Chevron Reports 118,750 Barrel-Per-Day Pasadena Spill, Partner Eyes €40M Greek Drilling Investment
Chevron reported a crude oil spill at its 118,750 barrel-per-day Pasadena, Texas refinery on April 22, prompting community alerts. Its partner HELLENiQ Upstream S.A. will silver sponsor the 10th Balkans Energy Summit in Athens, highlighting €40 million in seismic investment and planned offshore drilling by 2027.
1. Pasadena Refinery Spill
On April 22, Chevron disclosed a crude oil leak at its 118,750 barrel-per-day Pasadena, Texas facility. The incident triggered community alerts and has prompted local authorities to assess environmental impact and containment measures while operations continue under investigation.
2. Greek Exploration Partnership
HELLENiQ Upstream S.A., partnered with Chevron and ExxonMobil, will serve as a silver sponsor at the 10th Balkans Energy Summit in Athens. The company has invested over €40 million in seismic studies across new offshore blocks south of Crete and the Peloponnese, with exploration drilling slated to commence by 2027.