Hello, I am Torkild Rieber, a Norwegian immigrant who rose through the ranks to become the chairman of the Texas Company, better known as Texaco. Born in Norway on March 13, 1882, my journey started as a seaman at the young age of 15. My endeavors in the oil industry led me to oversee significant projects such as the acquisition of the Barco oil concession in Colombia and the construction of pipelines in challenging terrains. Though my actions in supplying oil during the Spanish Civil War may have been controversial, my legacy in shaping Texaco's success remains noteworthy.