FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 6, 2008

STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR

“I’m pleased Chevron has chosen its refinery in Pascagoula, Miss., as the location for testing this breakthrough technology that will potentially increase and upgrade production of heavy oil resources. For decades, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a key region for energy production, and this announcement is a testament to Chevron’s continued confidence in the quality of Mississippi's workforce.”