"The Gulf of Mexico response plans for ExxonMobil,Chevron, Conoco Phillips and Shell are virtually identical to BP's, and just as deficient."

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While asset sales helped too, the company highlighted the performance of its 50% joint venture Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, which they book under downstream.

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Chevron has a 50% stake in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem), which has interests in 34 manufacturing facilities and 5 research and technical centers around the world.

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We've already had Chevron, Conoco-Phillips, Marathon, and Amerada-Hess all reporting big profit increases.

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