What specific performance improvements does Chevron's licensed chemical surfactant technology deliver in shale oil wells, according to the news?

Chevron stated that the licensed chemical surfactants improve production from newly drilled wells by up to 20% during the first year and reduce production decline in existing wells by between 5% and 8%.

Why is Chevron licensing its proprietary chemical technology to rivals, and how does it benefit the company beyond its own operations?

Chevron is licensing the technology to help boost overall U.S. oil output amid declining well productivity and global energy constraints; it benefits beyond its own operations because it holds royalty interests in wells operated by other companies in the Permian Basin, so higher production across the basin increases Chevron's royalty revenue — 'This helps unlock production at a bigger scale beyond just the Chevron-operated areas,' said Ryder Booth.

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