As Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) prepares to release its third quarter earnings Friday morning, investors will for clarity on how the company is navigating both volatile oil prices and structural changes. What To Know: In the second quarter, Chevron reported revenues of $51.181 billion, surpassing the $50.795 billion consensus, supported by a production boost to 3,292 MBOED, largely due to its PDC Energy acquisition and strong outputs from the Permian and Denver-Julesburg Basins. The company also expanded its global reach with new exploration agreements in Namibia, Brazil, Equatorial Guinea and Ango…