This is a press release from Chevron Corporation reporting their financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The release highlights Chevron's strong earnings and cash flow, record returns to shareholders, and ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio through asset sales and cost reduction initiatives. The company also announces key project start-ups in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and divestitures in Canada, Congo, and Alaska. The release provides detailed financial and operational highlights, including production figures, earnings by segment, and capital expenditures.