Chevron deepens Empire Terminal berth, targets 522,000 barrels a month of added throughput

Chevron completed a project to deepen the Empire Terminal crude-loading berth to 53 feet from 50 feet. The change aligns berth depth with the Mississippi River Southwest Pass route, reducing draft limits for large tankers. Expected to unlock an additional 522,000 barrels per month of crude throughput from the terminal. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Chevron Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)