Board hears presentation on SandRidge limitation Nov 27, 2008
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is planned to take over the Century Plant from SandRidge following its completion. Haney further said he believes it's "despicable" for companies like SandRidge and Occidental to play off taxing entities against each other to gain projects. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Mubadala Development Company Sign EPSA to Develop Gas Fields in Oman Nov 24, 2008
MUSCAT, Oman, Nov. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) and Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi (Mubadala) today announced the signing of an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (``EPSA'') with the Ministry of Oil and Gas in the Sultanate of Oman ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions ...... (Primezone Releases)
Occidental Petroleum Contributes $450,000 to Aid Victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav in Texas and Louisiana Sep 23, 2008
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation Media Richard S. Kline 310-443-6249 richard_kline@oxy. (Primezone Releases)
Occidental Increases Share Repurchase Jul 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 20 million shares of the company's common stock ... Dr. Ray R. Irani, Occidental Petroleum Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, ``Market conditions have given us the opportunity to purchase additional Oxy shares which we believe are currently trading at a significant discount to intrinsic share... (Primezone Releases)
LETTERS: NCT, July 1, 2008 Jul 2, 2008
" The mavericks man wrote on Jul 1, 2008 8:52 AM:John McCain's senior advisor is Charlie Black. From the NY Times QUOTE Since 1998, the lobbying firm headed until recently by Charlie Black, one of Mr. McCains closest confidants, has earned more than $1.8 million representing the Occidental Petroleum Corporation, the leading foreign producer of gas and oil in Colombia. The lobbying firm, BKSH & Associates, has also represented Colombian textile and apparel manufacturers and a former foreign... (North County Times)
Occidental Petroleum to Acquire Interest in Joslyn Oil Sands Project Jun 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Enerplus Resources Fund to purchase a 15% interest in the Joslyn Oil Sands Project in Alberta, Canada for C$500 million ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in North America, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation... (Primezone Releases)
KCRW Kicks Off Special June Programming to Celebrate Music Library Jun 3, 2008
com Scott Milano & Foodchain Records Occidental Petroleum Corporation RealNetworks RGK Foundation Doug Ring & Cindy Miscikowski Anton Segerstrom SonyBMG Universal Studios BluWave Audio Tom & Janet Unterman Adele Yellin and to those who prefer to remain anonymous. Source: KCRW. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Petro Vista Energy Shareholder Update Apr 18, 2008
Gary is currently Director of Pearl Exploration and Production Ltd. and President and CEO of Tanganyika Oil Company Ltd. Gary formerly served as President and CEO of Calpine Natural Trust, President of AEC International (now Encana NYSE:ECA, TSX:ECA.TO) and in Senior Management positions at Nexen (NYSE:NXY, TSX:NXY.TO), Benton Oil and Gas (CDNX: - ) and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ). Gary holds a B.Sc. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Occidental Announces West Texas and Piceance Acquisitions Dec 17, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) today announced the signing of a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Plains Exploration & Production (NYSE: - ) to purchase the following properties for $1 ... This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of focusing on our Permian Basin core area and continuing to build a meaningful position in the Piceance Basin,'' said Dr. Ray R. Irani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Occidental... (Primezone Releases)
Occidental Petroleum Awarded Major Development Contract in Libya Nov 26, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) announced today it has signed agreements with the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) to upgrade several of its existing petroleum contracts ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation Richard S. Kline (media)... (Primezone Releases)
Emirates will start pumping gas from Qatar despite Saudi objections Jun 27, 2007
The Emirates government, which owns half of Dolphin Energy, expects to begin pumping gas it produces with partners Total S.A. and Occidental Petroleum Corporation off Qatar's shore in July. Demand for gas is rising in the Emirates and in other Gulf countries due to increased power generation and desalination requirements. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Soldier attacks US oil workers Jun 24, 2007
Yemen's interior ministry said a female Indian oil engineer died in the attack, while California-based Occidental Petroleum Corporation said only that one of its subcontractors, a non-American, was killed. A witness said the soldier began firing as a helicopter carrying company staff landed at an oil installation in a rugged southeastern area. (iAfrica.com)
Oxy Reports Record Setting Achievements At Annual Stockholders Meeting May 5, 2007
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation's (NYSE: - ) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ray R. Irani, reported on the company's 2006 record setting achievements at Oxy's annual stockholders meeting ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation Richard S. Kline... (Primezone Releases)
Occidental Expands Share Repurchase Program Feb 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) announced today that its Board of Directors increased the number of shares authorized for the previously announced share repurchase program from 40 million shares to 55 million shares ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation Richard S. Kline (media) 310-443-6249 richard_kline@oxy. (Primezone Releases)
Nexen Inc. Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results in 2006 Feb 15, 2007
In June 2003, a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Occidental) initiated an arbitration against us at the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Court) regarding an Area of Mutual Interest agreement relating to certain portions of Block 51 in the Republic of Yemen. In April 2006, the ICC Court concluded that we breached this agreement and as a result, Occidental was entitled to monetary damages. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Occidental Expects Elk Hills Operations Resumption Shortly Feb 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: - ) today announced that steps are being taken in collaboration with regulatory officials, including California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), to resume production at its Elk Hills, California operation following a February 6 incident involving the rupture of natural gas gathering lines and a resulting fire ... Occidental Petroleum Corporation Lawrence P. Meriage (media) 310-443-6562... (Primezone Releases)
Four Workers Injured In Oil Field Explosions Near Bakersfield Feb 7, 2007
The field is operated by Occidental of Elk Hills, a division of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, said Michael Glinzak, associate oil and gas engineer with the state Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources. The cause of the explosions and the extent of the damage are unknown, but the blasts appear to have originated at and spread from a transportation pipeline. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Prime Minister of Lebanon, United States Secretary of State, American Business Leaders Offer Path to a More Stable Lebanon Jan 25, 2007
Four of the business leaders, Craig Barrett, Chairman, Intel Corporation; John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems, Inc.; Yousif Ghafari, Chairman, GHAFARI, Inc.; and Dr. Ray Irani, Chairman, President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, formed the U.S.-Lebanon Partnership in September, at the request of United States President George W. Bush ... "After visiting Lebanon, I have seen first-hand the serious challenges facing the country. Through the efforts of this Partnership, we can... (Canada Newswire)
Pearl Appoints Keith Hill President and CEO Jan 13, 2007
Mr. Hill has over 20 years of experience in the oil industry including senior management positions and international new venture and exploration management at Lundin Oil AB, Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Shell Oil Company. His educational background includes a B.Sc. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
