Having invested $190m over the past decade in technology to help its parent's energy operations, Chevron Technology Venture Investments ranked number one in its sector.

US-listed oil major Chevron has been rated the most influential corporate venturing unit for the energy and natural resources sector.

Having invested $190m over the past decade in technology to help its parent’s operations, Chevron Technology Venture Investments has shown consistency and top performance in its financial and strategic goals.

The unit is led by Trond Unneland and operates four funds with $250m solely committed by Chevron. Unneland said: "We invest in companies whose technology has the potential to improve…