Global energy giant Chevron has announced plans to establish the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru, marking a significant investment of $1 billion over the coming years. The center will focus on supporting various projects across the company, including both engineering and digital services.
Chevron stated that it will be hiring talent with specialized skills for ENGINE, with around 600 positions expected to be filled by the end of 2025. The company also mentioned that more positions will be added over time, as the center scales its operations.
“Chevron ENGINE will create meaningful opportunities for local professionals to work on the incredible challenge of meeting the global energy demands of today and building the lower carbon energy system of tomorrow,” said Akshay Sahni, the incoming Country Head for Chevron India.
Chevron, a leader in the energy sector, is known for producing crude oil and natural gas, as well as manufacturing transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives. The new center in Bengaluru will play a crucial role in leveraging India’s talent to enhance Chevron’s global operations.
“Chevron ENGINE allows us to bring together India’s vast pool of exceptional talent with resources and expertise from our global network to deliver affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy for a growing world,” added Sahni.
Chevron’s decision to set up ENGINE in Bengaluru places it among a growing number of multinational companies expanding their technology operations in India. These companies are increasingly tapping into India’s rich talent pool by establishing what are commonly referred to as Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
According to a recent study by Nasscom, as of FY2023, India had over 1,580 GCCs, with several new ones being established every quarter. Nasscom highlighted that access to a wide pool of digitally skilled talent, the push to adopt new technologies, and the need to create greater customer impact are driving the growth of the GCC ecosystem in the country. The study also predicted that this growth trajectory will continue over the next two to three years, with more global players across various sectors establishing deep capabilities, technology centres, and transformation hubs in India.
