 21 through 23 for a discussion of some of the inherent risks of increasingly restrictive environmental and other regulation that could materially impact the company’s results of operations or financial condition.

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Most of the costs of complying with existing laws and regulations pertaining to company operations and products are embedded in the normal costs of doing business. ItHowever, it is not possible to predict with certainty the amount of additional investments in new or existing technology or facilities or the amounts of incrementalincreased operating costs to be incurred in the future to: prevent, control, reduce or eliminate releases of hazardous materials into the environment; comply with existing and new environmental laws or regulations; or remediate and restore areas damaged by prior releases of nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, or other hazardous materials.materials; or comply with new environmental laws or regulations. Although these costs may be significant to the results of operations in any single period, the company does not presently expect them to have a material adverse effect on the company's liquidity or financial position.

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Accidental leaks and spills requiring cleanup may occur in the ordinary course of business. In addition to the costs for environmental protection associated with its ongoing operations and products, theThe company may incur expenses for corrective actions at various owned and previously owned facilities and at third-party-owned waste disposal sites used by the company. An obligation may arise when operations are closed or sold or at non-Chevron sites where company products have been handled or disposed of. Most of the expenditures to fulfill these obligations relate to facilities and sites where past operations followed practices and procedures that were considered acceptable at the time but now require investigative or remedial work or both to meet current standards.
Using definitions and guidelines established by the American Petroleum Institute, Chevron estimated its worldwide environmental spending in 20142015 at approximately $2.6$2.7 billion for its consolidated companies. Included in these expenditures were approximately $0.9 billion of environmental capital expenditures and $1.7$1.8 billion of costs associated with the prevention, control, abatement or elimination of hazardous substances and pollutants from operating, closed or divested sites, and the abandonment and restoration of sites.
For 2015,2016, total worldwide environmental capital expenditures are estimated at $0.9$0.6 billion. These capital costs are in addition to the ongoing costs of complying with environmental regulations and the costs to remediate previously contaminated sites.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
Management makes many estimates and assumptions in the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that may have a material impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and on the comparability of such information over different reporting periods. Such estimates and assumptions affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates and assumptions are based on management’s experience and other information available prior to the issuance of the financial statements. Materially different results can occur as circumstances change and additional information becomes known.
The discussion in this section of “critical” accounting estimates and assumptions is according to the disclosure guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), wherein:
1.the nature of the estimates and assumptions is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters, or the susceptibility of such matters to change; and
2.the impact of the estimates and assumptions on the company’s financial condition or operating performance is material.
The development and selection of accounting estimates and assumptions, including those deemed “critical,” and the associated disclosures in this discussion have been discussed by management with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The areas of accounting and the associated “critical” estimates and assumptions made by the company are as follows:
Oil and Gas Reserves Crude oil and natural gas reserves are estimates of future production that impact certain asset and expense accounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Proved reserves are the estimated quantities of oil and gas that geoscience and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be economically producible in the future under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations. Proved reserves include both developed and undeveloped volumes. Proved developed reserves represent volumes expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved undeveloped reserves are volumes expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled proved acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Variables impacting Chevron's estimated volumes of crude oil and natural gas reserves include field performance, available technology, commodity prices, and development and production costs.
The estimates of crude oil and natural gas reserves are important to the timing of expense recognition for costs incurred and to the valuation of certain oil and gas producing assets. Impacts of oil and gas reserves on Chevron's Consolidated Financial Statements, using the successful efforts method of accounting, include the following:
1.Amortization - Capitalized exploratory drilling and development costs are depreciated on a unit-of-production (UOP) basis using proved developed reserves. Acquisition costs of proved properties are amortized on a UOP basis using total proved reserves. During 2014,2015, Chevron's UOP Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A) for oil and gas properties was $13.0 billion, and proved developed reserves at the beginning of 2014 were 4.8 billion barrels for consolidated companies. If the estimates of proved reserves used in the UOP calculations for consolidated operations had been lower by 5 percent across all oil and gas properties, UOP DD&A in 2014 would have increased by approximately $690 million.

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oil and gas properties was $13.9 billion, and proved developed reserves at the beginning of 2015 were 4.7 billion barrels for consolidated companies. If the estimates of proved reserves used in the UOP calculations for consolidated operations had been lower by 5 percent across all oil and gas properties, UOP DD&A in 2015 would have increased by approximately $730 million.
2.
Impairment - Oil and gas reserves are used in assessing oil and gas producing properties for impairment. A significant reduction in the estimated reserves of a property would trigger an impairment review. In assessing whether the property is impaired, the fair value of the property must be determined. Frequently, a discounted cash flow methodology is the best estimate of fair value. Proved reserves (and, in some cases, a portion of unproved resources) are used to estimate future production volumes in the cash flow model. For a further discussion of estimates and assumptions used in impairment assessments, see Impairment of Properties, Plant and Equipment and Investments in Affiliates below.
Refer to Table V, “Reserve Quantity Information,” beginning on page FS-65, for the changes in proved reserve estimates for the three years ending December 31, 2014,2015, and to Table VII, “Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows From Proved Reserves” on page FS-71 for estimates of proved reserve values for each of the three years ended December 31, 2014.2015.
This Oil and Gas Reserves commentary should be read in conjunction with the Properties, Plant and Equipment section of Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, beginning on page FS-28, which includes a description of the “successful efforts” method of accounting for oil and gas exploration and production activities.
Impairment of Properties, Plant and Equipment and Investments in Affiliates The company assesses its properties, plant and equipment (PP&E) for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of an asset exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows expected from the asset, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of carrying value of the asset over its estimated fair value.
Determination as to whether and how much an asset is impaired involves management estimates on highly uncertain matters, such as future commodity prices, the effects of inflation and technology improvements on operating expenses, production profiles, and the outlook for global or regional market supply-and-demand conditions for crude oil, natural gas, commodity chemicals and refined products. However, the impairment reviews and calculations are based on assumptions that are generally consistent with the company’s business plans and long-term investment decisions. Refer also to the discussion of impairments of properties, plant and equipment in Note 916 beginning on page FS-34FS-41 and to the section on Properties, Plant and Equipment in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," beginning on page FS-28.
The company routinely performs impairment reviews when triggering events arise to determine whether any write-down in the carrying value of an asset or asset group is required. For example, when significant downward revisions to crude oil and natural gas reserves are made for any single field or concession, an impairment review is performed to determine if the carrying value of the asset remains recoverable. Similarly, a significant downward revision in the company's crude oil or natural gas price outlook would trigger impairment reviews for impacted upstream assets. Also, if the expectation of sale of a particular asset or asset group in any period has been deemed more likely than not, an impairment review is performed, and if the estimated net proceeds exceed the carrying value of the asset or asset group, no impairment charge is required. Such calculations are reviewed each period until the asset or asset group is disposed of. Assets that are not impaired on a held-and-used basis could possibly become impaired if a decision is made to sell such assets. That is, the assets would be impaired if they are classified as held-for-sale and the estimated proceeds from the sale, less costs to sell, are less than the assets’ associated carrying values.
Investments in common stock of affiliates that are accounted for under the equity method, as well as investments in other securities of these equity investees, are reviewed for impairment when the fair value of the investment falls below the company’s carrying value. DifferingWhen this occurs, a determination must be made as to whether this loss is other-than-temporary, in which case the investment is impaired. Because of the number of differing assumptions could affectpotentially affecting whether an investment is impaired in any period or the amount of the impairment, a sensitivity analysis is not practicable.
The company reported impairments for certain oil and are not subject to sensitivity analysis.
gas properties during 2015 primarily as a result of downward revisions in the company's longer-term crude oil price outlook. The impairments were primarily in Brazil and the United States. No material individual impairments of PP&E or Investments were recorded for the three years ending December 31, 2014.2014 and 2013. A sensitivity analysis of the impact on earnings for these periods if other assumptions had been used in impairment reviews and impairment calculations is not practicable, given the broad range of the company’s PP&E and the number of assumptions involved in the estimates. That is, favorable changes to some assumptions might have avoided the need to impair any assets in these periods, whereas unfavorable changes might have caused an additional unknown number of other assets to become impaired.impaired, or resulted in larger impacts on impaired assets.

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Asset Retirement Obligations In the determination of fair value for an asset retirement obligation (ARO), the company uses various assumptions and judgments, including such factors as the existence of a legal obligation, estimated amounts and timing of settlements, discount and inflation rates, and the expected impact of advances in technology and process improvements. A sensitivity analysis of the ARO impact on earnings for 20142015 is not practicable, given the broad range of the company's long-lived assets and the number of assumptions involved in the estimates. That is, favorable changes to some

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assumptions would have reduced estimated future obligations, thereby lowering accretion expense and amortization costs, whereas unfavorable changes would have the opposite effect. Refer to Note 2425 on page FS-59 for additional discussions on asset retirement obligations.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Note 22,23, beginning on page FS-52,FS-51, includes information on the funded status of the company’s pension and other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet; the components of pension and OPEB expense reflected on the Consolidated Statement of Income; and the related underlying assumptions.
The determination of pension plan expense and obligations is based on a number of actuarial assumptions. Two critical assumptions are the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the discount rate applied to pension plan obligations. Critical assumptions in determining expense and obligations for OPEB plans, which provide for certain health care and life insurance benefits for qualifying retired employees and which are not funded, are the discount rate and the assumed health care cost-trend rates. Information related to the Company’s processes to develop these assumptions is included on page FS-54 in Note 2223 under the relevant headings. Actual rates may vary significantly from estimates because of unanticipated changes in the world's financial markets.
For 2014,2015, the company used an expected long-term rate of return of 7.5 percent and a discount rate of 4.33.7 percent for U.S. pension plans. The actual return for 2015 was slightly negative due to a broad decline in financial markets in the second half of the year. For the 10 years ending December 31, 2014,2015, actual asset returns averaged 6.05.0 percent for the plan. The actual return for 2014 was more than 7.5 percent. Additionally, with the exception of twothree years within this 10-year period, actual asset returns for this plan equaled or exceeded 7.5 percent during each year.
Total pension expense for 20142015 was $1.2 billion. An increase in the expected long-term return on plan assets or the discount rate would reduce pension plan expense, and vice versa. As an indication of the sensitivity of pension expense to the long-term rate of return assumption, a 1 percent increase in this assumption for the company’s primary U.S. pension plan, which accounted for about 3961 percent of companywide pension expense, would have reduced total pension plan expense for 20142015 by approximately $98$95 million. A 1 percent increase in the discount rate for this same plan would have reduced pension expense for 20142015 by approximately $229$221 million.
The aggregate funded status recognized at December 31, 2014,2015, was a net liability of approximately $4.7$4.5 billion. An increase in the discount rate would decrease the pension obligation, thus changing the funded status of a plan. At December 31, 2014,2015, the company used a discount rate of 3.74.0 percent to measure the obligations for the U.S. pension plans. As an indication of the sensitivity of pension liabilities to the discount rate assumption, a 0.25 percent increase in the discount rate applied to the company’s primary U.S. pension plan, which accounted for about 63 percent of the companywide pension obligation, would have reduced the plan obligation by approximately $403$384 million, which would have decreased the plan’s underfunded status from approximately $1.6$1.7 billion to $1.2$1.3 billion.
For the company’s OPEB plans, expense for 20142015 was $219$271 million, and the total liability, which reflected the unfunded status of the plans at the end of 2014,2015, was $3.7$3.3 billion. For the main U.S. OPEB plan, the company used a 4.74.1 percent discount rate to measure expense in 2014,2015, and a 4.14.5 percent discount rate to measure the benefit obligations at December 31, 2014.2015. Discount rate changes, similar to those used in the pension sensitivity analysis, resulted in an immaterial impact on 20142015 OPEB expense and OPEB liabilities at the end of 2014.2015. For information on the sensitivity of the health care cost-trend rate, refer to page FS-54 in Note 2223 under the heading “Other Benefit Assumptions.”
Differences between the various assumptions used to determine expense and the funded status of each plan and actual experience are included in actuarial gain/loss. Refer to page FS-53 in Note 2223 for a description of the method used to amortize the $7.2$6.3 billion of before-tax actuarial losses recorded by the company as of December 31, 2014,2015, and an estimate of the costs to be recognized in expense during 2015.2016. In addition, information related to company contributions is included on Pagepage FS-56 in Note 2223 under the heading “Cash Contributions and Benefit Payments.”
Contingent Losses Management also makes judgments and estimates in recording liabilities for claims, litigation, tax matters and environmental remediation. Actual costs can frequently vary from estimates for a variety of reasons. For example, the costs for settlement of claims and litigation can vary from estimates based on differing interpretations of laws, opinions on culpability

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and assessments on the amount of damages. Similarly, liabilities for environmental remediation are subject to change because of changes in laws, regulations and their interpretation, the determination of additional information on the extent and nature of site contamination, and improvements in technology.
Under the accounting rules, a liability is generally recorded for these types of contingencies if management determines the loss to be both probable and estimable. The company generally reports these losses as “Operating expenses” or “Selling,

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general and administrative expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Income. An exception to this handling is for income tax matters, for which benefits are recognized only if management determines the tax position is “more likely than not” (i.e., likelihood greater than 50 percent) to be allowed by the tax jurisdiction. For additional discussion of income tax uncertainties, refer to Note 2324 beginning on page FS-57. Refer also to the business segment discussions elsewhere in this section for the effect on earnings from losses associated with certain litigation, environmental remediation and tax matters for the three years ended December 31, 2014.2015.
An estimate as to the sensitivity to earnings for these periods if other assumptions had been used in recording these liabilities is not practicable because of the number of contingencies that must be assessed, the number of underlying assumptions and the wide range of reasonably possible outcomes, both in terms of the probability of loss and the estimates of such loss.

New Accounting Standards
Refer to Note 19,5 on page FS-49 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,FS-32 for information regarding new accounting standards.

Quarterly Results and Stock Market Data
Unaudited
  2014 2013  
 Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts4th Q
 3rd Q
 2nd Q
 1st Q
 4th Q
 3rd Q
 2nd Q
 1st Q
 
 Revenues and Other Income                
 
   Sales and other operating revenues1
$42,111
 $51,822
 $55,583
 $50,978
 $53,950
 $56,603
 $55,307
 $54,296
 
    Income from equity affiliates1,555
 1,912
 1,709
 1,922
 1,824
 1,635
 1,784
 2,284
 
    Other income2,422
 945
 646
 365
 384
 265
 278
 238
 
 Total Revenues and Other Income46,088
 54,679
 57,938
 53,265
 56,158
 58,503
 57,369
 56,818
 
 Costs and Other Deductions                
    Purchased crude oil and products24,263
 30,741
 33,844
 30,823
 32,691
 34,822
 34,273
 32,910
 
    Operating expenses6,572
 6,403
 6,287
 6,023
 6,521
 6,066
 6,278
 5,762
 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses1,368
 1,122
 1,077
 927
 1,176
 1,197
 1,139
 998
 
    Exploration expenses510
 366
 694
 415
 726
 559
 329
 247
 
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization4,873
 3,948
 3,842
 4,130
 3,635
 3,658
 3,412
 3,481
 
 
   Taxes other than on income1
3,118
 3,236
 3,167
 3,019
 3,211
 3,366
 3,349
 3,137
 
 Total Costs and Other Deductions40,704
 45,816
 48,911
 45,337
 47,960
 49,668
 48,780
 46,535
 
 Income Before Income Tax Expense5,384
 8,863
 9,027
 7,928
 8,198
 8,835
 8,589
 10,283
 
 Income Tax Expense1,912
 3,236
 3,337
 3,407
 3,240
 3,839
 3,185
 4,044
 
 Net Income$3,472
 $5,627
 $5,690
 $4,521
 $4,958
 $4,996
 $5,404
 $6,239
 
 Less: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests
1
 34
 25
 9
 28
 46
 39
 61
 
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$3,471
 $5,593
 $5,665
 $4,512
 $4,930
 $4,950
 $5,365
 $6,178
 
 Per Share of Common Stock                
    Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation                
 – Basic$1.86 $2.97 $3.00 $2.38 $2.60 $2.58 $2.80 $3.20 
 – Diluted$1.85 $2.95 $2.98 $2.36 $2.57 $2.57 $2.77 $3.18 
 Dividends$1.07 $1.07 $1.07 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.90 
 
Common Stock Price Range – High2
$120.17 $135.10 $133.57 $125.32 $125.65 $127.83 $127.40 $121.56 
 
 – Low2
$100.15 $118.66 $116.50 $109.27 $114.44 $117.22 $114.12 $108.74 
 
1 Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:
$2,004
 $2,116
 $2,120
 $1,946
 $2,128
 $2,223
 $2,108
 $2,033
 
 
2 Intraday price.
                
 The company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (trading symbol: CVX). As of February 9, 2015, stockholders of record numbered approximately 152,000. There are no restrictions on the company’s ability to pay dividends. 
   
  2015 2014  
 Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts4th Q
 3rd Q
 2nd Q
 1st Q
 4th Q
 3rd Q
 2nd Q
 1st Q
 
 Revenues and Other Income                
 
   Sales and other operating revenues1
$28,014
 $32,767
 $36,829
 $32,315
 $42,111
 $51,822
 $55,583
 $50,978
 
    Income from equity affiliates919
 1,195
 1,169
 1,401
 1,555
 1,912
 1,709
 1,922
 
    Other income314
 353
 2,359
 842
 2,422
 945
 646
 365
 
 Total Revenues and Other Income29,247
 34,315
 40,357
 34,558
 46,088
 54,679
 57,938
 53,265
 
 Costs and Other Deductions                
    Purchased crude oil and products14,570
 17,447
 20,541
 17,193
 24,263
 30,741
 33,844
 30,823
 
    Operating expenses5,970
 5,592
 6,077
 5,395
 6,572
 6,403
 6,287
 6,023
 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses1,303
 1,026
 1,170
 944
 1,368
 1,122
 1,077
 927
 
    Exploration expenses1,358
 315
 1,075
 592
 510
 366
 694
 415
 
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization5,400
 4,268
 6,958
 4,411
 4,873
 3,948
 3,842
 4,130
 
 
   Taxes other than on income1
2,856
 2,883
 3,173
 3,118
 3,118
 3,236
 3,167
 3,019
 
 Total Costs and Other Deductions31,457
 31,531
 38,994
 31,653
 40,704
 45,816
 48,911
 45,337
 
 Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense(2,210) 2,784
 1,363
 2,905
 5,384
 8,863
 9,027
 7,928
 
 Income Tax Expense (Benefit)(1,655) 727
 755
 305
 1,912
 3,236
 3,337
 3,407
 
 Net Income (Loss)$(555) $2,057
 $608
 $2,600
 $3,472
 $5,627
 $5,690
 $4,521
 
 Less: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests
33
 20
 37
 33
 1
 34
 25
 9
 
 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Chevron Corporation$(588) $2,037
 $571
 $2,567
 $3,471
 $5,593
 $5,665
 $4,512
 
 Per Share of Common Stock                
    Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Chevron Corporation                
 – Basic$(0.31) $1.09 $0.30 $1.38 $1.86 $2.97 $3.00 $2.38 
 – Diluted$(0.31) $1.09 $0.30 $1.37 $1.85 $2.95 $2.98 $2.36 
 Dividends$1.07 $1.07 $1.07 $1.07 $1.07 $1.07 $1.07 $1.00 
 
Common Stock Price Range – High2
$98.64
 $96.67 $112.20 $113.00 $120.17 $135.10 $133.57 $125.32 
 
 – Low2
$77.31
 $69.58 $96.22 $98.88 $100.15 $118.66 $116.50 $109.27 
 
1 Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:
$1,717
 $1,800
 $1,965
 $1,877
 $2,004
 $2,116
 $2,120
 $1,946
 
 
2 Intraday price.
                
 The company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (trading symbol: CVX). As of February 15, 2016, stockholders of record numbered approximately 145,000. There are no restrictions on the company’s ability to pay dividends. 
   

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 Management’s Responsibility for Financial Statements 
   
 
To the Stockholders of Chevron Corporation
Management of Chevron Corporation is responsible for preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements and the related information appearing in this report. The statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and fairly represent the transactions and financial position of the company. The financial statements include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments.
As stated in its report included herein, the independent registered public accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has audited the company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
The Board of Directors of Chevron has an Audit Committee composed of directors who are not officers or employees of the company. The Audit Committee meets regularly with members of management, the internal auditors and the independent registered public accounting firm to review accounting, internal control, auditing and financial reporting matters. Both the internal auditors and the independent registered public accounting firm have free and direct access to the Audit Committee without the presence of management.
The company's management has evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of December 31, 2015. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that the company's disclosure controls are effective in ensuring that information required to be recorded, processed, summarized and reported, are done within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

 
   
 Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 
 
The company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Exchange Act RuleRules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on the results of this evaluation, the company’s management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2014.
On May 14, 2013, COSO published an updated Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) and related illustrative documents. The company adopted the new framework effective January 1, 2014. 2015.
The effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014,2015, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report included herein.
 
       
 /s/ JOHN S. WATSON /s/ PATRICIA E. YARRINGTON /s/ MATTHEW J. FOEHRJEANETTE L. OURADA 
       
 John S. Watson Patricia E. Yarrington Matthew J. FoehrJeanette L. Ourada 
 Chairman of the Board Vice President Vice President 
 and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller 
       
 February 20, 201525, 2016     
       
   

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
 
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Chevron Corporation:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheetsheets and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chevron Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2014,2015, and December 31, 2013,2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014,2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014,2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions. 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
  
 /s/ PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERSPRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP 
 San Francisco, California 
 February 20, 201525, 2016 
   

FS--22


Consolidated Statement of Income
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts



        
  Year ended December 31  
  2014
 2013
 2012
 
 Revenues and Other Income      
 
Sales and other operating revenues*
$200,494
 $220,156
 $230,590
 
 Income from equity affiliates7,098
 7,527
 6,889
 
 Other income4,378
 1,165
 4,430
 
 Total Revenues and Other Income211,970
 228,848
 241,909
 
 Costs and Other Deductions      
 Purchased crude oil and products119,671
 134,696
 140,766
 
 Operating expenses25,285
 24,627
 22,570
 
 Selling, general and administrative expenses4,494
 4,510
 4,724
 
 Exploration expenses1,985
 1,861
 1,728
 
 Depreciation, depletion and amortization16,793
 14,186
 13,413
 
 
Taxes other than on income*
12,540
 13,063
 12,376
 
 Total Costs and Other Deductions180,768
 192,943
 195,577
 
 Income Before Income Tax Expense31,202
 35,905
 46,332
 
 Income Tax Expense11,892
 14,308
 19,996
 
 Net Income19,310
 21,597
 26,336
 
 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests69
 174
 157
 
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$19,241
 $21,423
 $26,179
 
 Per Share of Common Stock      
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation      
 – Basic$10.21
 $11.18
 $13.42
 
 – Diluted$10.14
 $11.09
 $13.32
 
 
* Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes.
$8,186
 $8,492
 $8,010
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.      
        
        
  Year ended December 31  
  2015
 2014
 2013
 
 Revenues and Other Income      
 
Sales and other operating revenues*
$129,925
 $200,494
 $220,156
 
 Income from equity affiliates4,684
 7,098
 7,527
 
 Other income3,868
 4,378
 1,165
 
 Total Revenues and Other Income138,477
 211,970

228,848
 
 Costs and Other Deductions      
 Purchased crude oil and products69,751
 119,671
 134,696
 
 Operating expenses23,034
 25,285
 24,627
 
 Selling, general and administrative expenses4,443
 4,494
 4,510
 
 Exploration expenses3,340
 1,985
 1,861
 
 Depreciation, depletion and amortization21,037

16,793

14,186
 
 
Taxes other than on income*
12,030
 12,540
 13,063
 
 Total Costs and Other Deductions133,635
 180,768
 192,943
 
 Income Before Income Tax Expense4,842
 31,202
 35,905
 
 Income Tax Expense132
 11,892
 14,308
 
 Net Income4,710
 19,310
 21,597
 
 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests123
 69
 174
 
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$4,587
 $19,241
 $21,423
 
 Per Share of Common Stock      
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation      
 - Basic$2.46
 $10.21
 $11.18
 
 - Diluted$2.45
 $10.14
 $11.09
 
 
* Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes.
$7,359
 $8,186
 $8,492
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.      
        

FS--23


Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Millions of dollars


  Year ended December 31  
  2014
  2013
  2012
 
 Net Income$19,310
  $21,597
  $26,336
 
 Currency translation adjustment        
 Unrealized net change arising during period(73)  42
  23
 
 Unrealized holding (loss) gain on securities        
 Net (loss) gain arising during period(2)  (7)  1
 
 Derivatives        
 Net derivatives (loss) gain on hedge transactions(66)  (111)  20
 
 Reclassification to net income of net realized (gain) loss(17)  (1)  (14) 
 Income taxes on derivatives transactions29
  39
  (3) 
 Total(54)  (73)  3
 
 Defined benefit plans        
 Actuarial gain (loss)        
 Amortization to net income of net actuarial loss and settlements757
  866
  920
 
 Actuarial (loss) gain arising during period(2,730)  3,379
  (1,180) 
 Prior service credits (cost)        
 Amortization to net income of net prior service costs (credits)26
  (27)  (61) 
 Prior service (costs) credits arising during period(6)  60
  (142) 
 Defined benefit plans sponsored by equity affiliates(99)  164
  (54) 
 Income taxes on defined benefit plans901
  (1,614)  143
 
 Total(1,151)  2,828
  (374) 
 Other Comprehensive (Loss) Gain, Net of Tax(1,280)  2,790
  (347) 
 Comprehensive Income18,030
  24,387
  25,989
 
 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(69)  (174)  (157) 
 Comprehensive Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$17,961
  $24,213
  $25,832
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.    
          
  Year ended December 31  
  2015
  2014
  2013
 
 Net Income$4,710
  $19,310
  $21,597
 
 Currency translation adjustment        
 Unrealized net change arising during period(44)  (73)  42
 
 Unrealized holding loss on securities        
 Net loss arising during period(21)  (2)  (7) 
 Derivatives        
 Net derivatives loss on hedge transactions
  (66)  (111) 
 Reclassification to net income of net realized gain
  (17)  (1) 
 Income taxes on derivatives transactions
  29
  39
 
 Total
  (54)  (73) 
 Defined benefit plans        
 Actuarial gain (loss)        
 Amortization to net income of net actuarial loss and settlements794
  757
  866
 
 Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period109
  (2,730)  3,379
 
 Prior service credits (cost)        
 Amortization to net income of net prior service costs (credits) and curtailments30
  26
  (27) 
 Prior service credits (costs) arising during period6
  (6)  60
 
 Defined benefit plans sponsored by equity affiliates30
  (99)  164
 
 Income taxes on defined benefit plans(336)  901
  (1,614) 
 Total633
  (1,151)  2,828
 
 Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss), Net of Tax568
  (1,280)  2,790
 
 Comprehensive Income5,278
  18,030
  24,387
 
 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(123)  (69)  (174) 
 Comprehensive Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$5,155
  $17,961
  $24,213
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.    
          


FS--24


Consolidated Balance Sheet
Millions of dollars, except per-share amount


      
  At December 31  
  2014
 2013
 
 Assets    
 Cash and cash equivalents$12,785
 $16,245
 
 Time deposits8
 8
 
 Marketable securities422
 263
 
 Accounts and notes receivable (less allowance: 2014 - $59; 2013 - $62)16,736
 21,622
 
 Inventories:    
 Crude oil and petroleum products3,854
 3,879
 
 Chemicals467
 491
 
 Materials, supplies and other2,184
 2,010
 
 Total inventories6,505
 6,380
 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets5,776
 5,732
 
 Total Current Assets42,232
 50,250
 
 Long-term receivables, net2,817
 2,833
 
 Investments and advances26,912
 25,502
 
 Properties, plant and equipment, at cost327,289
 296,433
 
 Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization144,116
 131,604
 
 Properties, plant and equipment, net183,173
 164,829
 
 Deferred charges and other assets6,299
 5,120
 
 Goodwill4,593
 4,639
 
 Assets held for sale
 580
 
 Total Assets$266,026
 $253,753
 
 Liabilities and Equity    
 Short-term debt$3,790
 $374
 
 Accounts payable19,000
 22,815
 
 Accrued liabilities5,328
 5,402
 
 Federal and other taxes on income2,575
 3,092
 
 Other taxes payable1,233
 1,335
 
 Total Current Liabilities31,926
 33,018
 
 Long-term debt23,960
 19,960
 
 Capital lease obligations68
 97
 
 Deferred credits and other noncurrent obligations23,549
 22,982
 
 Noncurrent deferred income taxes21,920
 21,301
 
 Noncurrent employee benefit plans8,412
 5,968
 
 Total Liabilities109,835
 103,326
 
 Preferred stock (authorized 100,000,000 shares; $1.00 par value; none issued)
 
 
 Common stock (authorized 6,000,000,000 shares; $0.75 par value; 2,442,676,580 shares
issued at December 31, 2014 and 2013)
1,832
 1,832
 
 Capital in excess of par value16,041
 15,713
 
 Retained earnings184,987
 173,677
 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4,859) (3,579) 
 Deferred compensation and benefit plan trust(240) (240) 
 Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 563,027,772 shares; 2013 - 529,073,512 shares)(42,733) (38,290) 
 Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity155,028
 149,113
 
 Noncontrolling interests1,163
 1,314
 
 Total Equity156,191
 150,427
 
 Total Liabilities and Equity$266,026
 $253,753
 
     
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.    
      
  At December 31  
  2015
 2014
 
 Assets    
 Cash and cash equivalents$11,022
 $12,785
 
 Time deposits
 8
 
 Marketable securities310
 422
 
 Accounts and notes receivable (less allowance: 2015 - $313; 2014 - $59)12,860
 16,736
 
 Inventories:    
 Crude oil and petroleum products3,535
 3,854
 
 Chemicals490
 467
 
 Materials, supplies and other2,309
 2,184
 
 Total inventories6,334
 6,505
 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets4,821
 5,776
 
 Total Current Assets35,347
 42,232
 
 Long-term receivables, net2,412
 2,817
 
 Investments and advances27,110
 26,912
 
 Properties, plant and equipment, at cost340,277
 327,289
 
 Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization151,881
 144,116
 
 Properties, plant and equipment, net188,396
 183,173
 
 Deferred charges and other assets6,801
 6,299
 
 Goodwill4,588
 4,593
 
 Assets held for sale1,449
 
 
 Total Assets$266,103
 $266,026
 
 Liabilities and Equity    
 Short-term debt$4,928
 $3,790
 
 Accounts payable13,516
 19,000
 
 Accrued liabilities4,833
 5,328
 
 Federal and other taxes on income2,069
 2,575
 
 Other taxes payable1,118
 1,233
 
 Total Current Liabilities26,464
 31,926
 
 Long-term debt33,584
 23,960
 
 Capital lease obligations80
 68
 
 Deferred credits and other noncurrent obligations23,465
 23,549
 
 Noncurrent deferred income taxes20,689
 21,920
 
 Noncurrent employee benefit plans7,935
 8,412
 
 Total Liabilities112,217
 109,835
 
 Preferred stock (authorized 100,000,000 shares; $1.00 par value; none issued)
 
 
 Common stock (authorized 6,000,000,000 shares; $0.75 par value; 2,442,676,580 shares
issued at December 31, 2015 and 2014)
1,832
 1,832
 
 Capital in excess of par value16,330
 16,041
 
 Retained earnings181,578
 184,987
 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4,291) (4,859) 
 Deferred compensation and benefit plan trust(240) (240) 
 Treasury stock, at cost (2015 - 559,862,580 shares; 2014 - 563,027,772 shares)(42,493) (42,733) 
 Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity152,716
 155,028
 
 Noncontrolling interests1,170
 1,163
 
 Total Equity153,886
 156,191
 
 Total Liabilities and Equity$266,103
 $266,026
 
     
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.    
      
      

FS--25


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Millions of dollars



        
  Year ended December 31  
  2014
 2013
 2012
 
 Operating Activities      
 Net Income$19,310
 $21,597
 $26,336
 
 Adjustments      
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization16,793
 14,186
 13,413
 
    Dry hole expense875
 683
 555
 
    Distributions less than income from equity affiliates(2,202) (1,178) (1,351) 
    Net before-tax gains on asset retirements and sales(3,540) (639) (4,089) 
    Net foreign currency effects(277) (103) 207
 
    Deferred income tax provision1,572
 1,876
 2,015
 
    Net (increase) decrease in operating working capital(540) (1,331) 363
 
    (Increase) decrease in long-term receivables(9) 183
 (169) 
    Decrease (increase) in other deferred charges263
 (321) 1,047
 
    Cash contributions to employee pension plans(392) (1,194) (1,228) 
    Other(378) 1,243
 1,713
 
 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities31,475
 35,002
 38,812
 
 Investing Activities      
 Capital expenditures(35,407) (37,985) (30,938) 
 Proceeds and deposits related to asset sales5,729
 1,143
 2,777
 
 Net sales of time deposits
 700
 3,250
 
 Net (purchases) sales of marketable securities(148) 3
 (3) 
 Net repayment of loans by equity affiliates140
 314
 328
 
 Net (purchases) sales of other short-term investments(207) 216
 (210) 
 Net Cash Used for Investing Activities(29,893) (35,609) (24,796) 
 Financing Activities      
 Net borrowings of short-term obligations3,431
 2,378
 264
 
 Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt4,000
 6,000
 4,007
 
 Repayments of long-term debt and other financing obligations(43) (132) (2,224) 
 Cash dividends - common stock(7,928) (7,474) (6,844) 
 Distributions to noncontrolling interests(47) (99) (41) 
 Net purchases of treasury shares(4,412) (4,494) (4,142) 
 Net Cash Used for Financing Activities(4,999) (3,821) (8,980) 
 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents(43) (266) 39
 
 Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents(3,460) (4,694) 5,075
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at January 116,245
 20,939
 15,864
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at December 31$12,785
 $16,245
 $20,939
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.      
        
        
  Year ended December 31  
  2015
 2014
 2013
 
 Operating Activities      
 Net Income$4,710
 $19,310
 $21,597
 
 Adjustments      
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization21,037
 16,793
 14,186
 
    Dry hole expense2,309
 875
 683
 
    Distributions less than income from equity affiliates(760) (2,202) (1,178) 
    Net before-tax gains on asset retirements and sales(3,215) (3,540) (639) 
    Net foreign currency effects(82) (277) (103) 
    Deferred income tax provision(1,861) 1,572
 1,876
 
    Net increase in operating working capital(1,979) (540) (1,331) 
    (Increase) decrease in long-term receivables(59) (9) 183
 
    Decrease (increase) in other deferred charges25
 263
 (321) 
    Cash contributions to employee pension plans(868) (392) (1,194) 
    Other199
 (378) 1,243
 
 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities19,456
 31,475
 35,002
 
 Investing Activities      
 Capital expenditures(29,504) (35,407) (37,985) 
 Proceeds and deposits related to asset sales5,739
 5,729
 1,143
 
 Net maturities of time deposits8
 
 700
 
 Net sales (purchases) of marketable securities122
 (148) 3
 
 Net (borrowing) repayment of loans by equity affiliates(217) 140
 314
 
 Net sales (purchases) of other short-term investments44
 (207) 216
 
 Net Cash Used for Investing Activities(23,808) (29,893) (35,609) 
 Financing Activities      
 Net (repayments) borrowings of short-term obligations(335) 3,431
 2,378
 
 Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt11,091
 4,000
 6,000
 
 Repayments of long-term debt and other financing obligations(32) (43) (132) 
 Cash dividends - common stock(7,992) (7,928) (7,474) 
 Distributions to noncontrolling interests(128) (47) (99) 
 Net sales (purchases) of treasury shares211
 (4,412) (4,494) 
 Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities2,815
 (4,999) (3,821) 
 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents(226) (43) (266) 
 Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents(1,763) (3,460) (4,694) 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at January 112,785
 16,245
 20,939
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at December 31$11,022
 $12,785
 $16,245
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.      
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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Consolidated Statement of Equity
Shares in thousands; amounts in millions of dollars



           
  2014  2013  2012  
  Shares
Amount
 Shares
Amount
 Shares
Amount
 
 Preferred Stock
$
 
$
 
$
 
 Common Stock2,442,677
$1,832
 2,442,677
$1,832
 2,442,677
$1,832
 
 Capital in Excess of Par         
 Balance at January 1 $15,713
  $15,497
  $15,156
 
 Treasury stock transactions 328
  216
  341
 
 Balance at December 31 $16,041
  $15,713
  $15,497
 
 Retained Earnings         
 Balance at January 1 $173,677
  $159,730
  $140,399
 
 Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation19,241
  21,423
  26,179
 
 Cash dividends on common stock (7,928)  (7,474)  (6,844) 
 Stock dividends (3)  (3)  (3) 
 Tax (charge) benefit from dividends paid on
unallocated ESOP shares and other
 
  1
  (1) 
   Balance at December 31 $184,987
  $173,677
  $159,730
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss         
 Currency translation adjustment         
 Balance at January 1 $(23)  $(65)  $(88) 
 Change during year (73)  42
  23
 
 Balance at December 31 $(96)  $(23)  $(65) 
 Unrealized net holding (loss) gain on securities         
 Balance at January 1 $(6)  $1
  $
 
 Change during year (2)  (7)  1
 
 Balance at December 31 $(8)  $(6)  $1
 
 Net derivatives gain (loss) on hedge transactions        
 Balance at January 1 $52
  $125
  $122
 
 Change during year (54)  (73)  3
 
 Balance at December 31 $(2)  $52
  $125
 
 Pension and other postretirement benefit plans         
 Balance at January 1 $(3,602)  $(6,430)  $(6,056) 
 Change during year (1,151)  2,828
  (374) 
 Balance at December 31 $(4,753)  $(3,602)  $(6,430) 
 Balance at December 31 $(4,859)  $(3,579)  $(6,369) 
 Deferred Compensation and Benefit Plan Trust        
 Deferred Compensation         
 Balance at January 1 $
  $(42)  $(58) 
 Net reduction of ESOP debt and other 
  42
  16
 
 Balance at December 31 $
  $
  $(42) 
 Benefit Plan Trust (Common Stock)14,168
(240) 14,168
(240) 14,168
(240) 
 Balance at December 3114,168
$(240) 14,168
$(240) 14,168
$(282) 
 Treasury Stock at Cost         
 Balance at January 1529,074
$(38,290) 495,979
$(33,884) 461,510
$(29,685) 
 Purchases41,592
(5,006) 41,676
(5,004) 46,669
(5,004) 
 Issuances - mainly employee benefit plans(7,638)563
 (8,581)598
 (12,200)805
 
 Balance at December 31563,028
$(42,733) 529,074
$(38,290) 495,979
$(33,884) 
 Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity at December 31 $155,028
  $149,113
  $136,524
 
 Noncontrolling Interests $1,163
  $1,314
  $1,308
 
 Total Equity $156,191
  $150,427
  $137,832
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.       
           
  2015  2014  2013  
  Shares
Amount
 Shares
Amount
 Shares
Amount
 
 Preferred Stock
$
 
$
 
$
 
 Common Stock2,442,677
$1,832
 2,442,677
$1,832
 2,442,677
$1,832
 
 Capital in Excess of Par         
 Balance at January 1 $16,041
  $15,713
  $15,497
 
 Treasury stock transactions 289
  328
  216
 
 Balance at December 31 $16,330
  $16,041
  $15,713
 
 Retained Earnings         
 Balance at January 1 $184,987
  $173,677
  $159,730
 
 Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation4,587
  19,241
  21,423
 
 Cash dividends on common stock (7,992)  (7,928)  (7,474) 
 Stock dividends (3)  (3)  (3) 
 Tax (charge) benefit from dividends paid on
unallocated ESOP shares and other
 (1)  
  1
 
   Balance at December 31 $181,578
  $184,987
  $173,677
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss         
 Currency translation adjustment         
 Balance at January 1 $(96)  $(23)  $(65) 
 Change during year (44)  (73)  42
 
 Balance at December 31 $(140)  $(96)  $(23) 
 Unrealized net holding (loss) gain on securities         
 Balance at January 1 $(8)  $(6)  $1
 
 Change during year (21)  (2)  (7) 
 Balance at December 31 $(29)  $(8)  $(6) 
 Net derivatives (loss) gain on hedge transactions         
 Balance at January 1 $(2)  $52
  $125
 
 Change during year 
  (54)  (73) 
 Balance at December 31 $(2)  $(2)  $52
 
 Pension and other postretirement benefit plans         
 Balance at January 1 $(4,753)  $(3,602)  $(6,430) 
 Change during year 633
  (1,151)  2,828
 
 Balance at December 31 $(4,120)  $(4,753)  $(3,602) 
 Balance at December 31 $(4,291)  $(4,859)  $(3,579) 
 Deferred Compensation and Benefit Plan Trust        
 Deferred Compensation         
 Balance at January 1 $
  $
  $(42) 
 Net reduction of ESOP debt and other 
  
  42
 
 Balance at December 31 $
  $
  $
 
 Benefit Plan Trust (Common Stock)14,168
(240) 14,168
(240) 14,168
(240) 
 Balance at December 3114,168
$(240) 14,168
$(240) 14,168
$(240) 
 Treasury Stock at Cost         
 Balance at January 1563,028
$(42,733) 529,074
$(38,290) 495,979
$(33,884) 
 Purchases15
(2) 41,592
(5,006) 41,676
(5,004) 
 Issuances - mainly employee benefit plans(3,180)242
 (7,638)563
 (8,581)598
 
 Balance at December 31559,863
$(42,493) 563,028
$(42,733) 529,074
$(38,290) 
 Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity at December 31 $152,716
  $155,028
  $149,113
 
 Noncontrolling Interests $1,170
  $1,163
  $1,314
 
 Total Equity $153,886
  $156,191
  $150,427
 
 See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.       

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
General The company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the financial statements, as well as amounts included in the notes thereto, including discussion and disclosure of contingent liabilities. Although the company uses its best estimates and judgments, actual results could differ from these estimates as future confirming events occur.
Subsidiary and Affiliated Companies The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of controlled subsidiary companies more than 50 percent-owned and any variable-interest entities in which the company is the primary beneficiary. Undivided interests in oil and gas joint ventures and certain other assets are consolidated on a proportionate basis. Investments in and advances to affiliates in which the company has a substantial ownership interest of approximately 20 percent to 50 percent, or for which the company exercises significant influence but not control over policy decisions, are accounted for by the equity method. As part of that accounting, the company recognizes gains and losses that arise from the issuance of stock by an affiliate that results in changes in the company’s proportionate share of the dollar amount of the affiliate’s equity currently in income.
Investments in affiliates are assessed for possible impairment when events indicate that the fair value of the investment may be below the company’s carrying value. When such a condition is deemed to be other than temporary, the carrying value of the investment is written down to its fair value, and the amount of the write-down is included in net income. In making the determination as to whether a decline is other than temporary, the company considers such factors as the duration and extent of the decline, the investee’s financial performance, and the company’s ability and intention to retain its investment for a period that will be sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the investment’s market value. The new cost basis of investments in these equity investees is not changed for subsequent recoveries in fair value.
Differences between the company’s carrying value of an equity investment and its underlying equity in the net assets of the affiliate are assigned to the extent practicable to specific assets and liabilities based on the company’s analysis of the various factors giving rise to the difference. When appropriate, the company’s share of the affiliate’s reported earnings is adjusted quarterly to reflect the difference between these allocated values and the affiliate’s historical book values.
Fair Value MeasurementsThe three levels of the fair value hierarchy of inputs the company uses to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability are as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs are inputs that are not observable in the market.
Derivatives The majority of the company’s activity in derivative commodity instruments is intended to manage the financial risk posed by physical transactions. For some of this derivative activity, generally limited to large, discrete or infrequently occurring transactions, the company may elect to apply fair value or cash flow hedge accounting. For other similar derivative instruments, generally because of the short-term nature of the contracts or their limited use, the company does not apply hedge accounting, and changes in the fair value of those contracts are reflected in current income. For the company’s commodity trading activity, gains and losses from derivative instruments are reported in current income. The company may enter into interest rate swaps from time to time as part of its overall strategy to manage the interest rate risk on its debt. Interest rate swaps related to a portion of the company’s fixed-rate debt, if any, may be accounted for as fair value hedges. Interest rate swaps related to floating-rate debt, if any, are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with resulting gains and losses reflected in income. Where Chevron is a party to master netting arrangements, fair value receivable and payable amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty are generally offset on the balance sheet.
Short-Term Investments All short-term investments are classified as available for sale and are in highly liquid debt securities. Those investments that are part of the company’s cash management portfolio and have original maturities of three months or less are reported as “Cash equivalents.” Bank time deposits with maturities greater than 90 days are reported as “Time deposits.” The balance of short-term investments is reported as “Marketable securities” and is marked-to-market, with any unrealized gains or losses included in “Other comprehensive income.”
Inventories Crude oil, petroleum products and chemicals inventories are generally stated at cost, using a last-in, first-out method. In the aggregate, these costs are below market. “Materials, supplies and other” inventories generally are stated at average cost.
Properties, Plant and Equipment The successful efforts method is used for crude oil and natural gas exploration and production activities. All costs for development wells, related plant and equipment, proved mineral interests in crude oil and natural gas properties, and related asset retirement obligation (ARO) assets are capitalized. Costs of exploratory wells are capitalized pending determination of whether the wells found proved reserves. Costs of wells that are assigned proved reserves remain capitalized.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


determination of whether the wells found proved reserves. Costs of wells that are assigned proved reserves remain capitalized. Costs also are capitalized for exploratory wells that have found crude oil and natural gas reserves even if the reserves cannot be classified as proved when the drilling is completed, provided the exploratory well has found a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well and the company is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. All other exploratory wells and costs are expensed. Refer to Note 20,21, beginning on page FS-49, for additional discussion of accounting for suspended exploratory well costs.
Long-lived assets to be held and used, including proved crude oil and natural gas properties, are assessed for possible impairment by comparing their carrying values with their associated undiscounted, future net before-tax cash flows. Events that can trigger assessments for possible impairments include write-downs of proved reserves based on field performance, significant decreases in the market value of an asset (including changes to the commodity price forecast), significant change in the extent or manner of use of or a physical change in an asset, and a more-likely-than-not expectation that a long-lived asset or asset group will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly sooner than the end of its previously estimated useful life. Impaired assets are written down to their estimated fair values, generally their discounted, future net before-tax cash flows. For proved crude oil and natural gas properties, in the United States, the company generally performs an impairment review on an individual field basis. Outside the United States, reviews are performed on a country, concession, PSC, development area or field basis, as appropriate. In Downstream, impairment reviews are performed on the basis of a refinery, a plant, a marketing/lubricants area or distribution area, as appropriate. Impairment amounts are recorded as incremental “Depreciation, depletion and amortization” expense.
Long-lived assets that are held for sale are evaluated for possible impairment by comparing the carrying value of the asset with its fair value less the cost to sell. If the net book value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell, the asset is considered impaired and adjusted to the lower value. Refer to Note 9, beginning on page FS-34, relating to fair value measurements.
The fair value of a liability for an ARO is recorded as an asset and a liability when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Refer also to Note 24,25, on page FS-59, relating to AROs.
Depreciation and depletion of all capitalized costs of proved crude oil and natural gas producing properties, except mineral interests, are expensed using the unit-of-production method, generally by individual field, as the proved developed reserves are produced. Depletion expenses for capitalized costs of proved mineral interests are recognized using the unit-of-production method by individual field as the related proved reserves are produced. Periodic valuation provisions for impairment of capitalized costs of unproved mineral interests are expensed.
The capitalized costs of all other plant and equipment are depreciated or amortized over their estimated useful lives. In general, the declining-balance method is used to depreciate plant and equipment in the United States; the straight-line method is generally used to depreciate international plant and equipment and to amortize all capitalized leased assets.
Gains or losses are not recognized for normal retirements of properties, plant and equipment subject to composite group amortization or depreciation. Gains or losses from abnormal retirements are recorded as expenses, and from sales as “Other income.”
Expenditures for maintenance (including those for planned major maintenance projects), repairs and minor renewals to maintain facilities in operating condition are generally expensed as incurred. Major replacements and renewals are capitalized.
Goodwill Goodwill resulting from a business combination is not subject to amortization. The company tests such goodwill at the reporting unit level for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount.
Environmental Expenditures Environmental expenditures that relate to ongoing operations or to conditions caused by past operations are expensed. Expenditures that create future benefits or contribute to future revenue generation are capitalized.
Liabilities related to future remediation costs are recorded when environmental assessments or cleanups or both are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. For the company’s U.S. and Canadian marketing facilities, the accrual is based in part on the probability that a future remediation commitment will be required. For crude oil, natural gas and mineral-producing properties, a liability for an ARO is made in accordance with accounting standards for asset retirement and environmental obligations. Refer to Note 24,25, on page FS-59, for a discussion of the company’s AROs.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


For federal Superfund sites and analogous sites under state laws, the company records a liability for its designated share of the probable and estimable costs, and probable amounts for other potentially responsible parties when mandated by the regulatory agencies because the other parties are not able to pay their respective shares.
The gross amount of environmental liabilities is based on the company’s best estimate of future costs using currently available technology and applying current regulations and the company’s own internal environmental policies. Future amounts are not discounted. Recoveries or reimbursements are recorded as assets when receipt is reasonably assured.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Currency Translation The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for substantially all of the company’s consolidated operations and those of its equity affiliates. For those operations, all gains and losses from currency remeasurement are included in current period income. The cumulative translation effects for those few entities, both consolidated and affiliated, using functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are included in “Currency translation adjustment” on the Consolidated Statement of Equity.
Revenue Recognition Revenues associated with sales of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum and chemicals products, and all other sources are recorded when title passes to the customer, net of royalties, discounts and allowances, as applicable. Revenues from natural gas production from properties in which Chevron has an interest with other producers are generally recognized using the entitlement method. Excise, value-added and similar taxes assessed by a governmental authority on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer are presented on a gross basis. The associated amounts are shown as a footnote to the Consolidated Statement of Income, on page FS-23. Purchases and sales of inventory with the same counterparty that are entered into in contemplation of one another (including buy/sell arrangements) are combined and recorded on a net basis and reported in “Purchased crude oil and products” on the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Stock Options and Other Share-Based Compensation The company issues stock options and other share-based compensation to certain employees. For equity awards, such as stock options, total compensation cost is based on the grant date fair value, and for liability awards, such as stock appreciation rights, total compensation cost is based on the settlement value. The company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for all awards over the service period required to earn the award, which is the shorter of the vesting period or the time period an employee becomes eligible to retain the award at retirement. Stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan have graded vesting provisions by which one-third of each award vests on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. The company amortizes these graded awards on a straight-line basis.
Note 2
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses
The change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses (AOCL) presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the impact of significant amounts reclassified from AOCL on information presented in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ending December 31, 2014,2015, are reflected in the table below.
Year Ended December 31, 20141
 
Year Ended December 31, 20151
 
Currency Translation Adjustment
 Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Securities
 Derivatives
 Defined Benefit Plans
 Total
Currency Translation Adjustment
 Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Securities
 Derivatives
 Defined Benefit Plans
 Total
Balance at January 1$(23) $(6) $52
 $(3,602) $(3,579)$(96) $(8) $(2) $(4,753) $(4,859)
Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):        Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):        
Before Reclassifications(73) (2) (43) (1,689) (1,807)(44) (21) 
 126
 61
Reclassifications2

 
 (11) 538
 527

 
 
 507
 507
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(73) (2) (54) (1,151) (1,280)(44) (21) 
 633
 568
Balance at December 31$(96) $(8) $(2) $(4,753) $(4,859)$(140) $(29) $(2) $(4,120) $(4,291)
1 
All amounts are net of tax.
2 
Refer to Note 22, Employee Benefit Plans23 beginning on page FS-51, for reclassified components totaling $783$824 that are included in employee benefit costs for the year ending December 31, 2014.2015. Related income taxes for the same period, totaling $245,$317, are reflected in Income Tax Expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income. All other reclassified amounts were insignificant.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 3
Noncontrolling Interests
Ownership interests in the company’s subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent are presented separately from the parent’s equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and the noncontrolling interests are both presented on the face of the Consolidated Statement of Income. The term “earnings” is defined as “Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation.”

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Activity for the equity attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 is as follows:
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Balance at January 1$1,314
  $1,308
 $799
$1,163
  $1,314
 $1,308
Net income69
  174
 157
123
  69
 174
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(47)  (99) (41)(128)  (47) (99)
Other changes, net(173)  (69) 393
12
  (173) (69)
Balance at December 31$1,163
  $1,314
 $1,308
$1,170
  $1,163
 $1,314

Note 4
Information Relating to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 Year ended December 31 
 2014
  2013
 2012
Net (increase) decrease in operating working capital was composed of the following:      
Decrease (increase) in accounts and notes receivable$4,491
  $(1,101) $1,153
Increase in inventories(146)  (237) (233)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets(407)  834
 (471)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities(3,737)  160
 544
Decrease in income and other taxes payable(741)  (987) (630)
Net (increase) decrease in operating working capital$(540)  $(1,331) $363
Net cash provided by operating activities includes the following cash payments for income taxes:      
Income taxes$10,562
  $12,898
 $17,334
Net (purchases) sales of marketable securities consisted of the following gross amounts:      
Marketable securities purchased$(162)  $(7) $(35)
Marketable securities sold14
  10
 32
Net (purchases) sales of marketable securities$(148)  $3
 $(3)
Net sales of time deposits consisted of the following gross amounts:      
Time deposits purchased$(317)  $(2,317) $(717)
Time deposits matured317
  3,017
 3,967
Net sales of time deposits$
  $700
 $3,250
 Year ended December 31 
 2015
  2014
 2013
Net increase in operating working capital was composed of the following:      
Decrease (increase) in accounts and notes receivable$3,631
  $4,491
 $(1,101)
Decrease (increase) in inventories85
  (146) (237)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets713
  (407) 834
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities(5,769)  (3,737) 160
Decrease in income and other taxes payable(639)  (741) (987)
Net increase in operating working capital$(1,979)  $(540) $(1,331)
Net cash provided by operating activities includes the following cash payments for income taxes:      
Income taxes$4,645
  $10,562
 $12,898
Net sales (purchases) of marketable securities consisted of the following gross amounts:      
Marketable securities purchased$(6)  $(162) $(7)
Marketable securities sold128
  14
 10
Net sales (purchases) of marketable securities$122
  $(148) $3
Net maturities of time deposits consisted of the following gross amounts:      
Investments in time deposits$
  $(317) $(2,317)
Maturities of time deposits8
  317
 3,017
Net maturities of time deposits$8
  $
 $700
Net (repayments) borrowings of short-term obligations consisted of the following gross and net amounts:      
Proceeds from issuances of short-term obligations$13,805
  $9,070
 $1,551
Repayments of short-term obligations(16,379)  (4,612) (375)
Net borrowings (repayments) of short-term obligations with three months or less maturity2,239
  (1,027) 1,202
Net (repayments) borrowings of short-term obligations$(335)  $3,431
 $2,378

The “Net (increase) decreaseincrease in operating working capital” includes reductions of $17, $58 $79 and $98$79 for excess income tax benefits associated with stock options exercised during 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively. These amounts are offset by an equal amount in “Net purchasessales (purchases) of treasury shares.” "Other" includes changes in postretirement benefits obligations and other long-term liabilities.
The “Net purchasessales (purchases) of treasury shares” represents the cost of common shares acquired less the cost of shares issued for share-based compensation plans. Purchases totaled $2, $5,006 $5,004 and $5,004 in 2015, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, respectively. No purchases were made under the company's share repurchase program in 2015. In 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, the company purchased 41.5 million 41.6 million and 46.641.6 million common shares for $5,000 $5,000 and $5,000 under its ongoing share repurchase program, respectively.
In 2015, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, “Net sales (purchases) sales of other short-term investments” generally consisted of restricted cash associated with upstream abandonment activities, tax payments, and funds held in escrow for tax-deferred exchanges and asset acquisitions and tax paymentsdivestitures that was invested in cash and short-term securities and reclassified from “Cash and cash equivalents” to “Deferred charges and other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows excludes changes to the Consolidated Balance Sheet that did not affect cash. "Depreciation, depletion and amortization," "Dry hole expense" and "Deferred income tax provision" collectively include approximately $3,700 in non-cash reductions to properties, plant and equipment recorded in 2015 relating to impairments and project suspensions and associated adverse tax effects, primarily as a result of downward revisions in the company's longer-term crude oil price outlook.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows excludes changes to the Consolidated Balance Sheet that did not affect cash. The 2012 period excludes the effects of $800 of proceeds to be received in future periods for the sale of an equity interest in the Wheatstone Project, of which $164 has been received as of December 31, 2014. "Capital expenditures" in the 2012 period excludes a $1,850 increase in "Properties, plant and equipment" related to an upstream asset exchange in Australia. Refer also to Note 24,25, on page FS-59, for a discussion of revisions to the company’s AROs that also did not involve cash receipts or payments for the three years ending December 31, 2014.2015.
The major components of “Capital expenditures” and the reconciliation of this amount to the reported capital and exploratory expenditures, including equity affiliates, are presented in the following table:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Additions to properties, plant and equipment *
$34,393
  $36,550
 $29,526
$28,213
  $34,393
 $36,550
Additions to investments526
  934
 1,042
555
  526
 934
Current-year dry hole expenditures504
  594
 475
736
  504
 594
Payments for other liabilities and assets, net(16)  (93) (105)
  (16) (93)
Capital expenditures35,407
  37,985
 30,938
29,504
  35,407
 37,985
Expensed exploration expenditures1,110
  1,178
 1,173
1,031
  1,110
 1,178
Assets acquired through capital lease obligations and other financing obligations332
  16
 1
47
  332
 16
Capital and exploratory expenditures, excluding equity affiliates36,849
  39,179
 32,112
30,582
  36,849
 39,179
Company's share of expenditures by equity affiliates3,467
  2,698
 2,117
3,397
  3,467
 2,698
Capital and exploratory expenditures, including equity affiliates$40,316
  $41,877
 $34,229
$33,979
  $40,316
 $41,877
* 
Excludes noncash additions of $1,362 in 2015, $2,310 in 2014, $1,661 and $1,661 in 2013 and $4,569 in 2012.
2013.
 
Note 5
EquityNew Accounting Standards
Retained earnings at December 31, 2014 and 2013, included approximately $14,512 and $11,395, respectively,Revenue Recognition (Topic 606), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09)In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09, which becomes effective for the company’s sharecompany January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted at the original effective date of undistributed earnings of equity affiliates.
At December 31, 2014, about 133 million shares of Chevron’s common stock remained availableJanuary 1, 2017. The standard provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition model for issuance fromcontracts with customers, eliminates most industry-specific revenue recognition guidance, and expands disclosure requirements. The company is evaluating the 260 million shares that were reserved for issuance under the Chevron LTIP. In addition, approximately 174,510 shares remain available for issuance from the 800,000 shareseffect of the company’s common stockstandard on its consolidated financial statements. The company does not intend to proceed with early adoption.
Income Taxes (Topic 740), Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (ASU 2015-17) In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17, which becomes effective for the company January 1, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The standard provides that were reserved for awards underall deferred income taxes be classified as noncurrent on the Chevron Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Compensationbalance sheet. The current requirement is to classify most deferred tax assets and Deferral Plan.liabilities based on the classification of the underlying asset or liability. Adoption of the standard will not have an impact on the company's results of operations or liquidity.
Note 6
Lease Commitments
Certain noncancelable leases are classified as capital leases, and the leased assets are included as part of “Properties, plant and equipment, at cost” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Such leasing arrangements involve crude oil production and processing equipment, service stations, bareboat charters, office buildings, and other facilities. Other leases are classified as operating leases and are not capitalized. The payments on operating leases are recorded as expense. Details of the capitalized leased assets are as follows:
At December 31 At December 31 
2014
 2013
2015
 2014
Upstream$765
  $445
$800
  $765
Downstream97
  316
98
  97
All Other
  

  
Total862
  761
898
  862
Less: Accumulated amortization381
  523
448
  381
Net capitalized leased assets$481
  $238
$450
  $481

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Rental expenses incurred for operating leases during 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 were as follows:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Minimum rentals$1,080
  $1,049
 $973
$1,041
  $1,080
 $1,049
Contingent rentals1
  1
 7
2
  1
 1
Total1,081
  1,050
 980
1,043
  1,081
 1,050
Less: Sublease rental income14
  25
 32
9
  14
 25
Net rental expense$1,067
  $1,025
 $948
$1,034
  $1,067
 $1,025
Contingent rentals are based on factors other than the passage of time, principally sales volumes at leased service stations. Certain leases include escalation clauses for adjusting rentals to reflect changes in price indices, renewal options ranging up to 25 years, and options to purchase the leased property during or at the end of the initial or renewal lease period for the fair market value or other specified amount at that time.
At December 31, 2014,2015, the estimated future minimum lease payments (net of noncancelable sublease rentals) under operating and capital leases, which at inception had a noncancelable term of more than one year, were as follows:
 At December 31  At December 31 
 Operating Leases
 Capital Leases
 Operating Leases
 Capital Leases
Year2015$793
  $34
2016$846
  $23
2016644
  26
2017689
  21
2017585
  21
2018554
  19
2018461
  20
2019420
  19
2019326
  15
2020311
  6
Thereafter689
  24
Thereafter528
  62
TotalTotal$3,498
  $140
Total$3,348
  $150
Less: Amounts representing interest and executory costsLess: Amounts representing interest and executory costs   $(44)Less: Amounts representing interest and executory costs   $(53)
Net present valuesNet present values   96
Net present values   97
Less: Capital lease obligations included in short-term debtLess: Capital lease obligations included in short-term debt   (28)Less: Capital lease obligations included in short-term debt   (17)
Long-term capital lease obligationsLong-term capital lease obligations   $68
Long-term capital lease obligations   $80
 
Note 7
Summarized Financial Data – Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (CUSA) is a major subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. CUSA and its subsidiaries manage and operate most of Chevron’s U.S. businesses. Assets include those related to the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids and those associated with the refining, marketing, supply and distribution of products derived from petroleum, excluding most of the regulated pipeline operations of Chevron. CUSA also holds the company’s investment in the Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method. The summarized financial information for CUSA and its consolidated subsidiaries is as follows:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Sales and other operating revenues$157,198
  $174,318
 $183,215
$97,766
  $157,198
 $174,318
Total costs and other deductions153,139
  169,984
 175,009
101,565
  153,139
 169,984
Net income attributable to CUSA3,849
  3,714
 6,216
Net income (loss) attributable to CUSA(1,054)  3,849
 3,714
  
2014
 2013
2015
 2014
Current assets$13,724
 $17,626
$9,732
 $13,724
Other assets62,195
 57,288
59,170
 62,195
Current liabilities16,191
 17,486
13,664
 16,191
Other liabilities30,175
 28,119
29,100
 30,175
Total CUSA net equity$29,553
 $29,309
$26,138
 $29,553
      
Memo: Total debt$14,473
 $14,482
$14,462
 $14,473



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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 8
Summarized Financial Data – Tengizchevroil LLP
Chevron has a 50 percent equity ownership interest in Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO). Refer to Note 13,15, beginning on page FS-40, for a discussion of TCO operations. Summarized financial information for 100 percent of TCO is presented in the table below:

Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 

2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Sales and other operating revenues$22,813


$25,239

$23,089
$12,811


$22,813

$25,239
Costs and other deductions10,275


11,173

10,064
7,257


10,275

11,173
Net income attributable to TCO8,772


9,855

9,119
3,897


8,772

9,855

At December 31 At December 31 

2014
 2013
2015
 2014
Current assets$3,425


$3,598
$2,098


$3,425
Other assets14,810


12,964
17,094


14,810
Current liabilities1,531


3,016
1,063


1,531
Other liabilities2,375


2,761
2,266


2,375
Total TCO net equity$14,329


$10,785
$15,863


$14,329
 
Note 9
Fair Value Measurements
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy of inputs the company uses to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assetstables below and liabilities. For the company, Level 1 inputs include exchange-traded futures contracts for which the parties are willing to transact at the exchange-quoted price and marketable securities that are actively traded.
Level 2: Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly. For the company, Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, prices obtained through third-party broker quotes and prices that can be corroborated with other observable inputs for substantially the complete term of a contract.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs. The company does not use Level 3 inputs for any of its recurring fair value measurements. Level 3 inputs may be required for the determination of fair value associated with certain nonrecurring measurements of nonfinancial assets and liabilities.
The tables on the next page show the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2014,2015, and December 31, 2013.2014.
Marketable Securities The company calculates fair value for its marketable securities based on quoted market prices for identical assets. The fair values reflect the cash that would have been received if the instruments were sold at December 31, 2014.2015.
Derivatives The company records its derivative instruments – other than any commodity derivative contracts that are designated as normal purchase and normal sale – on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value, with the offsetting amount to the Consolidated Statement of Income. Derivatives classified as Level 1 include futures, swaps and options contracts traded in active markets such as the New York Mercantile Exchange. Derivatives classified as Level 2 include swaps, options and forward contracts principally with financial institutions and other oil and gas companies, the fair values of which are obtained from third-party broker quotes, industry pricing services and exchanges. The company obtains multiple sources of pricing information for the Level 2 instruments. Since this pricing information is generated from observable market data, it has historically been very consistent. The company does not materially adjust this information.
Properties, Plant and Equipment The company reported impairments for certain oil and gas properties during 2015 primarily as a result of downward revisions in the company's longer-term crude oil price outlook. The impairments were primarily in Brazil and the United States. The company reported impairments for certain oil and gas properties and a mining asset in 2014. The company did not have any material long-lived assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis to report in 2013.
Investments and Advances The company did not have any material investments and advances measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis to report in 20142015 or 2013.2014.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 At December 31, 2015 At December 31, 2014 
 Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Marketable securities$310
$310
$
$
$422
$422
$
$
Derivatives205
189
16

413
394
19

Total Assets at Fair Value$515
$499
$16
$
$835
$816
$19
$
Derivatives53
47
6

84
83
1

Total Liabilities at Fair Value$53
$47
$6
$
$84
$83
$1
$

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 At December 31, 2014 At December 31, 2013 
 Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Marketable securities$422
$422
$
$
$263
$263
$
$
Derivatives413
394
19

28

28

Total Assets at Fair Value$835
$816
$19
$
$291
$263
$28
$
Derivatives84
83
1

89
80
9

Total Liabilities at Fair Value$84
$83
$1
$
$89
$80
$9
$
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
At December 31 At December 31 At December 31 At December 31 
 Before-Tax Loss
 Before-Tax Loss
 Before-Tax Loss
 Before-Tax Loss
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Year 2014
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Year 2013
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Year 2015
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Year 2014
Properties, plant and equipment, net (held and used)$947
$
$213
$734
$1,249
$102
$
$
$102
$278
$3,051
$
$239
$2,812
$3,222
$947
$
$213
$734
$1,249
Properties, plant and equipment, net (held for sale)



25
69

69

104
937

937

844




25
Investments and advances11


11
41
38

35
3
228
75

75

28
11


11
41
Total Nonrecurring Assets at Fair Value$958
$
$213
$745
$1,315
$209
$
$104
$105
$610
$4,063
$
$1,251
$2,812
$4,094
$958
$
$213
$745
$1,315
Assets and Liabilities Not Required to Be Measured at Fair Value The company holds cash equivalents and bank time deposits in U.S. and non-U.S. portfolios. The instruments classified as cash equivalents are primarily bank time deposits with maturities of 90 days or less and money market funds. “Cash and cash equivalents” had carrying/fair values of $12,785$11,022 and $16,245$12,785 at December 31, 2014,2015, and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. The instruments held in “Time deposits” are bank time deposits with maturities greater than 90 days, and had carrying/fair values of zero and $8 at bothDecember 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013.respectively. The fair values of cash, cash equivalents and bank time deposits are classified as Level 1 and reflect the cash that would have been received if the instruments were settled at December 31, 2014.2015.
"Cash and cash equivalents” do not include investments with a carrying/fair value of $1,474$1,100 and $1,210$1,474 at December 31, 2014,2015, and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. At December 31, 2014,2015, these investments are classified as Level 1 and include restricted funds related to upstream abandonment activities, tax payments, and funds held in escrow for tax-deferred exchanges and asset acquisitions and tax payments,divestitures, which are reported in “Deferred charges and other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Long-term debt of $15,960$25,584 and $11,960$15,960 at December 31, 2014,2015, and December 31, 2013,2014, had estimated fair values of $16,450$25,884 and $12,267,$16,450, respectively. Long-term debt primarily includes corporate issued bonds. The fair value of corporate bonds is $15,727$25,117 and classified as Level 1. The fair value of the other bonds is $723$767 and classified as Level 2.
The carrying values of short-term financial assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet approximate their fair values. Fair value remeasurements of other financial instruments at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, were not material.

Note 10
Financial and Derivative Instruments
Derivative Commodity Instruments Chevron is exposed to market risks related to price volatility of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas and refinery feedstocks.
The company uses derivative commodity instruments to manage these exposures on a portion of its activity, including firm commitments and anticipated transactions for the purchase, sale and storage of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, natural gas liquids and feedstock for company refineries. From time to time, the company also uses derivative commodity instruments for limited trading purposes.
The company’s derivative commodity instruments principally include crude oil, natural gas and refined product futures, swaps, options, and forward contracts. None of the company’s derivative instruments is designated as a hedging instrument, although certain of the company’s affiliates make such designation. The company’s derivatives are not material to the company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. The company believes it has no material market or credit risks to its operations, financial position or liquidity as a result of its commodity derivative activities.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


The company uses derivative commodity instruments traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange and on electronic platforms of the Inter-Continental Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In addition, the company enters into swap contracts and option contracts principally with major financial institutions and other oil and gas companies in the “over-the-counter” markets, which are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements and other master netting arrangements. Depending on the nature of the derivative transactions, bilateral collateral arrangements may also be required.
Derivative instruments measured at fair value at December 31, 2014,2015, December 31, 2013,2014, and December 31, 2012,2013, and their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statement of Income are as follows:on the next page:

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
   At December 31
   At December 31
Type of ContractBalance Sheet Classification2014
 2013
Balance Sheet Classification2015
 2014
CommodityAccounts and notes receivable, net$401
  $22
Accounts and notes receivable, net$200
  $401
CommodityLong-term receivables, net12
  6
Long-term receivables, net5
  12
Total Assets at Fair ValueTotal Assets at Fair Value$413
  $28
Total Assets at Fair Value$205
  $413
CommodityAccounts payable$57
  $65
Accounts payable$51
  $57
CommodityDeferred credits and other noncurrent obligations27
  24
Deferred credits and other noncurrent obligations2
  27
Total Liabilities at Fair ValueTotal Liabilities at Fair Value$84
  $89
Total Liabilities at Fair Value$53
  $84
Consolidated Statement of Income: The Effect of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 Gain/(Loss)  Gain/(Loss) 
Type of DerivativeStatement ofYear ended December 31 Statement ofYear ended December 31 
ContractIncome Classification2014
 2013
 2012
Income Classification2015
 2014
 2013
CommoditySales and other operating revenues$553
  $(108) $(49)Sales and other operating revenues$277
  $553
 $(108)
CommodityPurchased crude oil and products(17)  (77) (24)Purchased crude oil and products30
  (17) (77)
CommodityOther income(32)  (9) 6
Other income(3)  (32) (9)
 $504
  $(194) $(67) $304
  $504
 $(194)
The table below represents gross and net derivative assets and liabilities subject to netting agreements on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 20142015 and December 31, 2013.2014.
Consolidated Balance Sheet: The Effect of Netting Derivative Assets and Liabilities
 Gross Amount Recognized
 Gross Amounts Offset
 Net Amounts Presented
  Gross Amounts Not Offset
 Net Amount
 Gross Amount Recognized
 Gross Amounts Offset
 Net Amounts Presented
  Gross Amounts Not Offset
 Net Amount
At December 31, 2015 
Derivative Assets $2,459
 $2,254
 $205
 $
 $205
Derivative Liabilities $2,307
 $2,254
 $53
 $
 $53
At December 31, 2014 Gross Amount Recognized
 Gross Amounts Offset
 Net Amounts Presented
  Gross Amounts Not Offset
 Net Amount
          
Derivative Assets  $4,004
 $3,591
 $413
 $7
 $406
Derivative Liabilities $3,675
 $3,591
 $84
 $
 $84
 $3,675
 $3,591
 $84
 $
 $84
At December 31, 2013          
Derivative Assets $732
 $704
 $28
 $27
 $1
Derivative Liabilities $793
 $704
 $89
 $
 $89
                    
Derivative assets and liabilities are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as accounts and notes receivable, long-term receivables, accounts payable, and deferred credits and other noncurrent obligations. Amounts not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet represent positions that do not meet all the conditions for "a right of offset."  
Concentrations of Credit Risk The company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of its cash equivalents, time deposits, marketable securities, derivative financial instruments and trade receivables. The company’s short-term investments are placed with a wide array of financial institutions with high credit ratings. Company investment policies limit the company’s exposure both to credit risk and to concentrations of credit risk. Similar policies on diversification and creditworthiness are applied to the company’s counterparties in derivative instruments.
The trade receivable balances, reflecting the company’s diversified sources of revenue, are dispersed among the company’s broad customer base worldwide. As a result, the company believes concentrations of credit risk are limited. The company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers. When the financial strength of a customer is not considered sufficient, alternative risk mitigation measures may be deployed, including requiring pre-payments, letters of credit or other acceptable collateral instruments to support sales to customers.
Note 11
Assets Held for Sale
At December 31, 2015, the company classified $1,449 of net properties, plant and equipment as “Assets held for sale” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These assets are associated with upstream and downstream operations that are anticipated to be sold in the next 12 months. The revenues and earnings contributions of these assets in 2015 were not material.


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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 1112
Equity
Retained earnings at December 31, 2015 and 2014, included approximately $15,010 and $14,512, respectively, for the company’s share of undistributed earnings of equity affiliates.
At December 31, 2015, about 114 million shares of Chevron’s common stock remained available for issuance from the 260 million shares that were reserved for issuance under the Chevron Long-Term Incentive Plan. In addition, approximately 120,753 shares remain available for issuance from the 800,000 shares of the company’s common stock that were reserved for awards under the Chevron Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Compensation and Deferral Plan.
Note 13
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is based upon “Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation” (“earnings”) and includes the effects of deferrals of salary and other compensation awards that are invested in Chevron stock units by certain officers and employees of the company. Diluted EPS includes the effects of these items as well as the dilutive effects of outstanding stock options awarded under the company’s stock option programs (refer to Note 21,22, “Stock Options and Other Share-Based Compensation,” beginning on page FS-50). The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Basic EPS Calculation            
Earnings available to common stockholders - Basic*
$19,241
  $21,423
 $26,179
$4,587
  $19,241
 $21,423
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding1,883
  1,916
 1,950
1,867
  1,883
 1,916
Add: Deferred awards held as stock units1
  1
 
1
  1
 1
Total weighted-average number of common shares outstanding1,884
  1,917
 1,950
1,868
  1,884
 1,917
Earnings per share of common stock - Basic$10.21
  $11.18
 $13.42
$2.46
  $10.21
 $11.18
Diluted EPS Calculation            
Earnings available to common stockholders - Diluted*
$19,241
  $21,423
 $26,179
$4,587
  $19,241
 $21,423
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding1,883
  1,916
 1,950
1,867
  1,883
 1,916
Add: Deferred awards held as stock units1
  1
 
1
  1
 1
Add: Dilutive effect of employee stock-based awards14
  15
 15
7
  14
 15
Total weighted-average number of common shares outstanding1,898
  1,932
 1,965
1,875
  1,898
 1,932
Earnings per share of common stock - Diluted$10.14
  $11.09
 $13.32
$2.45
  $10.14
 $11.09
* There was no effect of dividend equivalents paid on stock units or dilutive impact of employee stock-based awards on earnings.

Note 1214
Operating Segments and Geographic Data
Although each subsidiary of Chevron is responsible for its own affairs, Chevron Corporation manages its investments in these subsidiaries and their affiliates. The investments are grouped into two business segments, Upstream and Downstream, representing the company’s “reportable segments” and “operating segments.” Upstream operations consist primarily of exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas; liquefaction, transportation and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG); transporting crude oil by major international oil export pipelines; processing, transporting, storage and marketing of natural gas; and a gas-to-liquids plant. Downstream operations consist primarily of refining of crude oil into petroleum products; marketing of crude oil and refined products; transporting of crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment and rail car; and manufacturing and marketing of commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives. All Other activities of the company include mining activities, power and energy services, worldwide cash management and debt financing activities, corporate administrative functions, insurance operations, real estate activities, and technology companies.
The company’s segments are managed by “segment managers” who report to the “chief operating decision maker” (CODM). The segments represent components of the company that engage in activities (a) from which revenues are earned and expenses are incurred; (b) whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the CODM, which makes decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assesses their performance; and (c) for which discrete financial information is available.
The company’s primary country of operation is the United States of America, its country of domicile. Other components of the company’s operations are reported as "International” (outside the United States).

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Segment Earnings The company evaluates the performance of its operating segments on an after-tax basis, without considering the effects of debt financing interest expense or investment interest income, both of which are managed by the company on a worldwide basis. Corporate administrative costs and assets are not allocated to the operating segments. However, operating segments are billed for the direct use of corporate services. Nonbillable costs remain at the corporate level in “All Other.” Earnings by major operating area are presented in the following table:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Segment Earnings      
Upstream            
United States$3,327
  $4,044
 $5,332
$(4,055)  $3,327
 $4,044
International13,566
  16,765
 18,456
2,094
  13,566
 16,765
Total Upstream16,893
  20,809
 23,788
(1,961)  16,893
 20,809
Downstream            
United States2,637
  787
 2,048
3,182
  2,637
 787
International1,699
  1,450
 2,251
4,419
  1,699
 1,450
Total Downstream4,336
  2,237
 4,299
7,601
  4,336
 2,237
Total Segment Earnings21,229
  23,046
 28,087
5,640
  21,229
 23,046
All Other            
Interest income77
  80
 83
65
  77
 80
Other(2,065)  (1,703) (1,991)(1,118)  (2,065) (1,703)
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$19,241
  $21,423
 $26,179
$4,587
  $19,241
 $21,423
Segment Assets Segment assets do not include intercompany investments or receivables. Assets at year-end 20142015 and 20132014 are as follows:
At December 31 At December 31 
2014
 2013
2015
 
20141

Upstream        
United States$49,205
  $45,436
$46,407
  $49,343
International152,736
  137,096
163,217
  152,736
Goodwill4,593
  4,639
4,588
  4,593
Total Upstream206,534
  187,171
214,212
  206,672
Downstream        
United States23,068
  23,829
21,408
  23,068
International17,723
  20,268
14,982
  17,723
Total Downstream40,791
  44,097
36,390
  40,791
Total Segment Assets247,325
  231,268
250,602
  247,463
All Other        
United States6,741
  7,326
5,076
  6,603
International11,960
  15,159
10,425
  11,960
Total All Other18,701
  22,485
15,501
  18,563
Total Assets – United States79,014
  76,591
72,891
  79,014
Total Assets – International182,419
  172,523
188,624
  182,419
Goodwill4,593
  4,639
4,588
  4,593
Total Assets$266,026
  $253,753
$266,103
  $266,026
1 2014 conformed to 2015 presentation.

Segment Sales and Other Operating Revenues Operating segment sales and other operating revenues, including internal transfers, for the years 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, are presented in the table that follows.on the next page. Products are transferred between operating segments at internal product values that approximate market prices.
Revenues for the upstream segment are derived primarily from the production and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the sale of third-party production of natural gas. Revenues for the downstream segment are derived from the refining and marketing of petroleum products such as gasoline, jet fuel, gas oils, lubricants, residual fuel oils and other products derived

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


from crude oil. This segment also generates revenues from the manufacture and sale of fuel and lubricant additives and the transportation and trading of refined products and crude oil. "All Other" activities include revenues from power and energy services, insurance operations, real estate activities and technology companies.

 Year ended December 31 
 2014
  2013
 2012
Upstream      
   United States$7,455
  $8,052
 $6,416
     Intersegment15,455
  16,865
 17,229
     Total United States22,910
  24,917
 23,645
   International23,808
  17,607
 19,459
     Intersegment23,107
  33,034
 34,094
     Total International46,915
  50,641
 53,553
Total Upstream*
69,825
  75,558
 77,198
Downstream      
   United States73,942
  80,272
 83,043
     Excise and similar taxes4,633
  4,792
 4,665
     Intersegment31
  39
 49
     Total United States78,606
  85,103
 87,757
   International86,848
  105,373
 113,279
     Excise and similar taxes3,553
  3,699
 3,346
     Intersegment8,839
  859
 80
     Total International99,240
  109,931
 116,705
Total Downstream*
177,846
  195,034
 204,462
All Other      
   United States252
  358
 378
     Intersegment1,475
  1,524
 1,300
     Total United States1,727
  1,882
 1,678
   International3
  3
 4
     Intersegment28
  31
 48
     Total International31
  34
 52
Total All Other1,758
  1,916
 1,730
Segment Sales and Other Operating Revenues      
   United States103,243
  111,902
 113,080
   International146,186
  160,606
 170,310
Total Segment Sales and Other Operating Revenues249,429
  272,508
 283,390
Elimination of intersegment sales(48,935)  (52,352) (52,800)
Total Sales and Other Operating Revenues$200,494
  $220,156
 $230,590
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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


 Year ended December 31 
 2015
  2014
 2013
Upstream      
   United States$4,117
  $7,455
 $8,052
     Intersegment8,631
  15,455
 16,865
     Total United States12,748
  22,910
 24,917
   International15,587
  23,808
 17,607
     Intersegment11,492
  23,107
 33,034
     Total International27,079
  46,915
 50,641
Total Upstream*
39,827
  69,825
 75,558
Downstream      
   United States48,420
  73,942
 80,272
     Excise and similar taxes4,426
  4,633
 4,792
     Intersegment26
  31
 39
     Total United States52,872
  78,606
 85,103
   International54,296
  86,848
 105,373
     Excise and similar taxes2,933
  3,553
 3,699
     Intersegment1,528
  8,839
 859
     Total International58,757
  99,240
 109,931
Total Downstream*
111,629
  177,846
 195,034
All Other      
   United States141
  252
 358
     Intersegment1,372
  1,475
 1,524
     Total United States1,513
  1,727
 1,882
   International5
  3
 3
     Intersegment37
  28
 31
     Total International42
  31
 34
Total All Other1,555
  1,758
 1,916
Segment Sales and Other Operating Revenues      
   United States67,133
  103,243
 111,902
   International85,878
  146,186
 160,606
Total Segment Sales and Other Operating Revenues153,011
  249,429
 272,508
Elimination of intersegment sales(23,086)  (48,935) (52,352)
Total Sales and Other Operating Revenues$129,925
  $200,494
 $220,156
 
* 
Effective January 1, 2014, International Upstream prospectively includes selected amounts previously recognized in International Downstream, which are not material to the company's results of operations or financial position.segments.
Segment Income Taxes Segment income tax expense for the years 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 is as follows:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Upstream            
United States$2,043
  $2,333
 $2,820
$(2,041)  $2,043
 $2,333
International9,217
  12,470
 16,554
1,214
  9,217
 12,470
Total Upstream11,260
  14,803
 19,374
(827)  11,260
 14,803
Downstream            
United States1,302
  364
 1,051
1,320
  1,302
 364
International467
  389
 587
1,313
  467
 389
Total Downstream1,769
  753
 1,638
2,633
  1,769
 753
All Other(1,137)  (1,248) (1,016)(1,674)  (1,137) (1,248)
Total Income Tax Expense$11,892
  $14,308
 $19,996
$132
  $11,892
 $14,308
Other Segment Information Additional information for the segmentation of major equity affiliates is contained in Note 13.15, on page FS-40. Information related to properties, plant and equipment by segment is contained in Note 14,16, on page FS-41.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 1315
Investments and Advances
Equity in earnings, together with investments in and advances to companies accounted for using the equity method and other investments accounted for at or below cost, is shown in the following table. For certain equity affiliates, Chevron pays its share of some income taxes directly. For such affiliates, the equity in earnings does not include these taxes, which are reported on the Consolidated Statement of Income as “Income tax expense.”
Investments and AdvancesInvestments and Advances  Equity in Earnings Investments and Advances  Equity in Earnings 
At December 31  Year ended December 31 At December 31*  Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2015
 2014
 2013
Upstream                    
Tengizchevroil$7,319
 $5,875
  $4,392
 $4,957
 $4,614
$8,077
 $7,319
  $1,939
 $4,392
 $4,957
Petropiar794
 858
  26
 339
 55
679
 794
  180
 26
 339
Caspian Pipeline Consortium1,487
 1,298
  191
 113
 96
1,342
 1,487
  162
 191
 113
Petroboscan917
 1,375
  186
 300
 229
1,163
 917
  219
 186
 300
Angola LNG Limited3,277
 3,423
  (311) (111) (106)3,284
 3,277
  (417) (311) (111)
Other2,178
 2,835
  229
 214
 266
2,158
 2,316
  135
 229
 214
Total Upstream15,972
 15,664
  4,713
 5,812
 5,154
16,703
 16,110
  2,218
 4,713
 5,812
Downstream                    
GS Caltex Corporation2,867
 2,518
  420
 132
 249
3,620
 2,867
  824
 420
 132
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC5,116
 4,312
  1,606
 1,371
 1,206
5,196
 5,116
  1,367
 1,606
 1,371
Star Petroleum Refining Company Ltd.
 
  
 
 22
Caltex Australia Ltd.1,161
 1,020
  183
 224
 77

 1,161
  92
 183
 224
Other1,048
 989
  180
 199
 196
1,077
 1,048
  186
 180
 199
Total Downstream10,192
 8,839
  2,389
 1,926
 1,750
9,893
 10,192
  2,469
 2,389
 1,926
All Other                    
Other171
 375
  (4) (211) (15)(18) 33
  (3) (4) (211)
Total equity method$26,335
 $24,878
  $7,098
 $7,527
 $6,889
$26,578
 $26,335
  $4,684
 $7,098
 $7,527
Other at or below cost577
 624
       532
 577
       
Total investments and advances$26,912
 $25,502
       $27,110
 $26,912
       
Total United States$6,787
 $6,638
  $1,623
 $1,294
 $1,268
$6,863
 $6,787
  $1,342
 $1,623
 $1,294
Total International$20,125
 $18,864
  $5,475
 $6,233
 $5,621
$20,247
 $20,125
  $3,342
 $5,475
 $6,233
*2014 conformed to 2015 presentation.
Descriptions of major affiliates, including significant differences between the company’s carrying value of its investments and its underlying equity in the net assets of the affiliates, are as follows:
Tengizchevroil Chevron has a 50 percent equity ownership interest in Tengizchevroil (TCO), which operates the Tengiz and Korolev crude oil fields in Kazakhstan. At December 31, 2014,2015, the company’s carrying value of its investment in TCO was about $150 higher than the amount of underlying equity in TCO’s net assets. This difference results from Chevron acquiring a portion of its interest in TCO at a value greater than the underlying book value for that portion of TCO’s net assets. See Note 8, on page FS-34, for summarized financial information for 100 percent of TCO.
Petropiar Chevron has a 30 percent interest in Petropiar, a joint stock company which operates the Hamaca heavy-oil production and upgrading project in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt. At December 31, 2014,2015, the company’s carrying value of its investment in Petropiar was approximately $160 less than the amount of underlying equity in Petropiar’s net assets. The difference represents the excess of Chevron’s underlying equity in Petropiar’s net assets over the net book value of the assets contributed to the venture.
Caspian Pipeline Consortium Chevron has a 15 percent interest in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, a variable interest entity, which provides the critical export route for crude oil from both TCO and Karachaganak. The company has investments and advances totaling $1,487,$1,342, which includes long-term loans of $1,328$1,098 at year-end 2014.2015. The loans were provided to fund 30 percent of the initial pipeline construction. The company is not the primary beneficiary of the consortium because it does not direct activities of the consortium and only receives its proportionate share of the financial returns.
Petroboscan Chevron has a 39.2 percent interest in Petroboscan, a joint stock company which operates the Boscan Field in Venezuela. At December 31, 2014,2015, the company’s carrying value of its investment in Petroboscan was approximately $160$140 higher than the amount of underlying equity in Petroboscan’s net assets. The difference reflects the excess of the net book value of the assets contributed by Chevron over its underlying equity in Petroboscan’s net assets.
Angola LNG Limited Chevron has a 36.4 percent interest in Angola LNG Limited, which processes and liquefies natural gas produced in Angola for delivery to international markets.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


GS Caltex Corporation Chevron owns 50 percent of GS Caltex Corporation, a joint venture with GS Energy. The joint venture imports, refines and markets petroleum products, petrochemicals and lubricants, predominantly in South Korea.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Chevron owns 50 percent of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC. The other half is owned by Phillips 66.
Caltex Australia Ltd. Chevron has asold its 50 percent equity ownership interest in Caltex Australia Ltd. (CAL). The remaining 50 percent of CAL is publicly owned. At December 31, 2014, the fair value of Chevron’s share of CAL common stock was approximately $3,755. in second quarter 2015.
Other Information “Sales and other operating revenues” on the Consolidated Statement of Income includes $4,850, $10,404 $14,635 and $17,356$14,635 with affiliated companies for 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively. “Purchased crude oil and products” includes $4,240, $6,735 $7,063 and $6,634$7,063 with affiliated companies for 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively.
“Accounts and notes receivable” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet includes $924$399 and $1,328$924 due from affiliated companies at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively. “Accounts payable” includes $345$286 and $466$345 due to affiliated companies at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively.
The following table provides summarized financial information on a 100 percent basis for all equity affiliates as well as Chevron’s total share, which includes Chevron's net loans to affiliates of $410, $874 $1,129 and $1,494$1,129 at December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively.
Affiliates  Chevron Share Affiliates  Chevron Share 
Year ended December 312014
 2013
 2012
 2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
 2015
 2014
 2013
Total revenues$123,003
 $131,875
 $136,065
  $58,937
 $63,101
 $65,196
$71,389
 $123,003
 $131,875
  $33,492
 $58,937
 $63,101
Income before income tax expense20,609
 24,075
 23,016
  9,968
 11,108
 9,856
13,129
 20,609
 24,075
  6,279
 9,968
 11,108
Net income attributable to affiliates14,758
 15,594
 16,786
  7,237
 7,845
 6,938
10,649
 14,758
 15,594
  4,691
 7,237
 7,845
At December 31                        
Current assets$35,662
 $39,713
 $37,541
  $13,465
 $15,156
 $14,732
$27,162
 $35,662
 $39,713
  $10,657
 $13,465
 $15,156
Noncurrent assets70,817
 68,593
 66,065
  26,053
 25,059
 23,523
71,650
 70,817
 68,593
  26,607
 26,053
 25,059
Current liabilities25,308
 29,642
 27,878
  9,588
 11,587
 11,093
20,559
 25,308
 29,642
  7,351
 9,588
 11,587
Noncurrent liabilities17,983
 19,442
 19,366
  4,211
 4,559
 4,879
18,560
 17,983
 19,442
  3,909
 4,211
 4,559
Total affiliates’ net equity$63,188
 $59,222
 $56,362
  $25,719
 $24,069
 $22,283
Total affiliates' net equity$59,693
 $63,188
 $59,222
  $26,004
 $25,719
 $24,069
Note 1416
Properties, Plant and Equipment1
At December 31  Year ended December 31 At December 31  Year ended December 31 
Gross Investment at Cost  Net Investment  
Additions at Cost2
  
Depreciation Expense3
 Gross Investment at Cost  Net Investment  
Additions at Cost2
  
Depreciation Expense3
 
2014
2013
2012

2014
2013
2012

2014
2013
2012

2014
2013
2012
2015
2014
2013

2015
2014
2013

2015
2014
2013

2015
2014
2013
Upstream













United States$96,850
$89,555
$81,908

$45,864
$41,831
$37,909

$9,688
$8,188
$8,211

$5,127
$4,412
$3,902
$93,848
$96,850
$89,555

$43,125
$45,864
$41,831

$6,586
$9,688
$8,188

$8,545
$5,127
$4,412
International192,637
169,623
145,799

118,926
104,100
85,318

24,920
27,383
21,343

9,688
8,336
8,015
208,395
192,637
169,623

127,459
118,926
104,100

19,993
24,920
27,383

10,803
9,688
8,336
Total Upstream289,487
259,178
227,707

164,790
145,931
123,227

34,608
35,571
29,554

14,815
12,748
11,917
302,243
289,487
259,178

170,584
164,790
145,931

26,579
34,608
35,571

19,348
14,815
12,748
Downstream













United States22,640
22,407
21,792

11,019
11,481
11,333

588
1,154
1,498

886
780
799
23,202
22,640
22,407

10,807
11,019
11,481

696
588
1,154

878
886
780
International9,334
9,303
8,990

4,219
4,139
3,930

530
653
2,544

396
360
308
9,177
9,334
9,303

4,090
4,219
4,139

365
530
653

355
396
360
Total Downstream31,974
31,710
30,782

15,238
15,620
15,263

1,118
1,807
4,042

1,282
1,140
1,107
32,379
31,974
31,710

14,897
15,238
15,620

1,061
1,118
1,807

1,233
1,282
1,140
All Other













United States5,673
5,402
4,959

3,077
3,194
2,845

581
721
415

680
286
384
5,500
5,673
5,402

2,859
3,077
3,194

357
581
721

439
680
286
International155
143
33

68
84
13

25
23
4

16
12
5
155
155
143

56
68
84

5
25
23

17
16
12
Total All Other5,828
5,545
4,992

3,145
3,278
2,858

606
744
419

696
298
389
5,655
5,828
5,545

2,915
3,145
3,278

362
606
744

456
696
298
Total United States125,163
117,364
108,659

59,960
56,506
52,087

10,857
10,063
10,124

6,693
5,478
5,085
122,550
125,163
117,364

56,791
59,960
56,506

7,639
10,857
10,063

9,862
6,693
5,478
Total International202,126
179,069
154,822

123,213
108,323
89,261

25,475
28,059
23,891

10,100
8,708
8,328
217,727
202,126
179,069

131,605
123,213
108,323

20,363
25,475
28,059

11,175
10,100
8,708
Total$327,289
$296,433
$263,481

$183,173
$164,829
$141,348

$36,332
$38,122
$34,015

$16,793
$14,186
$13,413
$340,277
$327,289
$296,433

$188,396
$183,173
$164,829

$28,002
$36,332
$38,122

$21,037
$16,793
$14,186
1 
Other than the United States, Australia and Nigeria, no other country accounted for 10 percent or more of the company’s net properties, plant and equipment (PP&E) in 2014.2015. Australia had $49,205, $41,012 and $31,464 in 2015, 2014, and $21,770 in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Nigeria had PP&E of $18,773, $19,214 and $18,429 for 2015, 2014 and $17,485 for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
2 
Net of dry hole expense related to prior years’ expenditures of $1,573, $371 and $89 in 2015, 2014 and $80 in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
3 
Depreciation expense includes accretion expense of $715, $882 and $627 in 2015, 2014 and $6292013, respectively, and impairments of $4,066, $1,274 and $382 in 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 1517
Litigation
MTBE Chevron and many other companies in the petroleum industry have used methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive. Chevron is a party to seven pending lawsuits and claims, the majority of which involve numerous other petroleum marketers and refiners. Resolution of these lawsuits and claims may ultimately require the company to correct or ameliorate the alleged effects on the environment of prior release of MTBE by the company or other parties. Additional lawsuits and claims related to the use of MTBE, including personal-injury claims, may be filed in the future. The company’s ultimate exposure related to pending lawsuits and claims is not determinable. The company no longer uses MTBE in the manufacture of gasoline in the United States.
Ecuador
BackgroundChevron is a defendant in a civil lawsuit initiated in the Superior Court of Nueva Loja in Lago Agrio, Ecuador, in May 2003 by plaintiffs who claim to be representatives of certain residents of an area where an oil production consortium formerly had operations. The lawsuit alleges damage to the environment from the oil exploration and production operations and seeks unspecified damages to fund environmental remediation and restoration of the alleged environmental harm, plus a health monitoring program. Until 1992, Texaco Petroleum Company (Texpet), a subsidiary of Texaco Inc., was a minority member of this consortium with Petroecuador, the Ecuadorian state-owned oil company, as the majority partner; since 1990, the operations have been conducted solely by Petroecuador. At the conclusion of the consortium and following an independent third-party environmental audit of the concession area, Texpet entered into a formal agreement with the Republic of Ecuador and Petroecuador for Texpet to remediate specific sites assigned by the government in proportion to Texpet’s ownership share of the consortium. Pursuant to that agreement, Texpet conducted a three-year remediation program at a cost of $40. After certifying that the sites were properly remediated, the government granted Texpet and all related corporate entities a full release from any and all environmental liability arising from the consortium operations.
Based on the history described above, Chevron believes that this lawsuit lacks legal or factual merit. As to matters of law, the company believes first, that the court lacks jurisdiction over Chevron; second, that the law under which plaintiffs bring the action, enacted in 1999, cannot be applied retroactively; third, that the claims are barred by the statute of limitations in Ecuador; and, fourth, that the lawsuit is also barred by the releases from liability previously given to Texpet by the Republic of Ecuador and Petroecuador and by the pertinent provincial and municipal governments. With regard to the facts, the company believes that the evidence confirms that Texpet’s remediation was properly conducted and that the remaining environmental damage reflects Petroecuador’s failure to timely fulfill its legal obligations and Petroecuador’s further conduct since assuming full control over the operations.
Lago Agrio JudgmentIn 2008, a mining engineer appointed by the court to identify and determine the cause of environmental damage, and to specify steps needed to remediate it, issued a report recommending that the court assess $18,900, which would, according to the engineer, provide financial compensation for purported damages, including wrongful death claims, and pay for, among other items, environmental remediation, health care systems and additional infrastructure for Petroecuador. The engineer’s report also asserted that an additional $8,400 could be assessed against Chevron for unjust enrichment. In 2009, following the disclosure by Chevron of evidence that the judge participated in meetings in which businesspeople and individuals holding themselves out as government officials discussed the case and its likely outcome, the judge presiding over the case was recused. In 2010, Chevron moved to strike the mining engineer’s report and to dismiss the case based on evidence obtained through discovery in the United States indicating that the report was prepared by consultants for the plaintiffs before being presented as the mining engineer’s independent and impartial work and showing further evidence of misconduct. In August 2010, the judge issued an order stating that he was not bound by the mining engineer’s report and requiring the parties to provide their positions on damages within 45 days. Chevron subsequently petitioned for recusal of the judge, claiming that he had disregarded evidence of fraud and misconduct and that he had failed to rule on a number of motions within the statutory time requirement.
In September 2010, Chevron submitted its position on damages, asserting that no amount should be assessed against it. The plaintiffs’ submission, which relied in part on the mining engineer’s report, took the position that damages are between approximately $16,000 and $76,000 and that unjust enrichment should be assessed in an amount between approximately $5,000 and $38,000. The next day, the judge issued an order closing the evidentiary phase of the case and notifying the parties that he had requested the case file so that he could prepare a judgment. Chevron petitioned to have that order declared a nullity in light of Chevron’s prior recusal petition, and because procedural and evidentiary matters remained unresolved. In October 2010, Chevron’s motion to recuse the judge was granted. A new judge took charge of the case and revoked the prior judge’s order closing the evidentiary phase of the case. On December 17, 2010, the judge issued an order closing the evidentiary phase of the case and notifying the parties that he had requested the case file so that he could prepare a judgment.

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On February 14, 2011, the provincial court in Lago Agrio rendered an adverse judgment in the case. The court rejected Chevron’s defenses to the extent the court addressed them in its opinion. The judgment assessed approximately $8,600 in damages and approximately $900 as an award for the plaintiffs’ representatives. It also assessed an additional amount of approximately $8,600 in punitive damages unless the company issued a public apology within 15 days of the judgment, which Chevron did not do. On February 17, 2011, the plaintiffs appealed the judgment, seeking increased damages, and on March 11, 2011, Chevron appealed the judgment seeking to have the judgment nullified. On January 3, 2012, an appellate panel in the provincial court affirmed the February 14, 2011 decision and ordered that Chevron pay additional attorneys’ fees in the amount of “0.10% of the values that are derived from the decisional act of this judgment.” The plaintiffs filed a petition to clarify and amplify the appellate decision on January 6, 2012, and the court issued a ruling in response on January 13, 2012, purporting to clarify and amplify its January 3, 2012 ruling, which included clarification that the deadline for the company to issue a public apology to avoid the additional amount of approximately $8,600 in punitive damages was within 15 days of the clarification ruling, or February 3, 2012. Chevron did not issue an apology because doing so might be mischaracterized as an admission of liability and would be contrary to facts and evidence submitted at trial. On January 20, 2012, Chevron appealed (called a petition for cassation) the appellate panel’s decision to Ecuador’s National Court of Justice. As part of the appeal, Chevron requested the suspension of any requirement that Chevron post a bond to prevent enforcement under Ecuadorian law of the judgment during the cassation appeal. On February 17, 2012, the appellate panel of the provincial court admitted Chevron’s cassation appeal in a procedural step necessary for the National Court of Justice to hear the appeal. The provincial court appellate panel denied Chevron’s request for suspension of the requirement that Chevron post a bond and stated that it would not comply with the First and Second Interim Awards of the international arbitration tribunal discussed below. On March 29, 2012, the matter was transferred from the provincial court to the National Court of Justice, and on November 22, 2012, the National Court agreed to hear Chevron's cassation appeal. On August 3, 2012, the provincial court in Lago Agrio approved a court-appointed liquidator’s report on damages that calculated the total judgment in the case to be $19,100. On November 13, 2013, the National Court ratified the judgment but nullified the $8,600 punitive damage assessment, resulting in a judgment of $9,500. On December 23, 2013, Chevron appealed the decision to the Ecuador Constitutional Court, Ecuador's highest court, which agreed to considercourt. The reporting justice of the Constitutional Court heard oral arguments on the appeal on March 20, 2014.July 16, 2015.
On July 2, 2013, the provincial court in Lago Agrio issued an embargo order in Ecuador ordering that any funds to be paid by the Government of Ecuador to Chevron to satisfy a $96 award issued in an unrelated action by an arbitral tribunal presiding in the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague under the Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law must be paid to the Lago Agrio plaintiffs. The award was issued by the tribunal under the United States-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty in an action filed in 2006 in connection with seven breach of contract cases that Texpet filed against the Government of Ecuador between 1991 and 1993. The Government of Ecuador has moved to set aside the tribunal's award. On September 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands issued an opinion denying Ecuador’s set aside request. A Federal District Court for the District of Columbia confirmed the tribunal's award, and on August 4, 2015, a panel of the GovernmentU.S. Court of Ecuador has appealedAppeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the District Court's decision. On September 9, 2015, the Court of Appeals denied the Government of Ecuador's request for full appellate court review of the Federal District Court's decision.
Lago Agrio Plaintiffs' Enforcement ActionsChevron has no assets in Ecuador and the Lago Agrio plaintiffs' lawyers have stated in press releases and through other media that they will seek to enforce the Ecuadorian judgment in various countries and otherwise disrupt Chevron's operations. On May 30, 2012, the Lago Agrio plaintiffs filed an action against Chevron Corporation, Chevron Canada Limited, and Chevron Canada Finance Limited in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Ontario, Canada, seeking to recognize and enforce the Ecuadorian judgment. On May 1, 2013, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that the Court has jurisdiction over Chevron and Chevron Canada Limited for purposes of the action, but stayed the action due to the absence of evidence that Chevron Corporation has assets in Ontario. The Lago Agrio plaintiffs appealed that decision. Ondecision and on December 17, 2013, the Court of Appeals for Ontario affirmed the lower court’s decision on jurisdiction and set aside the stay, allowing the recognition and enforcement action to be heard in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Chevron appealed the decision concerning jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of Canada and, on January 16, 2014, the Court of Appeals for Ontario granted Chevron’s motion to stay the recognition and enforcement proceeding pending a decision on the admissibility ofSeptember 4, 2015, the Supreme Court appeal. On April 3, 2014,dismissed the Supremeappeal and affirmed that the Ontario Superior Court of Canada granted Chevron’s and Chevron Canada Limited’s petitions to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision. On April 8, 2014,Justice has jurisdiction over Chevron and Chevron Canada Limited filed their noticesfor purposes of appeal with the Canada Supreme Court.action. The recognition and enforcement proceeding and related preliminary motions are proceeding in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
On June 27, 2012, the Lago Agrio plaintiffs filed an actiona complaint against Chevron Corporation in the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia, Brazil, seeking to recognize and enforce the Ecuadorian judgment. Chevron has answered the complaint. In accordance with Brazilian procedure, the matter was referred to the public prosecutor for a nonbinding opinion of the issues raised in the complaint. On May 13, 2015, the public prosecutor issued its nonbinding opinion and recommended that the Superior Court of Justice reject the plaintiffs' recognition and enforcement request, finding, among other things, that the Lago Agrio judgment was

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procured through fraud and corruption and cannot be recognized in Brazil because it violates Brazilian and international public order.
On October 15, 2012, the provincial court in Lago Agrio issued an ex parte embargo order that purports to order the seizure of assets belonging to separate Chevron subsidiaries in Ecuador, Argentina and Colombia. On November 6, 2012, at the request of the Lago Agrio plaintiffs, a court in Argentina issued a Freeze Order against Chevron Argentina S.R.L. and another Chevron subsidiary, Ingeniero Norberto

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Priu, requiring shares of both companies to be "embargoed," requiring third parties to withhold 40 percent of any payments due to Chevron Argentina S.R.L. and ordering banks to withhold 40 percent of the funds in Chevron Argentina S.R.L. bank accounts. On December 14, 2012, the Argentinean court rejected a motion to revoke the Freeze Order but modified it by ordering that third parties are not required to withhold funds but must report their payments. The court also clarified that the Freeze Order relating to bank accounts excludes taxes. On January 30, 2013, an appellate court upheld the Freeze Order, but on June 4, 2013 the Supreme Court of Argentina revoked the Freeze Order in its entirety. On December 12, 2013, the Lago Agrio plaintiffs served Chevron with notice of their filing of an enforcement proceeding in the National Court, First Instance, of Argentina. Chevron filed its answer on February 27, 2014. Chevron intends2014, to vigorously defend againstwhich the proceeding. Lago Agrio plaintiffs responded on December 29, 2015.
Chevron continues to believe the provincial court’s judgment is illegitimate and unenforceable in Ecuador, the United States and other countries. The company also believes the judgment is the product of fraud, and contrary to the legitimate scientific evidence. Chevron cannot predict the timing or ultimate outcome of the appeals process in Ecuador or any enforcement action. Chevron expects to continue a vigorous defense of any imposition of liability in the Ecuadorian courts and to contest and defend any and all enforcement actions.
Company's Bilateral Investment Treaty Arbitration ClaimsChevron and Texpet filed an arbitration claim in September 2009 against the Republic of Ecuador before an arbitral tribunal presiding in the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague under the Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. The claim alleges violations of the Republic of Ecuador’s obligations under the United States–Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and breaches of the settlement and release agreements between the Republic of Ecuador and Texpet (described above), which are investment agreements protected by the BIT. Through the arbitration, Chevron and Texpet are seeking relief against the Republic of Ecuador, including a declaration that any judgment against Chevron in the Lago Agrio litigation constitutes a violation of Ecuador’s obligations under the BIT. On February 9, 2011, the Tribunal issued an Order for Interim Measures requiring the Republic of Ecuador to take all measures at its disposal to suspend or cause to be suspended the enforcement or recognition within and without Ecuador of any judgment against Chevron in the Lago Agrio case pending further order of the Tribunal. On January 25, 2012, the Tribunal converted the Order for Interim Measures into an Interim Award. Chevron filed a renewed application for further interim measures on January 4, 2012, and the Republic of Ecuador opposed Chevron’s application and requested that the existing Order for Interim Measures be vacated on January 9, 2012. On February 16, 2012, the Tribunal issued a Second Interim Award mandating that the Republic of Ecuador take all measures necessary (whether by its judicial, legislative or executive branches) to suspend or cause to be suspended the enforcement and recognition within and without Ecuador of the judgment against Chevron and, in particular, to preclude any certification by the Republic of Ecuador that would cause the judgment to be enforceable against Chevron. On February 27, 2012, the Tribunal issued a Third Interim Award confirming its jurisdiction to hear Chevron's arbitration claims. On February 7, 2013, the Tribunal issued its Fourth Interim Award in which it declared that the Republic of Ecuador “has violated the First and Second Interim Awards under the [BIT], the UNCITRAL Rules and international law in regard to the finalization and enforcement subject to execution of the Lago Agrio Judgment within and outside Ecuador, including (but not limited to) Canada, Brazil and Argentina.” The Republic of Ecuador subsequently filed in the District Court of the Hague a request to set aside the Tribunal’s Interim Awards and the First Partial Award (described below). Chevron filed its answer to, and on January 20, 2016, the set aside request on December 31, 2014.District Court denied the Republic's request.
The Tribunal has divided the merits phase of the proceeding into three phases. On September 17, 2013, the Tribunal issued its First Partial Award from Phase One, finding that the settlement agreements between the Republic of Ecuador and Texpet applied to Texpet and Chevron, released Texpet and Chevron from claims based on "collective" or "diffuse" rights arising from Texpet's operations in the former concession area and precluded third parties from asserting collective/diffuse rights environmental claims relating to Texpet's operations in the former concession area but did not preclude individual claims for personal harm. Chevron awaits a ruling from the Tribunal about whether the claims of the Lago Agrio plaintiffs are individual or collective/diffuse. The Tribunal had set Phase Two to begin on January 20, 2014 to hear Chevron's denial of justice claims, but on January 2, 2014, the Tribunal postponed Phase Two and held a procedural hearing on January 20-21, 2014. The Tribunal held a hearing on April 29-30, 2014, to address remaining issues relating to Phase One. It also setOne, and on March 12, 2015, it issued a nonbinding decision that the Lago Agrio plaintiffs' complaint, on its face, includes claims not barred by the settlement agreement between the Republic of Ecuador and Texpet. In the same decision, the Tribunal deferred to Phase Two remaining issues from Phase One, including whether the Republic of Ecuador breached the 1995 settlement agreement and the remedies

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that are available to Chevron and Texpet as a result of that breach. Phase Two issues were addressed at a hearing onheld in April 20 toand May 6, 2015 to address Phase Two issues.2015. The Tribunal has not set a date for Phase Three, which will be the damages phase of the arbitration.
Company's RICO ActionThrough a series of U.S. court proceedings initiated by Chevron to obtain discovery relating to the Lago Agrio litigation and the BIT arbitration, Chevron obtained evidence that it believes shows a pattern of fraud, collusion, corruption, and other misconduct on the part of several lawyers, consultants and others acting for the Lago Agrio plaintiffs. In February 2011, Chevron filed a civil lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Lago Agrio plaintiffs and several of their lawyers, consultants and supporters, alleging violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and other state laws. Through the civil lawsuit, Chevron is seeking relief that includes a

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declaration that any judgment against Chevron in the Lago Agrio litigation is the result of fraud and other unlawful conduct and is therefore unenforceable. On March 7, 2011, the Federal District Court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Lago Agrio plaintiffs and persons acting in concert with them from taking any action in furtherance of recognition or enforcement of any judgment against Chevron in the Lago Agrio case pending resolution of Chevron’s civil lawsuit by the Federal District Court. On May 31, 2011, the Federal District Court severed claims one through eight of Chevron’s complaint from the ninth claim for declaratory relief and imposed a discovery stay on claims one through eight pending a trial on the ninth claim for declaratory relief. On September 19, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the preliminary injunction, stayed the trial on Chevron’s ninth claim, a claim for declaratory relief, that had been set for November 14, 2011, and denied the defendants’ mandamus petition to recuse the judge hearing the lawsuit. The Second Circuit issued its opinion on January 26, 2012 ordering the dismissal of Chevron’s ninth claim for declaratory relief. On February 16, 2012, the Federal District Court lifted the stay on claims one through eight, and on October 18, 2012, the Federal District Court set a trial date of October 15, 2013. On March 22, 2013, Chevron settled its claims against Stratus Consulting, and on April 12, 2013 sworn declarations by representatives of Stratus Consulting were filed with the Court admitting their role and that of the plaintiffs' attorneys in drafting the environmental report of the mining engineer appointed by the provincial court in Lago Agrio. On September 26, 2013, the Second Circuit denied the defendants' Petition for Writ of Mandamus to recuse the judge hearing the case and to collaterally estop Chevron from seeking a declaration that the Lago Agrio judgment was obtained through fraud and other unlawful conduct.
The trial commenced on October 15, 2013 and concluded on November 22, 2013. On March 4, 2014, the Federal District Court entered a judgment in favor of Chevron, prohibiting the defendants from seeking to enforce the Lago Agrio judgment in the United States and further prohibiting them from profiting from their illegal acts. The defendants filed their noticesappealed the Federal District Court's decision, and, on April 20, 2015, a panel of appeal on March 18, 2014.the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit heard oral arguments.
Management's AssessmentThe ultimate outcome of the foregoing matters, including any financial effect on Chevron, remains uncertain. Management does not believe an estimate of a reasonably possible loss (or a range of loss) can be made in this case. Due to the defects associated with the Ecuadorian judgment, the 2008 engineer’s report on alleged damages and the September 2010 plaintiffs’ submission on alleged damages, management does not believe these documents have any utility in calculating a reasonably possible loss (or a range of loss). Moreover, the highly uncertain legal environment surrounding the case provides no basis for management to estimate a reasonably possible loss (or a range of loss).


Note 1618
Taxes
Income TaxesYear ended December 31 
 2014
  2013
 2012
Taxes on income      
U.S. federal      
Current$748
  $15
 $1,703
Deferred1,330
  1,128
 673
State and local      
Current336
  120
 652
Deferred36
  74
 (145)
Total United States2,450
  1,337
 2,883
International      
Current9,235
  12,296
 15,626
Deferred207
  675
 1,487
Total International9,442
  12,971
 17,113
Total taxes on income$11,892
  $14,308
 $19,996
In 2014, before-tax income for U.S. operations, including related corporate and other charges, was $6,296, compared with before-tax income of $4,672 and $8,456 in 2013 and 2012, respectively. For international operations, before-tax income was $24,906, $31,233 and $37,876 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. U.S. federal income tax expense was reduced by $68, $175 and $165 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for business tax credits.
Income TaxesYear ended December 31 
 2015
  2014
 2013
Income tax expense (benefit)      
U.S. federal      
Current$(817)  $748
 $15
Deferred(580)  1,330
 1,128
State and local      
Current(187)  336
 120
Deferred(109)  36
 74
Total United States(1,693)  2,450
 1,337
International      
Current2,997
  9,235
 12,296
Deferred(1,172)  207
 675
Total International1,825
  9,442
 12,971
Total income tax expense (benefit)$132
  $11,892
 $14,308

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In 2015, before-tax loss for U.S. operations, including related corporate and other charges, was $(2,877), compared with before-tax income of $6,296 and $4,672 in 2014 and 2013, respectively. For international operations, before-tax income was $7,719, $24,906 and $31,233 in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. U.S. federal income tax expense was reduced by $35, $68 and $175 in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for business tax credits.
The reconciliation between the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate and the company’s effective income tax rate is detailed in the following table:
 Year ended December 31  
 2015
   2014
  2013
 
U.S. statutory federal income tax rate35.0
%  35.0
% 35.0
%
Effect of income taxes from international operations1
(25.1)   2.1
  4.4
 
State and local taxes on income, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit(1.5)   0.7
  0.6
 
Tax credits(0.7)   (0.2)  (0.5) 
Other1,2
(5.0)   0.5
  0.4
 
Effective tax rate2.7
%  38.1
% 39.9
%
1 2013 and 2014 conformed to 2015 presentation.
 Year ended December 31  
 2014
   2013
  2012
 
U.S. statutory federal income tax rate35.0
%  35.0
% 35.0
%
Effect of income taxes from international operations at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate2.8
   5.1
  7.8
 
State and local taxes on income, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit0.7
   0.6
  0.6
 
Prior-year tax adjustments(0.7)   (0.8)  (0.2) 
Tax credits(0.2)   (0.5)  (0.4) 
Effects of changes in tax rates(0.2)   
  0.3
 
Other0.7
   0.5
  0.1
 
Effective tax rate38.1
%  39.9
% 43.2
%
2 2015 includes one-time tax benefits associated with changes in uncertain tax positions and provision-to-return adjustments.
The company’s effective tax rate decreased from 39.9 percent in 2013 to 38.1 percent in 2014.2014 to 2.7 percent in 2015. The decrease primarily resulted from the impactimpacts of changes in jurisdictional mix, andone-time tax benefits, foreign currency remeasurement, equity earnings and a reduction in statutory tax rates in the tax effects related to the 2014 sale of interests in Chad and Cameroon,United Kingdom, partially offset by other one-timethe effects of valuation allowances recognized on deferred tax assets and ongoing tax charges.the sale of the company's interest in Caltex Australia Limited.
The company records its deferred taxes on a tax-jurisdiction basis and classifies those net amounts as current or noncurrent based on the balance sheet classification of the related assets or liabilities. The reported deferred tax balances are composed of the following:
At December 31 At December 31 
2014
 2013
2015
 2014
Deferred tax liabilities        
Properties, plant and equipment$28,452
  $25,936
$27,044
  $28,452
Investments and other3,059
  2,272
3,743
  3,059
Total deferred tax liabilities31,511
  28,208
30,787
  31,511
Deferred tax assets        
Foreign tax credits(11,867)  (11,572)(10,534)  (11,867)
Abandonment/environmental reserves(6,686)  (6,279)(6,880)  (6,686)
Employee benefits(4,831)  (3,825)(4,801)  (4,831)
Deferred credits(1,828)  (2,768)(1,810)  (1,828)
Tax loss carryforwards(1,747)  (1,016)(2,748)  (1,747)
Other accrued liabilities(498)  (533)(525)  (498)
Inventory(153)  (358)(120)  (153)
Miscellaneous(2,128)  (1,439)(2,525)  (2,128)
Total deferred tax assets(29,738)  (27,790)(29,943)  (29,738)
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance16,292
  17,171
15,412
  16,292
Total deferred taxes, net$18,065
  $17,589
$16,256
  $18,065
Deferred tax liabilities at the end of 2014 increased2015 decreased by approximately $3,300$700 from year-end 2013.2014. The increasedecrease was primarily related to increaseddecreased temporary differences forrelated to property, plant and equipment. Deferred tax assets increasedwere essentially unchanged between periods. A reduction in U.S. foreign tax credits was substantially offset by approximately $1,900an increase in 2014. Increases primarily related to increased temporary differences for employee benefits.foreign tax loss carryforwards.
The overall valuation allowance relates to deferred tax assets for U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards, tax loss carryforwards and temporary differences. It reduces the deferred tax assets to amounts that are, in management’s assessment, more likely than not to be realized. At the end of 2014,2015, the company had tax loss carryforwards of approximately $5,535$7,615 and tax credit carryforwards of approximately $1,190,$1,249, primarily related to various international tax jurisdictions. Whereas some of these tax loss carryforwards do not have an expiration date, others expire at various times from 20152016 through 2029.2025. U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards of $11,867$10,534 will expire between 20152017 and 2024.
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, deferred taxes were classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
 At December 31 
 2014
  2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets$(1,071)  $(1,341)
Deferred charges and other assets(3,597)  (2,954)
Federal and other taxes on income813
  583
Noncurrent deferred income taxes21,920
  21,301
Total deferred income taxes, net$18,065
  $17,589


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At December 31, 2015 and 2014, deferred taxes were classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
 At December 31 
 2015
  2014
Prepaid expenses and other current assets$(917)  $(1,071)
Deferred charges and other assets(4,512)  (3,597)
Federal and other taxes on income996
  813
Noncurrent deferred income taxes20,689
  21,920
Total deferred income taxes, net$16,256
  $18,065
Income taxes are not accrued for unremitted earnings of international operations that have been or are intended to be reinvested indefinitely. Undistributed earnings of international consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates for which no deferred income tax provision has been made for possible future remittances totaled approximately $35,700$45,400 at December 31, 2014.2015. This amount represents earnings reinvested as part of the company’s ongoing international business. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of taxes that might be payable on the possible remittance of earnings that are intended to be reinvested indefinitely. At the end of 2014,2015, deferred income taxes were recorded for the undistributed earnings of certain international operations where indefinite reinvestment of the earnings is not planned. The company does not anticipate incurring significant additional taxes on remittances of earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested.
Uncertain Income Tax Positions The company recognizes a tax benefit in the financial statements for an uncertain tax position only if management’s assessment is that the position is “more likely than not” (i.e., a likelihood greater than 50 percent) to be allowed by the tax jurisdiction based solely on the technical merits of the position. The term “tax position” in the accounting standards for income taxes refers to a position in a previously filed tax return or a position expected to be taken in a future tax return that is reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities for interim or annual periods.
The following table indicates the changes to the company’s unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012.2013. The term “unrecognized tax benefits” in the accounting standards for income taxes refers to the differences between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit measured and recognized in the financial statements. Interest and penalties are not included.
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Balance at January 1$3,848
  $3,071
 $3,481
$3,552
  $3,848
 $3,071
Foreign currency effects(25)  (58) 4
(27)  (25) (58)
Additions based on tax positions taken in current year354
  276
 543
154
  354
 276
Additions/reductions resulting from current-year asset acquisitions/sales(22)  
 

  (22) 
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years37
  1,164
 152
218
  37
 1,164
Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years(561)  (176) (899)(678)  (561) (176)
Settlements with taxing authorities in current year(50)  (320) (138)(5)  (50) (320)
Reductions as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations(29)  (109) (72)(172)  (29) (109)
Balance at December 31$3,552
  $3,848
 $3,071
$3,042
  $3,552
 $3,848
The decrease in unrecognized tax benefits between December 31, 2013,2014, and December 31, 20142015 was primarily due to the expirationresolution of certain U.S. foreignnumerous audit issues with various tax credits in 2014, which had no impact onjurisdictions during the company's results of operations.year.
Approximately 6871 percent of the $3,552$3,042 of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014,2015, would have an impact on the effective tax rate if subsequently recognized. Certain of these unrecognized tax benefits relate to tax carryforwards that may require a full valuation allowance at the time of any such recognition.
Tax positions for Chevron and its subsidiaries and affiliates are subject to income tax audits by many tax jurisdictions throughout the world. For the company’s major tax jurisdictions, examinations of tax returns for certain prior tax years had not been completed as of December 31, 2014.2015. For these jurisdictions, the latest years for which income tax examinations had been finalized were as follows: United States – 2008,2011, Nigeria – 2000, Angola – 2001,2009, Saudi Arabia – 2012 and Kazakhstan – 2007.
The company engages in ongoing discussions with tax authorities regarding the resolution of tax matters in the various jurisdictions. Both the outcome of these tax matters and the timing of resolution and/or closure of the tax audits are highly uncertain. However, it is reasonably possible that developments on tax matters in certain tax jurisdictions may result in significant increases or decreases in the company’s total unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months. Given the number of years that still remain subject to examination and the number of matters being examined in the various tax jurisdictions, the company is unable to estimate the range of possible adjustments to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits.

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


On the Consolidated Statement of Income, the company reports interest and penalties related to liabilities for uncertain tax positions as “Income tax expense.” As of December 31, 2014,2015, accruals of $233$399 for anticipated interest and penalty obligations were included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, compared with accruals of $215$233 as of year-end 2013.2014. Income tax expense (benefit) associated with interest and penalties was $195, $4 and $(42) in 2015, 2014 and $145 in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Taxes Other Than on Income
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
United States            
Excise and similar taxes on products and merchandise$4,633
  $4,792
 $4,665
$4,426
  $4,633
 $4,792
Import duties and other levies6
  4
 1
4
  6
 4
Property and other miscellaneous taxes1,002
  1,036
 782
1,367
  1,002
 1,036
Payroll taxes273
  255
 240
270
  273
 255
Taxes on production349
  333
 328
157
  349
 333
Total United States6,263
  6,420
 6,016
6,224
  6,263
 6,420
International            
Excise and similar taxes on products and merchandise3,553
  3,700
 3,345
2,933
  3,553
 3,700
Import duties and other levies45
  41
 106
40
  45
 41
Property and other miscellaneous taxes2,277
  2,486
 2,501
2,548
  2,277
 2,486
Payroll taxes172
  168
 160
161
  172
 168
Taxes on production230
  248
 248
124
  230
 248
Total International6,277
  6,643
 6,360
5,806
  6,277
 6,643
Total taxes other than on income$12,540
  $13,063
 $12,376
$12,030
  $12,540
 $13,063
Note 1719
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases, at December 31, 2014, was $23,960. The company’s long-term debt outstanding at year-end 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
 At December 31 
 2014
  2013
3.191% notes due 2023$2,250
  $2,250
1.104% notes due 20172,000
  2,000
1.718% notes due 20182,000
  2,000
2.355% notes due 20222,000
  2,000
4.95% notes due 20191,500
  1,500
1.345% notes due 20171,100
  
2.427% notes due 20201,000
  1,000
2.193% notes due 2019750
  
0.889% notes due 2016750
  750
Floating rate notes due 2016 (0.332%)1
700
  
Floating rate notes due 2017 (0.402%)1
650
  
Floating rate notes due 2019 (0.642%)1
400
  
Floating rate notes due 2021 (0.762%)1
400
  
8.625% debentures due 2032147
  147
8.625% debentures due 2031107
  107
8.0% debentures due 203274
  74
9.75% debentures due 202054
  54
8.875% debentures due 202140
  40
Medium-term notes, maturing from 2021 to 2038 (5.83%)2
38
  38
Total including debt due within one year15,960
  11,960
   Debt due within one year
  
   Reclassified from short-term debt8,000
  8,000
Total long-term debt$23,960
  $19,960
1
Interest rate at December 31, 2014.
2
Weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2014.
Chevron has an automatic shelf registration statement that expires in 2015. This registration statement is for an unspecified amount of nonconvertible debt securities issued or guaranteed by the company.
Long-term debt of $15,960 matures as follows: 2015 – $0; 2016 – $1,450; 2017 – $3,750; 2018 – $2,000; 2019 – $2,650; and after 2019 – $6,110.
In November 2014, $4,000 of Chevron Corporation bonds were issued.
See Note 9, beginning on page FS-34, for information concerning the fair value of the company’s long-term debt.

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 18
Short-Term Debt
At December 31 At December 31 
2014
 2013
2015
 2014
Commercial paper*
$8,506
  $5,130
$8,252
  $8,506
Notes payable to banks and others with originating terms of one year or less104
  49
20
  104
Current maturities of long-term debt
  
1,487
  
Current maturities of long-term capital leases22
  34
17
  22
Redeemable long-term obligations        
Long-term debt3,152
  3,152
3,152
  3,152
Capital leases6
  9

  6
Subtotal11,790
  8,374
12,928
  11,790
Reclassified to long-term debt(8,000)  (8,000)(8,000)  (8,000)
Total short-term debt$3,790
  $374
$4,928
  $3,790
* 
Weighted-average interest rates at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, were 0.26 percent and 0.12 percent, and 0.09 percent, respectively.
Redeemable long-term obligations consist primarily of tax-exempt variable-rate put bonds that are included as current liabilities because they become redeemable at the option of the bondholders during the year following the balance sheet date.
The company may periodically enter into interest rate swaps on a portion of its short-term debt. At December 31, 2014,2015, the company had no interest rate swaps on short-term debt.
At December 31, 2014,2015, the company had $8,000 in committed credit facilities with various major banks expiring in December 2016, that enable the refinancing of short-term obligations on a long-term basis. The credit facilities consist of a 364-day facility which enables borrowing of up to $6,000 and can be renewed for an additional 364-day period or the company can convert any amounts outstanding into a term loan for a period of up to one year, and a $2,000 five-year facility expiring in December 2020. These facilities support commercial paper borrowing and can also be used for general corporate purposes. The company’s practice has been to continually replace expiring commitments with new commitments on substantially the same terms, maintaining levels management believes appropriate. Any borrowings under the facilities would be unsecured indebtedness at interest rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate or an average of base lending rates published by specified banks and on terms reflecting the company’s strong credit rating. No borrowings were outstanding under these facilities at December 31, 2014.2015.
At both December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, the company classified $8,000 of short-term debt as long-term. Settlement of these obligations is not expected to require the use of working capital within one year, and the company has both the intent and the ability, as evidenced by committed credit facilities, to refinance them on a long-term basis.

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Note 19Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
New Accounting StandardsMillions of dollars, except per-share amounts
Revenue Recognition (Topic 606), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09)In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which becomes effective for the company January 1, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard provides that an entity should recognize revenue to align with the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the entity expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU, which replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP, provides a five-step model for recognition of revenue, guidance on the accounting for certain costs of obtaining or fulfilling contracts with customers and specific disclosure requirements. Transition guidance permits either retrospective application or presentation of the cumulative effect at the adoption date. The company is reviewing the requirements of the ASU to determine the transition method it will apply and to update its assessments developed throughout the FASB’s deliberation period. The company is evaluating the effect of the standard on the company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 20
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases, at December 31, 2015, was $33,584. The company’s long-term debt outstanding at year-end 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
 At December 31 
 2015
  2014
3.191% notes due 2023$2,250
  $2,250
Floating rate notes due 2017 (0.555%)1
2,050
  650
1.104% notes due 20172,000
  2,000
1.718% notes due 20182,000
  2,000
2.355% notes due 20222,000
  2,000
1.365% notes due 20181,750
  
1.961% notes due 20201,750
  
4.95% notes due 20191,500
  1,500
1.790% notes due 20181,250
  
2.419% notes due 20201,250
  
1.345% notes due 20171,100
  1,100
1.344% notes due 20171,000
  
2.427% notes due 20201,000
  1,000
Floating rate notes due 2018 (0.676%)1
800
  
0.889% notes due 2016750
  750
2.193% notes due 2019750
  750
3.326% notes due 2025750
  
2.411% notes due 2022700
  
Floating rate notes due 2016 (0.444%)2
700
  700
Floating rate notes due 2019 (0.772%)2
400
  400
Floating rate notes due 2021 (0.892%)2
400
  400
Floating rate notes due 2022 (0.952%)2
350
  
8.625% debentures due 2032147
  147
Amortizing Bank Loan due 2018 (1.172%)2
110
  
8.625% debentures due 2031108
  107
8.0% debentures due 203274
  74
9.75% debentures due 202054
  54
8.875% debentures due 202140
  40
Medium-term notes, maturing from 2021 to 2038 (5.975%)1
38
  38
Total including debt due within one year27,071
  15,960
   Debt due within one year(1,487)  
   Reclassified from short-term debt8,000
  8,000
Total long-term debt$33,584
  $23,960
1
Weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2015.
2
Interest rate at December 31, 2015.

Chevron has an automatic shelf registration statement that expires in August 2018. This registration statement is for an unspecified amount of nonconvertible debt securities issued or guaranteed by the company.
Long-term debt of $27,071 matures as follows: 2016 – $1,487; 2017 – $6,187; 2018 – $5,836; 2019 – $2,650; 2020 – $4,054; and after 2020 – $6,857.
The company completed bond issuances of $6,000 and $5,000 in March and November 2015, respectively.
See Note 9, beginning on page FS-34, for information concerning the fair value of the company’s long-term debt.
Note 21
Accounting for Suspended Exploratory Wells
The company continues to capitalize exploratory well costs after the completion of drilling when (a) the well has found a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify completion as a producing well, and (b) the business unit is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. If either condition is not met or if the company obtains information that raises substantial doubt about the economic or operational viability of the project, the exploratory well would be assumed to be impaired, and its costs, net of any salvage value, would be charged to expense.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


The following table indicates the changes to the company’s suspended exploratory well costs for the three years ended December 31, 2014:2015:
2014
2013
2012
2015
2014
2013
Beginning balance at January 1$3,245
$2,681
$2,434
$4,195
$3,245
$2,681
Additions to capitalized exploratory well costs pending the determination of proved reserves1,591
885
595
869
1,591
885
Reclassifications to wells, facilities and equipment based on the determination of proved reserves(298)(290)(244)(164)(298)(290)
Capitalized exploratory well costs charged to expense(312)(31)(49)(1,397)(312)(31)
Other reductions*
(31)
(55)(191)(31)
Ending balance at December 31$4,195
$3,245
$2,681
$3,312
$4,195
$3,245
*    Represents property sales.
The following table provides an aging of capitalized well costs and the number of projects for which exploratory well costs have been capitalized for a period greater than one year since the completion of drilling.
At December 31 At December 31 
2014
2013
2012
2015
2014
2013
Exploratory well costs capitalized for a period of one year or less$1,522
$641
$501
$489
$1,522
$641
Exploratory well costs capitalized for a period greater than one year2,673
2,604
2,180
2,823
2,673
2,604
Balance at December 31$4,195
$3,245
$2,681
$3,312
$4,195
$3,245
Number of projects with exploratory well costs that have been capitalized for a period greater than one year*
51
51
46
39
51
51
*    Certain projects have multiple wells or fields or both.
Of the $2,673$2,823 of exploratory well costs capitalized for more than one year at December 31, 2014, $1,460 (212015, $1,662 (20 projects) is related to projects that had drilling activities under way or firmly planned for the near future. The $1,213$1,161 balance is related to 3019 projects in areas requiring a major capital expenditure before production could begin and for which additional drilling efforts were not under way or firmly planned for the near future. Additional drilling was not deemed necessary because the presence of hydrocarbons had already been established, and other activities were in process to enable a future decision on project development.
The projects for the $1,213$1,161 referenced above had the following activities associated with assessing the reserves and the projects’ economic viability: (a) $289 (six$190 (two projects) – undergoing front-end engineering and design with final investment decision expected within twofour years; (b) $213 (three projects)$99 (one project) – development concept under review by government; (c) $600 (10$814 (seven projects) – development alternatives under review; (d) $111 (11$58 (nine projects) – miscellaneous activities for projects with smaller amounts suspended. While progress was being made on all 5139 projects, the decision on the recognition of proved reserves under SEC rules in some cases may not occur for several years because of the complexity, scale and negotiations associated with the projects. Approximately half of these decisions are expected to occur in the next five years.
The $2,673$2,823 of suspended well costs capitalized for a period greater than one year as of December 31, 2014,2015, represents 209165 exploratory wells in 5139 projects. The tables below contain the aging of these costs on a well and project basis:
Aging based on drilling completion date of individual wells:Amount
  Number of wells
1997–2003$204
  38
2004–2008459
  45
2009–20132,010
  126
Total$2,673
  209
     
Aging based on drilling completion date of last suspended well in project:Amount
  Number of projects
1999$8
  1
2003–2009521
  11
2010–20142,144
  39
Total$2,673
  51
Aging based on drilling completion date of individual wells:Amount
  Number of wells
1998-2004$285
  26
2005-2009395
  33
2010-20142,143
  106
Total$2,823
  165
     
Aging based on drilling completion date of last suspended well in project:Amount
  Number of projects
2003-2007$200
  4
2008-2011393
  6
2012-20152,230
  29
Total$2,823
  39

Note 2122
Stock Options and Other Share-Based Compensation
Compensation expense for stock options for 2015, 2014 and 2013 and 2012 was $312 ($203 after tax), $287 ($186 after tax), and $292 ($190 after tax) and $283 ($184 after tax), respectively. In addition, compensation expense for stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance units and restricted stock units was $32 ($21 after tax), $71 ($46 after tax), and $223 ($145 after tax) for 2015, 2014 and $177 ($115 after tax) for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. No significant stock-based compensation cost was capitalized at December 31, 2014,2015, or December 31, 2013.2014.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Cash received in payment for option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $195, $527 and 2012 was $527, $553, and $753, respectively. Actual tax benefits realized for the tax deductions from option exercises were $17, $54 and $73 for 2015, 2014 and $101 for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Cash paid to settle performance units and stock appreciation rights was $104, $204 and $186 for 2015, 2014 and $123 for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Awards under the Chevron Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Awards under the LTIP may take the form of, but are not limited to, stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance units and nonstock grants. From April 2004 through May 2023, no more than 260 million shares may be issued under the LTIP. For awards issued on or after May 29, 2013, no more than 50 million of those shares may be in a form other than a stock option, stock appreciation right or award requiring full payment for shares by the award recipient. For the major types of awards outstanding as of December 31, 2014,2015, the contractual terms vary between three years for the performance units and restricted stock units, and 10 years for the stock options and stock appreciation rights.
Remaining awards under the Unocal Share-Based Plans (Unocal Plans)When Chevron acquired Unocal in August 2005, outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under various Unocal Plans were exchanged for fully vested Chevron options and appreciation rights. These awards retained the same provisions as the original Unocal Plans. Unexercised awards began expiringexpired in early 2010 and will continue to expire through early 2015.
The fair market values of stock options and stock appreciation rights granted in 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 were measured on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Year ended December 31Year ended December 31
2014
 2013
 2012
 2015
 2014
 2013
 
Expected term in years1
6.0


6.0

6.0

6.1


6.0

6.0

Volatility2
30.3
%
31.3
%31.7
%21.9
%
30.3
%31.3
%
Risk-free interest rate based on zero coupon U.S. treasury note1.9
%
1.2
%1.1
%1.4
%
1.9
%1.2
%
Dividend yield3.3
%
3.3
%3.2
%3.6
%
3.3
%3.3
%
Weighted-average fair value per option granted$25.86


$24.48

$23.35

$13.89


$25.86

$24.48

1    Expected term is based on historical exercise and postvesting cancellation data.
2    Volatility rate is based on historical stock prices over an appropriate period, generally equal to the expected term.

A summary of option activity during 20142015 is presented below:
Shares (Thousands)
Weighted-Average
 Exercise Price
  Averaged Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value Shares (Thousands)
Weighted-Average
 Exercise Price
  Averaged Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
Outstanding at January 1, 201475,626
 $88.44
 
 
Outstanding at January 1, 201578,341
 $93.59
 
 
Granted11,380
 $116.00
 
 
22,126
 $103.71
 
 
Exercised(7,464) $72.71
 
 
(3,104) $62.06
 
 
Forfeited(1,201) $111.73
 
 
(3,071) $103.70
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 201478,341
 $93.59
 5.84 $1,548
Exercisable at December 31, 201456,943
 $85.60
 4.87 $1,533
Outstanding at December 31, 201594,292
 $96.67
 5.83 $467
Exercisable at December 31, 201565,657
 $91.85
 4.61 $467
The total intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between the exercise price and the market price) of options exercised during 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $120, $398 and 2012 was $398, $445, and $580, respectively. During this period, the company continued its practice of issuing treasury shares upon exercise of these awards.
As of December 31, 2014,2015, there was $226$190 of total unrecognized before-tax compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
At January 1, 2014,2015, the number of LTIP performance units outstanding was equivalent to 2,531,2702,265,952 shares. During 2014, 772,8002015, 890,000 units were granted, 967,234828,868 units vested with cash proceeds distributed to recipients and 70,884134,147 units were forfeited. At December 31, 2014,2015, units outstanding were 2,265,952.2,192,937. The fair value of the liability recorded for these instruments was $212,$166, and was measured using the Monte Carlo simulation method. In addition, outstanding stock appreciation rights and other awards that were granted under various LTIP and former Unocal programs totaled approximately 3.34.5 million equivalent shares as of December 31, 2014.2015. A liability of $78$51 was recorded for these awards.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 2223
Employee Benefit Plans
The company has defined benefit pension plans for many employees. The company typically prefunds defined benefit plans as required by local regulations or in certain situations where prefunding provides economic advantages. In the United States, all qualified plans are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) minimum funding standard. The company does not typically fund U.S. nonqualified pension plans that are not subject to funding requirements under laws and regulations

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


because contributions to these pension plans may be less economic and investment returns may be less attractive than the company’s other investment alternatives.
The company also sponsors other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans that provide medical and dental benefits, as well as life insurance for some active and qualifying retired employees. The plans are unfunded, and the company and retirees share the costs. Medical coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees in the company’s main U.S. medical plan is secondary to Medicare (including Part D) and the increase to the company contribution for retiree medical coverage is limited to no more than 4 percent each year. Certain life insurance benefits are paid by the company.
The company recognizes the overfunded or underfunded status of each of its defined benefit pension and OPEB plans as an asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The funded status of the company’s pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plans for 20142015 and 20132014 follows:
Pension Benefits   Pension Benefits   
2014  2013  Other Benefits 2015  2014  Other Benefits 
U.S.
 Int’l.
 U.S.
 Int’l.
 2014
 2013
U.S.
 Int’l.
 U.S.
 Int’l.
 2015
 2014
Change in Benefit Obligation                          
Benefit obligation at January 1$12,080
 $6,095
  $13,654
 $6,287
 $3,138
  $3,787
$14,250
 $5,767
  $12,080
 $6,095
 $3,660
  $3,138
Service cost450
 190
  495
 197
 50
  66
538
 185
  450
 190
 72
  50
Interest cost494
 340
  471
 314
 148
  149
502
 277
  494
 340
 151
  148
Plan participants’ contributions
 8
  
 8
 150
  154
Plan participants' contributions
 6
  
 8
 148
  150
Plan amendments
 3
  (78) 18
 2
  

 (6)  
 3
 
  2
Actuarial (gain) loss2,299
 336
  (1,398) (206) 544
  (636)(345) (309)  2,299
 336
 (326)  544
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
 (348)  
 (187) (22)  (23)
 (326)  
 (348) (37)  (22)
Benefits paid(1,073) (293)  (1,064) (336) (350)  (359)(1,382) (241)  (1,073) (293) (344)  (350)
Divestitures
 (564)  
 
 
  

 
  
 (564) 
  
Curtailment
 (17)  
 
 
  
Benefit obligation at December 3114,250
 5,767
  12,080
 6,095
 3,660
  3,138
13,563
 5,336
  14,250
 5,767
 3,324
  3,660
Change in Plan Assets                          
Fair value of plan assets at January 111,210
 4,543
  9,909
 4,125
 
  
11,090
 4,244
  11,210
 4,543
 
  
Actual return on plan assets854
 571
  1,546
 375
 
  
(75) 112
  854
 571
 
  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
 (279)  
 (21) 
  

 (239)  
 (279) 
  
Employer contributions99
 276
  819
 392
 200
  205
641
 227
  99
 276
 196
  200
Plan participants’ contributions
 8
  
 8
 150
  154
Plan participants' contributions
 6
  
 8
 148
  150
Benefits paid(1,073) (293)  (1,064) (336) (350)  (359)(1,382) (241)  (1,073) (293) (344)  (350)
Divestitures
 (582)  
 
 
  

 
  
 (582) 
  
Fair value of plan assets at December 3111,090
 4,244
  11,210
 4,543
 
  
10,274
 4,109
  11,090
 4,244
 
  
Funded Status at December 31$(3,160) $(1,523)  $(870) $(1,552) $(3,660)  $(3,138)$(3,289) $(1,227)  $(3,160) $(1,523) $(3,324)  $(3,660)
Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the company’s pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plans at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, include:
Pension Benefits   Pension Benefits   
2014  2013  Other Benefits 2015  2014  Other Benefits 
U.S.
 Int’l.
 U.S.
 Int’l.
 2014
 2013
U.S.
 Int’l.
 U.S.
 Int’l.
 2015
 2014
Deferred charges and other assets$13
 $244
  $394
 $128
 $
  $
$13
 $333
  $13
 $244
 $
  $
Accrued liabilities(123) (68)  (76) (81) (198)  (215)(153) (77)  (123) (68) (191)  (198)
Noncurrent employee benefit plans(3,050) (1,699)  (1,188) (1,599) (3,462)  (2,923)(3,149) (1,483)  (3,050) (1,699) (3,133)  (3,462)
Net amount recognized at December 31$(3,160) $(1,523)  $(870) $(1,552) $(3,660)  $(3,138)$(3,289) $(1,227)  $(3,160) $(1,523) $(3,324)  $(3,660)
Amounts recognized on a before-tax basis in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for the company’s pension and OPEB plans were $6,478 and $7,417 at the end of 2015 and 2014, respectively. These amounts consisted of:
 Pension Benefits   
 2015   2014  Other Benefits 
 U.S.
 Int’l.
  U.S.
 Int’l.
 2015
  2014
Net actuarial loss$4,809
 $1,143
  $4,972
 $1,487
 $367
  $763
Prior service (credit) costs(5) 120
  (13) 150
 44
  58
Total recognized at December 31$4,804
 $1,263
  $4,959
 $1,637
 $411
  $821

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Amounts recognized on a before-tax basis in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for the company’s pension and OPEB plans were $7,417 and $5,464 at the end of 2014 and 2013, respectively. These amounts consisted of:
 Pension Benefits   
 2014   2013  Other Benefits 
 U.S.
 Int’l.
  U.S.
 Int’l.
 2014
  2013
Net actuarial loss$4,972
 $1,487
  $3,185
 $1,808
 $763
  $256
Prior service (credit) costs(13) 150
  (22) 167
 58
  70
Total recognized at December 31$4,959
 $1,637
  $3,163
 $1,975
 $821
  $326
The accumulated benefit obligations for all U.S. and international pension plans were $12,032 and $4,684, respectively, at December 31, 2015, and $12,833 and $4,995, respectively, at December 31, 2014, and $10,876 and $5,108, respectively, at December 31, 2013.2014.
Information for U.S. and international pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, was:
Pension Benefits Pension Benefits 
2014  2013 2015  2014 
U.S.
 Int’l.
 U.S.
 Int’l.
U.S.
 Int’l.
 U.S.
 Int’l.
Projected benefit obligations$14,182
 $1,938
  $1,267
 $1,692
$13,500
 $1,623
  $14,182
 $1,938
Accumulated benefit obligations12,765
 1,525
  1,155
 1,240
11,969
 1,357
  12,765
 1,525
Fair value of plan assets11,009
 262
  4
 203
10,198
 207
  11,009
 262
The components of net periodic benefit cost and amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 are shown in the table below:
Pension Benefits       Pension Benefits       
2014  2013 2012  Other Benefits 2015  2014 2013  Other Benefits 
U.S.
Int’l.
 U.S.
Int’l.
U.S.
Int’l.
 2014
 2013
 2012
U.S.
Int’l.
 U.S.
Int’l.
U.S.
Int’l.
 2015
 2014
 2013
Net Periodic Benefit Cost                      
Service cost$450
$190
  $495
$197
$452
$181
 $50
  $66
 $61
$538
$185
  $450
$190
$495
$197
 $72
  $50
 $66
Interest cost494
340
  471
314
435
320
 148
  149
 153
502
277
  494
340
471
314
 151
  148
 149
Expected return on plan assets(788)(298)  (701)(274)(634)(269) 
  
 
(783)(262)  (788)(298)(701)(274) 
  
 
Amortization of prior service costs (credits)(9)21
  2
21
(7)18
 14
  (50) (72)(8)22
  (9)21
2
21
 14
  14
 (50)
Recognized actuarial losses209
96
  485
143
470
136
 7
  53
 56
356
78
  209
96
485
143
 34
  7
 53
Settlement losses237
208
  173
12
220
5
 
  
 (26)320
6
  237
208
173
12
 
  
 
Curtailment losses (gains)

  



 
  
 

(14)  



 
  
 
Total net periodic benefit cost593
557
  925
413
936
391
 219
  218
 172
925
292
  593
557
925
413
 271
  219
 218
Changes Recognized in Comprehensive Income                      
Net actuarial (gain) loss during period2,233
(17)  (2,244)(476)805
330
 514
  (659) 45
513
(260)  2,233
(17)(2,244)(476) (362)  514
 (659)
Amortization of actuarial loss(446)(304)  (658)(155)(700)(141) (7)  (53) (79)(676)(84)  (446)(304)(658)(155) (34)  (7) (53)
Prior service (credits) costs during period
4
  (78)18
94
37
 2
  
 11

(6)  
4
(78)18
 
  2
 
Amortization of prior service (costs) credits9
(21)  (2)(21)7
(18) (14)  50
 72
8
(24)  9
(21)(2)(21) (14)  (14) 50
Total changes recognized in other
comprehensive income
1,796
(338)  (2,982)(634)206
208
 495
  (662) 49
(155)(374)  1,796
(338)(2,982)(634) (410)  495
 (662)
Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income$2,389
$219
  $(2,057)$(221)$1,142
$599
 $714
  $(444) $221
$770
$(82)  $2,389
$219
$(2,057)$(221) $(139)  $714
 $(444)
Net actuarial losses recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” at December 31, 2014,2015, for the company’s U.S. pension, international pension and OPEB plans are being amortized on a straight-line basis over approximately 10, 1210 and 1516 years, respectively. These amortization periods represent the estimated average remaining service of employees expected to receive benefits under the plans. These losses are amortized to the extent they exceed 10 percent of the higher of the projected benefit obligation or market-related value of plan assets. The amount subject to amortization is determined on a plan-by-plan basis. During 2015,2016, the company estimates actuarial losses of $356, $81$335, $56 and $34$19 will be amortized from “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for U.S. pension, international pension and OPEB plans, respectively. In addition, the company estimates an additional $216$324 will be recognized from “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” during 20152016 related to lump-sum settlement costs from the main U.S. pension plans.plan.

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The weighted average amortization period for recognizing prior service costs (credits) recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” at December 31, 2014,2015, was approximately 54 and 911 years for U.S. and international pension plans, respectively, and 7 years for other postretirement benefitOPEB plans. During 2015,2016, the company estimates prior service (credits) costs of $(9), $22$15 and $14 will be amortized from “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for U.S. pension, international pension and OPEB plans, respectively.

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Assumptions The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs for years ended December 31:
Pension Benefits       Pension Benefits       
2014  2013  2012    Other Benefits 2015  2014  2013    Other Benefits 
U.S.
Int’l.
 U.S.
Int’l.
 U.S.
Int’l.
 2014
 2013
 2012
U.S.
Int’l.
 U.S.
Int’l.
 U.S.
Int’l.
 2015
 2014
 2013
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:                          
Discount rate3.7%5.0%  4.3%5.8% 3.6%5.2% 4.3%  4.9% 4.1%4.0%5.3%  3.7%5.0% 4.3%5.8% 4.6%  4.3% 4.9%
Rate of compensation increase4.5%5.1%  4.5%5.5% 4.5%5.5% N/A
  N/A
 N/A
4.5%4.8%  4.5%5.1% 4.5%5.5% N/A
  N/A
 N/A
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:                          
Discount rate4.3%5.8%  3.6%5.2% 3.8%5.9% 4.9%  4.1% 4.2%3.7%5.0%  4.3%5.8% 3.6%5.2% 4.3%  4.9% 4.1%
Expected return on plan assets7.5%6.6%  7.5%6.8% 7.5%7.5% N/A
  N/A
 N/A
7.5%6.3%  7.5%6.6% 7.5%6.8% N/A
  N/A
 N/A
Rate of compensation increase4.5%5.5%  4.5%5.5% 4.5%5.7% N/A
  N/A
 N/A
4.5%5.1%  4.5%5.5% 4.5%5.5% N/A
  N/A
 N/A
Expected Return on Plan Assets The company’s estimated long-term rates of return on pension assets are driven primarily by actual historical asset-class returns, an assessment of expected future performance, advice from external actuarial firms and the incorporation of specific asset-class risk factors. Asset allocations are periodically updated using pension plan asset/liability studies, and the company’s estimated long-term rates of return are consistent with these studies.
For 2014,2015, the company used an expected long-term rate of return of 7.5 percent for U.S. pension plan assets, which account for 7271 percent of the company’s pension plan assets. In both 20132014 and 2012,2013, the company used a long-term rate of return of 7.5 percent for this plan.
The market-related value of assets of the majormain U.S. pension plan used in the determination of pension expense was based on the market values in the three months preceding the year-end measurement date. Management considers the three-month time period long enough to minimize the effects of distortions from day-to-day market volatility and still be contemporaneous to the end of the year. For other plans, market value of assets as of year-end is used in calculating the pension expense.
Discount Rate The discount rate assumptions used to determine the U.S. and international pension and postretirement benefitOPEB plan obligations and expense reflect the rate at which benefits could be effectively settled, and isare equal to the equivalent single rate resulting from yield curve analysis. This analysis considered the projected benefit payments specific to the company's plans and the yields on high-quality bonds. At December 31, 2014,2015, the company used a 3.7 percent discount rateprojected cash flows were discounted to the valuation date using the yield curve for the main U.S. pension plans and 4.1OPEB plans. The effective discount rates derived from this analysis were 4.0 percent for the main U.S. pension plan and 4.5 percent for the main U.S. OPEB plan. The discount rates for these plans at the end of 2014 were 3.7 and 4.1 percent, respectively, while in 2013 they were 4.3 and 4.7 percent respectively, while in 2012 they were 3.6 and 3.9 percent for these plans, respectively.
The company changed the method used to estimate the service and interest costs associated with the company’s main U.S. pension and OPEB plans. In prior years, the service and interest costs were estimated utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the defined benefit obligations at the beginning of the year. Under the new method, these costs are estimated by applying spot rates along the yield curve to the relevant projected cash flows. The change was made to provide a more precise measurement of the service and interest costs by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and the corresponding spot yield curve rates. This change in accounting estimate is accounted for prospectively beginning with the year ending December 31, 2016. The company does not expect the change to have a material effect on its consolidated financial position or liquidity.
Other Benefit Assumptions For the measurement of accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2014,2015, for the main U.S. postretirement medicalOPEB plan, the assumed health care cost-trend rates start with 7.07.1 percent in 20152016 and gradually decline to 4.5 percent for 2025 and beyond. For this measurement at December 31, 2013,2014, the assumed health care cost-trend rates started with 7.37 percent in 20142015 and gradually declined to 4.5 percent for 2025 and beyond. In both measurements, the annual increase to company contributions was capped at 4 percent.
Assumed health care cost-trend rates can have a significant effect on the amounts reported for retiree health care costs. The impact is mitigated by the 4 percent cap on the company’s medical contributions for the primarymain U.S. plan. A 1-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost-trend rates would have the following effects on worldwide plans:
 1 Percent Increase
 1 Percent Decrease
 1 Percent Increase
 1 Percent Decrease
Effect on total service and interest cost components$13
 $(10)$20
 $(17)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation$226
 $(187)$192
 $(164)

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Plan Assets and Investment Strategy The fair value hierarchy of inputs the company uses to value the pension assets is divided into three levels:
Level 1: Fair values of these assets are measured using unadjusted quoted prices for the assets or the prices of identical assets in active markets that the plans have the ability to access.
Level 2: Fair values of these assets are measured based on quoted prices for similar assets in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset; and inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data through correlation or other means. If the asset has a contractual term, the Level 2 input is observable for substantially the full term of the asset. The fair values for Level 2 assets are generally obtained from third-party broker quotes, independent pricing services and exchanges.
Level 3: Inputs to the fair value measurement are unobservable for these assets. Valuation may be performed using a financial model incorporating estimated inputs.
The fair value measurements of the company’s pension plans for 20142015 and 20132014 are below:
U.S.  Int’l. U.S.  Int’l. 
Total Fair Value
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Total Fair Value
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
Total Fair Value
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Total Fair Value
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
At December 31, 2013                
Equities                
U.S.1
$2,298
 $2,298
 $
 $
  $409
 $409
 $
 $
International1,501
 1,501
 
 
  533
 533
 
 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds2
2,977
 26
 2,951
 
  1,066
 211
 855
 
Fixed Income                
Government81
 52
 29
 
  726
 46
 680
 
Corporate1,275
 
 1,275
 
  545
 23
 499
 23
Mortgage-Backed Securities1
 
 1
 
  4
 
 2
 2
Other Asset Backed
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds2
1,357
 
 1,357
 
  647
 27
 620
 
Mixed Funds3

 
 
 
  120
 5
 115
 
Real Estate4
1,265
 
 
 1,265
  294
 
 
 294
Cash and Cash Equivalents385
 385
 
 
  173
 173
 
 
Other5
70
 (2) 18
 54
  26
 (2) 25
 3
Total at December 31, 2013$11,210
 $4,260
 $5,631
 $1,319
  $4,543
 $1,425
 $2,796
 $322
At December 31, 2014                                
Equities                                
U.S.1
$2,087
 $2,087
 $
 $
  $241
 $241
 $
 $
$2,087
 $2,087
 $
 $
  $241
 $241
 $
 $
International1,297
 1,297
 
 
  313
 313
 
 
1,297
 1,297
 
 
  313
 313
 
 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds2
3,240
 22
 3,218
 
  979
 173
 806
 
3,240
 22
 3,218
 
  979
 173
 806
 
Fixed Income                                
Government84
 47
 37
 
  1,066
 53
 1,013
 
84
 47
 37
 
  1,066
 53
 1,013
 
Corporate1,502
 
 1,502
 
  585
 26
 537
 22
1,502
 
 1,502
 
  585
 26
 537
 22
Mortgage-Backed Securities1
 
 1
 
  1
 
 1
 
1
 
 1
 
  1
 
 1
 
Other Asset Backed
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds2
1,174
 
 1,174
 
  394
 16
 378
 
1,174
 
 1,174
 
  394
 16
 378
 
Mixed Funds3

 
 
 
  122
 3
 119
 

 
 
 
  122
 3
 119
 
Real Estate4
1,364
 
 
 1,364
  329
 
 
 329
1,364
 
 
 1,364
  329
 
 
 329
Cash and Cash Equivalents270
 270
 
 
  190
 189
 1
 
270
 270
 
 
  190
 189
 1
 
Other5
71
 (3) 20
 54
  24
 
 21
 3
71
 (3) 20
 54
  24
 
 21
 3
Total at December 31, 2014$11,090
 $3,720
 $5,952
 $1,418
  $4,244
 $1,014
 $2,876
 $354
$11,090
 $3,720
 $5,952
 $1,418
  $4,244
 $1,014
 $2,876
 $354
At December 31, 2015                
Equities                
U.S.1
$1,699
 $1,699
 $
 $
  $392
 $382
 $10
 $
International1,302
 1,296
 6
 
  457
 435
 22
 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds2
2,460
 18
 2,442
 
  572
 7
 565
 
Fixed Income                
Government257
 46
 211
 
  1,089
 93
 996
 
Corporate1,654
 
 1,654
 
  615
 33
 557
 25
Bank Loans148
 
 148
 
  
 
 
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities1
 
 1
 
  1
 
 1
 
Other Asset Backed1
 
 1
 
  
 
 
 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds2
933
 
 933
 
  269
 12
 257
 
Mixed Funds3

 
 
 
  85
 4
 81
 
Real Estate4
1,494
 
 
 1,494
  378
 
 
 378
Cash and Cash Equivalents253
 253
 
 
  232
 232
 
 
Other5
72
 (6) 26
 52
  19
 (2) 19
 2
Total at December 31, 2015$10,274
 $3,306
 $5,422
 $1,546
  $4,109
 $1,196
 $2,508
 $405
1 
U.S. equities include investments in the company’s common stock in the amount of $24$9 at December 31, 20142015, and $2824 at December 31, 20132014.
2 
Collective Trusts/Mutual Funds for U.S. plans are entirely index funds; for International plans, they are mostly index funds. For these index funds, the Level 2 designation is partially based on the restriction that advance notification of redemptions, typically two business days, is required.
3 
Mixed funds are composed of funds that invest in both equity and fixed-income instruments in order to diversify and lower risk.
4 
The year-end valuations of the U.S. real estate assets are based on internal appraisals by the real estate managers, which are updates of third-party appraisals that occur at least once a year for each property in the portfolio.
5 
The “Other” asset class includes net payables for securities purchased but not yet settled (Level 1); dividends and interest- and tax-related receivables (Level 2); insurance contracts and investments in private-equity limited partnerships (Level 3).


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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


The effects of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs on changes in Level 3 plan assets are outlined below:
Fixed Income       Fixed Income       
Corporate
 Mortgage-Backed Securities
 Real Estate
 Other
 Total
Corporate
 Mortgage-Backed Securities
 Real Estate
 Other
 Total
Total at December 31, 2012$31
 $2
 $1,290
 $57
 $1,380
Actual Return on Plan Assets:         
Assets held at the reporting date(9) 
 90
 
 81
Assets sold during the period
 
 3
 
 3
Purchases, Sales and Settlements1
 
 176
 
 177
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
 
 
 
Total at December 31, 2013$23
 $2
 $1,559
 $57
 $1,641
$23
 $2
 $1,559
 $57
 $1,641
Actual Return on Plan Assets:                  
Assets held at the reporting date
 
 115
 
 115

 
 115
 
 115
Assets sold during the period
 
 20
 
 20

 
 20
 
 20
Purchases, Sales and Settlements(1) (2) (1) 
 (4)(1) (2) (1) 
 (4)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Total at December 31, 2014$22
 $
 $1,693
 $57
 $1,772
$22
 $
 $1,693
 $57
 $1,772
Actual Return on Plan Assets:         
Assets held at the reporting date(3) 
 149
 (1) 145
Assets sold during the period
 
 23
 
 23
Purchases, Sales and Settlements6
 
 7
 (2) 11
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
 
 
 
Total at December 31, 2015$25
 $
 $1,872
 $54
 $1,951

The primary investment objectives of the pension plans are to achieve the highest rate of total return within prudent levels of risk and liquidity, to diversify and mitigate potential downside risk associated with the investments, and to provide adequate liquidity for benefit payments and portfolio management.
The company’s U.S. and U.K. pension plans comprise 91 percent of the total pension assets. Both the U.S. and U.K. plans have an Investment Committee that regularly meets during the year to review the asset holdings and their returns. To assess the plans’ investment performance, long-term asset allocation policy benchmarks have been established.
For the primary U.S. pension plan, the company's Benefit Plan Investment Committee has established the following approved asset allocation ranges: Equities 40–70 percent, Fixed Income and Cash 20–60 percent, Real Estate 0–15 percent, and Other 0–5 percent. For the U.K. pension plan, the U.K. Board of Trustees has established the following asset allocation guidelines, which are reviewed regularly:guidelines: Equities 30-5030–50 percent, Fixed Income and Cash 35–65 percent, and Real Estate 5-155–15 percent. The other significant international pension plans also have established maximum and minimum asset allocation ranges that vary by plan. Actual asset allocation within approved ranges is based on a variety of current economic and market conditions and consideration of specific asset class risk. To mitigate concentration and other risks, assets are invested across multiple asset classes with active investment managers and passive index funds.
The company does not prefund its OPEB obligations.
Cash Contributions and Benefit Payments In 2014,2015, the company contributed $99$641 and $293$227 to its U.S. and international pension plans, respectively. In 2015,2016, the company expects contributions to be approximately $350$650 to its U.S. planplans and $250 to its international pension plans. Actual contribution amounts are dependent upon investment returns, changes in pension obligations, regulatory environments and other economic factors. Additional funding may ultimately be required if investment returns are insufficient to offset increases in plan obligations.
The company anticipates paying other postretirementOPEB benefits of approximately $198$191 in 2015; $2002016; $196 was paid in 2014.2015.
The following benefit payments, which include estimated future service, are expected to be paid by the company in the next 10 years:
Pension Benefits  Other
Pension Benefits  Other
U.S.
 Int’l.
 Benefits
U.S.
 Int’l.
 Benefits
2015$1,398
 $225
 $198
2016$1,346
 $315
 $203
$1,462
 $284
 $191
2017$1,347
 $322
 $207
$1,384
 $297
 $195
2018$1,340
 $355
 $212
$1,360
 $467
 $199
2019$1,319
 $374
 $216
$1,329
 $339
 $203
2020-2024$5,966
 $2,004
 $1,113
2020$1,287
 $346
 $207
2021-2025$5,804
 $1,822
 $1,053

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Employee Savings Investment Plan Eligible employees of Chevron and certain of its subsidiaries participate in the Chevron Employee Savings Investment Plan (ESIP). Compensation expense for the ESIP totaled $316, $316 and $163 in 2015, 2014 and $243 in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The amountsamount for ESIP expense in 2013 and 2012 areis net of $140, and $43, respectively, which reflectreflects the value of common stock released from the former leveraged employee stock ownership plan (LESOP). LESOP debt was retired in 2013, and all remaining shares were released.
Benefit Plan Trusts Prior to its acquisition by Chevron, Texaco established a benefit plan trust for funding obligations under some of its benefit plans. At year-end 2014,2015, the trust contained 14.2 million shares of Chevron treasury stock. The trust will sell the shares or use the dividends from the shares to pay benefits only to the extent that the company does not pay such benefits. The company intends to continue to pay its obligations under the benefit plans. The trustee will vote the shares held in the trust as instructed by the trust’s beneficiaries. The shares held in the trust are not considered outstanding for earnings-per-share purposes until distributed or sold by the trust in payment of benefit obligations.
Prior to its acquisition by Chevron, Unocal established various grantor trusts to fund obligations under some of its benefit plans, including the deferred compensation and supplemental retirement plans. At December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, trust assets of $38$36 and $40,$38, respectively, were invested primarily in interest-earning accounts.
Employee Incentive Plans The Chevron Incentive Plan is an annual cash bonus plan for eligible employees that links awards to corporate, business unit and individual performance in the prior year. Charges to expense for cash bonuses were $690, $965 and $871 in 2015, 2014 and $898 in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Chevron also has the LTIP for officers and other regular salaried employees of the company and its subsidiaries who hold positions of significant responsibility. Awards under the LTIP consist of stock options and other share-based compensation that are described in Note 21,22, beginning on page FS-50.
Note 2324
Other Contingencies and Commitments
Income Taxes The company calculates its income tax expense and liabilities quarterly. These liabilities generally are subject to audit and are not finalized with the individual taxing authorities until several years after the end of the annual period for which income taxes have been calculated. Refer to Note 16,18, beginning on page FS-45, for a discussion of the periods for which tax returns have been audited for the company’s major tax jurisdictions and a discussion for all tax jurisdictions of the differences between the amount of tax benefits recognized in the financial statements and the amount taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.
Settlement of open tax years, as well as other tax issues in countries where the company conducts its businesses, are not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial position or liquidity of the company and, in the opinion of management, adequate provision has been made for income and franchise taxes for all years under examination or subject to future examination.
Guarantees The company’s guarantee of $485$447 is associated with certain payments under a terminal use agreement entered into by an equity affiliate. Over the approximate 13-year12-year remaining term of the guarantee, the maximum guarantee amount will be reduced as certain fees are paid by the affiliate. There are numerous cross-indemnity agreements with the affiliate and the other partners to permit recovery of amounts paid under the guarantee. Chevron has recorded no liability for its obligation under this guarantee.
Indemnifications In the acquisition of Unocal, the company assumed certain indemnities relating to contingent environmental liabilities associated with assets that were sold in 1997. The acquirer of those assets shared in certain environmental remediation costs up to a maximum obligation of $200, which had been reached at December 31, 2009. Under the indemnification agreement, after reaching the $200 obligation, Chevron is solely responsible until April 2022, when the indemnification expires. The environmental conditions or events that are subject to these indemnities must have arisen prior to the sale of the assets in 1997.
Although the company has provided for known obligations under this indemnity that are probable and reasonably estimable, the amount of additional future costs may be material to results of operations in the period in which they are recognized. The company does not expect these costs will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position or liquidity.
Long-Term Unconditional Purchase Obligations and Commitments, Including Throughput and Take-or-Pay Agreements The company and its subsidiaries have certain contingent liabilities with respect to long-term unconditional purchase obligations and commitments, including throughput and take-or-pay agreements, some of which relate to suppliers’ financing arrangements. The agreements typically provide goods and services, such as pipeline and storage capacity, drilling rigs, utilities, and petroleum products, to be used or sold in the ordinary course of the company’s business. The aggregate

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


products, to be used or sold in the ordinary course of the company’s business. The aggregate approximate amounts of required payments under these various commitments are: 2015 – $3,600; 2016 – $3,000;$2,100; 2017 – $2,300;$1,900; 2018 – $2,100;$1,700; 2019 – $1,600;$1,500; 2020 – $1,100; 2020 and after – $4,500.$3,100. A portion of these commitments may ultimately be shared with project partners. Total payments under the agreements were approximately $1,900 in 2015, $3,700 in 2014 $3,600 in 2013 and $3,600 in 2012.2013.
Environmental The company is subject to loss contingencies pursuant to laws, regulations, private claims and legal proceedings related to environmental matters that are subject to legal settlements or that in the future may require the company to take action to correct or ameliorate the effects on the environment of prior release of chemicals or petroleum substances, including MTBE, by the company or other parties. Such contingencies may exist for various operating, closed and divested sites, including, but not limited to, federal Superfund sites and analogous sites under state laws, refineries, chemical plants, marketing facilities, crude oil fields, service stations, terminals, land development areas, and mining operations, whether operating, closed or divested. Thesesites.
Although the company has provided for known environmental obligations that are probable and reasonably estimable, it is likely that the company will continue to incur additional liabilities. The amount of additional future costs are not fully determinable due to such factors as the unknown magnitude of possible contamination, the unknown timing and extent of the corrective actions that may be required, the determination of the company’s liability in proportion to other responsible parties, and the extent to which such costs are recoverable from third parties.
Although the company has provided for known environmental obligations that are probable and reasonably estimable, the amount of additional These future costs may be material to results of operations in the period in which they are recognized. Therecognized, but the company does not expect these costs will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position or liquidity. Also, the company does not believe its obligations to make such expenditures have had, or will have, any significant impact on the company’s competitive position relative to other U.S. or international petroleum or chemical companies.
Chevron’s environmental reserve as of December 31, 2014,2015, was $1,683.$1,578. Included in this balance were $348 related to remediation activities at approximately 164163 sites for which the company had been identified as a potentially responsible party or otherwise involved in the remediation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other regulatory agencies under the provisions of the federal Superfund law or analogous state laws. The company’s remediation reserve for these sites at year-end 2014 was $456. The federal Superfund law and analogous state laws which provide for joint and several liability for all responsible parties. Any future actions by the EPA or other regulatory agencies to require Chevron to assume other potentially responsible parties’ costs at designated hazardous waste sites are not expected to have a material effect on the company’s results of operations, consolidated financial position or liquidity.
Of the remaining year-end 20142015 environmental reserves balance of $1,227, $868$1,230, $845 is related to the company’s U.S. downstream operations, including refineries and other plants, marketing locations (i.e., service stations and terminals), chemical facilities, and pipelines. The remaining $359 was associated with various sites in$58 to its international downstream $79,operations, $323 to upstream $275operations and $4 to other businesses $5.businesses. Liabilities at all sites whether operating, closed or divested, were primarily associated with the company’s plans and activities to remediate soil or groundwater contamination or both. These and other activities include one or more of the following: site assessment; soil excavation; offsite disposal of contaminants; onsite containment, remediation and/or extraction of petroleum hydrocarbon liquid and vapor from soil; groundwater extraction and treatment; and monitoring of the natural attenuation of the contaminants.
The company manages environmental liabilities under specific sets of regulatory requirements, which in the United States include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and various state and local regulations. No single remediation site at year-end 20142015 had a recorded liability that was material to the company’s results of operations, consolidated financial position or liquidity.
It is likely that the company will continue to incur additional liabilities, beyond those recorded, for environmental remediation relating to past operations. These future costs are not fully determinable due to such factors as the unknown magnitude of possible contamination, the unknown timing and extent of the corrective actions that may be required, the determination of the company’s liability in proportion to other responsible parties, and the extent to which such costs are recoverable from third parties.
Refer to Note 2425 on page FS-59 for a discussion of the company’s asset retirement obligations.
Other Contingencies On April 26, 2010,November 7, 2011, while drilling a California appeals court issueddevelopment well in the deepwater Frade Field about 75 miles offshore Brazil, an unanticipated pressure spike caused oil to migrate from the well bore through a rulingseries of fissures to the sea floor, emitting approximately 2,400 barrels of oil. The source of the seep was substantially contained within four days and the well was plugged and abandoned. On March 14, 2012, the company identified a small, second seep in a different part of the field. No evidence of any coastal or wildlife impacts related to the adequacyeither of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) supporting the issuance of certain permits by the city of Richmond, California, to replace and upgrade certain facilities at Chevron's refinery in Richmond. Settlement discussions with plaintiffsthese seeps emerged. As reported in the case ended late fourth quarter 2010, and on March 3, 2011,company’s previously filed periodic reports, it has resolved civil claims relating to these incidents brought by a Brazilian federal district prosecutor. As also reported previously, the federal district prosecutor also filed criminal charges against Chevron and11 Chevron employees. These charges were dismissed by the trial court entered a final judgmenton February 19, 2013, reinstated by an appellate court on October 9, 2013, and peremptory writ orderingthen, upon Chevron’s motion for reconsideration, dismissed by the City to set asideappellate court on August 27, 2015. The federal district prosecutor has appealed the project EIR and conditional use permits and enjoining Chevron from any further work. On May 23, 2011, the company filed an application with the City Planning Department for a conditional use permit for a revised project to complete construction of the hydrogen plant, certain sulfur removal facilities and related infrastructure.appellate court’s decision.

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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


On June 10, 2011, the City published its Notice of Preparation of the revised EIR for the project, and on March 18, 2014, the revised draft EIR was published for public comment. The public comment period closed in May 2014, the final EIR was released on June 9, 2014, and on July 29, 2014, the Richmond City Council certified the EIR and approved a conditional use permit. The company is now seeking to secure the further necessary approvals to resume construction. Although the City Council has certified the EIR, management believes the outcomes associated with the project are uncertain. Due to the uncertainty of the company's future course of action, or potential outcomes of any action or combination of actions, management does not believe an estimate of the financial effects, if any, can be made at this time.
Chevron receives claims from and submits claims to customers; trading partners; U.S. federal, state and local regulatory bodies; governments; contractors; insurers; suppliers; and suppliers.individuals. The amounts of these claims, individually and in the aggregate, may be significant and take lengthy periods to resolve.resolve, and may result in gains or losses in future periods.
The company and its affiliates also continue to review and analyze their operations and may close, abandon, sell, exchange, acquire or restructure assets to achieve operational or strategic benefits and to improve competitiveness and profitability. These activities, individually or together, may result in significant gains or losses in future periods.



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Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Note 2425
Asset Retirement Obligations
The company records the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation (ARO) as an asset and liability when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset and the liability can be reasonably estimated. The legal obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is unconditional, even though uncertainty may exist about the timing and/or method of settlement that may be beyond the company’s control. This uncertainty about the timing and/or method of settlement is factored into the measurement of the liability when sufficient information exists to reasonably estimate fair value. Recognition of the ARO includes: (1) the present value of a liability and offsetting asset, (2) the subsequent accretion of that liability and depreciation of the asset, and (3) the periodic review of the ARO liability estimates and discount rates.
AROs are primarily recorded for the company’s crude oil and natural gas producing assets. No significant AROs associated with any legal obligations to retire downstream long-lived assets have been recognized, as indeterminate settlement dates for the asset retirements prevent estimation of the fair value of the associated ARO. The company performs periodic reviews of its downstream long-lived assets for any changes in facts and circumstances that might require recognition of a retirement obligation.
The following table indicates the changes to the company’s before-tax asset retirement obligations in 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012:2013:
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Balance at January 1$14,298
  $13,271
 $12,767
$15,053
  $14,298
 $13,271
Liabilities incurred133
  59
 133
51
  133
 59
Liabilities settled(1,291)  (907) (966)(981)  (1,291) (907)
Accretion expense882
  627
 629
715
  882
 627
Revisions in estimated cash flows1,031
  1,248
 708
804
  1,031
 1,248
Balance at December 31$15,053
  $14,298
 $13,271
$15,642
  $15,053
 $14,298
In the table above, the amounts associated with "Revisions in estimated cash flows" generally reflect increasing costs for complex well abandonmentsincreased cost estimates to abandon wells, equipment and facilities and accelerated timing of abandonment. The long-term portion of the $15,053$15,642 balance at the end of 20142015 was $14,246.$14,892.
Note 26
Restructuring and Reorganization Costs
In 2015, the company recorded accruals and adjustments for employee reduction programs related to the restructuring and reorganization of its corporate staffs and certain upstream operations. The employee reductions are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2016.
A before-tax charge of $353 ($223 after-tax) was recorded in 2015, with $219 reported as “Operating Expenses” and $134 reported as "Selling, general and administrative expense" on the Consolidated Statement of Income. The accrued liability, covering severance benefits, is classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Approximately $134 ($87 after-tax) is associated with employee reductions in All Other, $113 ($73 after-tax) in U.S. Upstream and $106 ($63 after-tax) in International Upstream.
During 2015, the company made payments of $60 million associated with these liabilities. The following table summarizes the accrued severance liability, which is classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 Amounts Before Tax
Balance at January 1, 2015$
Accruals/Adjustments353
Payments(60)
Balance at December 31, 2015$293

Note 2527
Other Financial Information
Earnings in 2015 included after-tax gains of approximately $2,300 relating to the sale of nonstrategic properties. Of this amount, approximately $1,800 and $500 related to downstream and upstream, respectively. Earnings in 2014 included after-tax gains of approximately $3,000 relating to the sale of nonstrategic properties. Of this amount,properties, of which approximately $1,800 $1,000 and $200$1,000 related to upstream and downstream assets, respectively. Earnings in 2015 included after-tax charges of approximately $3,000 for impairments and other assets, respectively. Earnings in 2013 included after-tax gains of approximately $500 relating to the sale of nonstrategic properties. Of this amount, approximately $300 and $200asset write-offs related to downstream and upstream assets, respectively.upstream. Earnings in 2014 included after-tax charges of approximately $1,000 for impairments and other asset write-offs, of which $800 was related to upstream and $200 to a mining asset. Earnings in 2013 included after-tax charges of approximately $400 for impairments and other asset write-offs, of which $300 was related to upstream and $100 to other assets and investments.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts


Other financial information is as follows:
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31 
2014
 2013
 2012
2015
 2014
 2013
Total financing interest and debt costs$358
  $284
 $242
$495
  $358
 $284
Less: Capitalized interest358
  284
 242
495
  358
 284
Interest and debt expense$
  $
 $
$
  $
 $
Research and development expenses$707
  $750
 $648
$601
  $707
 $750
Excess of replacement cost over the carrying value of inventories (LIFO method)

8,135
  9,150
 9,292
3,745
  8,135
 9,150
LIFO profits on inventory drawdowns included in earnings

13
  14
 121
LIFO (losses) / profits on inventory drawdowns included in earnings(65)  13
 14
Foreign currency effects*$487
  $474
 $(454)$769
  $487
 $474
* Includes $344, $118 and $244 in 2015, 2014 and $(202) in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, for the company’s share of equity affiliates’ foreign currency effects.
The company has $4,593$4,588 in goodwill on the Consolidated Balance Sheet related to the 2005 acquisition of Unocal and to the 2011 acquisition of Atlas Energy, Inc. The company tested this goodwill for impairment during 20142015 and concluded no impairment was necessary.

Five YearFive-Year Financial Summary
Unaudited
             
 Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts2014
  2013
 2012
 2011
 2010
 
 Statement of Income Data           
 Revenues and Other Income           
 
Total sales and other operating revenues*
$200,494
  $220,156
 $230,590
 $244,371
 $198,198
 
 Income from equity affiliates and other income11,476
  8,692
 11,319
 9,335
 6,730
 
 Total Revenues and Other Income211,970
  228,848
 241,909
 253,706
 204,928
 
 Total Costs and Other Deductions180,768
  192,943
 195,577
 206,072
 172,873
 
 Income Before Income Tax Expense31,202
  35,905
 46,332
 47,634
 32,055
 
 Income Tax Expense11,892
  14,308
 19,996
 20,626
 12,919
 
 Net Income19,310
  21,597
 26,336
 27,008
 19,136
 
 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests69
  174
 157
 113
 112
 
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$19,241
  $21,423
 $26,179
 $26,895
 $19,024
 
 Per Share of Common Stock           
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron           
 – Basic$10.21
  $11.18
 $13.42
 $13.54
 $9.53
 
 – Diluted$10.14
  $11.09
 $13.32
 $13.44
 $9.48
 
 Cash Dividends Per Share$4.21
  $3.90
 $3.51
 $3.09
 $2.84
 
 Balance Sheet Data (at December 31)           
 Current assets$42,232
  $50,250
 $55,720
 $53,234
 $48,841
 
 Noncurrent assets223,794
  203,503
 177,262
 156,240
 135,928
 
 Total Assets266,026
  253,753
 232,982
 209,474
 184,769
 
 Short-term debt3,790
  374
 127
 340
 187
 
 Other current liabilities28,136
  32,644
 34,085
 33,260
 28,825
 
 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations24,028
  20,057
 12,065
 9,812
 11,289
 
 Other noncurrent liabilities53,881
  50,251
 48,873
 43,881
 38,657
 
 Total Liabilities109,835
  103,326
 95,150
 87,293
 78,958
 
 Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity$155,028
  $149,113
 $136,524
 $121,382
 $105,081
 
   Noncontrolling interests1,163
  1,314
 1,308
 799
 730
 
 Total Equity$156,191
  $150,427
 $137,832
 $122,181
 $105,811
 
             
 
* Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:
$8,186
  $8,492
 $8,010
 $8,085
 $8,591
 
             
             
 Millions of dollars, except per-share amounts2015
  2014
 2013
 2012
 2011
 
 Statement of Income Data           
 Revenues and Other Income           
 
Total sales and other operating revenues*
$129,925
  $200,494
 $220,156
 $230,590
 $244,371
 
 Income from equity affiliates and other income8,552
  11,476
 8,692
 11,319
 9,335
 
 Total Revenues and Other Income138,477
  211,970
 228,848
 241,909
 253,706
 
 Total Costs and Other Deductions133,635
  180,768
 192,943
 195,577
 206,072
 
 Income Before Income Tax Expense4,842
  31,202
 35,905
 46,332
 47,634
 
 Income Tax Expense132
  11,892
 14,308
 19,996
 20,626
 
 Net Income4,710
  19,310
 21,597
 26,336
 27,008
 
 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests123
  69
 174
 157
 113
 
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation$4,587
  $19,241
 $21,423
 $26,179
 $26,895
 
 Per Share of Common Stock           
 Net Income Attributable to Chevron           
 – Basic$2.46
  $10.21
 $11.18
 $13.42
 $13.54
 
 – Diluted$2.45
  $10.14
 $11.09
 $13.32
 $13.44
 
 Cash Dividends Per Share$4.28
  $4.21
 $3.90
 $3.51
 $3.09
 
 Balance Sheet Data (at December 31)           
 Current assets$35,347
  $42,232
 $50,250
 $55,720
 $53,234
 
 Noncurrent assets230,756
  223,794
 203,503
 177,262
 156,240
 
 Total Assets266,103
  266,026
 253,753
 232,982
 209,474
 
 Short-term debt4,928
  3,790
 374
 127
 340
 
 Other current liabilities21,536
  28,136
 32,644
 34,085
 33,260
 
 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations33,664
  24,028
 20,057
 12,065
 9,812
 
 Other noncurrent liabilities52,089
  53,881
 50,251
 48,873
 43,881
 
 Total Liabilities112,217
  109,835
 103,326
 95,150
 87,293
 
 Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity$152,716
  $155,028
 $149,113
 $136,524
 $121,382
 
   Noncontrolling interests1,170
  1,163
 1,314
 1,308
 799
 
 Total Equity$153,886
  $156,191
 $150,427
 $137,832
 $122,181
 
             
 
* Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:
$7,359
  $8,186
 $8,492
 $8,010
 $8,085
 
             

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Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities - Unaudited


In accordance with FASB and SEC disclosure requirements for oil and gas producing activities, this section provides supplemental information on oil and gas exploration and producing activities of the company in seven separate tables. Tables I through IV provide historical cost information pertaining to costs incurred in exploration, property acquisitions and development; capitalized costs; and results of operations. Tables V through VII present information on the company’s estimated net proved reserve quantities, standardized measure of estimated discounted future net cash flows related to proved

Table I - Costs Incurred in Exploration, Property Acquisitions and Development1
Consolidated Companies  Affiliated Companies Consolidated Companies  Affiliated Companies 
 Other
 Australia/
    Other
 Australia/
   
Millions of dollarsU.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total
 TCO
Other
U.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total
 TCO
Other
Year Ended December 31, 2015   
Exploration   
Wells$857
$66
$172
$218
$81
$14
$1,408
 $
$
Geological and geophysical69
6
77
86
107
26
371
 

Rentals and other218
56
121
109
71
68
643
 

Total exploration1,144
128
370
413
259
108
2,422
 

Property acquisitions2
   
Proved23
21

54


98
 

Unproved554
3
30



587
 

Total property acquisitions577
24
30
54


685
 

Development3
6,275
2,048
3,701
3,924
6,715
995
23,658
 1,641
225
Total Costs Incurred4
$7,996
$2,200
$4,101
$4,391
$6,974
$1,103
$26,765
 $1,641
$225
Year Ended December 31, 2014      
Exploration      
Wells$965
$87
$436
$381
$207
$101
$2,177
 $
$
$965
$87
$436
$381
$207
$101
$2,177
 $
$
Geological and geophysical107
72
32
64
88
41
404
 

107
72
32
64
88
41
404
 

Rentals and other150
37
198
98
101
103
687
 

150
37
198
98
101
103
687
 

Total exploration1,222
196
666
543
396
245
3,268
 

1,222
196
666
543
396
245
3,268
 

Property acquisitions2
      
Proved33
1
521
60


615
 

33
1
521
60


615
 

Unproved196
2
39



237
 

196
2
39



237
 

Total property acquisitions229
3
560
60


852
 

229
3
560
60


852
 

Development3
8,207
3,226
3,771
4,363
7,182
887
27,636
 1,598
393
8,207
3,226
3,771
4,363
7,182
887
27,636
 1,598
393
Total Costs Incurred4
$9,658
$3,425
$4,997
$4,966
$7,578
$1,132
$31,756
 $1,598
$393
$9,658
$3,425
$4,997
$4,966
$7,578
$1,132
$31,756
 $1,598
$393
Year Ended December 31, 2013      
Exploration      
Wells$594
$495
$88
$405
$262
$123
$1,967
 $
$
$594
$495
$88
$405
$262
$123
$1,967
 $
$
Geological and geophysical134
70
105
116
29
55
509
 

134
70
105
116
29
55
509
 

Rentals and other166
62
147
80
124
131
710
 

166
62
147
80
124
131
710
 

Total exploration894
627
340
601
415
309
3,186
 

894
627
340
601
415
309
3,186
 

Property acquisitions2
      
Proved71

26
64

1
162
 

71

26
64

1
162
 

Unproved331
2,068

203
105
3
2,710
 

331
2,068

203
105
3
2,710
 

Total property acquisitions402
2,068
26
267
105
4
2,872
 

402
2,068
26
267
105
4
2,872
 

Development3
7,457
2,306
3,549
4,907
6,611
1,046
25,876
 1,027
544
7,457
2,306
3,549
4,907
6,611
1,046
25,876
 1,027
544
Total Costs Incurred4
$8,753
$5,001
$3,915
$5,775
$7,131
$1,359
$31,934
 $1,027
$544
$8,753
$5,001
$3,915
$5,775
$7,131
$1,359
$31,934
 $1,027
$544
Year Ended December 31, 2012   
Exploration   
Wells$251
$202
$121
$271
$302
$88
$1,235
 $
$
Geological and geophysical99
105
107
86
47
58
502
 

Rentals and other161
55
93
201
85
107
702
 

Total exploration511
362
321
558
434
253
2,439
 

Property acquisitions2
   
Proved248

8
39


295
 

Unproved1,150
29
5
342
28

1,554
 
28
Total property acquisitions1,398
29
13
381
28

1,849
 
28
Development3
6,597
1,211
3,118
3,797
5,379
753
20,855
 660
293
Total Costs Incurred4
$8,506
$1,602
$3,452
$4,736
$5,841
$1,006
$25,143
 $660
$321
1
Includes costs incurred whether capitalized or expensed. Excludes general support equipment expenditures. Includes capitalized amounts related to asset retirement obligations. See Note 24, “Asset Retirement Obligations,” on page FS-59.Includes costs incurred whether capitalized or expensed. Excludes general support equipment expenditures. Includes capitalized amounts related to asset retirement obligations. See Note 25, “Asset Retirement Obligations,” on page FS-59.
2
Does not include properties acquired in nonmonetary transactions.Does not include properties acquired in nonmonetary transactions.
3
Includes $349, $661, and $963 costs incurred prior to assignment of proved reserves for consolidated companies in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.Includes $325, $349 and $661 costs incurred prior to assignment of proved reserves for consolidated companies in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
4
Reconciliation of consolidated and affiliated companies total cost incurred to Upstream capital and exploratory (C&E) expenditures - $ billions.Reconciliation of consolidated and affiliated companies total cost incurred to Upstream capital and exploratory (C&E) expenditures - $ billions:
 2014 2013
 2012
  2015
 2014
 2013
 
Total cost incurred$33.7
 $33.5
 $26.1
 Total cost incurred$28.6
 $33.7
 $33.5
 
  Non-oil and gas activities4.6
 5.8
 5.0
(Primarily includes LNG, gas-to-liquids and transportation activities)  Non-oil and gas activities3.5
 4.6
 5.8
(Primarily includes LNG, gas-to-liquids and transportation activities)
  ARO(1.2) (1.4) (0.7)   ARO(1.0) (1.2) (1.4) 
Upstream C&E$37.1
 $37.9
 $30.4
Reference Page FS-13 Upstream totalUpstream C&E$31.1
 $37.1
 $37.9
Reference page FS-13 Upstream total


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reserves and changes in estimated discounted future net cash flows. The amounts for consolidated companies are organized by geographic areas including the United States, Other Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania and Europe. Amounts for affiliated companies include Chevron’s equity interests in Tengizchevroil (TCO) in the Republic of Kazakhstan and in other affiliates, principally in Venezuela and Angola. Refer to Note 13,15, beginning on page FS-40, for a discussion of the company’s major equity affiliates.

Table II - Capitalized Costs Related to Oil and Gas Producing Activities

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 


Other

Australia/




Other

Australia/



Millions of dollarsU.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other
U.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other
At December 31, 2015   
Unproved properties$9,880
$3,216
$271
$1,487
$1,990
$23
$16,867

$108
$
Proved properties and
related producing assets
79,891
16,810
36,563
51,509
3,012
9,664
197,449

7,803
3,857
Support equipment1,970
363
1,229
1,967
1,195
176
6,900

1,452

Deferred exploratory wells438
237
443
612
1,321
261
3,312



Other uncompleted projects7,700
5,566
6,517
5,070
29,843
2,332
57,028

3,732
425
Gross Capitalized Costs99,879
26,192
45,023
60,645
37,361
12,456
281,556

13,095
4,282
Unproved properties valuation1,667
873
209
438
107
23
3,317

51

Proved producing properties – Depreciation and depletion53,718
8,950
21,904
35,004
1,950
8,074
129,600

3,714
984
Support equipment depreciation800
208
740
1,420
480
161
3,809

661

Accumulated provisions56,185
10,031
22,853
36,862
2,537
8,258
136,726

4,426
984
Net Capitalized Costs$43,694
$16,161
$22,170
$23,783
$34,824
$4,198
$144,830

$8,669
$3,298
At December 31, 2014      
Unproved properties$10,095
$3,207
$286
$1,933
$1,990
$33
$17,544

$108
$
$10,095
$3,207
$286
$1,933
$1,990
$33
$17,544

$108
$
Proved properties and
related producing assets
75,511
14,697
33,117
47,007
3,303
9,172
182,807

7,370
3,713
75,511
14,697
33,117
47,007
3,303
9,172
182,807

7,370
3,713
Support equipment1,670
361
1,193
1,791
796
186
5,997

1,331

1,670
361
1,193
1,791
796
186
5,997

1,331

Deferred exploratory wells1,012
220
647
734
1,330
252
4,195



1,012
220
647
734
1,330
252
4,195



Other uncompleted projects7,714
5,566
6,691
5,997
23,487
1,841
51,296

2,679
458
7,714
5,566
6,691
5,997
23,487
1,841
51,296

2,679
458
Gross Capitalized Costs96,002
24,051
41,934
57,462
30,906
11,484
261,839

11,488
4,171
96,002
24,051
41,934
57,462
30,906
11,484
261,839

11,488
4,171
Unproved properties valuation1,332
796
213
634
46
33
3,054

48

1,332
796
213
634
46
33
3,054

48

Proved producing properties – Depreciation and depletion48,315
6,516
19,729
31,207
2,259
7,540
115,566

3,295
845
48,315
6,516
19,729
31,207
2,259
7,540
115,566

3,295
845
Support equipment depreciation711
203
694
1,276
202
159
3,245

611

711
203
694
1,276
202
159
3,245

611

Accumulated provisions50,358
7,515
20,636
33,117
2,507
7,732
121,865

3,954
845
50,358
7,515
20,636
33,117
2,507
7,732
121,865

3,954
845
Net Capitalized Costs$45,644
$16,536
$21,298
$24,345
$28,399
$3,752
$139,974

$7,534
$3,326
$45,644
$16,536
$21,298
$24,345
$28,399
$3,752
$139,974

$7,534
$3,326
At December 31, 2013      
Unproved properties$10,228
$3,697
$267
$2,064
$1,990
$36
$18,282

$109
$29
$10,228
$3,697
$267
$2,064
$1,990
$36
$18,282
 $109
$29
Proved properties and
related producing assets
67,837
12,868
32,936
42,780
3,274
9,592
169,287

6,977
3,408
67,837
12,868
32,936
42,780
3,274
9,592
169,287
 6,977
3,408
Support equipment1,314
344
1,180
1,678
1,608
177
6,301

1,166

1,314
344
1,180
1,678
1,608
177
6,301
 1,166

Deferred exploratory wells670
297
536
335
1,134
273
3,245



670
297
536
335
1,134
273
3,245
 

Other uncompleted projects9,149
4,175
4,424
5,998
16,000
1,390
41,136

1,638
404
9,149
4,175
4,424
5,998
16,000
1,390
41,136
 1,638
404
Gross Capitalized Costs89,198
21,381
39,343
52,855
24,006
11,468
238,251

9,890
3,841
89,198
21,381
39,343
52,855
24,006
11,468
238,251
 9,890
3,841
Unproved properties valuation1,243
707
203
389
6
31
2,579

45
10
1,243
707
203
389
6
31
2,579
 45
10
Proved producing properties – Depreciation and depletion45,756
5,695
18,051
27,356
2,083
7,825
106,766

2,672
696
45,756
5,695
18,051
27,356
2,083
7,825
106,766
 2,672
696
Support equipment depreciation656
189
647
1,177
384
149
3,202

538

656
189
647
1,177
384
149
3,202
 538

Accumulated provisions$47,655
$6,591
$18,901
$28,922
$2,473
$8,005
$112,547

$3,255
$706
47,655
6,591
18,901
28,922
2,473
8,005
112,547
 3,255
706
Net Capitalized Costs$41,543
$14,790
$20,442
$23,933
$21,533
$3,463
$125,704

$6,635
$3,135
$41,543
$14,790
$20,442
$23,933
$21,533
$3,463
$125,704
 $6,635
$3,135
At December 31, 2012   
Unproved properties$10,478
$1,415
$271
$2,039
$1,884
$34
$16,121
 $109
$28
Proved properties and
related producing assets
62,274
11,237
30,106
39,889
2,420
9,994
155,920
 6,832
1,852
Support equipment1,179
330
1,195
1,554
1,191
172
5,621
 1,089

Deferred exploratory wells412
201
598
326
911
233
2,681
 

Other uncompleted projects7,203
3,211
3,466
4,123
10,578
768
29,349
 906
1,594
Gross Capitalized Costs81,546
16,394
35,636
47,931
16,984
11,201
209,692
 8,936
3,474
Unproved properties valuation1,121
634
201
253
2
28
2,239
 41

Proved producing properties – Depreciation and depletion42,224
5,288
15,566
24,432
1,832
8,255
97,597
 2,274
551
Support equipment depreciation589
178
613
1,101
305
137
2,923
 480

Accumulated provisions43,934
6,100
16,380
25,786
2,139
8,420
102,759
 2,795
551
Net Capitalized Costs$37,612
$10,294
$19,256
$22,145
$14,845
$2,781
$106,933
 $6,141
$2,923
 


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Table III - Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities1 

The company’s results of operations from oil and gas producing activities for the years 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 are shown in the following table. Net income from exploration and production activities as reported on page FS-38 reflects income taxes computed on an effective rate basis.
Income taxes in Table III are based on statutory tax rates, reflecting allowable deductions and tax credits. Interest income and expense are excluded from the results reported in Table III and from the net income amounts on page FS-38.
Consolidated Companies  Affiliated Companies Consolidated Companies  Affiliated Companies 
 Other
 Australia/
    Other
 Australia/
   
Millions of dollarsU.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total
 TCO
Other
U.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total
 TCO
Other
Year Ended December 31, 2015   
Revenues from net production   
Sales$1,475
$1,155
$279
$6,254
$889
$403
$10,455
 $4,097
$729
Transfers7,195
1,089
6,182
3,779
408
829
19,482
 

Total8,670
2,244
6,461
10,033
1,297
1,232
29,937
 4,097
729
Production expenses excluding taxes(4,293)(1,162)(1,758)(3,601)(162)(505)(11,481) (510)(365)
Taxes other than on income(430)(123)(124)(15)(172)(2)(866) (279)(31)
Proved producing properties:   
Depreciation and depletion(7,640)(2,519)(2,506)(3,887)(217)(556)(17,325) (501)(169)
Accretion expense2
(265)(23)(127)(158)(37)(69)(679) (3)(14)
Exploration expenses(1,614)(137)(667)(492)(289)(106)(3,305) 
(1)
Unproved properties valuation(583)(55)(24)(79)(61)
(802) 

Other income (expense)3
220
(291)638
21
73
237
898
 (25)373
Results before income taxes(5,935)(2,066)1,893
1,822
432
231
(3,623) 2,779
522
Income tax expense2,133
550
(986)(679)(178)(62)778
 (835)(291)
Results of Producing Operations$(3,802)$(1,516)$907
$1,143
$254
$169
$(2,845) $1,944
$231
Year Ended December 31, 2014      
Revenues from net production      
Sales$2,660
$1,338
$707
$8,290
$1,466
$1,037
$15,498
 $7,717
$1,733
$2,660
$1,338
$707
$8,290
$1,466
$1,037
$15,498
 $7,717
$1,733
Transfers13,023
2,285
12,546
8,153
888
1,277
38,172
 

13,023
2,285
12,546
8,153
888
1,277
38,172
 

Total15,683
3,623
13,253
16,443
2,354
2,314
53,670
 7,717
1,733
15,683
3,623
13,253
16,443
2,354
2,314
53,670
 7,717
1,733
Production expenses excluding taxes(4,786)(1,328)(2,084)(4,527)(191)(773)(13,689) (493)(670)(4,786)(1,328)(2,084)(4,527)(191)(773)(13,689) (493)(670)
Taxes other than on income(654)(122)(140)(82)(329)(4)(1,331) (344)(418)(654)(122)(140)(82)(329)(4)(1,331) (344)(418)
Proved producing properties:      
Depreciation and depletion(4,605)(793)(3,092)(3,977)(208)(351)(13,026) (567)(175)(4,605)(793)(3,092)(3,977)(208)(351)(13,026) (567)(175)
Accretion expense2
(334)(22)(130)(142)(32)(84)(744) (9)(4)(334)(22)(130)(142)(32)(84)(744) (9)(4)
Exploration expenses(581)(119)(383)(309)(269)(281)(1,942) 
(5)(581)(119)(383)(309)(269)(281)(1,942) 
(5)
Unproved properties valuation(140)(219)(12)(289)(40)(3)(703) 
(38)(140)(219)(12)(289)(40)(3)(703) 
(38)
Other income (expense)3
654
674
221
115
102
358
2,124
 (28)(85)654
674
221
115
102
358
2,124
 (28)(85)
Results before income taxes5,237
1,694
7,633
7,232
1,387
1,176
24,359
 6,276
338
5,237
1,694
7,633
7,232
1,387
1,176
24,359
 6,276
338
Income tax expense(1,955)(471)(4,924)(3,604)(392)(579)(11,925) (1,883)(284)(1,955)(471)(4,924)(3,604)(392)(579)(11,925) (1,883)(284)
Results of Producing Operations$3,282
$1,223
$2,709
$3,628
$995
$597
$12,434
 $4,393
$54
$3,282
$1,223
$2,709
$3,628
$995
$597
$12,434
 $4,393
$54
Year Ended December 31, 2013   
Revenues from net production   
Sales$2,303
$1,351
$702
$9,220
$1,431
$1,345
$16,352
 $8,522
$2,100
Transfers14,471
1,973
14,804
9,521
984
1,701
43,454
 

Total16,774
3,324
15,506
18,741
2,415
3,046
59,806
 8,522
2,100
Production expenses excluding taxes(4,606)(1,218)(2,099)(4,429)(193)(759)(13,304) (401)(444)
Taxes other than on income(648)(90)(149)(140)(378)(3)(1,408) (439)(704)
Proved producing properties:   
Depreciation and depletion(4,039)(440)(2,747)(3,602)(342)(416)(11,586) (518)(179)
Accretion expense2
(223)(22)(125)(114)(28)(79)(591) (9)(14)
Exploration expenses(555)(372)(203)(272)(161)(258)(1,821) 

Unproved properties valuation(129)(84)(13)(141)(4)(5)(376) 
(10)
Other income (expense)3
242
(5)145
(275)89
13
209
 (81)462
Results before income taxes6,816
1,093
10,315
9,768
1,398
1,539
30,929
 7,074
1,211
Income tax expense(2,471)(289)(6,545)(4,824)(411)(1,058)(15,598) (2,122)(624)
Results of Producing Operations$4,345
$804
$3,770
$4,944
$987
$481
$15,331
 $4,952
$587
1 
The value of owned production consumed in operations as fuel has been eliminated from revenues and production expenses, and the related volumes have been deducted from net production in calculating the unit average sales price and production cost. This has no effect on the results of producing operations.
2 
Represents accretion of ARO liability. Refer to Note 24,25, “Asset Retirement Obligations,” on page FS-59.
3 
Includes foreign currency gains and losses, gains and losses on property dispositions and other miscellaneous income and expenses.


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Table III - Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities1, continued
Consolidated Companies  Affiliated Companies Consolidated Companies  Affiliated Companies 
 Other
 Australia/
    Other
 Australia/
   
Millions of dollarsU.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total
 TCO
Other
U.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total
 TCO
Other
Year Ended December 31, 2012   
Year Ended December 31, 2013   
Revenues from net production      
Sales$1,832
$1,561
$1,480
$10,485
$1,539
$1,618
$18,515
 $7,869
$1,951
$2,303
$1,351
$702
$9,220
$1,431
$1,345
$16,352
 $8,522
$2,100
Transfers15,122
1,997
15,033
9,071
1,073
2,148
44,444
 

14,471
1,973
14,804
9,521
984
1,701
43,454
 

Total16,954
3,558
16,513
19,556
2,612
3,766
62,959
 7,869
1,951
16,774
3,324
15,506
18,741
2,415
3,046
59,806
 8,522
2,100
Production expenses excluding taxes(4,009)(1,073)(1,918)(4,545)(164)(637)(12,346) (463)(442)(4,606)(1,218)(2,099)(4,429)(193)(759)(13,304) (401)(444)
Taxes other than on income(654)(123)(161)(191)(390)(3)(1,522) (439)(767)(648)(90)(149)(140)(378)(3)(1,408) (439)(704)
Proved producing properties:      
Depreciation and depletion(3,462)(508)(2,475)(3,399)(315)(541)(10,700) (427)(147)(4,039)(440)(2,747)(3,602)(342)(416)(11,586) (518)(179)
Accretion expense2
(226)(33)(66)(92)(23)(46)(486) (8)(6)(223)(22)(125)(114)(28)(79)(591) (9)(14)
Exploration expenses(244)(145)(427)(489)(133)(272)(1,710) 

(555)(372)(203)(272)(161)(258)(1,821) 

Unproved properties valuation(127)(138)(16)(133)
(15)(429) 

(129)(84)(13)(141)(4)(5)(376) 
(10)
Other income (expense)3
167
(169)(199)245
2,495
13
2,552
 27
31
242
(5)145
(275)89
13
209
 (81)462
Results before income taxes8,399
1,369
11,251
10,952
4,082
2,265
38,318
 6,559
620
6,816
1,093
10,315
9,768
1,398
1,539
30,929
 7,074
1,211
Income tax expense(3,043)(310)(7,558)(5,739)(1,226)(1,511)(19,387) (1,972)(299)(2,471)(289)(6,545)(4,824)(411)(1,058)(15,598) (2,122)(624)
Results of Producing Operations$5,356
$1,059
$3,693
$5,213
$2,856
$754
$18,931
 $4,587
$321
$4,345
$804
$3,770
$4,944
$987
$481
$15,331
 $4,952
$587
1 
The value of owned production consumed in operations as fuel has been eliminated from revenues and production expenses, and the related volumes have been deducted from net production in calculating the unit average sales price and production cost. This has no effect on the results of producing operations.
2 
Represents accretion of ARO liability. Refer to Note 24,25, “Asset Retirement Obligations,” on page FS-59.
3 
Includes foreign currency gains and losses, gains and losses on property dispositions, and other miscellaneous income and expenses.


Table IV - Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities - Unit Prices and Costs1  

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 


Other

Australia/




Other

Australia/




U.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other
U.S.
Americas3

Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other
Year Ended December 31, 2015   
Average sales prices   
Liquids, per barrel$42.70
$49.66
$49.88
$46.19
$49.96
$48.53
$46.26
 $38.71
$34.92
Natural gas, per thousand cubic feet1.89
3.24
1.84
4.94
6.17
5.28
3.96
 1.57
2.51
Average production costs, per barrel2
16.60
20.45
12.23
13.55
5.03
17.14
14.60
 4.32
17.44
Year Ended December 31, 2014      
Average sales prices      
Liquids, per barrel$84.13
$83.57
$96.43
$89.44
$95.17
$95.05
$89.44
 $81.07
$76.07
$84.13
$86.23
$96.43
$89.44
$95.17
$95.05
$89.44
 $81.07
$76.07
Natural gas, per thousand cubic feet3.90
2.84
1.53
5.86
10.42
9.29
5.44
 1.53
6.38
3.90
3.25
1.53
5.86
10.42
9.29
5.44
 1.53
6.38
Average production costs, per barrel2
20.09
22.77
13.77
17.21
5.53
27.14
17.69
 4.47
29.30
20.09
22.77
13.77
17.21
5.53
27.14
17.69
 4.47
29.30
Year Ended December 31, 2013      
Average sales prices      
Liquids, per barrel$93.46
$88.32
$107.22
$98.37
$103.28
$105.78
$99.05
 $88.06
$78.87
$93.46
$91.44
$107.22
$98.37
$103.28
$105.78
$99.05
 $88.06
$78.87
Natural gas, per thousand cubic feet3.38
2.68
1.76
6.02
10.61
11.04
5.45
 1.50
4.00
3.38
3.03
1.76
6.02
10.61
11.04
5.45
 1.50
4.00
Average production costs, per barrel2
19.57
21.29
13.93
16.49
5.90
22.87
17.10
 4.37
22.69
19.57
21.29
13.93
16.49
5.90
22.87
17.10
 4.37
22.69
Year Ended December 31, 2012   
Average sales prices   
Liquids, per barrel$95.21
$87.87
$109.64
$102.46
$103.06
$108.77
$101.61
 $89.34
$83.97
Natural gas, per thousand cubic feet2.65
3.59
1.22
6.03
10.99
10.10
5.42
 1.36
5.39
Average production costs, per barrel2
16.99
18.38
12.14
16.71
4.86
15.72
15.46
 4.42
18.73
1 
The value of owned production consumed in operations as fuel has been eliminated from revenues and production expenses, and the related volumes have been deducted from net production in calculating the unit average sales price and production cost. This has no effect on the results of producing operations.
2 
Natural gas converted to oil-equivalent gas (OEG) barrels at a rate of 6 MCF = 1 OEG barrel.
3
2013 and 2014 conformed to 2015 presentation.



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Table V Reserve Quantity Information

Summary of Net Oil and Gas Reserves

2014  2013  2012 2015  2014  2013 
Liquids in Millions of BarrelsCrude Oil


Crude Oil


Crude Oil

Crude Oil


Crude Oil


Crude Oil

Condensate
Synthetic
Natural

Condensate
Synthetic
Natural

Condensate
Synthetic
Natural
Condensate
Synthetic
Natural

Condensate
Synthetic
Natural

Condensate
Synthetic
Natural
Natural Gas in Billions of Cubic FeetNGLs
Oil
Gas

NGLs
Oil
Gas

NGLs
Oil
Gas
NGLs
Oil
Gas

NGLs
Oil
Gas

NGLs
Oil
Gas
Proved Developed









Consolidated Companies









U.S.955

2,743

976

2,632

1,012

2,574
933

2,683

955

2,743

976

2,632
Other Americas103
531
739

109
403
943

91
391
1,063
109
594
597

103
531
739

109
403
943
Africa701

1,112

763

1,161

782

1,163
702

1,100

701

1,112

763

1,161
Asia584

4,607

601

4,620

643

4,511
660

4,933

584

4,607

601

4,620
Australia/Oceania38

1,117

44

1,251

31

682
60

4,330

38

1,117

44

1,251
Europe87

167

94

200

103

191
76

166

87

167

94

200
Total Consolidated2,468
531
10,485

2,587
403
10,807

2,662
391
10,184
2,540
594
13,809

2,468
531
10,485

2,587
403
10,807
Affiliated Companies









TCO961

1,431

884

1,188

977

1,261
1,020

1,504

961

1,431

884

1,188
Other100
51
317

105
44
330

115
50
377
91
58
288

100
51
317

105
44
330
Total Consolidated and Affiliated Companies3,529
582
12,233

3,576
447
12,325

3,754
441
11,822
3,651
652
15,601

3,529
582
12,233

3,576
447
12,325
Proved Undeveloped









Consolidated Companies









U.S.477

1,431

354

1,358

347

1,148
453

1,559

477

1,431

354

1,358
Other Americas135
3
384

134
134
357

132
122
412
127
3
117

135
3
384

134
134
357
Africa320

1,856

341

1,884

348

1,918
255

1,837

320

1,856

341

1,884
Asia168

1,659

191

2,125

194

2,356
130

1,023

168

1,659

191

2,125
Australia/Oceania104

9,824

87

9,076

103

9,570
93

7,543

104

9,824

87

9,076
Europe79

68

72

63

54

66
67

58

79

68

72

63
Total Consolidated1,283
3
15,222
 1,179
134
14,863

1,178
122
15,470
1,125
3
12,137
 1,283
3
15,222

1,179
134
14,863
Affiliated Companies









TCO654

746

784

1,102

755

1,038
656

764

654

746

784

1,102
Other45
153
915

49
176
856

49
182
865
40
135
935

45
153
915

49
176
856
Total Consolidated and Affiliated Companies1,982
156
16,883
 2,012
310
16,821

1,982
304
17,373
1,821
138
13,836
 1,982
156
16,883

2,012
310
16,821
Total Proved Reserves5,511
738
29,116

5,588
757
29,146

5,736
745
29,195
5,472
790
29,437

5,511
738
29,116

5,588
757
29,146
Reserves Governance The company has adopted a comprehensive reserves and resource classification system modeled after a system developed and approved by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the World Petroleum Congress and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. The system classifies recoverable hydrocarbons into six categories based on their status at the time of reporting - three deemed commercial and three potentially recoverable. Within the commercial classification are proved reserves and two categories of unproved: probable and possible. The potentially recoverable categories are also referred to as contingent resources. For reserves estimates to be classified as proved, they must meet all SEC and company standards.
Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities that geoscience and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be economically producible in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations. Net proved reserves exclude royalties and interests owned by others and reflect contractual arrangements and royalty obligations in effect at the time of the estimate.
Proved reserves are classified as either developed or undeveloped. Proved developed reserves are the quantities expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods.
Due to the inherent uncertainties and the limited nature of reservoir data, estimates of reserves are subject to change as additional information becomes available.

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Proved reserves are estimated by company asset teams composed of earth scientists and engineers. As part of the internal control process related to reserves estimation, the company maintains a Reserves Advisory Committee (RAC) that is chaired by the Manager of Corporate Reserves, a corporate department that reports directly tois separate from the Vice Chairman responsible for the company’s worldwide exploration and production activities.Upstream operating organization. The Manager of Corporate Reserves has more than 30 years’ experience working in the oil and gas industry and a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering degree from Stanford University. His experience includes more than 15 years of managing oil and gas reserves processes. He was chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Oil and Gas Reserves Committee, served on the United Nations Expert Group on Resources Classification, and is a past member of the Joint Committee on Reserves Evaluator Training and the California Conservation Committee. He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers and serves on the Society of Petroleum Engineers Oil and Gas Reserves Committee.
All RAC members are degreed professionals, each with more than 10 years of experience in various aspects of reserves estimation relating to reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering, earth science or finance. The members are knowledgeable in SEC guidelines for proved reserves classification and receive annual training on the preparation of reserves estimates. The reserves activities are managed by two operating company-level reserves managers. These two reserves managers are not members of the RAC so as to preserve corporate-level independence.
The RAC has the following primary responsibilities: establish the policies and processes used within the operating units to estimate reserves; provide independent reviews and oversight of the business units’ recommended reserves estimates and changes; confirm that proved reserves are recognized in accordance with SEC guidelines; determine that reserve volumes are calculated using consistent and appropriate standards, procedures and technology; and maintain the Corporate Reserves Manual, which provides standardized procedures used corporatewide for classifying and reporting hydrocarbon reserves.
During the year, the RAC is represented in meetings with each of the company’s upstream business units to review and discuss reserve changes recommended by the various asset teams. Major changes are also reviewed with the company’s Strategy and Planning Committee, whose members include the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. The company’s annual reserve activity is also reviewed with the Board of Directors. If major changes to reserves were to occur between the annual reviews, those matters would also be discussed with the Board.
RAC subteams also conduct in-depth reviews during the year of many of the fields that have large proved reserves quantities. These reviews include an examination of the proved-reserve records and documentation of their compliance with the Corporate Reserves Manual.
Technologies Used in Establishing Proved Reserves Additions In 2014,2015, additions to Chevron’s proved reserves were based on a wide range of geologic and engineering technologies. Information generated from wells, such as well logs, wire line sampling, production and pressure testing, fluid analysis, and core analysis, was integrated with seismic data, regional geologic studies, and information from analogous reservoirs to provide “reasonably certain” proved reserves estimates. Both proprietary and commercially available analytic tools, including reservoir simulation, geologic modeling and seismic processing, have been used in the interpretation of the subsurface data. These technologies have been utilized extensively by the company in the past, and the company believes that they provide a high degree of confidence in establishing reliable and consistent reserves estimates.
Proved Undeveloped Reserves At the end of 2014,2015, proved undeveloped reserves totaled 5.04.3 billion barrels of oil-equivalent (BOE), a decrease of 174687 million BOE from year-end 2013.2014. The decrease was due to the transfer of 6461,027 million BOE to proved developed and 2 million BOE in sales, partially offset by increases of 277273 million BOE in extensions and discoveries, 16965 million BOE in revisions, and 284 million BOE in improved recovery.
During 2014,2015, investments totaling approximately $15.4$14.3 billion in oil and gas producing activities and about $2.9$2.3 billion in non-oil and gas producing activities were expended to advance the development of proved undeveloped reserves. Australia accounted for about $7.1$6.4 billion of the total, mainly for development and construction activities at the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects. Expenditures of about $3.4$2.7 billion in the United States related primarily to various development activities in the Gulf of Mexico and the midcontinent region. In Asia, expenditures during the year totaled approximately $3.3$3.2 billion, primarily related to development projects of the TCO affiliate in Kazakhstan, and in Thailand. In Africa, about $2.8 billion was expended on various offshore development and natural gas projects in Nigeria, Angola and Angola.Republic of the Congo. Development activities in Canada and Brazil were primarily responsible for about $1.6$1.5 billion of expenditures in Other Americas.

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Reserves that remain proved undeveloped for five or more years are a result of several factors that affect optimal project development and execution, such as the complex nature of the development project in adverse and remote locations, physical limitations of infrastructure or plant capacities that dictate project timing, compression projects that are pending reservoir pressure declines, and contractual limitations that dictate production levels.


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At year-end 2014,2015, the company held approximately 2.52.2 billion BOE of proved undeveloped reserves that have remained undeveloped for five years or more. The majority of these reserves are in three locations where the company has a proven track record of developing major projects. In Australia, approximately 700500 million BOE have remained undeveloped for five years or more related to the Gorgon Project. The company is currently constructing liquefaction and other facilities in Australia to develop this natural gas. In Africa, approximately 400 million BOE have remained undeveloped for five years or more, primarily due to facility constraints at various fields and infrastructure associated with the Escravos gas projects in Nigeria. Affiliates account for about 1.1 billion BOE of proved undeveloped reserves that have remained undeveloped for five years or more, with the majority related to the TCO affiliate in Kazakhstan. At TCO, further field development to convert the remaining proved undeveloped reserves is scheduled to occur in line with reservoir depletion.
Annually, the company assesses whether any changes have occurred in facts or circumstances, such as changes to development plans, regulations or government policies, that would warrant a revision to reserve estimates. In 2015, significant reductions in commodity prices negatively impacted the economic limits of oil and gas properties, resulting in proved reserve decreases, and positively impacted proved reserves due to entitlement effects. The year-end reserves volumes have been updated for these circumstances and significant changes have been discussed in the appropriate reserves sections. For 2014,2015, this assessment did not result in any material changes in reserves classified as proved undeveloped. Over the past three years, the ratio of proved undeveloped reserves to total proved reserves has ranged between 4438 percent and 46 percent. The consistent completion of major capital projects has kept the ratio in a narrow range over this time period.
Proved Reserve Quantities For the three years ending December 31, 2014,2015, the pattern of net reserve changes shown in the following tables are not necessarily indicative of future trends. Apart from acquisitions, the company’s ability to add proved reserves can be affected by events and circumstances that are outside the company’s control, such as delays in government permitting, partner approvals of development plans, changes in oil and gas prices, OPEC constraints, geopolitical uncertainties, and civil unrest.
At December 31, 2014,2015, proved reserves for the company were 11.111.2 billion BOE. The company’s estimated net proved reserves of liquids including crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids and synthetic oil for the years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 20142015 are shown in the table on page FS-68. The company’s estimated net proved reserves of natural gas are shown on page FS-69.
Noteworthy changes in liquids proved reserves for 20122013 through 20142015 are discussed below and shown in the table on the following page:
Revisions In 2012, improved field performance and drilling associated with Gulf of Mexico projects accounted for the majority of the 104 million barrel increase in the United States. In Asia, drilling results across numerous assets drove the 97 million barrel increase. Improved field performance from various Nigeria and Angola producing assets was primarily responsible for the 66 million barrel increase in Africa. Improved plant efficiency for the TCO affiliate was responsible for a large portion of the 59 million barrel increase.
In 2013, improved field performance from various Nigeria and Angola producing assets was primarily responsible for the 94 million barrel increase in Africa. In Asia, drilling performance across numerous assets resulted in an 84 million barrel increase. Improved field performance and drilling associated with Gulf of Mexico projects and drilling in the Midland and Delaware basins accounted for the majority of the 55 million barrel increase in the United States. Synthetic oil reserves in Canada increased by 40 million barrels, primarily due to improved field performance.
In 2014, drilling in the Midland and Delaware basins and improved field performance and drilling in California accounted for the majority of the 90 million barrel increase in the United States. Improved field performance at various Nigeria fields was primarily responsible for the 74 million barrel increase in Africa. In Asia, drilling performance across numerous assets, primarily in Indonesia, resulted in the 80 million barrel increase.
In 2015, entitlement effects and improved performance were responsible for the163 million barrel increase in the TCO affiliate in Kazakhstan. In Asia, entitlement effects and drilling performance across numerous assets resulted in the 164 million barrel increase. Improved Recovery In 2012, improved recoveryfield performance at various Nigerian fields, including Agbami, was primarily responsible for the 60 million barrel increase in Africa. Synthetic oil reserves in Canada increased reserves by 7780 million barrels, primarily due to secondary recovery performance in Africa and in Gulf of Mexico fields in the United States.entitlement effects.
Improved Recovery In 2013, improved recovery increased reserves by 57 million barrels due to numerous small projects, including expansions of existing projects in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
In 2014, improved recovery increased reserves by 34 million barrels, primarily due to secondary recovery projects in the United States, mostly related to steamflood expansions in California.

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Extensions and Discoveries In 2012, extensions and discoveries increased reserves 101 million barrels in Other Americas, primarily due to the initial booking of the Hebron project in Canada. In the United States, additions at several Gulf of Mexico projects and drilling activities in the mid-continent region were primarily responsible for the 77 million barrel increase.
In 2013, extensions and discoveries in the Midland and Delaware basins were primarily responsible for the 55 million barrel increase in the United States.


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In 2014, extensions and discoveries in the Midland and Delaware basins and the Gulf of Mexico were primarily responsible for the 164 million barrel increase in the United States.
In 2015, extensions and discoveries in the Midland and Delaware basins were primarily responsible for the 137 million barrel increase in the United States.
Purchases In 2014, the purchase of additional reserves in Canada was responsible for the 26 million barrel increase in synthetic oil.
Sales In 2014, the sale of the company’s interests in Chad was responsible for the 20 million barrel decrease in Africa.

Net Proved Reserves of Crude Oil, Condensate, Natural Gas Liquids and Synthetic Oil

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 
Total
Consolidated

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 
Total
Consolidated




Other




Australia/


Synthetic





Synthetic



and Affiliated


Other




Australia/


Synthetic





Synthetic



and Affiliated
Millions of barrelsU.S.
Americas1

Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Oil2

Total

TCO
Oil
Other3


Companies
U.S.
Americas1

Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Oil2

Total

TCO
Oil
Other3


Companies
Reserves at January 1, 20121,311
113
1,155
894
140
159
523
4,295

1,759
244
157

6,455
Changes attributable to:     
Revisions104
20
66
97
4
16
6
313

59
(6)24

390
Improved recovery24
8
30
6

9

77





77
Extensions and discoveries77
101
30
2
7


217



1

218
Purchases10






10





10
Sales(1)

(15)(7)

(23)




(23)
Production(166)(19)(151)(147)(10)(27)(16)(536)
(86)(6)(18)
(646)
Reserves at December 31, 20124
1,359
223
1,130
837
134
157
513
4,353

1,732
232
164

6,481
Reserves at January 1, 20131,359
223
1,130
837
134
157
513
4,353

1,732
232
164

6,481
Changes attributable to:          
Revisions55
25
94
84
7
17
40
322

32
(3)3

354
55
25
94
84
7
17
40
322

32
(3)3

354
Improved recovery26

10
10

11

57





57
26

10
10

11

57





57
Extensions and discoveries55
4
13
2

4

78





78
55
4
13
2

4

78





78
Purchases2
9





11





11
2
9





11





11
Sales(3)
(1)



(4)




(4)(3)
(1)



(4)




(4)
Production(164)(18)(142)(141)(10)(23)(16)(514)
(96)(9)(13)
(632)(164)(18)(142)(141)(10)(23)(16)(514)
(96)(9)(13)
(632)
Reserves at December 31, 20134
1,330
243
1,104
792
131
166
537
4,303

1,668
220
154

6,345
1,330
243
1,104
792
131
166
537
4,303

1,668
220
154

6,345
Changes attributable to:          
Revisions90

74
80
19
9
(32)240

41
(4)

277
90

74
80
19
9
(32)240

41
(4)

277
Improved recovery19
1
1
8

5

34





34
19
1
1
8

5

34





34
Extensions and discoveries164
18
2
7

8
19
218



1

219
164
18
2
7

8
19
218



1

219
Purchases1





26
27





27
1





26
27





27
Sales(6)
(20)

(3)
(29)




(29)(6)
(20)

(3)
(29)




(29)
Production(166)(24)(140)(135)(8)(19)(16)(508)
(94)(12)(10)
(624)(166)(24)(140)(135)(8)(19)(16)(508)
(94)(12)(10)
(624)
Reserves at December 31, 20144
1,432
238
1,021
752
142
166
534
4,285

1,615
204
145

6,249
1,432
238
1,021
752
142
166
534
4,285

1,615
204
145

6,249
Changes attributable to:     
Revisions(1)(9)60
164
14
(3)80
305

163

(4)
464
Improved recovery7

11
2



20





20
Extensions and discoveries137
28
4
5
5


179





179
Purchases













Sales(6)
(7)



(13)





(13)
Production(183)(21)(132)(133)(8)(20)(17)(514)
(102)(11)(10)
(637)
Reserves at December 31, 20154
1,386
236
957
790
153
143
597
4,262

1,676
193
131

6,262
1 
Ending reserve balances in North America were 155, 142 141 and 121141 and in South America were 81, 96 102 and 102 in 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively.
2 
Reserves associated with Canada.
3 
Ending reserve balances in Africa were 37,34, 37 and 4137 and in South America were 97, 108 and 117 and 123in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.
4 
Included are year-end reserve quantities related to production-sharing contracts (PSC) (refer to page E-11E-10 for the definition of a PSC). PSC-related reserve quantities are 1920 percent, 2019 percent and 20 percent for consolidated companies for 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.


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Net Proved Reserves of Natural Gas

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 
Total
Consolidated

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 
Total
Consolidated



Other

Australia/




and Affiliated

Other

Australia/




and Affiliated
Billions of cubic feet (BCF)U.S.
Americas1

Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other2


Companies
U.S.
Americas1

Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other2


Companies
Reserves at January 1, 20123,646
1,664
3,196
6,721
9,744
258
25,229

2,251
1,203

28,683
Changes attributable to:     
Revisions318
(77)(30)1,007
358
84
1,660

158
37

1,855
Improved recovery5


1

2
8




8
Extensions and discoveries166
34
2
50
747

999


12

1,011
Purchases33





33




33
Sales(6)

(93)(439)
(538)



(538)
Production3
(440)(146)(87)(819)(158)(87)(1,737)
(110)(10)
(1,857)
Reserves at December 31, 20123,722
1,475
3,081
6,867
10,252
257
25,654

2,299
1,242

29,195
Reserves at January 1, 20133,722
1,475
3,081
6,867
10,252
257
25,654

2,299
1,242

29,195
Changes attributable to:          
Revisions(234)(59)27
627
229
46
636

117
(35)
718
(234)(59)27
627
229
46
636

117
(35)
718
Improved recovery3

2
6

4
15




15
3

2
6

4
15




15
Extensions and discoveries951

27
16

27
1,021




1,021
951

27
16

27
1,021




1,021
Purchases12
32

60


104




104
12
32

60


104




104
Sales(10)
(1)

(1)(12)



(12)(10)
(1)

(1)(12)



(12)
Production3
(454)(148)(91)(831)(154)(70)(1,748)
(126)(21)
(1,895)(454)(148)(91)(831)(154)(70)(1,748)
(126)(21)
(1,895)
Reserves at December 31, 20133,990
1,300
3,045
6,745
10,327
263
25,670

2,290
1,186

29,146
3,990
1,300
3,045
6,745
10,327
263
25,670

2,290
1,186

29,146
Changes attributable to:          
Revisions76
(110)35
252
775
36
1,064

9
34

1,107
76
(110)35
252
775
36
1,064

9
34

1,107
Improved recovery2
1
1


1
5




5
2
1
1


1
5




5
Extensions and discoveries614
56

79

3
752


32

784
614
56

79

3
752


32

784
Purchases1


21


22




22
1


21


22




22
Sales(53)(1)(3)

(5)(62)



(62)(53)(1)(3)

(5)(62)



(62)
Production3
(456)(123)(110)(831)(161)(63)(1,744)
(122)(20)
(1,886)(456)(123)(110)(831)(161)(63)(1,744)
(122)(20)
(1,886)
Reserves at December 31, 20144,174
1,123
2,968
6,266
10,941
235
25,707

2,177
1,232

29,116
4,174
1,123
2,968
6,266
10,941
235
25,707

2,177
1,232

29,116
Changes attributable to:     
Revisions(66)(435)27
480
974
49
1,029

218
2

1,249
Improved recovery1





1




1
Extensions and discoveries659
147
61
61
118

1,046




1,046
Purchases











Sales(48)
(5)


(53)



(53)
Production3
(478)(121)(114)(851)(160)(60)(1,784)
(127)(11)
(1,922)
Reserves at December 31, 20154,242
714
2,937
5,956
11,873
224
25,946

2,268
1,223

29,437
1 
Ending reserve balances in North America and South America were 174, 59, 54 49 and 540, 1,064, 1,246 1,426 in 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively.
2 
Ending reserve balances in Africa and South America were 1,044, 1,043, 1,009 1,068 and 179, 189, 177 174 in 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively.
3 
Total “as sold” volumes are 1,6951,742 BCF, 1,7021,695 BCF and 1,6661,702 BCF for 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively; 2013 conformed to 2014 presentation.
4 
Includes reserve quantities related to production-sharing contracts (PSC) (refer to page E-11 for the definition of a PSC). PSC-related reserve quantities are 1916 percent, 2019 percent and 2120 percent for consolidated companies for 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.

Noteworthy changes in natural gas proved reserves for 20122013 through 20142015 are discussed below and shown in the table above:
Revisions In 2012, net revisions of 1,007 BCF in Asia were primarily due to development drilling and additional compression in Bangladesh, and drilling results and improved field performance in Thailand. In Australia, updated reservoir data interpretation based on additional drilling at the Gorgon Project drove the 358 BCF increase. Drilling results from activities in the Marcellus Shale were responsible for the majority of the 318 BCF increase in the United States.
In 2013, net revisions of 627 BCF in Asia were primarily due to development drilling and improved field performance in Bangladesh and Thailand. In Australia, drilling performance drove the 229 BCF increase. The majority of the net decrease of 234 BCF in the United States was due to a change in development plans in the Appalachian region.
In 2014, net revisions of 775 BCF in Australia were primarily due to development drilling at Gorgon.
In 2015, positive drilling performance at Wheatstone and Gorgon was responsible for the 974 BCF increase in Australia. Net revisions of 480 BCF in Asia were primarily due to improved field performance in Thailand and to entitlement effects and improved performance in Kazakhstan. The majority of the net decrease of 435 BCF in Other Americas was due to the deferral of the infill drilling and compression projects as well as drilling results in Trinidad and Tobago. The 218 BCF increase for the TCO affiliate was due to entitlement effects and improved performance.
Extensions and Discoveries In 2012, extensions and discoveries of 747 BCF in Australia were primarily due to positive drilling results at the Gorgon Project.
In 2013, extensions and discoveries of 951 BCF in the United States were primarily in the Appalachian region.
In 2014, extensions and discoveries of 614 BCF in the United States were primarily in the Appalachian region and the Delaware Basin.
SalesIn 2015, In 2012, the saleextensions and discoveries of a portion of the company's equity interest659 BCF in the Wheatstone Project was responsible forUnited States were primarily in the 439 BCF reduction in Australia.Appalachian region and the Midland and Delaware basins.


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Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities - Unaudited


Table VI - Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves

The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is calculated in accordance with SEC and FASB requirements. This includes using the average of first-day-of-the-month oil and gas prices for the 12-month period prior to the end of the reporting period, estimated future development and production costs assuming the continuation of existing economic conditions, estimated costs for asset retirement obligations (includes costs to retire existing wells and facilities in addition to those future wells and facilities necessary to produce proved undeveloped reserves), and estimated future income taxes based on appropriate statutory tax rates. Discounted future net cash flows are calculated using 10 percent mid-period discount factors. Estimates of proved-reserve quantities are imprecise and change over time as new information becomes available. Probable and possible reserves, which may become proved in the future, are excluded from the calculations. The valuation requires assumptions as to the timing and amount of future development and production costs. The calculations are made as of December 31 each year and do not represent management’s estimate of the company’s future cash flows or value of its oil and gas reserves. In the following table, the caption “Standardized Measure Net Cash Flows” refers to the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows.

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 
Total
Consolidated

Consolidated Companies 
Affiliated Companies 
Total
Consolidated



Other

Australia/




and Affiliated

Other

Australia/




and Affiliated
Millions of dollarsU.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other

Companies
U.S.
Americas
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
Total

TCO
Other

Companies
At December 31, 2015




Future cash inflows from production$67,536
$39,363
$52,128
$58,645
$93,550
$8,561
$319,783

$75,378
$17,519

$412,680
Future production costs(33,895)(26,477)(22,963)(27,499)(10,814)(6,994)(128,642)
(17,959)(6,546)
(153,147)
Future development costs(12,625)(5,485)(6,562)(8,924)(11,612)(1,751)(46,959)
(17,232)(3,226)
(67,417)
Future income taxes(4,161)(2,316)(14,681)(9,229)(21,337)70
(51,654)
(12,056)(3,460)
(67,170)
Undiscounted future net cash flows16,855
5,085
7,922
12,993
49,787
(114)92,528

28,131
4,287

124,946
10 percent midyear annual discount for timing of estimated cash flows(5,871)(2,830)(2,230)(3,673)(26,179)292
(40,491)
(15,249)(2,239)
(57,979)
Standardized Measure
Net Cash Flows
$10,984
$2,255
$5,692
$9,320
$23,608
$178
$52,037

$12,882
$2,048

$66,967
At December 31, 2014









Future cash inflows from production$138,385
$67,102
$103,304
$99,741
$142,541
$18,168
$569,241

$144,721
$37,511

$751,473
$138,385
$67,102
$103,304
$99,741
$142,541
$18,168
$569,241

$144,721
$37,511

$751,473
Future production costs(42,817)(30,899)(26,992)(34,359)(12,744)(10,814)(158,625)
(30,015)(17,061)
(205,701)(42,817)(30,899)(26,992)(34,359)(12,744)(10,814)(158,625)
(30,015)(17,061)
(205,701)
Future development costs(13,616)(8,283)(9,486)(12,629)(15,681)(3,031)(62,726)
(19,349)(4,454)
(86,529)(13,616)(8,283)(9,486)(12,629)(15,681)(3,031)(62,726)
(19,349)(4,454)
(86,529)
Future income taxes(27,129)(8,445)(47,884)(24,225)(34,235)(2,692)(144,610)
(28,607)(6,634)
(179,851)(27,129)(8,445)(47,884)(24,225)(34,235)(2,692)(144,610)
(28,607)(6,634)
(179,851)
Undiscounted future net cash flows54,823
19,475
18,942
28,528
79,881
1,631
203,280

66,750
9,362

279,392
54,823
19,475
18,942
28,528
79,881
1,631
203,280

66,750
9,362

279,392
10 percent midyear annual discount for timing of estimated cash flows(23,257)(12,082)(6,145)(8,570)(43,325)(380)(93,759)
(34,987)(5,294)
(134,040)(23,257)(12,082)(6,145)(8,570)(43,325)(380)(93,759)
(34,987)(5,294)
(134,040)
Standardized Measure
Net Cash Flows
$31,566
$7,393
$12,797
$19,958
$36,556
$1,251
$109,521

$31,763
$4,068

$145,352
$31,566
$7,393
$12,797
$19,958
$36,556
$1,251
$109,521

$31,763
$4,068

$145,352
At December 31, 20131










Future cash inflows from production$136,942
$73,468
$117,119
$111,970
$130,620
$20,232
$590,351

$157,108
$43,380

$790,839
$136,942
$73,468
$117,119
$111,970
$130,620
$20,232
$590,351

$157,108
$43,380

$790,839
Future production costs(39,009)(29,373)(27,800)(35,716)(12,593)(10,099)(154,590)
(32,245)(18,027)
(204,862)(39,009)(29,373)(27,800)(35,716)(12,593)(10,099)(154,590)
(32,245)(18,027)
(204,862)
Future development costs(12,058)(10,149)(10,983)(17,290)(18,220)(2,644)(71,344)
(12,852)(3,879)
(88,075)(12,058)(10,149)(10,983)(17,290)(18,220)(2,644)(71,344)
(12,852)(3,879)
(88,075)
Future income taxes(28,458)(9,454)(53,953)(26,162)(29,942)(4,727)(152,696)
(33,603)(9,418)
(195,717)(28,458)(9,454)(53,953)(26,162)(29,942)(4,727)(152,696)
(33,603)(9,418)
(195,717)
Undiscounted future net cash flows57,417
24,492
24,383
32,802
69,865
2,762
211,721

78,408
12,056

302,185
57,417
24,492
24,383
32,802
69,865
2,762
211,721

78,408
12,056

302,185
10 percent midyear annual discount for timing of estimated cash flows(23,055)(15,217)(8,165)(10,901)(39,117)(888)(97,343)
(41,444)(6,482)
(145,269)(23,055)(15,217)(8,165)(10,901)(39,117)(888)(97,343)
(41,444)(6,482)
(145,269)
Standardized Measure
Net Cash Flows
$34,362
$9,275
$16,218
$21,901
$30,748
$1,874
$114,378

$36,964
$5,574

$156,916
$34,362
$9,275
$16,218
$21,901
$30,748
$1,874
$114,378

$36,964
$5,574

$156,916
At December 31, 20121





Future cash inflows from production$139,856
$72,548
$122,189
$121,849
$134,009
$19,653
$610,104

$169,966
$47,496

$827,566
Future production costs(41,773)(27,191)(24,592)(35,713)(15,649)(8,768)(153,686)
(32,085)(19,899)
(205,670)
Future development costs(11,192)(14,810)(14,601)(17,275)(24,923)(1,946)(84,747)
(12,355)(3,710)
(100,812)
Future income taxes(32,357)(9,902)(48,683)(30,763)(28,031)(5,589)(155,325)
(37,658)(13,363)
(206,346)
Undiscounted future net cash flows54,534
20,645
34,313
38,098
65,406
3,350
216,346

87,868
10,524

314,738
10 percent midyear annual discount for timing of estimated cash flows(23,055)(14,331)(12,429)(13,033)(42,012)(860)(105,720)
(47,534)(5,644)
(158,898)
Standardized Measure
Net Cash Flows
$31,479
$6,314
$21,884
$25,065
$23,394
$2,490
$110,626

$40,334
$4,880

$155,840
1 
2012 and 2013 conformed to 2014 and 2015 presentation.


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Table VII - Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows From Proved Reserves

The changes in present values between years, which can be significant, reflect changes in estimated proved-reserve quantities and prices and assumptions used in forecasting production volumes and costs. Changes in the timing of production are included with “Revisions of previous quantity estimates.”
     Total Consolidated and      Total Consolidated and 
Millions of dollars
Consolidated Companies1
  Affiliated Companies  Affiliated Companies 
Consolidated Companies1
  Affiliated Companies  Affiliated Companies 
Present Value at January 1, 2012 $106,948
 $45,891
 $152,839
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced net of production costs (49,094) (7,708) (56,802)
Development costs incurred 18,013
 942
 18,955
Purchases of reserves 376
 
 376
Sales of reserves (1,665) 
 (1,665)
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery less related costs 9,296
 106
 9,402
Revisions of previous quantity estimates 26,060
 3,759
 29,819
Net changes in prices, development and production costs (18,752) (2,266) (21,018)
Accretion of discount 18,026
 6,322
 24,348
Net change in income tax 1,418
 (1,832) (414)
Net change for 2012 3,678
 (677) 3,001
Present Value at December 31, 2012 $110,626
 $45,214
 $155,840
Present Value at January 1, 2013 $110,626
 $45,214
 $155,840
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced net of production costs (43,760) (8,692) (52,452) (43,760) (8,692) (52,452)
Development costs incurred 22,907
 1,411
 24,318
 22,907
 1,411
 24,318
Purchases of reserves 184
 
 184
 184
 
 184
Sales of reserves 243
 
 243
 243
 
 243
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery less related costs 3,135
 
 3,135
 3,135
 
 3,135
Revisions of previous quantity estimates 22,796
 1,306
 24,102
 22,796
 1,306
 24,102
Net changes in prices, development and production costs (22,591) (5,925) (28,516) (22,591) (5,925) (28,516)
Accretion of discount 18,510
 6,406
 24,916
 18,510
 6,406
 24,916
Net change in income tax 2,328
 2,818
 5,146
 2,328
 2,818
 5,146
Net change for 2013 3,752
 (2,676) 1,076
 3,752
 (2,676) 1,076
Present Value at December 31, 2013 $114,378
 $42,538
 $156,916
 $114,378
 $42,538
 $156,916
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced net of production costs (38,935) (7,578) (46,513) (38,935) (7,578) (46,513)
Development costs incurred 25,687
 1,963
 27,650
 25,687
 1,963
 27,650
Purchases of reserves 255
 
 255
 255
 
 255
Sales of reserves (1,178) 
 (1,178) (1,178) 
 (1,178)
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery less related costs 3,956
 215
 4,171
 3,956
 215
 4,171
Revisions of previous quantity estimates 17,462
 1,573
 19,035
 17,462
 1,573
 19,035
Net changes in prices, development and production costs (34,953) (12,496) (47,449) (34,953) (12,496) (47,449)
Accretion of discount 18,884
 5,926
 24,810
 18,884
 5,926
 24,810
Net change in income tax 3,965
 3,690
 7,655
 3,965
 3,690
 7,655
Net change for 2014 (4,857) (6,707) (11,564) (4,857) (6,707) (11,564)
Present Value at December 31, 2014 $109,521
 $35,831
 $145,352
 $109,521
 $35,831
 $145,352
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced net of production costs (17,145) (3,637) (20,782)
Development costs incurred 21,703
 1,863
 23,566
Purchases of reserves 2
 
 2
Sales of reserves (109) 
 (109)
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery less related costs 1,415
 
 1,415
Revisions of previous quantity estimates 9,171
 3,607
 12,778
Net changes in prices, development and production costs (143,055) (37,056) (180,111)
Accretion of discount 18,179
 4,965
 23,144
Net change in income tax 52,355
 9,357
 61,712
Net change for 2015 (57,484) (20,901) (78,385)
Present Value at December 31, 2015 $52,037
 $14,930
 $66,967
1 2012 and 2013 conformed to 2014 and 2015 presentation.

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. 
Description 
3.1Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Chevron Corporation, dated May 30, 2008, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Chevron Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2By-Laws of Chevron Corporation, as amended December 10, 2014,September 30, 2015 filed as Exhibit 3.13.2 to Chevron Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 12, 2014,September 30, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.1Pursuant to the Instructions to Exhibits, certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt securities of the company and its consolidated subsidiaries are not filed because the total amount of securities authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of the corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. A copy of such instrument will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
4.2Confidential Stockholder Voting Policy of Chevron Corporation, filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.1Chevron Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Compensation and Deferral Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.2
Form of Retainer Stock Option Agreement under the Chevron Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Compensation and Deferral Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.17 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.3
Form of Stock Units Agreement under the Chevron Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Compensation and Deferral Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.19 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.4
Chevron Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.5*10.5Summary of Chevron Incentive Plan Award Criteria.Criteria, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Chevron Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.6
Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation, filed as Exhibit B to Chevron Corporation’s Notice of the 2013 Annual Meeting and 2013 Proxy Statement filed April 11, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.7*10.7Form of Restricted Stock Units Grant Agreement under the Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation.Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Chevron Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.8*10.8Form of Non-Qualified Stock Options Grant Agreement under the Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation.Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to Chevron Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.9*10.9Form of Performance Shares Grant Agreement under the Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation.Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.9 to Chevron Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10*10.10
Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Grant Agreement under the Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation.

Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.10 to Chevron Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11
Chevron Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Management Employees, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Chevron Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 13, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.12
Chevron Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Management Employees II, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filedfor the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.13Chevron Corporation Retirement Restoration Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14
Chevron Corporation ESIP Restoration Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Chevron Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.15Agreement between Chevron Corporation and R. Hewitt Pate, filed as Exhibit 10.16 to Chevron'sChevron Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.
12.1*Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (page E-3).
21.1*Subsidiaries of Chevron Corporation (page E-4).



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Exhibit No.
 
Description
   
23.1* Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (page E-5).
24.1 to 24.12*24.11* Powers of Attorney for certain directors of Chevron Corporation, authorizing the signing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K on their behalf.
31.1* Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification ofby the company’s Chief Executive Officer (page E-6).
31.2* Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification ofby the company’s Chief Financial Officer (page E-7).
32.1* Section 1350Rule 13a-14(b)/15d-14(b) Certification ofby the company’s Chief Executive Officer (page E-8).
32.2* Section 1350Rule 13a-14(b)/15d-14(b) Certification ofby the company’s Chief Financial Officer (page E-9).
95* Mine Safety Disclosure.
99.1* Definitions of Selected Energy and Financial Terms (pages E-10 through E-11).
101.INS* XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH* XBRL Schema Document.
101.CAL* XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB* XBRL Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE* XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF* XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.
 
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language). The financial information contained in the XBRL-related documents is “unaudited” or “unreviewed.”
 
 

* 
Filed herewith.
 
Copies of the above exhibits not contained herein are available to any security holder upon written request to the Corporate Governance Department, Chevron Corporation, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, California 94583-2324.


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