TEXACO INC
8-K, 1995-01-24
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                               UNITED STATES

                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

                        ___________________________


                                 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):
                             January 23, 1995

                       _____________________________

                                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 January 23, 1995, the Registrant issued an Earnings Press
     Release entitled "Texaco Reports Results For The Fourth Quarter
     and Year 1994," 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
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Exhibits
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(c)  Exhibits

     99.1 Press Release issued by Texaco Inc. dated January 23,
          1995, entitled "Texaco Reports Results For The Fourth
          Quarter and Year 1994."

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                                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.
                                             ------------------     
                                               (Registrant)





                                        By:       R. E. KOCH
                                              --------------------
                                              (Assistant Secretary)





Date:  January 24, 1995
       ----------------

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                                                                       APPENDIX

Description of graphic material included in Exhibit 99.1.

The following information is depicted in graphic form in a Press Release 
issued by Texaco Inc. dated January 23, 1995, entitled "Texaco Reports Results 
For The Fourth Quarter and Year 1994" filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K:


1.   The first graph is located within the eighth paragraph of
     Exhibit 99.1.  Graph is entitled "Texaco Average U.S. Crude
     Price Per Quarter" and is shown in dollars per barrel by
     quarter for the years 1993 and 1994.  The Y axis depicts
     dollars per barrel from $10.00 to $18.00 with $2.00
     increments.  The X axis depicts the calendar quarters for the
     years 1993 and 1994.  The plot points are as follows:

     First Quarter 1993  -    $15.46 per barrel
     Second Quarter 1993 -    $15.70 per barrel
     Third Quarter 1993  -    $13.55 per barrel
     Fourth Quarter 1993 -    $12.36 per barrel
     First Quarter 1994  -    $11.02 per barrel
     Second Quarter 1994 -    $13.45 per barrel
     Third Quarter 1994  -    $14.82 per barrel
     Fourth Quarter 1994 -    $14.45 per barrel

The following summary information is also depicted at the bottom of
the graph:
            Year 1993    - $14.26 per barrel
            Year 1994    - $13.43 per barrel

2.   The second graph is also located within the eighth paragraph
     of Exhibit 99.1.  Graph is entitled "Texaco Average U.S.
     Natural Gas Price Per Quarter" and is shown in dollars per MCF
     by quarter for the years 1993 and 1994.  The Y axis depicts
     dollars per MCF from $0.00 to $3.00 with $.50 increments.  The
     X axis depicts the calendar quarters for the years 1993 and
     1994.  The plot points are as follows:

     First Quarter 1993  -    $1.99 per MCF
     Second Quarter 1993 -    $2.26 per MCF
     Third Quarter 1993  -    $2.17 per MCF
     Fourth Quarter 1993 -    $2.34 per MCF
     First Quarter 1994  -    $2.32 per MCF
     Second Quarter 1994 -    $2.02 per MCF
     Third Quarter 1994  -    $1.84 per MCF
     Fourth Quarter 1994 -    $1.80 per MCF

The following summary information is also depicted at the bottom of
the graph:
            Year 1993    -    $2.19 per MCF
            Year 1994    -    $1.99 per MCF

                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
FDeb:ddw
(23JAN1)


                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.1

                         TEXACO REPORTS RESULTS
                         ----------------------
                  FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR 1994
                  ------------------------------------

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1995.
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     WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 23 - Texaco announced today that consolidated
worldwide net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of
1994 was $381 million, or $1.42 per share, as compared with $349 million, 
or $1.25 per share, for the fourth quarter of 1993.  Net income from 
continuing operations for the year 1994 was $979 million, or $3.43 per share, 
as compared with $1,259 million, or $4.47 per share, for the year 1993.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
Texaco Inc. (Millions):                        1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Net income from continuing operations before
  special items                               $ 288     $ 284       $ 915      $1,132 
Net special charges                              (9)        -        (125)        (83)
Tax benefits on asset sales                     102        65         189         210
                                              -----     -----       -----      ------ 
Net income from continuing operations           381       349         979       1,259 

Discontinued chemical operations:
  (Loss) from operations                          -         -           -         (17)
  Gain (loss) on disposal of business            18       (10)        (69)       (174)
                                              -----     -----       -----      ------
Net income                                    $ 399     $ 339       $ 910      $1,068
_______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     In commenting on 1994's results Alfred C. DeCrane, Jr., Texaco's Chairman 
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer stated, "Fourth quarter earnings 
reflect some early results of the company's focused programs to emphasize 
core activities and business growth opportunities together with the sales 
of non-core assets, the reduction of overhead and the delayering of the 
organization.  The increases in crude oil and natural gas production, 
particularly in the North Sea, combined with overall higher crude oil prices 
and particularly strong sales and margins in Latin America made strong 
contributions to our enhanced performance.  However, these benefits were 
partially offset by depressed downstream margins in the U.S., Europe and the 
Far East, and lower U.S. natural gas prices." 

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                                 -  2  -

     Net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 1994 of 
$381 million included a special charge of $9 million related to property 
damage from a fire at the Panama refinery.  
     Net income from continuing operations for the full year 1994 of $979 
million also included a special gain of $23 million from the sale of an 
interest in a downstream joint venture in Sweden, as well as special charges 
of $20 million related to property damage from a fire at the Pembroke, Wales, 
refinery and $119 million relating to staff reductions and write-downs of
certain assets being offered for sale as part of the company's business plan 
for worldwide growth.  Net income from continuing operations for the year 
1993 of $1,259 million included special charges of $235 million related to 
staff reductions, write-downs of assets and provisions for financial reserves, 
partly offset by $152 million of net deferred tax benefits principally
arising from tax law and rate changes in the United Kingdom. 
     Results from continuing operations also included tax benefits of $102 
million for the fourth quarter and $189 million for the full year 1994, 
realizable through the sales of interests in a subsidiary.  Similar tax 
benefits for the year 1993 were $210 million.  These benefits are realizable 
due to taxable gains on completed and announced sales of non-core assets, 
including the sale of discontinued chemical operations.
     A net loss of $69 million, which included a fourth quarter benefit of 
$18 million for a change in tax estimates, was reflected in 1994 for 
discontinued operations relating to the sale of substantially all of Texaco's 
worldwide chemical business.  Comparatively, a net loss of $174 million on 
this disposal was recorded in 1993 reflecting the initial projected effects 
of these sales.  The first phase of the chemical sales has been completed, 
while negotiations for the sale of the lubricant additives business are 
continuing.
     Capital and exploratory expenditures for continuing operations, including
equity in such expenditures of affiliates, were $2,741 million for the year 
1994, as compared to $2,892 million for the prior year.  Expenditures for the 
fourth quarter of 1994 amounted to $953 million versus $1,005 million for the 
same quarter in 1993.

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ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL NET INCOME

OPERATING EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
     UNITED STATES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
Exploration & Production (Millions):          1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
                                                                                                                     
Operating earnings from continuing 
  operations before special items             $ 115     $ 114       $ 438      $ 548 
Special charges                                   -         -         (24)       (38)
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
Total operating earnings                      $ 115     $ 114       $ 414      $ 510 
______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     Comparative fourth quarter results reflect the impact of crude oil prices 
that averaged $2.09 per barrel higher than the 1993 levels.  This improvement 
was offset by the downward slide in natural gas prices which were $.54 per 
MCF, or 23 percent lower than the same quarter in 1993. The fourth quarter 
and year benefitted from lower operating and overhead expenses, partly offset 
by higher exploratory expenses in the fourth quarter.  Results for the year 1994
declined from year 1993 due to the combined impact of lower prices for natural 
gas, as well as generally lower crude oil prices prevailing during the first 
half of the year.
     Fourth quarter results include a net gain of $8 million resulting from 
various asset sales less certain asset write-downs.
     The company's results in 1994 benefitted from its exploration and 
development program that has successfully added production which is largely 
offsetting the impact of normal production declines from maturing fields.

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                                 -  4  -

     Special charges for 1994 provide for the estimated cost of employee 
separations.  Special charges in 1993 included a deferred tax charge of 
$32 million due to the U.S. tax rate increase, coupled with charges relating 
to staff reductions.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
Manufacturing & Marketing (Millions):          1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Operating earnings from continuing
  operations before special items             $  72     $ 100       $ 281      $ 306 
Special charges                                   -         -         (24)       (91)
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
Total operating earnings                      $  72     $ 100       $ 257      $ 215 
______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     Earnings for both the fourth quarter and year 1994 reflect the impact of 
lower product margins particularly in the fourth quarter.  For the year, 
margins were especially soft on the East and Gulf coasts.  These adverse 
factors more than offset the fourth quarter benefits from improved refinery 
performance.  Also, results for the year benefitted from increased sales of
Texaco-branded gasolines.
     Special charges for 1994 relate to the adjustment to fair market value 
of certain facilities offered for sale and the estimated cost of employee 
separations. Special charges for 1993 included charges for staff reductions, 
environmental reserves and the U.S. tax rate increase.

     INTERNATIONAL

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
Exploration & Production (Millions):          1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Operating earnings from continuing
  operations before special items             $ 107     $  36       $ 269      $ 212 
Net special (charges) credits                     -         -         (16)       110
                                              -----     -----       -----      ----- 
Total operating earnings                      $ 107     $  36       $ 253      $ 322 
______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     Results for the fourth quarter and year 1994 reflect increased production 
of both crude oil and natural gas particularly in the North Sea, Australia, 
Indonesia and the Partitioned Neutral Zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. 
Lower crude oil prices prevailing earlier in the year partly offset the 
benefits of increased production throughout 1994.  For the fourth quarter,
earnings also reflected higher crude oil prices as well as a $10 million gain 
on the sale of an interest in a field in the U.K. North Sea.
     The year 1994 included non-cash charges of $15 million, as compared to 
$8 million of 1993 benefits, relating to the currency exchange impacts of the 
Pound Sterling on deferred income taxes.


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     Special charges for 1994 related to the adjustment to fair market value 
of certain facilities being offered for sale and the estimated cost of 
employee separations.  Special charges for the year 1993 included a third 
quarter benefit of $169 million related to changes in the U.K. Petroleum 
Revenue Tax associated with the taxability of certain items, as well as a tax 
rate reduction.  Also, included in 1993 were special charges related to staff 
reductions and the write-down of the carrying value of certain assets, 
principally in the North Sea, brought about by changes in the Petroleum 
Revenue Tax laws.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
Manufacturing & Marketing (Millions):          1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Operating earnings from continuing
  operations before special items             $ 108     $ 120       $ 375      $ 464 
Net special charges                               -         -         (15)       (30)
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
Total operating earnings                      $ 108     $ 120       $ 360      $ 434
______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     The fourth quarter and year 1994 results reflect lower product margins 
in Europe and in the Caltex operating areas, as well as lower earnings 
resulting from downtime caused by the Pembroke and Panama fires.  Also, 
unfavorable currency exchange effects occurring earlier in 1994 in the Caltex 
operating areas impacted earnings for the year.  These impacts were partially
offset by higher margins and product volumes in Latin America.
     Results included inventory valuation benefits for the Caltex operating 
areas of $20 million for the fourth quarter and $16 million for the year 1994, 
which resulted primarily from higher crude oil prices in the latter part of 
1994.  In 1993, market values of inventories were lower than their carrying 
values which resulted in charges of $36 million and $51 million for the fourth
quarter and the year, respectively.
     The year 1994 included non-cash charges of $16 million, as compared to 
$4 million in 1993 benefits, relating to the currency exchange impacts of the 
Pound Sterling on deferred income taxes.
     The year 1994 included special charges related to the estimated cost of 
employee separations, and the adjustment to fair market value of certain 
properties being offered for sale, partly offset by a special gain of $23 
million related to the sale of an interest in a downstream joint venture in 
Sweden.  The year 1993 included special charges related to staff reductions 
and write-downs of the carrying values of certain assets.

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                                 -  6  -

NONPETROLEUM

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
(Millions):                                    1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Results from continuing operations
  before special items                        $  10     $  (1)      $  (3)      $  (9)
Special charges                                  (9)        -         (29)         (4)
                                              -----     -----       -----       -----
Total operating earnings                      $   1     $  (1)      $ (32)      $ (13)
______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     Fourth quarter 1994 earnings included increased gasification licensing 
revenues. Results for 1994 included special charges of $29 million by an 
insurance subsidiary related to property damage from the fires occurring at 
the Pembroke, Wales, refinery in the third quarter and the Panama refinery 
in the fourth quarter.  

CORPORATE/NONOPERATING RESULTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
(Millions):                                    1994      1993        1994        1993
______________________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Results from continuing operations
  before special items                        $(124)    $ (85)      $(445)     $(389)
Net special charges                               -         -         (17)       (30)
Tax benefits on asset sales                     102        65         189        210
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
Total corporate/nonoperating                  $ (22)    $ (20)      $(273)     $(209)
______________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>

     Results for the fourth quarter and year 1994 were principally impacted 
by the effect of reduced capitalization of interest expense due to project 
completions, lower gains on sales of securities, and unfavorable U.S. tax 
effects on interest expense.  Partially offsetting these impacts was lower 
corporate overhead for 1994, flowing from the company's continuing expense
reduction efforts.
     Special charges for 1994 and 1993 were principally related to staff 
reductions.
     Results for the fourth quarter and year 1994 included $102 million and 
$189 million, respectively, of tax benefits realizable through sales of 
interests in a subsidiary.  Similar benefits of $65 million and $210 million 
were recognized for the 1993 fourth quarter and year, respectively.

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                                 -  7  -


CAPITAL AND EXPLORATORY EXPENDITURES

     International upstream expenditures of $795 million for 1994 were 
somewhat reduced from the prior year reflecting successful project completions 
in the U.K. North Sea which have increased production of liquids and natural 
gas.  These decreases were partially offset by increased expenditures, 
principally in the fourth quarter, on new projects in the North Sea and
offshore Nigeria, as well as ongoing development in China and Australia.  In 
the United States, expenditures for the year were $790 million, essentially 
unchanged from the prior year, as a result of strong drilling activity during 
the first half of 1994 with particular emphasis on developmental gas projects.
     Worldwide downstream expenditures of $1,116 million in 1994 also declined 
as compared to 1993 due to project completions.  Lower expenditures for 
refinery upgrade projects in the United States were partially offset by higher 
international expenditures for the full year.  Texaco's affiliate, Caltex, 
reflected higher investments for refinery construction and upgrade projects 
earlier this year, as well as higher marketing expenditures.  Ongoing refinery 
upgrading construction in Panama which began late in 1993, was largely offset 
by lower marketing expenditures for service station construction and 
rehabilitation in the U.K., principally during the fourth quarter.


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NOTE TO EDITORS:     Tables for the fourth quarter and year are attached.

CONTACTS:      David Dickson            914-253-4128
               J. Michael Trevino       914-253-4175
               Jim Reisler              914-253-4389
               Cynthia Michener         914-253-4743

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
                                               1994      1993        1994        1993
                                               ----      ----        ----        ----

<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
FUNCTIONAL NET INCOME ($000,000)
Operating Earnings (Losses) from
 Continuing Operations  (a)
 Petroleum and natural gas
   Exploration and production
    United States                             $ 115     $ 114       $  414     $  510 
    International                               107        36          253        322
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------ 
     Total                                      222       150          667        832 
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------
   Manufacturing, marketing and
   distribution
    United States                                72       100          257        215 
    International                               108       120          360        434
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------
     Total                                      180       220          617        649
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------
           
     Total petroleum and natural gas            402       370        1,284      1,481 

 Nonpetroleum                                     1        (1)         (32)       (13)
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------
     Total operating earnings                   403       369        1,252      1,468 

Corporate/Nonoperating (a)                      (22)      (20)        (273)      (209)
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------

Net Income from continuing operations           381       349          979      1,259 

Discontinued chemical operations
 (Loss) from operations                           -         -            -        (17)
 Gain (loss) on disposal of business             18       (10)         (69)      (174)
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------
     Total net income                         $ 399     $ 339       $  910     $1,068
                                              =====     =====       ======     ======

Per common share (dollars):
Net income (loss):
    Continuing operations                     $1.42     $1.25       $ 3.43     $ 4.47 
    Discontinued operations                     .07      (.04)        (.26)      (.73)
                                              -----     -----       ------     ------
      Total net income                        $1.49     $1.21       $ 3.17     $ 3.74
                                              =====     =====       ======     ====== 

Average number of common shares
 outstanding (000,000)                        257.7     259.1       258.8      258.9 


</TABLE>



(a)  Results include special items

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
                                               1994      1993        1994        1993
                                               ----      ----        ----        ----

<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA ($000,000)
Revenues from continuing operations           $ 8,959   $ 8,575     $33,353    $34,071

Total assets as of December 31                                  (b) $25,600    $26,626

Stockholders' equity as of December 31                          (b) $ 9,750    $10,279

Total debt as of December 31                                    (b) $ 6,500    $ 6,826

Capital and exploratory expenditures
  Texaco Inc. and subsidiary companies
    Exploration and production
       United States                          $   191   $   280     $   789    $   796
       International                              269       165         645        755
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
         Total                                    460       445       1,434      1,551
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------

    Manufacturing, marketing and
     distribution
       United States                              105       115         271        347
       International                              111       158         292        291
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
         Total                                    216       273         563        638
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
  
    Other                                          17        17          37         43
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
         Total Texaco Inc. and
           subsidiaries                           693       735       2,034      2,232
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------

  Equity in affiliates
       United States                               61        46         157        157
       International                              199       224         550        503
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
         Total equity in affiliates               260       270         707        660
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
            Total continuing
             operations                           953     1,005       2,741      2,892
 
  Discontinued chemical operations                  1        30          22         84
                                              -------   -------     -------    -------
            Total                             $   954   $ 1,035     $ 2,763    $ 2,976
                                              =======   =======     =======    =======

Dividends paid to common
  stockholders                                $   208   $   207     $   830    $   828

Dividends per common share (dollars)          $   .80   $   .80     $  3.20    $  3.20

Dividend requirements for preferred
  stockholders                                $    15   $    24     $    91    $   101

</TABLE>

(b) Preliminary

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Fourth Quarter              Year
                                               --------------        ----------------
                                               1994      1993        1994        1993
                                               ____      ____        ____        ____

<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
OPERATING DATA - INCLUDING INTERESTS
  IN AFFILIATES
   Net production of crude oil and
     natural gas liquids (000 BPD)
       United States                            404       417         407        423
       Other Western Hemisphere                  20        18          20         20
       Europe                                   135        94         120         81
       Other Eastern Hemisphere                 241       217         236        204
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
         Total                                  800       746         783        728

   Net production of natural gas -
     available for sale (000 MCFPD)
       United States                          1,680     1,726       1,716      1,729
       International                            371       287         319        238
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
         Total                                2,051     2,013       2,035      1,967
 
   Natural gas sales (000 MCFPD)
       United States                          3,120     2,677       3,092      2,735
       International                            388       315         337        255
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
         Total                                3,508     2,992       3,429      2,990

   Natural gas liquids sales
   (including purchased LPGs) (000 BPD)
       United States                            241       194         218        190
       International                             81        52          73         51
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
         Total                                  322       246         291        241

   Refinery input (000 BPD)
       United States                            707       652         673        658
       Other Western Hemisphere                  18        45          40         50
       Europe                                   303       335         285        330
       Other Eastern Hemisphere                 454       440         455        432
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
         Total                                1,482     1,472       1,453      1,470

   Refined product sales (000 BPD)
       United States                            903       859         882        830
       Other Western Hemisphere                 322       307         312        291
       Europe                                   455       510         447        489
       Other Eastern Hemisphere                 734       764         711        724
                                              -----     -----       -----      -----
         Total                                2,414     2,440       2,352      2,334

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