April 20, 2005 via facsimile and U.S. mail Mr. Stephen J. Crowe Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ChevronTexaco Corporation 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, California 94583 Re: ChevronTexaco Corporation 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 File No. 001-00368 Dear Mr. Crowe: We have completed our review of your 2004 Form 10-K and do not, at this time, have any further comments. Sincerely, H. Roger Schwall Assistant Director ?? ?? ?? ?? Mr. Stephen J. Crowe ChevronTexaco Corporation March 18, 2005 Page 1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-0405 DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE