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Jan. 1, 2004

ChevronTexaco Global Refining IT

What is not changing:

• Reliable, incident-free operations (24x7) of all IT assets

• Lowest, sustainable competitive cost for all activities

• “Fit for purpose” solutions for Refining business requirements

• Core competencies for support of critical systems are collocated.

What is changing:

• Solid line reporting relationship to the Global Refining CIO for single point of accountability

•Globalization and standardization of approach on key areas of focus

•Improving the process for technology assessment and speed of implementation, system-wide

•Strengthening the Automation Steering Team charter.

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