Chevron to invest $1 billion in Bengaluru tech facility, creating 600 jobs by 2025

U.S. energy giant Chevron announced a substantial investment of $1 billion to establish a cutting-edge technology center in Bengaluru. Dubbed the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE), this initiative represents a significant commitment to India and is poised to play a pivotal role in Chevron's global operations.

The ENGINE center aims to create approximately 600 jobs by the end of 2025, with plans for further expansion. Chevron intends to attract top-tier talent, focusing on individuals with specialized skills to support the company’s diverse projects in engineering and digital services.

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This move comes as Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have gained momentum in India, with projections that they will contribute 3.5% to the country's GDP by 2030.

“At Chevron ENGINE, our goal is to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where our skilled workforce can work together across our global network to drive technological innovation for the energy sector,” said Akshay Sahni, incoming Country Head at Chevron India.

The new center will offer local professionals opportunities to tackle global energy challenges, focusing on developing low-carbon energy systems for the future. Sahni expressed excitement about deepening Chevron’s presence in Bengaluru, leveraging the city’s vast talent pool to deliver affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy to meet growing global demands.