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North Enrolling Room/The Chevron Companies

In 1941 Chevron discovered oil in south Louisiana at Barataria and Delta Farms. It was soon apparent to the explorationists that favorable conditions for oil accumulation should extend into the...

In 1941 Chevron discovered oil in south Louisiana at Barataria and Delta Farms. It was soon apparent to the explorationists that favorable conditions for oil accumulation should extend into the Gulf. Since that time Chevron has become the number one producer in the Gulf of Mexico, and now has significant chemical, pipeline and marketing operations in Louisiana.

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