Maintaining its corporate headquarters in Houston, Noble Energy has explored for, produced and marketed crude oil and natural gas since its establishment in 1932. The company has become one of the world leaders in oil and gas exploration and production. Noble Energy s key strategy is to generate constant cash flow and production from its existing domestic operations, while generating growth from high impact international projects and the reinvestment of its free cash flow. With operations in the United States, the company has an onshore and offshore asset base from which it can make the most of its opportunities. Noble Energy's domestic properties are located in established, prolific basins. Its international ventures include significant projects in Equatorial Guinea, Israel, Ecuador, the North Sea, China and Argentina, with active pursuits in new opportunities throughout the world. Charles D. Davidson has been the chief executive officer of Noble Energy for more than six years. He has been with the oil, petroleum and gas company for over six years. Davidson earned a BS degree from Purdue University, and a MA from the University of Texas-Austin. Noble Energy maintains a location in Houston.
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Shell Martinez Refinery refines and markets gasoline and other petroleum products under the Shell and Texaco brand names throughout the West and Midwest. The company serves several Shell- and Texaco-branded retail outlets. Founded in 1915, Shell Martinez Refinery has the capabilities to convert more than 150,000 barrels of crude oil daily into various types of products. It produces gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, petroleum coke, industrial fuel oils, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, sulfur and lubricants. The company maintains advance processing equipment and environmental protection facilities. It also has shipping and receiving terminals for marine, rail and truck cargoes, as well as maintenance shops and quality assurance laboratories. Shell Martinez Refinery has a work force of more 700 employees.
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