Colorado’s story is one of wide-open landscapes, resourcefulness, and strong community ties. At the center of that story stands Chevron, a company that fuels lives, champions an ever-cleaner energy future, and invests deeply in its communities. As we enter this season of gratitude, it feels right to celebrate the meaningful contributions Chevron has made across the state.
Chevron’s roots in Colorado stretch back nearly a century, and today it stands as the state’s largest producer of oil and natural gas. In the DJ Basin, the company operates across hundreds of thousands of acres and produces hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil-equivalent each day. Yet what truly sets Chevron apart is its unwavering focus on innovation aimed at reducing environmental impact.
One standout example is the deployment of modern “tankless” facilities, which slash greenhouse gas emissions by over 90 percent compared to traditional sites and reduce the surface footprint of its facilities. Chevron powers many operations with grid electricity, reducing emissions, and favors pipelines over trucks—eliminating more than 150 million highway miles each year. Since 2016, Chevron has been retiring and removing roughly 500 wells a year. This program helps reclaim thousands of acres for other uses, such as agriculture, rangeland, and wildlife habitat, reducing Colorado’s carbon footprint and supporting the local environment.
Chevron’s commitment to environmental stewardship is matched by a genuine heart for community. Employees volunteer across Colorado, supporting education, youth programs, culture, and environmental initiatives. In Greeley and Weld County, the impact is especially visible: through its long-standing partnership with the Weld Food Bank in Greeley, Chevron has donated both a compressed natural gas delivery van and gives generously each year to expand mobile pantry services and holiday meal programs—touching the lives of students, seniors, and families across Northern Colorado.
Education is central to Chevron’s giving, with scholarships and program funding for local universities and K–12 schools. Through partnerships with Aims Community College, the University of Northern Colorado, and The Success Foundation, the company helps support future leaders across Northern Colorado.
In Greeley schools, Chevron employees help bring STEM and energy education to life through volunteer visits and career exposure programs, fostering curiosity and opportunity among students. Chevron partners with Wish for Wheels to gift bikes and helmets to second graders in Title I schools across Weld County—many receiving their very first bikes, a moment of freedom and joy they’ll remember long after the wheels stop turning.
Chevron’s community connections extend far beyond charitable giving. As the presenting sponsor of the Greeley Stampede, one of Northern Colorado’s most beloved traditions, Chevron plays a meaningful role in preserving and celebrating local culture. The 12-day event, originally a tribute to potato farmers, now draws over 200,000 people annually and channels significant contributions back into Weld County—supporting nonprofits, improving community spaces like Island Grove Park, and bolstering education through the Stampede Foundation.
For many Coloradans, Chevron is more than an energy company. It’s a neighbor, deeply committed to environmental care and community vitality. Local employees often express pride in balancing energy production with protecting the natural beauty of the state—a balance reflected in each reclaimed field, each volunteer hour, and every thoughtful investment in Greeley and beyond.
As friends and families gather this season, the full measure of gratitude extends beyond the meals and celebrations around the table. It includes the quiet, powerful contributions of neighbors who work to keep the lights on, ensure the environment is respected, and make communities stronger. Chevron embodies that spirit—with innovation that propels ever cleaner energy and a generosity that uplifts the places we love.
This year, as thanks are shared across Weld County and beyond, it’s a moment to recognize the role Chevron plays—not just in powering lives, but in caring for communities with vision, responsibility, and genuine warmth.