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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):
November 30, 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 November 30, 1998, Texaco and Shell Europe Oil Products
announced the termination of discussions which had begun with
the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding in
September, 1998, aimed at forming an alliance of their
European oil products marketing and manufacturing activities.
In this connection, on November 30, 1998, the Registrant
issued a Press Release entitled "Texaco and Shell End
Discussions on Formation of European Marketing & Manufacturing
Joint 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 November 30,
1998, entitled "Texaco and Shell End Discussions on Formation
of European Marketing & Manufacturing Joint Venture."
SIGNATURES
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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: R. E. Koch
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(Assistant Secretary)
Date: November 30, 1998