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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 3, 1998
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TEXACO INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-27 74-1383447
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification Number)
2000 Westchester Avenue, 10650
White Plains, New York (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(914) 253-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
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1. On September 3, 1998, Texaco Inc. and Shell Oil Company
announced that they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of
Understanding with the intention of forming an alliance for
their European oil products marketing and manufacturing
activities.
In this connection, on September 3, 1998, the Registrant
issued a Press Release entitled "Texaco and Shell Announce
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding on European Marketing &
Manufacturing Venture," a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and made a part hereof.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by the Registrant dated September 3,
1998, entitled "Texaco and Shell Announce Signing of
Memorandum of Understanding on European Marketing &
Manufacturing Venture."
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TEXACO INC.
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(Registrant)
By: K. M. Anderson
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(Secretary)
Date: September 3, 1998
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