Mike Wirth: Chevron’s Long-Term Vision Meets a New Latin American Energy Chapter

Photo: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation. Courtesy of Chevron Corporation By Jose A. Guerrero | October 2026. To launch our inaugural Energy Profile of the Month at Petrobarcos Marketplace and Energy News, we are honoring an executive whose leadership I have personally admired and respected throughout my professional journey: Mr. Mike Wirth, Chairman […]

The Critical Role of Deck Barges in Offshore Infrastructure and Marine Construction

While ultra-modern drillships and high-horsepower escort tugs often capture the spotlight in marine logistics, the true heavy lifters of marine construction are far less complex. Deck barges—unpropelled, flat-bottomed rectangular vessels—serve as the foundational workhorses for the offshore infrastructure, oil and gas extraction, and civil marine engineering sectors. Their simplicity is their greatest asset. Lacking internal […]