Chevron CEO issues his BIGGEST oil warning yet
Wirth discussed record earnings, Chevron's 20-year AI power deal with Microsoft, Middle East geopolitical risk, and argued permitting reform is the binding constraint on U.S. energy supply.
Mike Wirth
Chairman & CEO, Chevron Corporation (CVX)
The CEO view
Has led Chevron since 2018, steering the company through the Hess acquisition, Permian Basin expansion, and Venezuela and Middle East operating headwinds; framed Q2 2026's record U.S. upstream production as a result of 'disciplined investment and strong execution.'
Podcasts, interviews & articles
8 recorded appearances
2026
Watch CNBC's full interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth
On Q2 profit growth, Wirth walked through the global asset base post-Hess and explained why Venezuela matters disproportionately to near-term supply.
CEO Mike Wirth on Chevron's first quarter 2026 earnings and portfolio strength
Wirth attributed the earnings beat to portfolio diversification, arguing the mix delivers resilient performance through commodity and geopolitical volatility.
Full interview: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth
An extended broadcast interview on oil prices, energy security and Chevron's investment posture amid conflict-driven supply disruption.
Ruthless Podcast with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth
Wirth made the 'energy abundance' argument, linking AI data-center load growth to the need for far more firm generation and gas supply.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on Q4 earnings
Short earnings interview covering Q4 results and Chevron's position in Venezuela.
2025
Chevron Investor Day 2025 Highlights with CEO Mike Wirth on CNBC 'Squawk Box'
From Investor Day, Wirth said the post-Hess Chevron is 'bigger, stronger and better than ever' and committed to steady production growth plus rising free cash flow.
What's Next for Global Energy: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on Bloomberg 'Wall Street Week'
With David Westin, Wirth argued record global energy demand keeps oil and gas central for decades and framed the Hess acquisition as buying long-duration, low-cost barrels.