This paper provides background information about the oil industry in South Africa and argues against the expansion plans of Caltex and Shell. Caltex had recently announced its plans for a $134 million expansion of its operations there. Contents: Reasons for Opposing Expansion • Background: Multinational Oil Companies in South Africa • Caltex (Standard Oil of California, Texaco) • Caltex: Basic Data • Shell Oil • Shell Companies in Southern Africa, 1975 • Mobil Oil Expansion • Exxon (Esso) • Appendix
