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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                                   FORM 10-K
 
               /X/  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                  FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                       OR
             / /  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM       TO
                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9210
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                        OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
               DELAWARE                                95-4035997
   (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                  (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
    INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                IDENTIFICATION NO.)
       10889 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD                          90024
       LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA                         (ZIP CODE)
   (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
               OFFICES)
 
       REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (310) 208-8800
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          SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
 
                                                 NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
         TITLE OF EACH CLASS                      ON WHICH REGISTERED
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9 5/8% Senior Notes due 1999             New York Stock Exchange
10 1/8% Senior Notes due 2001            New York Stock Exchange
10 1/8% Senior Debentures due 2009       New York Stock Exchange
11 1/8% Senior Debentures due 2019       New York Stock Exchange
9 1/4% Senior Debentures due 2019        New York Stock Exchange
$3.00 Cumulative CXY-Indexed             New York Stock Exchange
  Convertible Preferred Stock
Common Stock                             New York Stock Exchange,
                                           Pacific Stock Exchange
Rights                                   New York Stock Exchange,
                                           Pacific Stock Exchange
 
        SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: NONE
 
    Indicate  by check  mark whether  the registrant  (l) has  filed all reports
required to be filed by  Section 13 or 15(d) of  the Securities Exchange Act  of
1934  during  the preceding  12  months (or  for  such shorter  period  that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to  such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
                                Yes  X    No
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    Indicate  by check mark if disclosure  of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's  knowledge, in definitive  proxy or information  statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. /X/
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    At February 29, 1996, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
nonaffiliates of the registrant was approximately $7.4 billion, based on the New
York Stock Exchange composite tape closing price on February 29, 1996.
 
    At  February  29,  1996,  there  were  319,187,618  shares  of  Common Stock
outstanding.
 
                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
    Portions of the registrant's Annual Report  for the year ended December  31,
1995,  are  incorporated by  reference  into Parts  I  and II.  Portions  of the
registrant's definitive Proxy Statement filed  in connection with its April  26,
1996,  Annual Meeting  of Stockholders are  incorporated by  reference into Part
III.
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
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PART I
 
ITEMS 1 AND 2 Business and Properties...............................................          1
 
      General.......................................................................          1
 
      Oil and Gas Operations........................................................          1
 
      Natural Gas Transmission Operations...........................................          7
 
      Chemical Operations...........................................................         11
 
      Capital Expenditures..........................................................         14
 
      Employees.....................................................................         15
 
      Environmental Regulation......................................................         15
 
ITEM 3 Legal Proceedings............................................................         15
 
      Environmental Proceedings.....................................................         16
 
ITEM 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..........................         17
 
      Executive Officers of the Registrant..........................................         17
 
PART II
 
ITEM 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters........         18
 
ITEM 6 Selected Financial Data......................................................         18
 
ITEM 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
 Operations.........................................................................         18
 
ITEM 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data..................................         19
 
ITEM 9 Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial
 Disclosure.........................................................................         22
 
PART III
 
ITEM 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant..........................         22
 
ITEM 11 Executive Compensation......................................................         22
 
ITEM 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management..............         22
 
ITEM 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions..............................         22
 
PART IV
 
ITEM 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K.............         22
(i) PART I ITEMS 1 AND 2 BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES GENERAL Occidental Petroleum Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Occidental"), explores for, develops, produces and markets crude oil and natural gas; engages in interstate and intrastate natural gas transmission and marketing; and manufactures and markets a variety of basic chemicals, petrochemicals and polymers and plastics. Occidental conducts its principal operations through three subsidiaries: Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation, MidCon Corp. and Occidental Chemical Corporation. Occidental's executive offices are located at 10889 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90024; telephone (310) 208-8800. Occidental was organized in April 1986 and, as the result of a reorganization effective May 21, 1986, became the successor to a California corporation of the same name organized in 1920. As used herein, the term "Occidental" refers to Occidental alone or together with one or more of its subsidiaries. Occidental's principal businesses constitute three industry segments, the operations of which are described below. For information with respect to the revenues, net income and assets of Occidental's industry segments and of its operations in various geographic areas for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, see Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Occidental ("Consolidated Financial Statements"), which are included in Occidental's 1995 Annual Report ("1995 Annual Report") and are incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report, and the information appearing under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis," which is included in the 1995 Annual Report and is incorporated by reference in Item 7 of this report. Throughout this report, portions of the 1995 Annual Report are incorporated by reference. These portions of the 1995 Annual Report are included as Exhibit 13 to this report. OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION GENERAL Through Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation and its subsidiaries, and its approximate 30 percent equity interest in Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd. ("CanadianOxy"), Occidental produces or participates in the production of crude oil, condensate and natural gas in the United States, Canada, Colombia, the Congo, Ecuador, the Dutch and United Kingdom sectors of the North Sea, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Venezuela and Yemen. Occidental is continuing its development programs for certain existing fields in certain of these countries and also is conducting exploration activities in several of these countries as well as in other countries.
COMPARATIVE OIL AND GAS RESERVES AND PRODUCTION (Oil in millions of barrels; natural gas in billions of cubic feet) 1995 1994 1993 -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- OIL GAS TOTAL* OIL GAS TOTAL* OIL GAS TOTAL* ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ International Reserves 734 639 841 700 354 759 598 156 624 U.S. Reserves 196 1,821 521 218 1,979 571 195 1,980 549 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total 930 2,460 1,362 918 2,333 1,330 793 2,136 1,173 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== International Production 78 46 86 65 19 68 58 19 61 U.S. Production 23 223 62 22 227 63 21 219 60 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total 101 269 148 87 246 131 79 238 121 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== - -------------------------- * Gas volumes have been converted to equivalent barrels based on energy content.
1 In 1995, Occidental again added more oil to its reserves than it produced, continuing its record of total reserve increases. Occidental's consolidated worldwide net proved developed and undeveloped reserves of crude oil (not including those of CanadianOxy) were 930 million barrels at year-end 1995, compared with 918 million barrels at year-end 1994. Domestic reserves of crude oil were 196 million barrels at year-end 1995, compared with 218 million barrels at year-end 1994, while international crude oil reserves increased to 734 million barrels from 700 million barrels at year-end 1994. Worldwide net crude oil reserve additions of 138 million barrels, mainly in Peru, Venezuela and Qatar, more than replaced Occidental's worldwide production of 101 million barrels. The calculation of net reserve additions does not take into account sales of reserves. Worldwide net proved developed and undeveloped reserves of natural gas were approximately 2.5 trillion cubic feet ("Tcf") at year-end 1995, with 1.8 Tcf attributable to domestic operations. Worldwide net proved developed and undeveloped natural gas reserves were about 2.3 Tcf in the previous year. Discoveries of substantial quantities of gas and oil in the Philippines are not reflected in Occidental's proved reserves. Similarly, only a portion of the gas and condensate reserves in Malaysia has been reflected in proved reserves. Occidental's crude oil reserves include condensate and natural gas liquids, except for the United States, where crude oil reserves include only condensate. In addition, natural gas reserves in the United States are presented on a wet-gas basis (including leasehold natural gas liquids reserves), whereas natural gas reserves in other locations exclude natural gas liquids. Estimates of reserves have been made by Occidental engineers. These estimates include reserves in which Occidental holds an economic interest under service contracts and other arrangements. The reserves are stated after applicable royalties. See the information incorporated under the caption "Supplemental Oil and Gas Information" incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report. Net daily worldwide oil production grew by 17 percent to an average of 278,000 barrels per day in 1995, and net worldwide natural gas production rose by 10 percent to an average of 739 million cubic feet ("MMcf") per day. International operations accounted for 77 percent of Occidental's oil production, while 83 percent of gas production came from the United States. On an oil equivalent basis, Occidental produced 408,000 net barrels per day in 1995 from operations in 12 countries, including the United States. As a producer of crude oil and natural gas, Occidental competes with numerous other producers, as well as with nonpetroleum energy producers. Crude oil and natural gas are commodities that are sensitive to prevailing conditions of supply and demand and generally are sold at posted or contract prices. Among the methods that Occidental uses to compete are the acquisition of foreign contract exploration blocks in areas with known oil and gas deposits and the cost-efficient development and exploitation of its worldwide oil and gas reserves. Specific strategies include the buying or selling of proved reserves and flexible and responsive marketing techniques, particularly for natural gas. Occidental is also pursuing opportunities to increase production through enhanced oil recovery projects, similar to those in Qatar and Venezuela, focused exploration and strategic acquisitions. Occidental's domestic oil and gas operations are affected by political developments and by federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to, among other things, increases in taxes and royalties, production limits and environmental matters. All sectors of the natural gas industry continued during 1995 to adjust their marketing activities under the provisions of a series of orders adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") in 1992 ("Order 636"). Order 636 was implemented to improve the competitive structure of the natural gas industry and at the same time maintain adequate and reliable service. Both FERC and state regulatory agencies have continued to modify the scope of the regulation of the transportation services framework put into effect by Order 636 with a series of Orders issued in 1994 that will tend to deregulate the gathering systems of interstate pipelines and their affiliates. These activities are not expected to have a significant impact on Occidental's domestic oil and gas production operations. In December 1995, Occidental entered into a transaction with Clark USA, Inc. ("Clark") under which Occidental agreed to deliver approximately 17.7 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate crude ("WTI")-equivalent oil over the next six years. In exchange, Occidental received $100 million in cash and approximately 5.5 million shares of Clark common stock. As a result of the transaction, Occidental owns approximately 19 percent of Clark. Occidental has accounted for the consideration received in the transaction as deferred revenue which is being amortized into revenue as WTI-equivalent oil is produced 2 and delivered during the term of the agreement. Reserves dedicated to the transaction are excluded from the estimate of proved oil and gas reserves (see the information incorporated under the caption "Supplemental Oil and Gas Information" incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report). Portions of Occidental's oil and gas assets are located in countries outside North America, some of which may be considered politically and economically unstable. These assets and the related operations are subject to the risk of actions by governmental authorities and insurgent groups. Occidental attempts to conduct its financial affairs so as to protect against such risks and would expect to receive compensation in the event of nationalization. At December 31, 1995, the carrying value of Occidental's oil and gas assets in countries outside North America aggregated approximately $2.038 billion, or approximately 11 percent of Occidental's total assets at that date. Approximately $635 million of such assets was located in the Middle East, and $563 million of such assets was located in Latin America. Substantially all of the remainder were located in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, West Africa and Russia. UNITED STATES Occidental produces crude oil and natural gas, principally in Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, California, Mississippi and Alaska. Net daily domestic production of crude oil averaged approximately 64,000 barrels in 1995, compared with 59,000 barrels in 1994. Net daily domestic production of natural gas averaged 612 MMcf in 1995, compared with 620 MMcf in 1994. Occidental's average price for domestic crude oil was $15.61 per barrel in 1995, compared with $14.21 in the previous year. The average natural gas price in 1995 was $1.51 per thousand cubic feet ("Mcf"), compared with $1.85 per Mcf during 1994. The purchase on December 29, 1994 of Placid Oil Company ("Placid") added in 1994 proven domestic reserves of 20.1 million barrels of oil equivalent. During 1995, Occidental personnel assumed operations of Placid's domestic properties which are primarily located in central Louisiana. Placid participated in 16 development wells during 1995, of which 15 were successful. Occidental's net daily domestic production for 1995 increased by 4,200 barrels of crude oil and 21.1 MMcf of natural gas as a result of the Placid acquisition. Occidental's largest concentration of gas reserves and production is the Hugoton area encompassing portions of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, where it produced an average of more than 218 MMcf of gas per day or approximately one-third of the domestic total. Occidental has approximately 1.1 Tcf of gas reserves and 5.7 million barrels of oil reserves in the Hugoton area and has continued development in this region by drilling approximately 50 infill wells and adding 29 producing wells through exploration of deeper levels in 1995. In central Oklahoma, Occidental's continued carbon dioxide ("CO2") strategy during 1995 resulted in reserve additions of 1.7 million barrels. Extension wells drilled in the area resulted in adding reserves of 200,000 barrels of oil and 1.7 billion cubic feet ("Bcf") of gas. Occidental plans to begin CO2 injection into the S.E. Bradley A Unit in mid-1996. Twenty wells were drilled in the Milne Point field in Alaska during 1995. These wells resulted in reserve additions of 4.8 million barrels of oil. Another 15 wells were also drilled, which resulted in the reclassification of 1.8 million barrels from proved undeveloped to proved developed. Occidental continued to develop its interest in the deep, high pressure Austin Chalk play in the Masters Creek Field in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. In December, the Murray A-1, a 14,700 foot total vertical depth dual lateral horizontal well, was completed. The well was successfully tested at 3,200 barrels of oil and 10 MMcf of gas per day and will be brought on production in early 1996. This paves the way for further development of Occidental's interests in the 36,000 acre leasehold. Additionally, Occidental participated in the Labokay exploration located seven miles west of the Masters Creek properties. Occidental has a 50 percent working interest in the extension. Occidental has an agreement to make available to certain parties, in connection with a legal settlement, up to 49,500 million British thermal units ("MMBtu") of natural gas per day through 2010 at prices related 3 to market. Occidental also has an agreement to supply fuel gas at market prices to a CITGO Petroleum Corporation ("CITGO") refinery until 2003 to the extent that CITGO does not obtain such gas from other sources. Additionally, Occidental has an agreement to supply CITGO, at CITGO's option, with a majority of its domestic lease crude oil production through August 31, 1998. During 1995, Occidental sold CITGO approximately 38,000 barrels of oil per day under this agreement. Occidental has various agreements to supply certain gas marketing companies with 70,900 MMBtu of natural gas per day for 1996 and with volumes ranging from 69,400 down to 1,900 MMBtu per day from 1997 through 2003. Prices under the different agreements are based on energy equivalent crude oil prices, market- sensitive prices or contract prices, some with a yearly escalation provision. Occidental also has agreements with various public utility companies to provide approximately 40,000 MMBtu of natural gas per day through 1997 and approximately 19,100 MMBtu per day in 1998. The public utility agreements provide for market- sensitive prices. In addition, Occidental has entered into several other sales contracts of one year or more to industrial customers with a total volume of 15,700 MMBtu of natural gas per day in 1996, decreasing to 2,400 MMBtu per day by 1998. CANADA Occidental owns an approximate 30 percent interest in CanadianOxy, which is accounted for as an equity investment. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. CanadianOxy produces crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids and sulfur in Canada, principally in the Province of Alberta; owns a 7.23 percent interest in Syncrude Canada Ltd., which produces synthetic crude oil from the tar sands of Northern Alberta; has interests in producing oil and gas leases onshore and offshore in the United States and in the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea and Yemen; engages in exploration activities in Canada, the United States, Yemen, Indonesia, Romania, Pakistan, Kazakstan, Colombia and Vietnam; and participates with Occidental in certain of its operations in Peru and Ecuador. CanadianOxy also conducts chemical operations in Canada and the United States. At December 31, 1995, Occidental's proportional interest in CanadianOxy's worldwide net proved developed and undeveloped reserves aggregated approximately 38 million barrels of crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids, 156 Bcf of natural gas and 48 million barrels of synthetic crude oil recoverable from tar sands. COLOMBIA Occidental conducts exploration and production operations in Colombia under four contracts with Ecopetrol, the Colombian national oil company. These contracts cover the producing Cano Limon area in the Llanos region of northeastern Colombia, one exploration area in the Llanos fold belt, one exploration area in the Bogota basin and one exploration area in the Magdalena Valley. Occidental's interest in these contracts is through its 75 percent ownership of the stock of a subsidiary that owns the company conducting operations in Colombia. After giving effect to a government royalty, Occidental's net share of existing production is 15 percent from the contract covering the Llanos area. All of Occidental's share of production is exported through a trans-Andean pipeline system that carries crude oil to an export terminal at Covenas. Occidental has an 18.75 percent net ownership interest in the pipeline and marine terminal. The pipeline is subject to periodic attacks by insurgent groups, which from time to time disrupt the flow of oil. Gross production from Occidental's Cano Limon area averaged approximately 197,000 barrels per day in 1995, compared with 189,000 barrels per day in 1994. CONGO In April 1993, Occidental signed an agreement with the Republic of the Congo (the "Congo") providing for the purchase of a share of the government's entitlement to oil from certain offshore properties. The agreement was subsequently amended to substitute the government's entitlement from fields either currently producing or scheduled for development to replace undeveloped areas included in the initial agreement. Occidental began receiving revenue from the entitlement oil in 1994. In 1995, the 4 Congolese government approved production-sharing contracts for two offshore exploration blocks in the Congo's major producing area. Occidental's net production in the Congo was approximately 9,000 barrels per day in 1995. ECUADOR Occidental operates the 494,000-acre Block 15, in the Oriente Basin, under a risk-service contract. Five oil fields were discovered between 1985 and 1992 and production started in May 1993 from three fields. Drilling will continue until the fields are fully developed. Gross production was 23,800 barrels per day in 1995 and Occidental's net production was approximately 20,200 barrels per day. In late 1995, Occidental and the government of Ecuador reached agreement on amending the Block 15 contract. In exchange for an additional exploration work program and a fixed percentage royalty on production from newly discovered fields, Occidental will receive an increased share of profits from production from any new discoveries. Also, the contract term for new discoveries will be extended for at least seven years. Occidental has an 85 percent interest in the parent of the company that holds title to the block. CanadianOxy owns the remaining 15 percent. NORTH SEA Through the purchase of a subsidiary of Placid named Placid International Oil Ltd., now Occidental Netherlands, Inc., as part of the Placid acquisition in December 1994, Occidental acquired interests in seven gas-producing licenses and four exploration licenses in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. Also acquired was a 38.6 percent interest in a 110-mile gas pipeline system that services the area. Net production for 1995 was approximately 78 MMcf of gas per day. OMAN Occidental is the operator, with a 65 percent working interest, of the Suneinah Block, which contains the Safah field, the Al Barakah field and the Wadi Latham field. Occidental's net share of production from the block in 1995 averaged approximately 12,000 barrels per day of crude oil, compared with 12,300 barrels per day in 1994. PAKISTAN In April 1995, Occidental sold the subsidiary company that owned Occidental's interests in the Dhurnal and Bhangali oil and gas fields and the Ratana gas field located in northern Pakistan. In southern Pakistan, Occidental has a 30 percent working interest in the Badin Block, which in 1995 produced a net share of 6,000 barrels of oil per day and 49 MMcf of gas per day, compared to 4,700 barrels of oil per day and 43 MMcf of gas per day in 1994. Exploration of the block resulted in five oil and gas discoveries that will help maintain production at current rates. In addition, Occidental holds exploration rights for a 356,000-acre block in northern Pakistan for two contiguous blocks in the Central Indus gas basin totaling 2.9 million acres and for four other blocks totaling 5.2 million acres. PERU Occidental conducts exploration and production activities under three separate service contracts with the Peruvian government. Two of these contracts cover continuing operations in the northern jungle and in the northern coastal area of Talara and provide for Occidental to receive, as compensation for its services, fees, based on barrels of production, that vary with the value of a "basket" of international oils. All production is delivered to Perupetro, the Peruvian national oil company. Occidental has a 100 percent interest in the jungle contract and a 63 percent interest in the Talara contract. The contract for Talara, signed in 1978, expired in July 1995, but was renewed for one year. The third contract, in which Occidental owns a 35 percent working interest, is for an exploration block adjacent to the northern jungle block. Gross production from the northern jungle block averaged approximately 55,000 barrels per day in 1995, compared with 58,000 barrels per day in 1994. Occidental's net production in Peru amounted to approximately 58,000 barrels per day in 1995, compared to 61,000 barrels per day in 1994. QATAR In October 1994, a unified agreement was approved authorizing Occidental to implement a development plan to increase production and reserves from the Idd el Shargi North Dome field. Under a production sharing agreement, Occidental is the operator of the field and will complete development of the field's three main reservoirs using horizontally drilled wells in conjunction with pressure 5 maintenance by both water injection and gas injection to effect a high recovery from the reservoir. Production increased from the initial base rate of 20,000 barrels per day to approximately 67,000 barrels per day at the end of 1995. RUSSIA In 1992, Occidental and AAOT Chernogorneft Enterprise began operation of a fifty percent owned joint venture company, Vanyoganneft, which was formed to increase oil recovery and production from the Vanyogan and Ayogan oil fields and to sell the oil to foreign markets. The two oil fields are located 40 miles northeast of the city of Nizhnevartovsk in the western Siberian oil basin. Through well workovers, new development wells and the use of electric submersible pumps, production was increased by more than 8,000 barrels per day and reached 50,000 gross barrels per day at year-end 1993. The Russian government mandated the cessation of joint venture exports at the beginning of 1994, which caused Occidental to slow investment substantially and to reduce expatriate staff. As a result, Occidental reduced repair work and new drilling. Exports of crude oil resumed in the fourth quarter of 1994 and continued through 1995. During 1995, gross production averaged 46,900 barrels per day. Occidental expects to continue to export a significant amount of its production in 1996. In 1992, Occidental was awarded the 1.5-million-acre Block 15 in the Russian Federation's Komi Republic. A joint venture, Parmaneft, was established between Occidental, which owns a 75 percent interest, and Ukhtaneftegasgeologica to explore for oil and gas and develop discoveries within the block. During the exploration phase, Occidental is paying 100 percent of the costs. South Terekheveiskaya Parmaneft-1, the joint venture's first exploratory well drilled in 1993, tested high-gravity oil at a rate of approximately 6,400 barrels per day. The block contains a number of other prospects that may contain oil reserves. In addition to Block 15, Parmaneft acquired rights under subsurface licenses for two undeveloped Russian fields several miles southeast of Block 15. VENEZUELA In November 1993, Occidental executed a 20-year operating services agreement with Maraven, an affiliate of the Venezuelan national oil company, to increase oil production and reserves from existing fields in the 968,000-acre unit located just west of Lake Maracaibo. A three-year work program began in February 1994 that includes the workover and repair of existing wells, the drilling of new wells, the installation of high-rate pumping equipment in all wells and the expansion of existing production facilities to accommodate increased production. Occidental achieved further production increases in 1995 with production averaging 20,900 barrels per day for 1995, and 25,800 barrels per day for the month of December 1995. At Lake Maracaibo Occidental is the operator, with a 100 percent working interest, and it will receive, as compensation for its services, fees based on barrels of production that vary with the values of a "basket" of international oils, inflation and accumulated production. YEMEN In 1991, Occidental acquired an 18 percent working interest in the 6.8-million-acre Masila Block, where CanadianOxy, the operator, with a 52 percent working interest, has made 12 oil discoveries. Construction of production gathering and treating facilities, a 90-mile pipeline system and an offshore export terminal on the Gulf of Aden were completed in November 1993. Production started in July 1993. Occidental's net share under a production-sharing contract was 15,200 barrels per day in 1995. Drilling will continue until the fields are fully developed. Occidental also has a 100 percent working interest in a production sharing contract in a central Yemen exploration block. OTHER INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION In 1992, a substantial gas and oil discovery was made in the Malampaya prospect on Block SC-38 offshore northwest Palawan Island in the Philippines. Appraisal wells confirmed that the 1989 Camago discovery by Occidental and the Malampaya discovery contain sufficient recoverable gas for a commercial project. Occidental and its partner, Shell Philippines Exploration Corporation, the operator, are formulating plans with the Philippine government to develop and market the gas. Occidental has a 50 percent working interest. In East Malaysia, Occidental has made significant gas discoveries offshore Sarawak. In 1995, agreements were executed with its partners for the commercialization of these discoveries. A joint venture company will be owned by Occidental and its partners, PETRONAS, the Malaysian national oil company, Shell Gas B.V. and Nippon Oil Company to construct the country's third liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. Feedstock for the plant will initially come from the Jintan discovery containing recoverable gas estimated at 6 2.9 Tcf. Occidental is the operator, with a 37.5 percent interest in the gas discoveries. Occidental will also have a 10 percent interest in the new LNG plant. Development of the Jintan field is scheduled to commence with the detailed upstream facility design in 1996. The estimated start-up date of the LNG plant is the year 2001. In addition, Occidental acquired new exploration blocks in Albania, Argentina, Bangladesh, The Republic of the Congo, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Pakistan. During 1996, exploration activities are planned in these areas as well as on previously acquired blocks in Albania, Colombia, Gabon, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Yemen and Russia. SPECIAL ITEMS IN 1995 Financial results for 1995 include charges of $109.0 million for the settlement of litigation and $95.0 million for a major reorganization of Occidental's worldwide oil and gas operations, consolidating operations management at the division's headquarters in Bakersfield, California. The reorganization charge recorded had no cash impact in 1995. RESERVES, PRODUCTION AND RELATED INFORMATION Reference is made to Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the information incorporated under the caption "Supplemental Oil and Gas Information" incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report for information with respect to Occidental's oil and gas reserves, the production from and other changes in such reserves, the discounted present value of estimated future net cash flows therefrom, certain costs and other financial and statistical information regarding Occidental's oil and gas exploration and production operations. Estimates of reserves have been made by Occidental engineers and include reserves under which Occidental holds an economic interest under service contracts and other arrangements. The definitions used are in accordance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. Accordingly, unless otherwise stated, all references to reserves are made on a net basis. In 1995, Occidental reported to the U.S. Department of Energy (the "DOE") on Form EIA-28 the same proved oil and gas reserves at December 31, 1994, as are set forth for that date in the information incorporated under the caption "Supplemental Oil and Gas Information" contained in Occidental's 1994 Annual Report. NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS GENERAL Through MidCon Corp. ("MidCon"), Occidental engages in interstate and intrastate natural gas transmission and marketing. MidCon's subsidiaries purchase, transport, store, produce and process gas and sell gas to utilities, municipalities and industrial and commercial users. The principal subsidiaries of MidCon are: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America ("Natural"), which owns a major interstate pipeline transmission system; MidCon Texas Pipeline Corp. ("MidCon Texas"), which, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates intrastate pipeline systems in Texas; and MidCon Gas Services Corp. ("MidCon Gas"), which engages in the production, purchase and sale of gas and arranges for the transportation and storage of such gas. MidCon Exploration Company ("MidCon Exploration") owns 50 percent interests in federal oil and gas leases for two blocks in the Garden Banks area, offshore Louisiana. Other subsidiaries of MidCon process natural gas. Through subsidiaries, MidCon also owns interests in several gas pipeline joint ventures. MidCon's interstate pipeline operations are subject to extensive regulation by the FERC. The FERC regulates, among other things, rates and charges for transportation and storage of gas in interstate commerce, the construction and operation of interstate pipeline facilities and the accounts and records of interstate pipelines. Certain of MidCon Texas' rates and other aspects of its business are subject to regulation by the Texas Railroad Commission. Order 636 was adopted by the FERC to address certain marketing advantages purportedly enjoyed by interstate pipelines over other resellers of gas. Order 636 includes requirements that interstate pipelines no longer provide a "bundled" service that uses their gas transportation and storage facilities as part of marketing gas to sales customers. As a consequence, Natural eliminated its traditional gas sales service to customers effective December 1, 1993. 7 When Natural discontinued merchant service it no longer needed gas supplies to meet sales requirements. Natural has eliminated most of its gas supply contracts through termination or buyout. Of the contracts that remain, Natural's obligations have been resolved in a number of ways in order to minimize gas supply realignment ("GSR") costs. Natural reached settlement agreements providing for recovery of a significant amount of its GSR costs. Under these settlements, which have been approved by the FERC, Natural, through monthly demand charge billings, recovers GSR costs allocated to these customers over a 48-month period that commenced in December 1993. The FERC has also permitted Natural to implement a tariff mechanism to recover additional portions of its GSR costs in rates charged to transportation customers that were not party to the settlements. SPECIAL ITEMS IN 1995 MidCon reorganized its operations near the end of 1995 to expedite design of products and services to meet changing customer needs, maximize return on assets, enhance operating efficiencies and reduce costs. This reorganization, which eliminated approximately 400 employee positions, resulted in a charge of $37 million and had no cash impact in 1995. PROPERTIES Natural's principal facilities consist of two major interconnected transmission pipelines terminating in the Chicago metropolitan area. One line, which extends from the west Texas and New Mexico producing areas, includes approximately 7,100 miles of main pipeline and various small-diameter lines. The other line extends from the Gulf Coast areas of Texas and Louisiana and comprises approximately 4,900 miles of main pipeline and various small-diameter lines. These two main pipelines are connected at points in Texas and Oklahoma by Natural's 240-mile Amarillo/Gulf Coast ("A/G") Pipeline. A 105-mile pipeline runs from the Arkoma Basin gas-producing area of eastern Oklahoma to the A/G Pipeline. Nine underground storage fields are operated in four states to provide services to Natural's customers and to support pipeline deliveries during the winter, when space heating demand is higher. MidCon Texas owns and operates an intrastate pipeline system, located primarily in the Texas Gulf Coast area. The system includes approximately 2,500 miles of pipelines, supply lines, sales laterals and related facilities. A subsidiary of MidCon Texas owns a separate Texas intrastate pipeline system (the "Palo Duro System") that includes approximately 400 miles of pipeline and related facilities. The Palo Duro System is leased to a nonaffiliate. MidCon Texas operates a gas storage facility in south Texas that it leases from a partnership in which a subsidiary of MidCon Texas owns an interest. MARKETS, SALES, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING The location of MidCon's pipelines provides access to large market areas, to most other major pipeline systems and to nearly all major North American producing areas. This permits delivery of natural gas directly or by displacement to pipeline systems serving most of the United States. Deliveries of gas by MidCon's pipelines include volumes sold by the pipelines and their marketing affiliates and volumes owned by others which are transported. The following table sets forth in Bcf the gas volumes sold to, or transported for, nonaffiliates by Natural, MidCon Texas and MidCon Gas for each of the last three calendar years:
1995 1994 1993 ------ ------ ------ Natural Sales -- -- 240 Transportation 1,318 1,318 1,408 MidCon Texas Sales 238 198 211 Transportation 215 215 201 MidCon Gas Sales 410 351 211
8 Sales volumes shown in the foregoing table for MidCon Texas include sales deliveries by a marketing affiliate to nonaffiliates. The table does not include gas transported by Natural for affiliates for sale to nonaffiliates of approximately 221 Bcf in 1995, 220 Bcf in 1994, and 151 Bcf in 1993. The table also does not show volumes of gas that have been auctioned by Natural following the termination of its traditional gas sales service on December 1, 1993. As a result of the elimination of sales service by Natural, transportation and storage have become the cornerstones of Natural's business. Much of Natural's former sales service was replaced by a combined transportation and storage service. Customers purchasing this service pay monthly demand charges irrespective of gas volumes actually transported and stored, and commodity charges based upon actual gas volumes transported and actual gas volumes injected into, and withdrawn from, storage. In addition, Natural is authorized to assess separate monthly demand charges to these customers to recover a portion of the GSR costs. Natural's service agreements with its major customers for the combined transportation and storage services initiated in response to Order 636 terminated on December 1, 1995. Replacement contracts for new services, which included new combined transportation and storage service options, were entered with those customers, but several were renewed at reduced service levels and reduced rates. More than 85 percent of Natural's pipeline capacity to Chicago remains subscribed for firm transportation service. A new resource management group has been charged with developing innovative utilization strategies to optimize the value of the remaining capacity. Natural filed on June 1, 1995, a general rate case with the FERC to allow Natural to institute tariff changes to reflect these new transportation and storage services and to approve rates for these new services. By orders issued by the FERC, these new rates became effective on December 1, 1995, subject to certain modifications. Among the issues in the rate case is the allocation of Natural's costs in light of the overall reductions in service levels by major customers. The combined effect of the new rate case and the new customer contracts could reduce Natural's revenues in 1996, but this will depend on market conditions and the success of Natural's effort to optimize the value of its uncommitted capacity. Pursuant to transportation agreements and FERC tariff provisions, Natural offers both firm transportation service and interruptible transportation service. Under Natural's tariff, transportation customers pay a commodity charge for volumes actually transported, based upon the geographical location, the time of year and the distance of the transportation provided. Firm transportation customers pay reservation charges each month, irrespective of volumes actually transported. In addition, as in the case of the combined service described above, Natural is authorized to assess separate monthly demand charges to firm transportation customers to recover a portion of the GSR costs. Natural also provides firm and interruptible gas storage service pursuant to storage agreements and FERC-approved tariffs. Storage customers pay a commodity charge for actual volumes injected and withdrawn and, in many cases, a monthly charge based upon volumes of gas stored. Firm storage customers pay a separate monthly demand charge irrespective of actual volumes stored. In 1995, Natural transported about 68 percent of the natural gas delivered into its principal market, the Chicago metropolitan area. The Chicago area deliveries were primarily to three major gas distribution utility companies. Natural's transportation competitors in the Chicago metropolitan area consist of other interstate pipelines that own facilities in the vicinity, Natural faces the prospect of increased competition in this market as other pipelines consider expansion projects to increase their capability to serve the Chicago area. Increased volumes of gas produced in western Canada are being targeted for the Midwest and Eastern markets. In October 1995, Natural filed with the FERC to expand its existing system from Harper, Iowa to Chicago. This expansion, plus existing capacity, will accommodate more than 500 million cubic feet per day of new gas supplies to be delivered through a proposed expansion of Northern Border Pipeline, a nonaffiliated system that transports gas originating in western Canada. Northern Border's expansion program also includes a new line from Harper to the Chicago area, and both plans are pending before the 9 FERC. Natural is opposing the proposed rate structure for the Northern Border proposal and also arguing that, from an environmental position, the Northern Border proposal is less favorable than Natural's proposed expansion. Natural also furnishes transportation service for others to and from many other locations on its pipeline system and, in recent years, has increased transportation deliveries to markets outside the Chicago metropolitan area. Competition for such service may be provided by one or more other pipelines, depending upon the nature of the transportation service required. Transportation rates, service options and available pipeline capacity and, in some cases, the availability of, and rates for, storage services are the key factors in determining Natural's ability to compete for particular transportation business. Early in 1996, the Trailblazer pipeline system began assessing potential shipper interest for an expansion of that line. Trailblazer runs from eastern Colorado to eastern Nebraska and transports gas produced in the Rocky Mountains. Natural is the operator of the joint-venture pipeline, with an indirect one-third ownership interest. Trailblazer moved nearly 180 billion cubic feet of gas in 1995, a record for the 13-year-old line, reflecting the changes in the U.S. gas flow from west to east. MidCon Texas and its subsidiaries make sales principally to customers located in the Houston-Beaumont and Port Arthur areas of Texas and provide transportation service within the state of Texas. Intense competition exists among numerous suppliers for sales of gas to customers in MidCon Texas' sales markets. Price is the primary competitive factor. At most locations on its system, MidCon Texas faces competition from other pipelines for gas transportation business. Transportation rates and available pipeline capacity are generally the key factors in determining MidCon Texas' ability to compete for particular transportation business. The rates for MidCon Texas' city-gate sales are subject to regulation by the Texas Railroad Commission. Other sales and transportation rates are determined by prevailing market conditions and are largely unregulated. Transportation service is provided by MidCon Texas on both a firm and an interruptible basis. MidCon Gas makes sales of gas nationwide to local distribution companies and commercial and industrial end users. These sales arrangements frequently include peaking and swing services that MidCon Gas is able to provide through its management of contractual rights for transportation and storage capacity from MidCon's pipeline subsidiaries and other pipeline companies. Sales prices received by MidCon Gas are established by negotiation. MidCon Gas also offers a variety of fuel management services to utilities and other large volume gas users. During 1995, MidCon subsidiaries sold approximately 160 million gallons of natural gas liquids obtained through gas processing operations. In November 1994, MidCon Exploration made an oil and gas discovery in the Garden Banks area, offshore Louisiana, that tested at a daily rate of approximately 10,500 barrels of oil and 11.9 MMcf of gas. MidCon Exploration owns a 50 percent interest in the well and in a contiguous Garden Banks block, which also contains proved reserves. In November 1995, a production platform was installed on the contiguous block that will support development of both blocks. Production of oil and gas from both blocks will commence in the second quarter of 1996. Through other subsidiaries, MidCon is exploring opportunities in domestic and foreign emerging energy markets such as wholesale electric power brokering and independent electric power generation. GAS SUPPLY As a part of its service restructuring pursuant to Order 636, Natural reduced substantially the amount of gas supplies it has under contracts expiring over the next several years. MidCon Texas purchases its gas supplies from producers and, to a lesser extent, from other pipeline companies or their subsidiaries. MidCon Gas purchases gas supplies from Natural at auction and from producers and other gas marketers. MidCon Gas also obtains supplies from its own production and maintains inventories of gas supplies in storage facilities of its affiliates and other pipeline companies. 10 PIPELINE VENTURES Through subsidiaries, MidCon owns interests of 20 to 50 percent in three pipeline ventures that operate approximately 530 miles of pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico and interests, of varying percentages, in approximately 260 miles of jointly owned supply laterals that also operate in the Gulf of Mexico. The ventures transport gas onshore from producers in the offshore Louisiana and Texas areas for various customers. Other subsidiaries of MidCon own interests of 18 and 33 1/3 percent, respectively, in two onshore pipeline ventures. These ventures operate approximately 520 miles of pipelines in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska. CHEMICAL OPERATIONS GENERAL Occidental conducts its chemical operations through Occidental Chemical Corporation and its various subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "OxyChem"). OxyChem manufactures and markets a variety of basic chemicals, petrochemicals and polymers and plastics. A substantial portion of OxyChem's products are principally commodity in nature, I.E., they are equivalent to products manufactured by others that are generally available in the marketplace and are produced and sold in large volumes, primarily to industrial customers for use as raw materials. Many of OxyChem's manufacturing operations are integrated, and many of its products are both sold to others and further processed by OxyChem into other chemical products. OxyChem has been expanding and further integrating its industrial chemical business through acquisitions and expansions of existing facilities. Effective May 1, 1995, OxyChem combined its sodium chlorate operations with CanadianOxy's sodium chlorate and chlor-alkali operations. CanadianOxy has an 85 percent interest in the partnerships and is the managing partner and OxyChem has a 15 percent interest in the partnerships. The combined operations are carried out under the name of CXY Chemicals. OxyChem also has added capacity at several of its facilities over the past few years through "debottlenecking" projects, which expand or modify portions of existing facilities that had previously limited production, thus adding incremental capacity at a relatively low cost. In March 1995, OxyChem established a specialty business organization as a separate group of OxyChem. The operations of the new group comprise the following: Durez phenolic resins and molding compounds, specialty products consisting of chemical intermediates and performance chemicals, sodium silicates, chromium chemicals, designed products, and ACL pool chemicals (formally chlorinated isocyanurates). Each of these operations has been organized to provide much greater flexibility and support in dealing within its competitive environments, while allowing it to benchmark its business against its competition. In 1995, OxyChem divested a number of businesses outside its core areas; the proceeds of the divestitures were applied to Occidental's debt-reduction program. In May 1995, OxyChem completed the sale of its high-density polyethylene business, including plants, related inventories, and the Alathon trademarks, to Lyondell Petrochemical Company for approximately $400 million. The sale eliminated a major capital expenditure for a new ethylene plant which would have been necessary to supply this business. In October 1995, OxyChem completed the sale of its agricultural chemical business to the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. for approximately $284 million. In 1995, OxyChem completed the sale, pursuant to a Federal Trade Commission divestiture order, of its polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") facilities at Addis, Louisiana, to Borden Chemicals and Plastics for $104 million, and Burlington South, New Jersey, to Ozite Corporation for $27 million. OxyChem also made the strategic decision to close certain declining businesses. OxyChem discontinued operations at its North Tonawanda, New York Durez facility to avoid continuing losses at the plant arising from a declining market for phenolic molding compounds. OxyChem also discontinued operations at its Oxnard, California sodium silicates plant to enhance production efficiencies at its five remaining silicate plants. 11 OxyChem has also taken steps to expand its specialty business in 1995. In November 1995, OxyChem agreed to acquire a 64 percent equity interest in INDSPEC Chemical Corporation ("INDSPEC") for Occidental common stock then valued at $85 million. INDSPEC is the largest producer of resorcinol in the world and the sole commercial producer of resorcinol in the United States. Resorcinol is a chemical used primarily as a bonding and stiffening agent in the manufacture of tires and tread rubber. In addition, resorcinol is used in the manufacture of high performance wood adhesives, ultraviolet light stabilizers, sunscreens, dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, agrichemicals, carbonless paper and fire retardant plastic additives. Under the terms of the agreement, INDSPEC's management and employees will retain voting control of the company. This transaction is expected to close in 1996. In December 1995, OxyChem announced a 450-million-pounds-per-year expansion at its Pasadena, Texas PVC plant. This expansion will add incremental capacity at a relatively low cost. The $80 million project is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 1997 and will increase total production capacity at the site to 1.8 billion pounds per year. The capacity expansion is expected to reestablish OxyChem as the second-largest supplier of PVC resin to the U.S. merchant market. In February 1996, OxyChem announced a realignment of its global business into four business units: Basic Chemicals; Specialty Business; Petrochemicals; and Polymers and Plastics. The realignment will result in employment reductions of at least 450 persons. The costs associated with the realignment are not expected to have a material impact on the 1996 results of operations. OxyChem's operations are affected by cyclical factors in the general economic environment and by specific chemical industry conditions. The chemical industry in the United States was characterized in 1995 by higher sales prices and margins for many chemical products, including those manufactured by OxyChem. The integration strategy adopted by OxyChem permitted it to maintain relatively high operating rates in 1995, with similar operating rates expected to continue for 1996. OxyChem's operations also have been affected by environmental regulation and associated costs. See the information appearing under the caption "Environmental Regulation" in this report. 12 PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS OxyChem produces the following chemical products:
Principal Products Major Uses ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Basic Chemicals Chlor-alkali chemicals Chlorine..................... PVC, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, water treatment Caustic soda................. Chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, cleaning products Potassium chemicals (including potassium hydroxide)......... Glass, fertilizers, cleaning products, rubber Ethylene dichloride............ Raw material for vinyl chloride monomer ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Specialty Business Sodium silicates............... Soaps and detergents, catalysts, paint pigments Chrome chemicals............... Metal and wood treatments, leather tanning ACL pool chemicals (chlorinated isocyanurates)............... Swimming pool sanitation, household and industrial disinfecting and sanitizing products Proprietary chemicals (chemical intermediates derived principally from fluorine, chlorine and sulfur)...................... Agricultural, pharmaceutical, plastics, metal plating, aerospace and food-service applications Phenolic resins/molding compounds.................... Automotive brake pistons, adhesives, carbonless copy paper, pot and pan handles ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Petrochemicals Ethylene....................... Raw material for production of polyethylene, vinyl chloride monomer, ethylene glycols and other ethylene oxide derivatives Benzene........................ Raw material for production of styrene, phenolic polymers and nylon Propylene...................... Raw material for the production of polypropylene and acrylonitrile Ethylene glycols and other ethylene oxide derivatives... Polyester products, antifreeze, brake fluids ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Polymers and Plastics Vinyl chloride monomer......... Raw material for polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride............. Calendering and film, pipe, wire insulation, flooring, footwear, bottles, siding, home construction products ------------------------------- ------------------------------------
Based in part on statistics in chemical industry publications, Occidental believes that during 1995 it was the largest U.S. merchant marketer of chlorine and caustic soda; including OxyMar (OxyChem's joint venture with Marubeni) the second-largest producer of vinyl chloride monomer; the third-largest producer of PVC resins; the largest producer of chrome chemicals; the second-largest producer of sodium silicates; 13 including its PD Glycol joint venture with DuPont, the third-largest producer of ethylene glycols; the seventh-largest producer of ethylene; and the largest supplier to the DOT-3 brake fluids aftermarket in the United States. Additionally, Occidental believes it was the world's largest producer of potassium hydroxide, phenolic molding compounds and chlorinated isocyanurate products and the world's largest marketer of ethylene dichloride. RAW MATERIALS Nearly all raw materials utilized in OxyChem's operations that are not produced by OxyChem or acquired from affiliates are readily available from a variety of sources. Most of OxyChem's key raw materials purchases are made through short- and long-term contracts. OxyChem is not dependent on any single nonaffiliated supplier for a material amount of its raw material or energy requirements, subject to establishing alternative means of transportation or delivery in the event of the termination of arrangements with existing suppliers. PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND PROCESSES OxyChem owns and licenses a large number of patents and trademarks and uses a variety of processes in connection with its operations, some of which are proprietary and some of which are licensed. OxyChem does not regard its business as being materially dependent on any single patent or trademark it owns or licenses or any process it uses. SALES AND MARKETING OxyChem's products are sold primarily to industrial users or distributors located in the United States, largely by its own sales force. OxyChem sells its products principally at current market or current market-related prices through short- and long-term sales agreements. Except for sales in the export market, OxyChem generally does not use spot markets to sell products. No significant portion of OxyChem's business is dependent on a single customer. In general, OxyChem does not manufacture its products against a backlog of firm orders; production is geared primarily to the level of incoming orders and to projections of future demand. COMPETITION The chemical business is very competitive. Since most of OxyChem's products are commodity in nature, they compete primarily on the basis of price, quality characteristics and timely delivery. Because OxyChem's products generally do not occupy proprietary positions, OxyChem endeavors to be an efficient, low-cost producer through the employment of modern, high-yield plants, equipment and technology. OxyChem's size and the number and location of its plants also produce competitive advantages, principally in its ability to meet customer specifications and delivery requirements. PROPERTIES OxyChem, which is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates 29 chemical product manufacturing facilities in the United States. Many of the larger facilities are located in the Gulf Coast areas of Texas and Louisiana. In addition, OxyChem operates 13 chemical product manufacturing facilities in eight foreign countries, with the most significant foreign plants being in Brazil. A number of additional facilities process, blend and store the chemical products. OxyChem uses an extensive fleet of barges and railroad cars and owns and operates a pipeline network of over 950 miles along the Gulf Coast of Texas for the transportation of ethylene, propylene and feedstocks. All of OxyChem's manufacturing facilities are owned or leased on a long-term basis. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Occidental's oil and gas operations, based on depletable resources, are capital intensive, involving large-scale expenditures. In particular, in the search for and development of new reserves, long lead times are often required. In addition, Occidental's other businesses require capital expenditures in order to remain competitive and to comply with safety and environmental laws. Occidental's capital expenditures for its ongoing businesses totaled approximately $979 million in 1995 and $1.1 billion in 1994 and 1993, exclusive of the non-cash consideration for acquisitions. The 1995 amount included capital expenditures aggregating 14 $575 million for oil and gas, $243 million for chemical and $150 million for natural gas transmission. Occidental's total capital expenditures, exclusive of acquisitions, if any, for 1996 are expected to approximate $1.0 billion, the majority of which is for oil and gas operations. EMPLOYEES Occidental and its subsidiaries employed a total of 17,280 persons at December 31, 1995, of whom 12,380 were located in the United States. 6,320 were employed in oil and gas operations, 2,170 in natural gas transmission operations and 8,250 in chemical operations. An additional 540 persons were employed at corporate headquarters. Approximately 1,500 U.S.-based employees are represented by labor unions. Occidental has a long-standing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or veteran status. Occidental is committed to vigorous, good-faith enforcement of this policy. Occidental maintains numerous affirmative action programs which are in effect at company locations. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION Occidental's operations in the United States are subject to increasingly stringent federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to improving or maintaining the quality of the environment. Foreign operations are also subject to environmental protection laws. Applicable U.S. laws include the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments and similar state environmental laws. The laws which require or address environmental remediation apply retroactively to previous waste disposal practices and, in many cases, the laws apply regardless of fault, legality of the original activities or ownership or control of sites. Occidental is currently participating in environmental assessments and cleanups under these laws at federal Superfund sites, comparable state sites and other remediation sites, including Occidental facilities and previously owned sites. Also, Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been involved in a substantial number of governmental and private proceedings involving historical practices at various sites, including, in some instances, having been named as defendants, as potentially responsible parties ("PRPs"), or as both defendants and PRPs under the federal Superfund law. These proceedings seek remediation, funding for remediation, or both, and, in some cases, compensation for alleged personal injury or property damage, punitive damages and civil penalties, aggregating substantial amounts. Occidental has accrued reserves for its environmental liabilities. As of December 31, 1995 and 1994, Occidental had environmental reserves of approximately $582 million and $635 million, respectively. Occidental provided additional reserves of approximately $22 million in 1995, $5 million in 1994 and $18 million in 1993 for costs associated with expected remediation efforts at a number of sites. The 1995 amount related primarily to the chemical division. The 1994 and 1993 amounts related primarily to the oil and gas division. Occidental's estimated operating expenses in 1995 relating to compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing ongoing operations were approximately $111 million, compared with $114 million in 1994 and $110 million in 1993. The 1995 amount included $63 million in the chemical division, $41 million in the oil and gas division and $7 million in the natural gas transmission division. In addition, estimated capital expenditures for environmental compliance were $74 million in 1995, compared with $67 million in 1994 and $83 million in 1993. The 1995 amount included $43 million in the oil and gas division, $27 million in the chemical division and $4 million in the natural gas transmission division. Occidental presently estimates that divisional capital expenditures for environmental compliance (including environmental control facilities) will be in the range of $80-85 million for each of 1996 and 1997. ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS There is incorporated by reference herein the information regarding lawsuits, claims and related matters in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In December 1995, OxyChem and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a tentative settlement of claims brought by the U.S. Government ("U.S.") in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New 15 York against OxyChem for remediation costs incurred by the U.S., plus interest, at a former chemical waste landfill. A consent order, which has received court approval, requires OxyChem to pay the U.S. approximately $129 million, plus interest, over a four-year period. In August 1995, Occidental announced the settlement of the 1979-81 crude oil tier-trading administrative proceedings brought by the U.S. Department of Energy (the "DOE") against Cities Service (now OXY USA Inc.). In these proceedings, the DOE had sought approximately $254 million, plus accrued interest totaling approximately $870 million as of December 31, 1994. Under the terms of the settlement, OXY USA paid $100 million to the DOE in September 1995 and will make five additional annual payments of $35 million, plus interest. In 1991, Continental Trend Resources obtained a jury verdict against OXY USA Inc. ("OXY USA") in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma for $269,000 in actual damages and $30,000,000 in punitive damages for tortious interference with contract. In 1995, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit affirmed the subsequent judgment and OXY USA has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. A stay of mandate exists pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEEDINGS In January 1993, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") advised OxyChem that the chlor-alkali facility at Taft, Louisiana had violated certain federal air emission standards for asbestos used in manufacturing operations. OxyChem provided certain information to the EPA concerning OxyChem's compliance with the asbestos standards at the Taft facility. No further enforcement action was taken until September 1995 when the U.S. Department of Justice, at the EPA's request, offered OxyChem the opportunity to settle civil penalties for an amount in excess of $100,000 with respect to alleged violations. OxyChem has denied most of the allegations and is in the midst of settlement negotiations. On February 16, 1996 the U. S. Department of Justice filed an action in Federal Court in New Orleans seeking to recover civil penalties for the alleged violations. OxyChem has not filed its answer to the government's complaint which has not formally been served on OxyChem. OxyChem is contesting alleged violations of the West Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations regarding its closed facility located in Belle, West Virginia and penalties sought by the state of West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection in an amount in excess of $100,000. 16 ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of Occidental's security holders during the fourth quarter of 1995. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
AGE AT FEBRUARY 29, POSITIONS WITH OCCIDENTAL AND SUBSIDIARIES AND FIVE-YEAR NAME 1996 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - ---------------------------- ------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ray R. Irani 61 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1990; President since 1984; 1984-1990, Chief Operating Officer; Director since 1984; 1983-January 1991, Chief Executive Officer of Occidental Chemical Corporation ("Occidental Chemical"); Chairman of the Board of CanadianOxy since 1986; member of Executive Committee. Dr. Dale R. Laurance 50 Executive Vice President and Senior Operating Officer since 1990; 1984-1990, Executive Vice President--Operations; Director since 1990; member of Executive Committee. Stephen I. Chazen 49 Executive Vice President--Corporate Development since 1994; 1990-1994, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch & Co. Incorporated. Donald P. de Brier 55 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since 1993; 1989-1993, General Counsel and member of the Management Committee of BP Exploration and Production Company. Richard W. Hallock 51 Executive Vice President--Human Resources since 1994; 1993-1994, Director, Worldwide Total Compensation of IBM; 1990-1993, various other human resources positions with IBM. J. Roger Hirl 64 Executive Vice President since 1984; Director since 1988; President and Chief Executive Officer of Occidental Chemical since 1991; 1983-1991, President and Chief Operating Officer of Occidental Chemical. Anthony R. Leach 56 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 1991; 1984-1991, Vice President and Controller. David R. Martin 64 Executive Vice President since 1983; President and Chief Executive Officer of Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation since 1993; 1986-1993, President and Chief Operating Officer of Occidental Oil and Gas; Chairman of the Board of Occidental International Exploration and Production Company since 1993; 1984-1993, President of Occidental International Exploration and Production Company. John F. Riordan 60 Executive Vice President since 1991; Director since 1991; President and Chief Executive Officer of MidCon Corp. since 1990; 1988-1990, President and Chief Operating Officer of MidCon Corp. Howard Collins 52 Vice President--Public Relations since 1993; 1986-1993, Director--Public Relations. Samuel P. Dominick, Jr. 55 Vice President and Controller since 1991; 1990-1991, Assistant Controller--Internal Audit; 1985-1990, Director of Internal Audit.
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AGE AT FEBRUARY 29, POSITIONS WITH OCCIDENTAL AND SUBSIDIARIES AND FIVE-YEAR NAME 1996 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - ---------------------------- ------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Fred J. Gruberth 62 Vice President and Treasurer since 1992; 1978-1992, Senior Assistant Treasurer. Kenneth J. Huffman 51 Vice President--Investor Relations since 1991; 1989-1991, Vice President--Finance, American Exploration Company. Robert M. McGee 49 Vice President since 1994; President of Occidental International Corporation since 1991; 1981-1991, Senior Executive Vice President of Occidental International Corporation. John W. Morgan 42 Vice President--Operations since 1991; 1984-1991, Director-- Operations. S.A. Smith 51 Vice President since 1984; Executive Vice President--Worldwide Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer of Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation since 1994; 1986-1994, Vice President--Financial Planning and Analysis. Richard A. Swan 48 Vice President--Health, Environment and Safety since 1995; 1991-1995, Director--Investor Relations. James B. Taylor 57 Vice President since 1994; Executive Vice President--Worldwide Exploration and New Ventures of Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation since 1994; Executive Vice President--Corporate Development since 1993; 1990-1993, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CanadianOxy. Aurmond A. Watkins, Jr. 53 Vice President--Tax since 1991; 1986-1991, Director--Taxes.
The current term of office of each Executive Officer will expire at the April 26, 1996, organizational meeting of the Occidental Board of Directors or at such time as his or her successor shall be elected. PART II ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS There is hereby incorporated by reference the quarterly financial data appearing under the caption "Quarterly Financial Data" and the information appearing under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis--Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the 1995 Annual Report, relevant portions of which 1995 Annual Report are filed as Exhibit 13 to this report. Occidental's common stock was held by approximately 118,614 stockholders of record at year-end 1995, with an estimated 192,000 additional stockholders whose shares were held for them in street name or nominee accounts. The common stock is listed and traded principally on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges and also is listed on various foreign exchanges identified in the 1995 Annual Report. The quarterly financial data on pages 61 and 62 of the 1995 Annual Report sets forth the range of trading prices for the common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange's composite tape. ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA There is hereby incorporated by reference the information appearing under the caption "Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data" in the 1995 Annual Report. ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS There is hereby incorporated by reference the information appearing under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis" in the 1995 Annual Report. 18 ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION PAGES ---------------------------- ANNUAL REPORT FORM 10-K ------------- ------------- Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (pages 21 through 58 and pages 60 through 68 of Occidental's 1995 Annual Report incorporated herein by reference): -- Consolidated Statements of Operations............................................... 33 -- Consolidated Balance Sheets......................................................... 34-35 -- Consolidated Statements of Nonredeemable Preferred Stock, Common Stock and Other Stockholders' Equity............................................................... 36 -- Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............................................... 37 -- Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................................... 38-58, 60 -- Report of Independent Public Accountants............................................ 60 -- Quarterly Financial Data............................................................ 61-62 -- Supplemental Oil and Gas Information................................................ 63-68 -- Report of Independent Public Accountants.............................................. -- 20 Financial Statement Schedule: II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993........................................................................ -- 21
19 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Stockholders and Board of Directors, Occidental Petroleum Corporation: We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated financial statements included in Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1995, incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and have issued our report thereon dated February 22, 1996. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on those statements taken as a whole. The financial statement schedule listed in the Index to Financial Statements and Related Information is the responsibility of the Company's management and is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Los Angeles, California February 22, 1996 20
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (In millions) ADDITIONS ---------------------------- BALANCE AT CHARGED TO CHARGED TO BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF COSTS AND OTHER END OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS PERIOD - ---------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 1995 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 17 $ 8 $ 1 $ (7) $ 19 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Environmental $ 635 $ 22 $ 18 $ (93)(a) $ 582 Contract impairment 141 -- -- (60)(a) 81 Foreign and other taxes, litigation and other reserves 1,002 140 50 (223)(a) 969 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 1,778 $ 162 $ 68 $ (376) $ 1,632(b) - ---------------------------------------- ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= 1994 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 13 $ 6 $ -- $ (2) $ 17 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Environmental $ 742 $ 5 $ 50 $ (162)(a) $ 635 Contract impairment 165 -- -- (24)(c) 141 Foreign and other taxes, litigation and other reserves 818 190 84 (90)(a) 1,002 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 1,725 $ 195 $ 134 $ (276) $ 1,778(b) - ---------------------------------------- ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= 1993 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 22 $ 3 $ 3 $ (15) $ 13 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Environmental $ 808 $ 18 $ 8 $ (92)(a) $ 742 Contract impairment 494 -- -- (329)(c) 165 Foreign and other taxes, litigation and other reserves 1,347 7 149 (685)(d) 818 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 2,649 $ 25 $ 157 $ (1,106) $ 1,725(b) - ---------------------------------------- ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= (a) Primarily represents payments. (b) Of these amounts, $228 million, $197 million and $184 million in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively, is classified as current. (c) Primarily represents the reduction of the reserve to reflect a decrease in the net exposure under disadvantageous gas purchase contracts, the elimination of certain potential claims, the successful resolution of litigation, settlements or other changes in the expected outcome of matters covered by the reserve. (d) Primarily represents reversal of reserves no longer required.
21 ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable. PART III ITEM 10 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT There is hereby incorporated by reference the information regarding Occidental's directors appearing under the caption "Election of Directors" in Occidental's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its April 26, 1996, Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "1996 Proxy Statement"). See also the list of Occidental's executive officers and related information under "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part I hereof. ITEM 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION There is hereby incorporated by reference the information appearing under the captions "Executive Compensation" (excluding, however, the information appearing under the subcaptions "Report of the Compensation Committee" and "Performance Graphs") and "Election of Directors--Information Regarding the Board of Directors and Its Committees" in the 1996 Proxy Statement. ITEM 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT There is hereby incorporated by reference the information with respect to security ownership appearing under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 1996 Proxy Statement. ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS There is hereby incorporated by reference the information appearing under the caption "Election of Directors--Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the 1996 Proxy Statement. PART IV ITEM 14 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) (1) AND (2). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements and Related Information under Item 8 in Part II hereof, where these documents are listed. (a) (3). EXHIBITS 3.(i)* Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Occidental, together with all certificates amendatory thereof filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware through December 23, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3.(i) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 3.(ii)* By-laws of Occidental, as amended through December 15, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3.(ii) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 4.1* Occidental Petroleum Corporation Credit Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 4.2 Instruments defining the rights of holders of other long-term debt of Occidental and its subsidiaries are not being filed since the total amount of securities authorized under each of such instruments does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of Occidental and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Occidental agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request. - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
22 All of the Exhibits numbered 10.1 to 10.33 are management contracts and compensatory plans required to be identified specifically as responsive to Item 601(b)(10)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. 10.1 Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 1996, between Occidental and David R. Martin. 10.2* Consultation Agreement, dated December 16, 1974, between Occidental Petroleum Corporation, a California corporation, and Arthur Groman (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 1-9210). 10.3* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1992, between Occidental and J. Roger Hirl (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.4* Employment Agreement, dated November 16, 1991, between Occidental and Dr. Ray R. Irani (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, File No. 1-9210). 10.5* Employment Agreement, dated September 16, 1993, between Occidental and Dr. Dale R. Laurance (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, File No. 1-9210). 10.6* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1992, between Occidental and John F. Riordan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.7* Termination of Consulting Agreement and Release, dated November 11, 1993, between OXY USA Inc. and George O. Nolley (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, File No. 1-9210). 10.8* Form of Indemnification Agreement between Occidental and each of its directors (filed as Exhibit B to Occidental's Proxy Statement for its May 21, 1987, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, File No. 1-9210). 10.9* Occidental Petroleum Corporation Split Dollar Life Insurance Program and Related Documents (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 10.10* Occidental Petroleum Insured Medical Plan, as amended and restated effective April 29, 1994, amending and restating the Occidental Petroleum Corporation Executive Medical Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective April 1, 1993) (filed as Exhibit 10 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ending March 31, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 10.11* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1978 Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated effective May 21, 1987) (filed as Exhibit 28(a) to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-14662). 10.12* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Grant under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1978 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.19 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-B, dated June 26, 1986, of Occidental, File No. 1-9210). 10.13* Form of Incentive Stock Option Grant under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1978 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-B, dated June 26, 1986, of Occidental, File No. 1-9210). 10.14* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan, as amended through April 29, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
23 10.15* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.16* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, with Stock Appreciation Right, under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.17* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.18* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, with Stock Appreciation Right, under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.19* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1977 Executive Long-Term Incentive Stock Purchase Plan, as amended through December 10, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.20* Form of award letter utilized under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1977 Executive Long-Term Incentive Stock Purchase Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.21* Occidental Petroleum Corporation Incentive Compensation Plan, effective as of October 28, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1991, File No. 1-9210). 10.22* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1988 Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1994) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 10.23* Memorandum, dated February 8, 1990, regarding MidCon Corp. Financial Counseling Program (filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989, File No. 1-9210). 10.24 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.25 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Supplemental Life Insurance Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.26 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.27 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Survivor Benefit Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.28* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan, effective April 29, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.29* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.30* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
24 10.31* Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.32* Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.33* Form of Performance Stock Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.6 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 11 Statement regarding computation of earnings per common and common equivalent share and fully diluted earnings per share for the three years ended December 31, 1995. 12 Statement regarding computation of total enterprise ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the five years ended December 31, 1995. 13 Pages 21 through 58 and pages 60 through 68 of Occidental's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, which are incorporated by reference in Parts I and II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 21 List of subsidiaries of Occidental at December 31, 1995. 23 Consent of Independent Public Accountants. 27 Financial data schedule of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 (included only in the copy of this report filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
25 (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K During the fourth quarter of 1995, Occidental filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K: 1. Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995 (date of earliest event reported), filed on October 19, 1995, for the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 1995. 2. Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 1995 (date of earliest event reported), filed on November 3, 1995, for the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's reorganization of its oil and gas division. 3. Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 21, 1995 (date of earliest event reported), filed on December 27, 1995, for the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's settlement of certain Love Canal litigation. During the first quarter of 1996 to the date hereof, Occidental filed the following Current Report on Form 8-K: 1. Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 24, 1996 (date of earliest event reported), filed on January 25, 1996, for the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. 26 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION March 27, 1996 By: Ray R. Irani ----------------------------------- Ray R. Irani Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------- -------------- Ray R. Irani Chairman of the Board of March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Directors, President and Ray R. Irani Chief Executive Officer Anthony R. Leach Executive Vice President March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- and Chief Financial Anthony R. Leach Officer Samuel P. Dominick, Jr. Vice President and March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Controller (Chief Samuel P. Dominick, Jr. Accounting Officer) Albert Gore Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Albert Gore Arthur Groman Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Arthur Groman J. Roger Hirl Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- J. Roger Hirl John W. Kluge Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- John W. Kluge Dale R. Laurance Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Dale R. Laurance
27 Irvin W. Maloney Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Irvin W. Maloney George O. Nolley Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- George O. Nolley John F. Riordan Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- John F. Riordan Rodolfo Segovia Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Rodolfo Segovia Aziz D. Syriani Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Aziz D. Syriani Rosemary Tomich Director March 27, 1996 - ------------------------------------------- Rosemary Tomich
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT - ------- (a)(3). EXHIBITS 3.(i)* Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Occidental, together with all certificates amendatory thereof filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware through December 23, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3.(i) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 3.(ii)* By-laws of Occidental, as amended through December 15, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3.(ii) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 4.1* Occidental Petroleum Corporation Credit Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 4.2 Instruments defining the rights of holders of other long-term debt of Occidental and its subsidiaries are not being filed since the total amount of securities authorized under each of such instruments does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of Occidental and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Occidental agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request. All of the Exhibits numbered 10.1 to 10.33 are management contracts and compensatory plans required to be identified specifically as responsive to Item 601(b)(10)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. 10.1 Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 1996, between Occidental and David R. Martin. 10.2* Consultation Agreement, dated December 16, 1974, between Occidental Petroleum Corporation, a California corporation, and Arthur Groman (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 1-9210). 10.3* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1992, between Occidental and J. Roger Hirl (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.4* Employment Agreement, dated November 16, 1991, between Occidental and Dr. Ray R. Irani (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, File No. 1-9210). 10.5* Employment Agreement, dated September 16, 1993, between Occidental and Dr. Dale R. Laurance (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, File No. 1-9210). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
29 10.6* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1992, between Occidental and John F. Riordan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.7* Termination of Consulting Agreement and Release, dated November 11, 1993, between OXY USA Inc. and George O. Nolley (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, File No. 1-9210). 10.8* Form of Indemnification Agreement between Occidental and each of its directors (filed as Exhibit B to Occidental's Proxy Statement for its May 21, 1987, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, File No. 1-9210). 10.9* Occidental Petroleum Corporation Split Dollar Life Insurance Program and Related Documents (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 10.10* Occidental Petroleum Insured Medical Plan, as amended and restated effective April 29, 1994, amending and restating the Occidental Petroleum Corporation Executive Medical Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective April 1, 1993) (filed as Exhibit 10 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ending March 31, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 10.11* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1978 Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated effective May 21, 1987) (filed as Exhibit 28(a) to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-14662). 10.12* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Grant under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1978 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.19 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-B, dated June 26, 1986, of Occidental, File No. 1-9210). 10.13* Form of Incentive Stock Option Grant under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1978 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-B, dated June 26, 1986, of Occidental, File No. 1-9210). 10.14* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan, as amended through April 29, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.15* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.16* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, with Stock Appreciation Right, under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.17* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
30 10.18* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, with Stock Appreciation Right, under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.19* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1977 Executive Long-Term Incentive Stock Purchase Plan, as amended through December 10, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.20* Form of award letter utilized under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1977 Executive Long-Term Incentive Stock Purchase Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 1-9210). 10.21* Occidental Petroleum Corporation Incentive Compensation Plan, effective as of October 28, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1991, File No. 1-9210). 10.22* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1988 Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1994) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Occidental for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-9210). 10.23* Memorandum, dated February 8, 1990, regarding MidCon Corp. Financial Counseling Program (filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989, File No. 1-9210). 10.24 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.25 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Supplemental Life Insurance Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.26 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.27 Occidental Petroleum Corporation Senior Executive Survivor Benefit Plan (effective as of January 1, 1986, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996). 10.28* Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan, effective April 29, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.29* Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.30* Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.31* Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
31 10.32* Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 10.33* Form of Performance Stock Agreement under Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.6 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719). 11 Statement regarding computation of earnings per common and common equivalent share and fully diluted earnings per share for the three years ended December 31, 1995. 12 Statement regarding computation of total enterprise ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the five years ended December 31, 1995. 13 Pages 21 through 58 and pages 60 through 68 of Occidental's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, which are incorporated by reference in Parts I and II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 21 List of subsidiaries of Occidental at December 31, 1995. 23 Consent of Independent Public Accountants. 27 Financial data schedule of Occidental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 (included only in the copy of this report filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission). - -------------------------- * Incorporated herein by reference.
32


                 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


      This Employment Agreement is made this 1st day of
January,  1996,  by  and between  OCCIDENTAL  PETROLEUM
CORPORATION,   a   Delaware  corporation   (hereinafter
referred  to  as  "EMPLOYER"),  and  DAVID  R.   MARTIN
(hereinafter referred to as "EMPLOYEE").

                      WITNESSETH:
                           
      WHEREAS, Employee has been rendering services  to
Employer  pursuant to an Agreement dated May  1,  1993;
and

      WHEREAS, the parties now desire to provide for  a
continuation of Employee's employment by Employer,  and
to  specify  the rights and obligations of the  parties
during such continued employment;

      NOW,  THEREFORE, in consideration of  the  mutual
covenants and agreements herein, Employer and  Employee
hereby  agree  to  continue such  employment  upon  the
following terms and conditions:

      1.  Duties.  Employee shall perform the duties of
President and Chief Executive Officer of Occidental Oil
and  Gas  Corporation, or shall  serve  in  such  other
capacity and with such other duties for Employer or any
of  the  subsidiaries of Employer  or  any  corporation
affiliated  with  Employer  (any  such  subsidiary   or
affiliated corporation thereafter to be deemed Employer
under   this   Agreement),  and  in  such  geographical
locations as Employer shall hereafter from time to time
prescribe.




      2.    Term of Employment.  The term of employment
shall be for a period of five (5) years, commencing  on
January  1,  1996, unless terminated prior  thereto  in
accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 6  of  this
Agreement.

      3.    Compensation.   For  the  services  to   be
performed  hereunder, Employee shall be compensated  by
Employer  at  the  rate of not less than  Five  Hundred
Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($565,000) per year payable
semi-monthly.

      4.    Participation in Benefit Programs.   During
the  term of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled
to   participate  in  all  employee  benefit   programs
generally  applicable to employees of Employer  adopted
by Employer from time to time, as well as in Employer's
Incentive  Compensation Plan and Employer's 1977  Long-
Term Incentive Stock Purchase Plan.

      5.   Exclusivity of Services.  Employee agrees to
devote  his  full-time exclusive services  (except  for
personal  investments,  which  shall  be  nominal)   to
Employer,  and  he agrees to make no  new  oil  or  gas
personal  investments during the term of this Agreement
without the prior written consent of Employer.

      6.   Early Termination.

           (a)   Cause.   Employer may  terminate  this
Agreement  for cause at any time, by written notice  to
Employee, if Employee shall:

               (1)  willfully breach this Agreement;
               (2)  refuse  to  carry  out  any  lawful
                    order of Employer; or
               (3)  act  in  a disloyal manner inimical
                    to Employer.

           (b)  Incapacity.  If during the term of this
Agreement Employee is materially incapacitated from

                           2




fully  performing his duties pursuant to this Agreement
by  reason  of illness, disability or other incapacity,
or   by   reason   of  any  statute,  law,   ordinance,
regulation,  order,  judgment or decree,  Employer  may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Employee,
but  only  in  the  event  that such  conditions  shall
aggregate  not less than one hundred eighty (180)  days
during any one contract year of the term of employment.
In   the  event  Employee  shall  (i)  continue  to  be
incapacitated subsequent to termination for  incapacity
pursuant  to  this  paragraph  6(b),  and  (ii)  be   a
participant  in  and shall qualify for  benefits  under
Employer's Long-Term Disability Plan ("LTD"), then, and
in  such  event, Employer will continue  to  compensate
Employee,  for so long as Employee remains eligible  to
receive  LTD  benefits,  in  an  amount  equal  to  the
difference    between   60%   of   Employee's    annual
compensation  as set forth in paragraph  3  hereof  and
$120,000, which is the maximum annual benefit under the
LTD, payable monthly on a prorated basis.

            (c)   Without  Cause.   Either  party   may
terminate  this  Agreement  without  cause  by  written
notice to the other at any time; such termination to be
effective upon the expiration of a period of two  years
(the  "Notice  Period") from the date of  such  notice.
Employer  may  also  terminate this  Agreement  without
cause  at any time (including a time during the  Notice
Period),   by   written  notice   to   Employee,   such
termination  to  be effective immediately  or  on  such
later date as may be specified in said notice; provided
however,  that, in such event, Employer shall (in  lieu
of  two  years'  notice and continued  employment)  pay
Employee at his then current basic salary rate, on a

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semi-monthly basis, for a period after such termination
equivalent to the shorter of:

               (1)  two years;
               (2)  the  remainder of the Notice Period
                    (in the event of termination during
                    the Notice Period); or
               (3)  the    remaining   term   of   this
                    Agreement.

          Provided   further,   however,   that   while
Employee  is  being compensated  in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement, Employee shall not accept
employment with, or act as a consultant for, or perform
services for  any person,  firm or corporation directly
or indirectly engaged in  any business competitive with
Employer without the prior written consent of Employer.

     In the event Employer compensates Employee in lieu
of such two years' notice and continued employment, all
remuneration  or  wages  earned  during  such period by
Employee, either as an employee, independent contractor
or consultant to any person,  firm or corporation other
than Employer, shall be  a setoff to Employer's duty of
compensation to Employee.

     If  the  compensation period shall expire prior to
December  31,  2000,  then  Employee's employment shall
continue   (as   a  consultant   to  Employer)  for  an
additional period until December 31, 2000, during which
additional period Employee will receive a salary at the
annual  rate  of $20,000 payable semi-monthly.   During
both the  Compensation Period and the additional period
referred  to  herein   (i)  any  award(s)  to  Employee
pursuant  to  Employer's  Executive Long-Term Incentive
Stock  Purchase Plan shall continue to vest in the same
manner and in the same amounts  as  such award(s) would

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have vested  if  Employee had continued as a full-time
employee.

      7.   Place of Employment.  The parties presently
contemplate   that  Employee's   principal   place  of
employment, during the term of this Agreement, will be
located in Bakersfield, California.  However, Employer
at any time may request Employee to relocate his place
of  employment  and residence to the Los Angeles area, 
or to some  other  location  in the continental United
States.  If  Employer  should request such relocation,
the move shall be  made  on mutually acceptable terms;
and, in such event,  Employee  shall be given the full
benefits of  Employer's  executive  relocation policy,
including protection  against  loss in connection with
the  sale  of Employee's residence in Bakersfield.

     If Employer  should  request  such relocation and
Employee   elects   not   to   relocate,  Employee may 
terminate  his  employment under this  Agreement  upon
reasonable written  notice   thereof,  effective  upon  
the date specified in said notice; and, in such event, 
Employer shall compensate Employee, at  the  rate  and 
in the manner provided in  paragraph  3  above,  for a 
period   after  such  termination  equivalent  to  the 
shorter of:
               (1)  two years; or
               (2)  the remaining term of this
                    Agreement.

      8.   Confidential Information.   Employee agrees
that he will not divulge to any person, nor use to the
detriment  of  Employer  or  any  of its affiliates or
subsidiaries,  nor  use  in any business or process of
manufacture competitive with or similar  to  any  bus- 
iness or process of manufacture of Employer  or any of
its affiliates or subsidiaries, at any time during em-
ployment  by Employer or thereafter, any trade secrets

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or confidential information obtained during the course
of   his   employment  with  Employer,  without  first
obtaining the written permission of Employer.

     Employee agrees that,  at the time of leaving the
employ  of  Employer,  he will deliver to Employer and 
not  keep or deliver to anyone else any and all notes,
notebooks,  memoranda,  documents and, in general, any
and all material relating to Employer's business.

      9.   Modification.  This  Agreement contains all
the  terms  and  conditions agreed upon by the parties
hereto,  and  no  other agreements, oral or otherwise,
regarding  the  subject matter of this Agreement shall 
be  deemed  to  exist  or  bind  either of the parties 
hereto.  This Agreement cannot be modified except by a 
writing  signed by both parties. This Agreement super-
sedes and replaces any and all prior employment agree-
ments  between  the  parties,  all of which are hereby
terminated.

     10.  Assignment.  This Agreement shall be binding
upon  Employee,  his heirs,  executors and assigns and
upon Employer, its successors and assigns.

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     IN   WITNESS   WHEREOF,  the parties hereto have
executed this  Agreement the day and year first above
written.

                     OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION


                  By  R. R. Irani
                      -------------------------------  
                      Dr. Ray R. Irani

                  Title: Chairman and Chief Executive
                         Officer

                  Employee:  D. R. Martin
                           --------------------------
                             David R. Martin



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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
                 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
                                             
              __________________________________                 
                              
                              
              (EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1986,
  AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1996)
                              
                              
                              


                              
                              
                      TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article  Section                                        Page
- -------  -------                                        ----
 I       PURPOSE.........................................1

 II      DEFINITIONS AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS..............1

III      ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN......................4

 IV      PARTICIPATION
         4.1  Election to Participate....................4
         4.2  Deferral Accounts..........................6
         4.3  Interest...................................6
         4.4  Valuation of Accounts......................6
         4.5  Savings Plan Augmentation Contribution.....6
         4.6  Statement of Accounts......................7

 V       BENEFITS
         5.1  Retirement Benefit.........................7
         5.2  Termination Benefit........................8
         5.3  Disability.................................8
         5.4  Survivor Benefits..........................8
         5.5  Immediate Payment on Termination of Event..9
         5.6  Small Benefit..............................9
         5.7  Withholding; Unemployment Taxes............9
         5.8  Lump Sum Payment with Penalty..............9

 VI      BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION........................10

VII      AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF PLAN
         7.1  Amendment.................................10
         7.2  Termination...............................10

VIII     MISCELLANEOUS
         8.1  Unsecured General Creditor................11
         8.2  Nonassignability..........................11
         8.3  Employment Not Guaranteed.................11
         8.4  Protective Provisions.....................11
         8.5  Obligations to Company....................12
         8.6  Gender, Singular & Plural.................12
         8.7  Captions..................................12
         8.8  Validity..................................12
         8.9  Notice....................................12
         8.10 Applicable Law............................12


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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
                 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
                              
              (Effective as of January 1, 1986,
  as Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 1996)
                              
                              
                     ARTICLE I.  PURPOSE
                              
     This  Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan  (the
"Plan")  is  designed  to replace the  Occidental  Petroleum
Corporation  Deferred  Incentive  Compensation  Program  for
senior executives.

                              
       ARTICLE II.  DEFINITIONS AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS
                              
     Affiliate.  "Affiliate" means any corporation which  is
controlled  by  or  under  common  control  with  Occidental
Petroleum Corporation.

     Annual  Base  Salary.   "Annual Base  Salary"  means  a
Participant's  annual  fixed salary,  excluding  Bonus,  all
severance  allowances, forms of incentive compensation,  any
Savings  Plan or qualified plan contributions  made  by  the
Company  or  benefits,  retainers,  insurance  premiums   or
benefits, reimbursements, and all other payments,  prior  to
reduction for any deferral of base salary under this Plan or
the  Company's 1988 Deferred Compensation Plan, Savings Plan
or   any   other   qualified   or   non-qualified   deferred
compensation plan or agreement.

     Beneficiary.  "Beneficiary" means the person or persons
designated as such in accordance with Article VI.

     Benefit  Deferral  Period.  "Benefit  Deferral  Period"
means  that  period  of one (1) or four (4)  Plan  Years  as
determined  pursuant to Section 4.1 over which a Participant
defers   a   portion  of  such  Participant's  Direct   Cash
Compensation with respect to a Benefit Unit.

     Benefit Unit.  "Benefit Unit" means a unit enrolled  in
by  a  Participant  pursuant to  Article  IV  providing  the
benefits described in Article V.

     Bonus  "Bonus"  means that bonus paid to a  Participant
during the Plan Year in question prior to reduction for  any
deferral under the Plan.

     Committee.    "Committee"  means   the   administrative
committee  appointed  to administer  the  Plan  pursuant  to
Article III.

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     Company.     "Company"   means   Occidental   Petroleum
Corporation, or any successor thereto, and any Affiliates.

     Company  Management.   "Company Management"  means  the
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
or Executive Vice President of Human Resources.

     Declared  Rate.   "Declared Rate" with respect  to  any
Plan  Year  means Moody's Long Term Corporate  Bond  Index--
Monthly   Average   Corporates  as  published   by   Moody's
Investor's Service, Inc. (or any successor thereto) for  the
month of July before the Plan Year in question, or, if  such
average  is  no  longer  published, a substantially  similar
average selected by the Committee.

     Deferral Account.  "Deferral Account" means the account
maintained on the books of account of the Company  for  each
Benefit Unit.

     Deferral Amount.  "Deferral Amount" means with  respect
to  each  Benefit  Unit an amount by which  a  Participant's
Direct  Cash  Compensation  is reduced  during  the  Benefit
Deferral Period.

     Direct  Cash  Compensation.  "Direct Cash Compensation"
means for any Plan Year the Participant's Annual Base Salary
and  Bonus  paid  in  the Plan Year,  but  before  reduction
pursuant to this Plan.

     Disability.    "Disability"  means  a  condition   that
qualifies  as  a  disability under the Company's  Retirement
Plan  and  which has continued for more than six (6)  months
and has been approved by the Committee.

     Eligible  Employee.   "Eligible  Employee"  means  each
senior  executive or managerial employee of the Company  who
is  selected  by  Company Management to participate  in  the
Plan.

     Enrollment Agreement.  "Enrollment Agreement" means the
written  agreement  entered  into  by  the  Company  and  an
Eligible  Employee  pursuant to which the Eligible  Employee
becomes  a  Participant in the Plan.  In the sole discretion
of the Company, authorization forms filed by any Participant
by which the Participant makes the elections provided for by
this  Plan may be treated as a completed and fully  executed
Enrollment Agreement for all purposes under the Plan.

     Participant.  "Participant" means an Eligible  Employee
who  has filed a completed and executed Enrollment Agreement
with  the  Committee and is participating  in  the  Plan  in
accordance with the provisions of Article IV.

     Plan   Year.   "Plan  Year"  means  the  calendar  year
beginning January 1 and ending December 31.

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     Retirement.   "Retirement" means with  respect  to  any
Benefit Unit termination of a Participant's employment  with
the   Company  for  reasons  other  than  death  after   the
Participant  attains age 55 with five (5) Years  of  Service
and  after  completion  of the Total  Deferral  Amount  with
respect  to such Benefit Unit.  If a Participant dies  after
becoming eligible for Retirement, a survivor benefit will be
payable pursuant to Section 5.4(b).

     Retirement  Benefit.  "Retirement Benefit"  means  with
respect to each Benefit Unit the payment to a Participant or
Beneficiary of the Participant's Deferral Account  following
Retirement pursuant to Article V.

     Retirement   Plan.    "Retirement   Plan"   means   the
OCCIDENTAL  PETROLEUM CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN  effective
June 1, 1983 and as amended from time to time thereafter.

     Savings  Plan.   "Savings Plan"  means  the  OCCIDENTAL
PETROLEUM CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN, as amended from time  to
time.

     Savings  Plan  Augmentation  Account.   "Savings   Plan
Augmentation  Account" means the account maintained  on  the
books  of  account  of the Company to reflect  Savings  Plan
augmentation contributions made by the Company  pursuant  to
Section 4.5.

     Service.   "Service" means the period  of  time  during
which   an   employment  relationship   exists   between   a
Participant  and the Company, including the period  of  time
such  relationship  existed  prior  to  the  time  when  the
employee in question became a Participant.

     Termination Benefit.  "Termination Benefit" means  with
respect to each Benefit Unit the payment to a Participant or
Beneficiary of the Participant's Deferral Account other than
on  account  of death, Disability or Retirement pursuant  to
Article V.

     Termination Event.  "Termination Event" means:

           (a)   the  dissolution  or  liquidation   of  the
Company;

           (b)   the reorganization, merger or consolidation
of  the Company with one or more corporations as a result of
which  the Common Stock of the Company is exchanged  for  or
converted into cash or property or securities not issued  by
the   Company,   unless   the  reorganization,   merger   or
consolidation  shall have been affirmatively recommended  to
the  Company's stockholders by a majority of the members  of
the Company's Board of Directors;

           (c)  the acquisition of substantially all of  the
property  or of more than thirty-five percent (35%)  of  the
voting power of the Company by any person or entity;

           (d) the occurrence of any circumstance having the
effect  that  directors who were nominated for  election  as
directors by the Nominating Committee of the

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Company's   Board  of  Directors  shall  cease to constitute
a  majority  of  the authorized number of directors  of  the
Company;

           (e)  the dissemination to the stockholders of the
Company of a proxy statement seeking stockholder approval of
a Terminating Event of the type described in (b) above; or

           (f)   the  publication  or  dissemination  of  an
announcement  of  an  action  intended  to   result   in   a
Terminating Event of the type described in (c) or (d) above.

     Total  Deferral Amount.  "Total Deferral Amount"  means
with  respect  to  each  Benefit Unit the  total  cumulative
amount  by  which  a Participant's Direct Cash  Compensation
must be reduced over the Benefit Deferral Period.

     Years  of Service.  "Years of Service" means the number
of full years credited to a Participant under the Retirement
Plan for vesting purposes.

     1988   Deferred  Compensation  Plan.   "1988   Deferred
Compensation   Plan"   means   the   OCCIDENTAL    PETROLEUM
CORPORATION 1988 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, as amended from
time to time.

                              
          ARTICLE III.  ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN
                              
     An  administrative committee shall be appointed by  the
Company's Chief Executive Officer to administer the Plan and
establish,  adopt, or revise such rules and  regulations  as
the  Committee  may  deem necessary  or  advisable  for  the
administration  of the Plan and to interpret the  provisions
of  the Plan, and, except as otherwise indicated herein, any
such interpretations shall be conclusive.  All decisions  of
the  Committee  shall  be by vote of at  least  two  of  the
Committee members and shall be final.

     Members   of   the  Committee  shall  be  eligible   to
participate  in  the Plan while serving as  members  of  the
Committee, but a member of the Committee shall not  vote  or
act  upon  any matter which relates solely to such  member's
interest in the Plan as a Participant.


                 ARTICLE IV.  PARTICIPATION
                              
     4.1   Election  to Participate.  Any Eligible  Employee
may enroll in a Benefit Unit under the Plan effective as  of
the first day of a Plan Year by filing a completed and fully
executed  Enrollment Agreement with the Committee  prior  to
the   beginning  of  such  Plan  Year.   Pursuant  to   said
Enrollment   Agreement,   the   Eligible   Employee    shall
irrevocably  designate a dollar amount (the "Total  Deferral
Amount")  by  which  the Direct Cash  Compensation  of  such
Participant would be reduced over one (1) or four (4) Plan

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Years  following  execution  of  the  Enrollment   Agreement
(the "Benefit Deferral Period"), provided, however, that:

           (a)  Minimum Deferral.  The Total Deferral Amount
for  any  Benefit  Unit  shall not be  less  than  (i)  Five
Thousand  U.S. Dollars (U.S. $5,000.00) for a one  (1)  year
Benefit  Deferral Period or (ii) Ten Thousand  U.S.  Dollars
(U.S.  $10,000.00)  for  a four (4)  year  Benefit  Deferral
Period.

           (b)  Maximum Deferral.  The Total Deferral Amount
shall  not  be  more  than (i) fifty percent  (50%)  of  the
Participant's Annual Base Salary for 1985 for a one (1) year
Benefit  Deferral Period or (ii) two hundred percent  (200%)
of  the Participant's Annual Base Salary for 1985 for a four
(4) year Benefit Deferral Period.

           (c)  Reduction in Direct Cash Compensation.

                 (i)    In  General.   Except  as  otherwise
provided  in  this Section 4.1, the Direct Cash Compensation
of the Participant for each of the Plan Years in the Benefit
Deferral Period shall be reduced by the amount specified  in
the  Enrollment Agreement (including any authorization form)
applicable to such Plan Year.  Such reduction shall be  made
from  the Participant's Annual Base Salary and/or Bonus  for
each  Plan  Year  as designated in the Enrollment  Agreement
(including  any authorization form), provided  that  in  any
Plan  Year  when the Participant's Bonus is  less  than  the
reduction for such Plan Year, the remaining amount shall  be
taken  from  the Participant's Annual Base Salary  for  such
Plan Year.

                (ii)  Accelerated Reduction.  A  Participant
may  elect  in  a  written notice with the  consent  of  the
Committee to increase the amount of the reduction of  Direct
Cash  Compensation otherwise provided for by the  Enrollment
Agreement for any of the Plan Years remaining in the Benefit
Deferral Period, provided, however that any such increase in
the  reduction of Direct Cash Compensation for any remaining
Plan Years in the Benefit Deferral Period shall not increase
the  Total  Deferral Amount, but shall act  to  shorten  the
length of the Benefit Deferral Period.

             (d)    Maximum   Reduction   in   Direct   Cash
Compensation.  A Participant may not elect a Total  Deferral
Amount   or   an  increase  in  reduction  of  Direct   Cash
Compensation   pursuant  to  Section  4.1(c)(ii),   or   any
combination of the two, that would cause the aggregate total
reduction  in Direct Cash Compensation in any Plan  Year  to
exceed  one  hundred  percent (100%)  of  the  Participant's
Annual   Base  Salary  for  1985.   In  the  event  that   a
Participant  elects a Total Deferral Amount or  increase  in
reduction of Direct Cash Compensation that would violate the
limitation  described in this paragraph  (d),  the  election
shall  be  valid  except that the Total Deferral  Amount  or
increase in reduction of Direct Cash Compensation so elected
shall   automatically  be  reduced  to  comply   with   such
limitation,  whichever  is  most  appropriate  in  the  sole
discretion of the Committee.

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     For  purposes  of  the  Plan, a  Participant  shall  be
considered to be enrolled in a Benefit Unit in the Plan  and
entitled to Survivor Benefits pursuant to Section 5.4 in the
event  of  death only as of and after the first day  of  the
Benefit Deferral Period with respect to such Benefit Unit.

     4.2   Deferral Accounts.  The Committee shall establish
and  maintain  a separate Deferral Account  for  each  of  a
Participant's  Benefit Units.  A Deferral  Amount  shall  be
credited  by  the  Company  to  the  Participant's  Deferral
Account  no later than the first day of the month  following
the   month   in   which  the  Participant's   Direct   Cash
Compensation would otherwise have been paid.  Such  Deferral
Account shall be debited by the amount of any payments  made
by  the  Company  to  the Participant or  the  Participant's
Beneficiary.

     4.3   Interest.  Each Deferral Account of a Participant
who  qualifies for Disability or for Retirement, or who dies
while  employed  by  the Company, shall be  deemed  to  bear
interest,  compounded annually, from the date such  Deferral
Account   was   established  through   the   date   of   the
Participant's death or complete distribution of the Deferral
Account, whichever occurs earlier, on the balance from month-
to-month in such Deferral Account at a rate equal to the sum
of  (i)  the Declared Rate plus (ii) three percent (3%)  per
annum.    Each   Deferral  Account  of  a  Participant   who
terminates employment with the Company other than on account
of  Disability, Retirement or death shall be deemed to  bear
interest,  compounded annually, from the date such  Deferral
Account   was  established  through  the  date  of  complete
distribution  of  the Deferral Account on the  balance  from
month-to-month in such Deferral Account at a rate  equal  to
the  sum  of  (i) the Declared Rate plus (ii) three  percent
(3%) per annum.

     4.4   Valuation of Accounts.  The value of  a  Deferral
Account  as  of any date shall equal the amounts theretofore
credited to such account less any payments debited  to  such
account  plus  the  interest deemed to  be  earned  on  such
account  in accordance with Section 4.3 through the  end  of
the preceding month.

     4.5   Savings Plan Augmentation Contribution.  For each
Plan  Year  in a Benefit Deferral Period, the Company  shall
credit  to  the  Savings Plan Augmentation  Account  of  any
Participant  an  amount equal to the  amount  by  which  the
contribution  that would otherwise have  been  made  by  the
Company to the Savings Plan for such Plan Year is reduced by
reason  of  the reduction in the Participant's  Direct  Cash
Compensation  for  such  Plan Year  under  this  Plan.   The
Savings Plan augmentation contribution shall be credited  to
the Savings Plan Augmentation Account for each Plan Year  at
the same time as the Company contribution for such Plan Year
is  made  to the Savings Plan.  A Participant's interest  in
any  credit to his or her Savings Plan Augmentation  Account
and  earnings thereon shall vest at the same rate and at the
same  time as would have been the case had such contribution
been made to the Savings Plan.  Interest will be credited on
a  Savings Plan Augmentation Account at the same rate and in
the  same  manner  as  if  it were  a  Deferral  Account  in
accordance with Section 4.3.

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            Upon  death,  Disability,  Retirement  or  other
termination  of  employment, the Company shall  pay  to  the
Participant   an   amount  equal  to  the   value   of   the
Participant's Savings Plan Augmentation Account in one  lump
sum payment.

     4.6  Statement of Accounts.  The Committee shall submit
to each Participant, within 120 days after the close of each
Plan  Year, a statement in such form as the Committee  deems
desirable  setting forth the balance standing to the  credit
of each Participant in each of his Deferral Accounts and his
Savings Plan Augmentation Account.

                              
                    ARTICLE V.  BENEFITS
                              
     5.1   Retirement Benefit.  Upon Retirement with respect
to  a Benefit Unit, the Company shall pay to the Participant
with  respect  to  such Benefit Unit an  annual  amount  for
fifteen  (15)  years  beginning in the  year  following  his
Retirement,  the sum of which payments shall equal  (a)  the
value  as  of  Retirement of the Deferral Account  for  such
Benefit  Unit  determined under Section  4.4  plus  (b)  the
interest  that  will accrue on the unpaid  balance  in  such
Deferral  Account  during  such  fifteen  (15)  year  period
pursuant  to Section 4.3 ("Retirement Benefit").   For  each
year  after the initial Retirement Benefit payment is  made,
the  annual Retirement Benefit payment shall be redetermined
based upon the then value of the Deferral Account, plus  the
interest  that will accrue pursuant to Section 4.3  for  the
remaining  period  of annual payments.   A  Participant  may
instead  irrevocably elect in the Enrollment  Agreement  for
any  Benefit  Unit to have the Retirement Benefit  for  such
Benefit  Unit paid to him in either five (5),  ten  (10)  or
twenty (20) annual payments or in a single lump sum payment.
The  amount  of any such annual payments shall be calculated
in  accordance  with the principles stated in the  preceding
sentences.

           The Committee, in its sole discretion, may permit
a  Participant  to change his election as  to  the  form  of
payment  of his Retirement Benefit upon written petition  of
the  Participant.  In order to be effective, a Participant's
election (or modification or revocation of a prior election)
of  the  form of payment of his Retirement Benefit  must  be
made  not  later  than  12 months before  the  Participant's
Retirement,  unless otherwise permitted  by  the  Committee.
Subject to the foregoing limitation, a Participant may  make
such  election (or revoke a prior election and  make  a  new
election)  at  any time.  Any election (or  modification  or
revocation of a prior election) which is made later than  12
months  prior  to  the  Participant's  Retirement  will   be
considered void and shall have no force or effect, except as
otherwise determined by the Committee.

     5.2  Termination Benefit.  If a Participant shall cease
to  be an employee of the Company for any reason other  than
death,  Disability or Retirement with respect to  a  Benefit
Unit,  the Company shall pay to the Participant in one  lump
sum an amount (the "Termination Benefit") equal to the value
of  the  Deferral  Account for such Benefit  Unit  based  on
crediting interest in accordance with Section 4.3, and  such
Participant  and  his Beneficiary shall be  entitled  to  no
further benefits under this Plan with respect to such

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Benefit  Unit,  provided,  however,  at  the sole discretion
of the Committee, no lump sum shall be payable and, instead,
the  Company  shall pay to the Participant an annual  amount
each  year  for a period not to exceed three years beginning
in the year following his termination of employment, the sum
of  which payments shall equal (a) the value as of the  date
of  termination  of employment of the Deferral  Account  for
such Benefit Unit plus (b) the interest that will accrue  on
the  unpaid  balance from month-to-month  in  such  Deferral
Account  during such period at the Declared Rate, compounded
annually.   Upon  termination of employment the  Participant
shall  immediately  cease to be eligible  for  any  benefits
under the Plan other than the Termination Benefit.  No other
benefits shall be payable to either the Participant  or  any
Beneficiary of such Participant.

     5.3  Disability.  If a Participant shall cease to be an
employee  of  the  Company prior  to  Retirement  due  to  a
Disability which continues for more than six (6) months, the
Company  shall  pay to the Participant in one  lump  sum  an
amount  equal to the value of the Deferral Account for  each
Benefit  Unit in which the Participant is enrolled based  on
crediting  interest  on the balance from  month-to-month  in
such Deferral Account at a rate equal to the sum of (i)  the
Declared  Rate  plus  (ii)  three percent  (3%)  per  annum,
compounded  annually.   Upon such  payment  the  Participant
shall  immediately  cease  to  be  eligible  for  any  other
benefits  under  the Plan, and no other  benefits  shall  be
payable to either the Participant or any Beneficiary of such
Participant.

     5.4  Survivor Benefits.

          (a)  If a Participant dies while employed with the
Company  prior  to  becoming eligible  for  Retirement  with
respect  to  a  Benefit Unit, the Company will  pay  to  the
Participant's Beneficiary with respect to such Benefit  Unit
an annual benefit for the greater of:

                 (i)  ten (10) years, or

                (ii)  until the Participant would  otherwise
have attained age 65,

                equal  to twenty-five percent (25%)  of  the
Total  Deferral  Amount with respect to such  Benefit  Unit.
However, if the Committee determines that a distribution  of
the  Participant's  Deferral Account with  respect  to  such
Benefit  Unit would produce a greater benefit, such Deferral
Account   balance   shall  be  paid  to  the   Participant's
Beneficiary  in  equal  annual installments  over  the  same
period as specified above based on crediting interest on the
balance  from month-to-month in such Deferral Account  at  a
rate  equal  to  eight  percent (8%) per  annum,  compounded
annually.   In  comparing  the  present  values   of   these
benefits, the Committee shall use in each case eight percent
(8%) as the discount factor.

          (b)  If a Participant dies after becoming eligible
for  Retirement  or  after the commencement  of  payment  of
Retirement  Benefits with respect to any Benefit  Unit,  the
Company  will  pay  to  the  Participant's  Beneficiary  the
remaining installments of the

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Retirement  Benefits  which  would  have  been   payable  to
the  Participant with respect to such Benefit Unit  for  the
balance of the payment period elected by the Participant.

                In addition, if a spouse who was married  to
the Participant for at least one (1) year prior to his death
survives  beyond the completion of payments of his  Deferral
Account  balance  with  respect to  any  Benefit  Unit,  the
Company shall make a lump sum payment to such spouse  in  an
amount  equal  to  ten percent (10%) of  the  value  of  the
Deferral  Account balance with respect to such Benefit  Unit
valued  as  of  the date of the earlier of the Participant's
Retirement or death.  Such lump sum payment shall be made to
the  spouse  following completion of  the  payments  of  the
Deferral  Account balance for the Benefit Unit to  which  it
relates, or following the Participant's death, if later.  No
lump sum payment shall be made to any other Beneficiary with
respect  to a Benefit Unit if the Participant's spouse  does
not  survive  beyond  completion  of  the  payments  of  the
Deferral Account balance with respect to such Benefit Unit.

     5.5   Immediate  Payment  on Termination  Event.   Upon
petition  of a Participant within sixty (60) days after  any
Termination Event or such other period as the Committee  may
permit, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may have  all
of   the   Participant's  Deferral  Accounts  paid  to   him
immediately in a lump sum as a Termination Benefit  pursuant
to  Section  5.2,  irrespective of whether  the  Participant
terminates or continues employment with the Company.   After
such  payment the Participant and his Beneficiary  shall  be
entitled to no further benefits under the Plan.

     5.6   Small  Benefit.  In the event that the  Committee
determines  in  its sole discretion that the amount  of  any
benefit  is too small to make it administratively convenient
to  pay  such benefit over time, the Committee may  pay  the
benefit in a lump sum.

     5.7   Withholding; Unemployment Taxes.  To  the  extent
required by the law in effect at the time payments are made,
the  Company shall withhold from payments made hereunder the
minimum taxes required to be withheld by the Federal or  any
state or local government.

     5.8   Lump  Sum  Payment With Penalty.  Notwithstanding
any  other  provisions  of  the Plan,  a  Participant  or  a
Beneficiary of a deceased Participant may elect at any  time
to  receive an immediate lump sum payment of all or part  of
the  vested  balance of his Deferral Account, reduced  by  a
penalty,  which shall be forfeited to the Company, equal  to
ten percent (10%) of the amount withdrawn from such Deferral
Account,  in  lieu of payments in accordance with  the  form
previously elected by the Participant.

            ARTICLE VI.  BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
                              
     Each Participant shall have the right, at any time,  to
designate any person or persons as the Beneficiary  to  whom
payment  under this Plan shall be made in the event  of  the
Participant's  death prior to complete distribution  to  the
Participant  of  the  benefits due  under  the  Plan.   Each
Beneficiary  designation shall become  effective  only  when
filed in

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writing   with   the   Committee  during  the  Participant's
lifetime on a form prescribed by the Committee.  The  filing
of  a  new  Beneficiary  designation form  will  cancel  any
inconsistent Beneficiary designation previously filed.

     If  a  Participant fails to designate a Beneficiary  as
provided   above,   or   if  all  designated   Beneficiaries
predecease   the  Participant  or  die  prior  to   complete
distribution  of the Participant's benefits,  such  benefits
shall   be   paid   in  accordance  with  the  Participant's
Beneficiary designation under the Company's Retirement Plan,
and  if  there is no such valid Beneficiary designation,  to
the Participant's then surviving spouse, or, if none, to the
Participant's estate, until directed otherwise by the  court
that  has  jurisdiction  over the assets  belonging  to  the
Participant's probate estate.

                              
         ARTICLE VII.  AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF PLAN
                              
     7.1   Amendment.  The Board of Directors of the Company
may  at any time amend the Plan in whole or in part for  any
reason,  including  but not limited to  tax,  accounting  or
insurance  changes, which may result in termination  of  the
Plan  for  future  deferrals,  provided,  however,  that  no
amendment shall be effective to decrease the benefits  under
the Plan payable to any Participant which have accrued prior
to  the  date  of  such amendment.  Written  notice  of  any
material  amendment shall be given to each Participant  then
participating in the Plan.

     7.2  Termination.

           (a)  Company's Right to Terminate.  The Board  of
Directors of the Company may at any time terminate the Plan,
if  in  the  Board's judgment, the continuance of  the  Plan
would  not  be in the Company's best interest  due  to  tax,
accounting, insurance or other effects thereof, or potential
payouts thereunder, provided, however, that the Company  may
only  terminate  this Plan with respect  to  any  particular
Participant  if it terminates the Plan with respect  to  all
similarly situated Participants.

            (b)    Payments  Upon  Termination.   Upon   any
termination  of the Plan under this Section 7.2,  the  Board
shall  determine the date or dates of Plan distributions  to
the  Participants, which date or dates shall  not  be  later
than  the  date or dates on which the Participants or  their
Beneficiaries  and spouses would otherwise receive  benefits
hereunder,  and  the Participants will  be  deemed  to  have
terminated  their participation in all Benefit  Units  under
the  Plan  as of the dates determined by the Board.   Direct
Cash  Compensation shall prospectively cease to be  deferred
as  of  the  date determined by the Board, and  the  Company
shall  pay  all  Participants  the  value  of  each  of  the
Participant's  Deferral  Accounts,  determined  as  if  each
Participant   had  terminated  employment   on   the   dates
determined by the Board and thereby become eligible for  the
lump sum Termination Benefit under Section 5.2 above.

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                ARTICLE VIII.  MISCELLANEOUS
                              
     8.1   Unsecured  General Creditor.   The  rights  of  a
Participant, spouse of a Participant, Beneficiary, or  their
heirs,  successors, and assigns, as relates to  any  Company
promises  hereunder, shall not be secured  by  any  specific
assets  of the Company, nor shall any assets of the  Company
be   designated   as  attributable  or  allocated   to   the
satisfaction of such promises.

     8.2   Nonassignability.  Neither a Participant nor  any
other  person shall have any right to commute, sell, assign,
transfer,   pledge,   anticipate,  mortgage   or   otherwise
encumber, hypothecate or convey in advance of actual receipt
the amounts, if any, payable hereunder, or any part thereof,
or  interest therein which are, and all rights to which are,
expressly  declared to be unassignable and non-transferable.
No  part  of  the  amounts payable shall,  prior  to  actual
payment,  be  subject  to seizure or sequestration  for  the
payment   of  any  debts,  judgments,  alimony  or  separate
maintenance  owed by a Participant or any other person,  nor
be  transferable  by operation of law  in  the  event  of  a
Participant's   or   any   other  person's   bankruptcy   or
insolvency.

     8.3   Employment Not Guaranteed.  Nothing contained  in
this  Plan nor any action taken hereunder shall be construed
as a contract of employment or as giving any Participant any
right   to  be  retained  in  the  employ  of  the  Company.
Accordingly, subject to the terms of any written  employment
agreement to the contrary, the Company shall have the  right
to  terminate  or  change  the  terms  of  employment  of  a
Participant at any time and for any reason whatsoever,  with
or without cause.

     8.4   Protective  Provisions.  Each  Participant  shall
cooperate  with  the  Company  by  furnishing  any  and  all
information requested by the Company in order to  facilitate
the  payment  of  benefits hereunder, taking  such  physical
examinations  as the Company may deem necessary  and  taking
such  other  relevant  action as may  be  requested  by  the
Company.   If  a  Participant refuses to so  cooperate,  the
Company  shall have no further obligation to the Participant
under  the  Plan, other than payment to such Participant  of
the   cumulative  reductions  in  Direct  Cash  Compensation
theretofore made pursuant to this Plan with respect to  each
Benefit  Unit  hereunder.  If a Participant commits  suicide
during  the  first two years of the Benefit Deferral  Period
for  any  Benefit  Unit,  or if the  Participant  makes  any
material  misstatement of information  or  nondisclosure  of
medical  history,  then no benefits  with  respect  to  such
Benefit  Unit will be payable hereunder to such  Participant
or  his  Beneficiary, other than payment to such Participant
of  the  cumulative  reductions in Direct Cash  Compensation
theretofore  made pursuant to this Plan, provided,  that  in
the Company's sole discretion, benefits may be payable in an
amount reduced to compensate the Company for any loss, cost,
damage or expense suffered or incurred by the Company  as  a
result in any way of misstatement or nondisclosure.

     8.5   Obligations to Company.  If a Participant becomes
entitled  to a distribution of benefits under the Plan,  and
if  at  such time the Participant has outstanding any  debt,
obligation, or other liability representing an amount  owing
to the Company,

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then   the  Company  may  offset  such  amount  owed  to  it
against  the  amount  of  benefits otherwise  distributable.
Such determination shall be made by the Committee.

     8.6   Gender, Singular & Plural.  All pronouns and  any
variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine
or  feminine  as the identity of the person or  persons  may
require.  As  the context may require, the singular  may  be
read as the plural and the plural as the singular.

     8.7  Captions.  The captions of the articles, sections,
and  paragraphs  of  the Plan are for convenience  only  and
shall  not control or affect the meaning or construction  of
any of its provisions.

     8.8  Validity.  In the event any provision of this Plan
is  held invalid, void, or unenforceable, the same shall not
affect, in any respect whatsoever, the validity of any other
provision of this Plan.

     8.9    Notice.   Any  notice  or  filing  required   or
permitted to be given to the Committee under the Plan  shall
be  sufficient if in writing and hand delivered, or sent  by
registered or certified mail, to the principal office of the
Company,  directed  to the attention of the  Executive  Vice
President  -  Human Resources of the Company.   Such  notice
shall  be  deemed  given as to the date of delivery  or,  if
delivery  is  made  by mail, as of the  date  shown  on  the
postmark on the receipt for registration or certification.

     8.10  Applicable Law.  The Plan shall be  governed  and
construed  in  accordance with the  laws  of  the  State  of
California.

     This amended and restated Plan shall be effective as of
January  1, 1996, and shall supersede and replace the  prior
Plan which was originally effective on January 1, 1986,  and
was amended effective as of January 1, 1989.

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     Executed on February 29, 1996, in the City and  County
of Los Angeles, State of California.

                      
                      OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                      
                      
                      By:   Richard W. Hallock
                            --------------------------
                            Richard W. Hallock
                            Executive Vice President -
                            Human Resources



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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
              SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE PLAN
                              
              ________________________________                              
                              
                              
              (EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1986,
  AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1996)






                      TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                            Page
                                                            ----
A.   PURPOSE..................................................1

B.   ERISA PLAN...............................................1

C.   PARTICIPATION
     1. Selection by Company Management.......................1
     2. Election Not to Participate...........................1
     3. Insurability..........................................2
     4. Addition and Removal of Participants..................2

D.   ASSIGNMENT...............................................2

E.   INSURANCE BENEFITS WHILE EMPLOYED
     1. Amount of Insurance...................................2
     2. Executive's Cash Surrender Value While Employed.......2
     3. Payment of Premiums...................................3
     4. Policy Ownership......................................3
     5. Policy Loans..........................................3

F.   INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER APPROVED RETIREMENT
     1. Amount of Insurance...................................4
     2. Cash Surrender Value..................................4
     3. Policy Loans..........................................5

G.   NO INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER TERMINATION OF
     EMPLOYMENT OTHER THAN ON APPROVED RETIREMENT.............5

H.   OPTION TO PURCHASE POLICY UPON OCCURRENCE
     OF CERTAIN EVENTS
     1. Option to Purchase Policy from Company................6
     2. Events Which Give Executive Right to Purchase Policy..6

I.   WITHHOLDING..............................................6

J.   ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN
     1. In General............................................6
     2. Elections and Notices.................................7

K.   AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF THE PLAN.....................7

L.   BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION..................................7

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                                                            Page
                                                            ----
M.   DEFINITIONS..............................................8

N.   MISCELLANEOUS
     1. Employment Not Guaranteed.............................9
     2. Protective Provisions.................................9
     3. Gender, Singular or Plural............................9
     4. Captions.............................................10
     5. Validity.............................................10
     6. Notice...............................................10
     7. Applicable Law.......................................10
     8. Notice to Insurance Company..........................10

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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
              SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE PLAN
                              
              (Effective as of January 1, 1986,
  as Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 1996)
                              


A.   PURPOSE

      This Plan is a contributory life insurance program  to
enable   senior  executives  to  purchase  additional   life
insurance coverage.

B.   ERISA PLAN

      This  Plan is covered by Title I of ERISA as a welfare
benefit plan.  The Company is the "named fiduciary"  of  the
Plan.

C.   PARTICIPATION

     1.   Selection by Company Management
          -------------------------------  
          Any senior executive or managerial employee who is
selected  for  participation  by  Company  Management  shall
become a Participant as of the later of January 1, 1986,  or
the  first day of the month following the month in which his
participation    is   approved   by   Company    Management.
Participation  in  the  Plan  shall  be  limited  to   those
Executives  of  the  Company who  are  selected  by  Company
Management.  The Company and Executive shall enter  into  an
Insurance    Agreement   to   evidence    the    Executive's
participation in the Plan.

     2.   Election Not to Participate
          --------------------------- 
           An Executive may elect not to participate in this
Plan  at  any  time; such election shall be in writing,  and
shall   become   effective   upon   its   receipt   by   the
Administrator.  No compensation or benefits in lieu of  this
Plan  shall  be  paid  to an Executive  who  elects  not  to
participate.   An  election  not  to  participate  shall  be
irrevocable    unless   otherwise    determined    by    the
Administrator.

          An Executive's failure to pay when due any premium
which  he  is required to pay under the terms of this  Plan,
unless paid within 30 days after written notice thereof from
the  Administrator, shall be deemed to be an election by the
Executive  not  to participate further in  this  Plan.   The
Company may elect, within 90 days after receiving notice  of
the   occurrence  of  any  such  event,  to   purchase   the
Executive's ownership interest in the policy or policies  on
the life of the Executive for an amount equal to the

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Executive's cash surrender value with respect to the  policy
or policies as provided in Sections E,2 or F,2.

     3.   Insurability
          ------------
           Executives selected by Company Management are not
automatically  entitled to the insurance  benefits  provided
under   this   Plan.   Each  Executive  must   satisfy   the
requirements for insurability of the insurer selected by the
Company  before he becomes covered by insurance  under  this
Plan.

     4.   Addition and Removal of Participants
          ------------------------------------
           Company Management may, at its discretion and  at
any time, designate additional Executives to participate  in
the  Plan  and remove Executives from participation  in  the
Plan.   When an Executive ceases participation, he shall  be
treated,  solely for purposes of this Plan,  as  if  he  had
terminated his employment with the Company for reasons other
than Approved Retirement, under Section G.

D.   ASSIGNMENT

      The Executive may assign to one or more individuals or
trustees  all  or  any  part  of his  right,  title,  claim,
interest, benefit and all other incidents of ownership which
he  may  have in any life insurance under this  Plan.   Such
assignee  shall  then have all rights and obligations  which
have  been assigned and otherwise are the Executive's  under
this  Plan.   In  the  event that there  has  been  such  an
assignment,  the  term Executive shall mean the  Executive's
assignee  (or  any  subsequent  assignee)  as  the   context
requires,  in connection with ownership, actions, elections,
or other events concerning life insurance on the Executive.

E.   INSURANCE BENEFITS WHILE EMPLOYED

     1.   Amount of Insurance
          -------------------
           The  amount of insurance provided under this Plan
on  the  life of each Executive while he is employed by  the
Company  shall  be  determined from the schedule  of  annual
rates  set  forth  in  Exhibit  "A"  hereto  based  on   the
Executive's  age  at the time of his entry  into  the  Plan.
This  amount  of insurance for each Executive shall  be  set
forth in his Insurance Agreement.  The Executive shall  have
the  incidents  of ownership in such insurance  provided  in
Section E,4.

     2.   Executive's Cash Surrender Value While Employed
          -----------------------------------------------
          While the Executive is employed by the Company, he
shall  have  an  interest in the cash surrender  value  with
respect  to insurance under this Plan in an amount not  less
than  the  aggregate  premiums paid  by  the  Executive  for
insurance under this Plan credited with interest, compounded
annually, at the Declared Rate.

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     3.   Payment of Premiums
          -------------------
           The  Executive  shall pay the  premiums  for  the
amount  of insurance provided to him under this Plan at  the
rates set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto.  The Company reserves
the  right to amend Exhibit "A" to revise the rates for this
insurance  coverage.  The Executive's premium payment  shall
be  made  annually  or  more frequently  on  demand  by  the
Company.   The Company shall pay the balance of the premiums
for insurance under this Plan.

     4.   Policy Ownership
          ----------------
          To provide the insurance benefits under this Plan,
the  Company  shall acquire one or more permanent  insurance
policies  on  the life of each participating  Executive  who
satisfies the insurer's requirements for insurability.   The
ownership  of  each  policy shall  be  divided  between  the
Company and the Executive.  The Executive shall possess  all
incidents  of  ownership  in the death  benefits  under  the
policy  or policies in an amount equal to the amount of  the
death  benefits provided to the Executive under  this  Plan,
and  the  Company  shall  possess  all  other  incidents  of
ownership  in  the  death  benefits  under  the  policy   or
policies.   The Executive shall have the right to  designate
the  beneficiary  to whom death benefits are  payable  under
each insurance policy, to the extent of his ownership of the
death  benefit under the policy; the remainder of any  death
benefits  shall be payable to the Company or its  designated
beneficiary, unless the Company claims a lesser amount.

     5.   Policy Loans
          ------------ 
           The  rights of the Executive and the  Company  to
borrow from any policy or policies under this Plan while the
Executive is employed by the Company shall be as follows:

           a.    The Executive shall have no right to borrow
from  any policy while he is employed by the Company, except
that  the  Executive may borrow any amount not in excess  of
the  total  cash surrender value of any policy at  any  time
when  he  has  the right to purchase the policy pursuant  to
Section H,2 or is permitted to borrow under Section E,5,e.

           b.   The Company shall not be permitted to borrow
from  any policy during four of the first seven years  after
such policy is placed in force.

           c.    The Company shall have the right to  borrow
from any policy an amount equal to the Company's premium  on
such policy during three of the first seven years after such
policy is placed in force.

           d.    At  any  time after the seventh anniversary
date  of any policy, the Company shall have the annual right
to borrow an amount equal to the Company's annual premium on
such  policy plus an amount equal to the Company's after-tax
cost of the

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annual  interest charges for loans on such policy ("Interest
Loans").   The annual amount of Interest Loan  shall  be  an
amount  equal  to (A) the total interest on  loans  on  such
policy  that is payable for the year in question  multiplied
times  (B)  the number one minus the Company's top  marginal
combined  federal  and  state income  tax  brackets,  giving
effect to any federal tax deduction allowable for the  state
income  taxes  payable by the Company ("Combined  Bracket").
For  example,  in  the  event state  taxes  continue  to  be
deductible for federal income tax purposes, the formula  for
calculating  the  Combined Bracket in a  given  policy  year
would  be the sum of (C) the Company's top marginal  federal
rate  for that year plus (D) the product of multiplying  the
Company's  top marginal state rate for that year  times  the
result  of  subtracting the Company's top  marginal  federal
rate  for  that  year from one.  However,  in  the  event  a
federal tax deduction is not allowed for state income  taxes
paid  by the Company, the Combined Bracket in such a  policy
year  would be the sum of the Company's top marginal federal
rate  for  said  year plus the Company's top marginal  state
rate  for that year.  The annual determination of the amount
of  Interest Loan shall be made in the Company tax year that
follows  the  year  of  the  interest  payment  in  question
immediately  after  the  Company's  federal  and  state  tax
returns for the prior year have been prepared and filed.

           e.    The  Company and Executive may borrow  such
additional  amounts  from  any policy  as  the  Company  and
Executive may hereafter agree upon.

F.   INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER APPROVED RETIREMENT

     1.   Amount of Insurance
          ------------------- 
           If  the Executive retires pursuant to an Approved
Retirement,  his minimum cash surrender value under  Section
E,2  shall  be  applied to provide a paid up  death  benefit
based on the insurance company's net single premium rate for
such  coverage. However, an Executive who has  made  premium
payments  for  less  than five years  at  the  time  of  his
Approved  Retirement will be required to  continue  to  make
premium payments at the rate in effect prior to his Approved
Retirement for the balance of such five year period and will
continue  to  have  the amount of insurance  provided  under
Section E,1 during such period.

           The  Executive shall have an option to  elect  to
continue  to  have  the amount of insurance  provided  under
Section E,1 after his Approved Retirement by continuation of
the  premium  payments under such terms as the Administrator
may determine in its sole discretion.

           The remaining aggregate death benefits under  the
insurance  policy or policies on the life of  the  Executive
shall be retained by the Company.

     2.   Cash Surrender Value
          --------------------
            On  the  Executive's  Approved  Retirement,  the
Company shall retain the insurance purchased on the life  of
the Executive.  The Executive shall continue to have an

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ownership  interest  in  the cash surrender  value  (net  of
outstanding policy loans) of the policy or policies  on  the
life  of the Executive which are retained by the Company  of
not  less  than the aggregate premiums paid by the Executive
for  insurance  under  this  Plan  credited  with  interest,
compounded annually, at the Declared Rate.

     3.   Policy Loans
          ------------
           The  rights of the Executive and the  Company  to
borrow from any policy or policies under this Plan after  an
Executive's Approved Retirement shall be as follows:

           a.    The Executive shall have no right to borrow
from  any  policy, except that the Executive may borrow  any
amount  not in excess of the total cash surrender  value  of
any policy at any time when he has the right to purchase the
policy  pursuant  to Section H,2 or is permitted  to  borrow
under Section E,5,e.

          b.   The Company shall continue to have the rights
and  be  subject to the restrictions with respect to  policy
loans contained in Section E,5,b, c, d and e.

           c.    The  Company shall be permitted  to  borrow
additional  amounts  from any policy  on  the  life  of  the
Executive,  once every three years, commencing  three  years
after  the  Executive's Approved Retirement and every  three
years thereafter, not to exceed 25% of the total gross  cash
value available in the policy at the time of any such loan.

          d.   The Company shall also be permitted to borrow
any excess of the cash surrender value under any policy over
the  minimum  cash surrender value which  is  owned  by  the
Executive  under Section F,2 at any time after it  has  paid
all  amounts  owed to the Executive which are  described  in
Section H,2,d.

G.   NO  INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER TERMINATION OF  EMPLOYMENT
     OTHER THAN ON APPROVED RETIREMENT
     
      If  an  Executive terminates his employment  with  the
Company  for reasons other than an Approved Retirement,  his
insurance  benefits  under  this  Plan  shall  cease.    The
Executive shall transfer to the Company the portion  of  the
policy  or  policies on his life which he  owns  under  this
Plan,  effective  as of his termination of  employment.   In
exchange, the Executive shall receive from the Company,  not
later  than  90  days after receipt by the Administrator  of
executed  documents properly evidencing such transfer,  cash
equal  to the minimum cash surrender value (if any) provided
for  the  Executive  in  Section  E,2.   A  termination   of
employment on account of Disability shall be treated in  the
same manner as any other termination of employment.

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H.   OPTION  TO  PURCHASE POLICY UPON OCCURRENCE OF  CERTAIN
     EVENTS
     
     1.   Option to Purchase Policy from Company
          --------------------------------------
           The  Executive may elect, in writing at any  time
after  receiving  notice  of the  occurrence  of  any  event
specified  in Section H,2, to purchase from the Company  any
or  all of the insurance policies on his life which are held
by the Company under this Plan.  The purchase price shall be
equal to the aggregate premiums paid by the Company (net  of
outstanding loans).

      2.Events Which Give Executive Right to Purchase Policy
        ----------------------------------------------------
          The Executive shall be entitled to purchase any or
all of the insurance policies on his life which are held  by
the Company under this Plan pursuant to Section H,1 upon the
occurrence of any of the following events, unless such event
is corrected by the Company not later than 10 days following
its  receipt  of the Executive's written notice electing  to
purchase any such policies:

           (a)   the Company's failure to pay when  due  any
premium which it is required to pay under the terms of  this
Plan;

           (b)   the Company's failure to pay when  due  any
interest charge which is attributable to its loans under the
insurance policies;

           (c)  the Company's attempt to surrender or cancel
the insurance policy or policies; or

           (d)   the Company's failure to pay when  due  any
amounts  owed to the Executive that arise by virtue  of  the
Executive's employment with the Company, other than  medical
disability, death and other welfare benefits.

I.   WITHHOLDING

       The   Executive  and  any  beneficiary   shall   make
appropriate   arrangements  with   the   Company   for   the
satisfaction  of  any  federal, state or  local  income  tax
withholding  requirements  and  Social  Security  or   other
employee  tax  requirements applicable to the  provision  of
benefits  under  this  Plan.  If no other  arrangements  are
made,  the Company may provide, at its discretion, for  such
withholding and tax payments as may be required.

J.   ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN

     1.   In General
          ----------
           An administrative committee shall be appointed by
the  Company's  Chief Executive Officer as the Administrator
to  administer the Plan and establish, adopt, or revise such
rules  and  regulations as the administrative committee  may
deem necessary or

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advisable  for  the  administration  of  the  Plan  and   to
interpret  the  provisions  of  the  Plan,  and,  except  as
otherwise  indicated herein, any such interpretations  shall
be conclusive. All decisions of the administrative committee
shall  be  by vote of at least two of the committee  members
and shall be final.  Members of the administrative committee
shall  be eligible to participate in the Plan while  serving
as  members of the administrative committee, but a member of
the  administrative committee shall not vote or act upon any
matter which relates solely to such member's interest in the
Plan as a participant.

     2.   Elections and Notices
          --------------------- 
           All  elections and notices made by any  Executive
under  this  Plan  shall be in writing and  filed  with  the
Administrator.

K.   AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF THE PLAN

      The  Company may at any time amend, alter,  modify  or
terminate the Plan.  Such action shall not affect the  right
of  any  Executive existing before the action; however,  the
Company  is  not  obligated  to continue  any  benefit,  any
insurance  or  any  insurance  policy  after  such   action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this
Plan,  the  Company may not in any manner act to reduce  the
Executive's interest (other than in death benefits)  in  any
insurance  policy under this Plan or change the  Executive's
right  to purchase any insurance policy or the events  which
give  the  Executive the right to purchase such  policy,  as
specified  in  Section  H,1  and  2,  unless  the  Executive
consents thereto in writing.

L.   BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION

      The  Executive shall have the right, at any  time,  to
designate any person or persons as the beneficiary  to  whom
payment  under this Plan shall be made in the event  of  the
Executive's  death.   Each  beneficiary  designation   shall
become  effective  only  when  filed  in  writing  with  the
Administrator  during the Executive's  lifetime  on  a  form
prescribed  by  the  Administrator.  The  filing  of  a  new
beneficiary  designation form will cancel  any  inconsistent
beneficiary designation previously filed.

      If  an  Executive fails to designate a beneficiary  as
provided   above,   or   if  all  designated   beneficiaries
predecease  the  Executive, the Executive's  death  benefits
shall be paid in accordance with the Executive's beneficiary
designation  under  the  Company's  Retirement  Plan, and if 
there  is  no  such  valid  beneficiary  designation, to the 
Executive's  then  surviving  spouse, or,  if none,  to  the 
Executive's  estate,  until directed  otherwise by the court 
that  has  jurisdiction  over  the  assets  belonging to the 
Executive's probate estate.

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M.   DEFINITIONS

     For the purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:

     1.   "Administrator" means the administrative committee
specified in Section J.

     2.    "Affiliate"   means   any  corporation  which  is
controlled  by  or  under  common  control  with  Occidental
Petroleum Corporation.

     3.    "Approved  Retirement"  means any termination  of
employment with the Company after attainment of age  55  and
completion of five (5) Years of Service.

     4.     "Beneficiary"  means   the   person  or  persons
designated as such in accordance with Section L.

     5.   "Board" means the Board of Directors of Occidental
Petroleum Corporation.

     6.    "Company" means Occidental Petroleum Corporation,
or any successor thereto, and any Affiliates.

     7.    "Company Management"  means the Chairman  of  the
Board,  Chief  Executive Officer and President or  Executive
Vice President of Human Resources.

     8.    "Declared Rate"  means with respect to  any  Plan
Year Moody's Long Term Corporate Bond Index--Monthly Average
Corporates as published by Moody's Investor's Service,  Inc.
(or  any successor thereto) for the month of July before the
Plan  Year  in  question, or, if such average is  no  longer
published, a substantially similar average selected  by  the
Administrator.

     9.   "Disability" means a condition that qualifies as a
disability under the Company's Retirement Plan and which has
continued for more than six (6) months and has been approved
by the Administrator.

    10.   "ERISA"   means  the  Employee  Retirement  Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended.

    11.   "Executive"  means  a  senior  executive  of   the
Company  selected  by Company Management to  participate  in
this Plan pursuant to Section C.

    12.   "Insurance  Agreement"    means   the    insurance
agreement  entered into by the Company and an  Executive  to
evidence the Executive's participation in this Plan.

    13.   "Plan  Year"  means  the calendar  year  beginning
January 1 and ending December 31.

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      14.   "Retirement Plan" means the OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
CORPORATION  RETIREMENT PLAN effective June 1, 1983  and  as
amended from time to time thereafter.

       15.  "Service"  means the period of time during which 
an  employment  relationship exists between an Executive and  
the Company, including the period of time such  relationship
existed  prior  to  the  time when the  Executive  became  a
participant in this Plan.

      16.   "Years of Service"  means  the  number  of f ull 
years credited to  an  Executive under the  Retirement  Plan  
for vesting purposes.

N.   MISCELLANEOUS

     1.   Employment Not Guaranteed
          -------------------------
           Nothing  contained in this Plan  nor  any  action
taken  hereunder  shall  be  construed  as  a  contract   of
employment  or  as  giving any Executive  any  right  to  be
retained in the employ of the Company.  Accordingly, subject
to  the  terms  of any written employment agreement  to  the
contrary,  the Company shall have the right to terminate  or
change  the terms of employment of an Executive at any  time
and for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause.

     2.   Protective Provisions
          ---------------------
          Each Executive shall cooperate with the Company by
furnishing any and all information requested by the  Company
in  order  to facilitate the payment of benefits  hereunder,
taking  such physical examinations as the Company  may  deem
necessary  and taking such other relevant action as  may  be
requested  by  the Company.  If an Executive refuses  to  so
cooperate,  the Company shall have no further obligation  to
the  Executive  under  the  Plan. If  an  Executive  commits
suicide   during   the   first  two  years   following   his
participation  in  the Plan, or if an  Executive  makes  any
material  misstatement of information  or  nondisclosure  of
medical  history, then no benefits will be payable hereunder
to  such Executive or his beneficiary, provided, that in the
Company's  sole discretion, benefits may be  payable  in  an
amount reduced to compensate the Company for any loss, cost,
damage or expense suffered or incurred by the Company  as  a
result in any way of such misstatement or nondisclosure.

     3.   Gender, Singular & Plural
          -------------------------
           All pronouns and any variations thereof shall  be
deemed to refer to the masculine or feminine as the identity
of  the  person or persons may require.  As the context  may
require,  the  singular may be read as the  plural  and  the
plural as the singular.

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     4.   Captions
          --------
           The  captions  of  the  articles,  sections,  and
paragraphs  of the Plan are for convenience only  and  shall
not control or affect the meaning or construction of any  of
its provisions.

     5.   Validity
          --------
           In  the event any provision of this Plan is  held
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the same shall not  affect,
in  any  respect  whatsoever,  the  validity  of  any  other
provision of this Plan.

     6.   Notice
          ------
           Any notice or filing required or permitted to  be
given   to  the  Administrator  under  the  Plan  shall   be
sufficient  if  in writing and hand delivered,  or  sent  by
registered or certified mail, to the principal office of the
Company, directed to the attention of the President  of  the
Company.   Such notice shall be deemed given as to the  date
of  delivery or, if delivery is made by mail, as of the date
shown  on  the  postmark on the receipt for registration  or
certification.

     7.   Applicable Law
          --------------
           The  Plan  shall  be governed  and  construed  in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.

     8.   Notice to Insurance Company
          ---------------------------
          The Company shall be responsible for notifying the
insurance company which issues any policy or policies  under
this  Plan  of  any  changes  in the  ownership  rights  and
interests  of  the  Executive and the  Company  and  of  any
changes  in their respective beneficiaries to receive  death
benefits under the Plan, and the insurance company shall  be
entitled  to rely upon such notification received  from  the
Company.

     This amended and restated Plan shall be effective as of
January  1, 1996, and shall supersede and replace the  prior
Plan which was originally effective on January 1, 1986,  and
was amended effective as of January 1, 1989.

      Executed on February 29, 1996,  in the City and County
of Los Angeles, State of California.

                      OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                      
                      By:   Richard W. Hallock
                            --------------------------
                            Richard W. Hallock
                            Executive Vice President -
                            Human Resources


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                          EXHIBIT A
                              
                             TO
                              
              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
      SENIOR EXECUTIVE SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE PLAN
              (Effective as of January 1, 1986)
                              
                              
  ANNUAL RATES PER $1,000 OF INSURANCE ON LIFE OF EXECUTIVE
  --------------------------------------------------------- 
        Age at Entry                 Premium Paid
        of Executive                 By Executive
        ------------                 ------------                      
         Under 30                      $ 41.44
           30-34                       $ 44.93
           35-39                       $ 55.97
           40-44                       $ 70.53
           45-49                       $ 89.01
           50-54                       $113.36
           55-59                       $143.18
           60 and over                 $181.21



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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
                SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN
                              
              _________________________________                              
                              
                              
              (EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1986,
  AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1996)






                              
                      TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article   Section                                        Page
- -------   -------                                        ----
   1      PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
          1.1  Purpose of the Plan.........................1
          1.2  Application of Plan.........................1

   2      DEFINITIONS
          2.1  Definitions.................................1
          2.2  Gender and Number...........................3

   3      ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
          3.1  Participation...............................3

   4      BENEFITS
          4.1  Allocations Relating to Retirement Plan.....3
          4.2  Allocation Adjustments Relating to Retirement
             Plan..........................................3
          4.3  Allocations Relating to Savings Plan........3
          4.4  Contract Payments...........................3
          4.5  Maintenance of Accounts.....................4
          4.6  Vesting and Forfeiture......................5
          4.7  Payment.....................................5
          4.8  Death.......................................6
          4.9  Withholding; Unemployment Taxes.............6
          4.10 Lump Sum Payment with Penalty...............6

   5      ADMINISTRATION
          5.1 Administrative Committee.....................6
          5.2 Uniform Rules................................6
          5.3 Notice of Address............................7
          5.4 Records......................................7

   6      AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
          6.1 Amendment and Termination....................7
          6.2 Reorganization of Employer...................7
          6.3 Protected Benefits...........................7

   7      GENERAL PROVISIONS
          7.1 Nonassignability.............................7
          7.2 Employment Rights............................8
          7.3 Illegality of Particular Provision...........8
          7.4 Applicable Laws..............................8

   8      BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
          8.1 Designation of Beneficiary...................8

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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
                SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN
                              
              (Effective as of January 1, 1986,
  as Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 1996)
                              
                              
             ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
                              
     1.1   Purpose  of  the Plan.  The OCCIDENTAL  PETROLEUM
CORPORATION  SENIOR EXECUTIVE SUPPLEMENTAL  RETIREMENT  PLAN
(the  "Plan"),  effective January 1, 1986,  as  amended  and
restated effective as of January 1, 1996, is designed (i) to
provide  benefits  for  certain eligible  senior  executives
which  will  compensate such senior executives  for  maximum
limits imposed by law upon contributions to qualified  plans
and  (ii)  to insure that such senior executives  will  have
adequate  retirement benefits. The Plan is  intended  to  be
exempt   from  the  participation,  vesting,  funding,   and
fiduciary requirements of Title 1 of the Employee Retirement
Income  Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), as an unfunded  plan
maintained  primarily for the purpose of providing  deferred
compensation  for  a  select group of management  or  highly
compensated  employees.  In addition, the Plan is  intended,
in  part, to be entirely exempt from Title I of ERISA as  an
excess benefit plan as defined in ERISA.

     1.2   Application of Plan.  The terms of this Plan  are
applicable  to eligible executives to whom the  Company  has
commitments under this Plan on or after January 1, 1986.

                   ARTICLE 2.  DEFINITIONS
                              
     2.1   Definitions.   Whenever used  in  the  Plan,  the
following terms shall have the respective meanings set forth
below, unless a different meaning is required by the context
in  which the word is used, and when the defined meaning  is
intended, the term is capitalized:

            (a)   "Administrative   Committee"   means   the
committee with authority to administer the Plan as  provided
under section 5.1.

            (b)   "Affiliate" means any corporation which is
controlled by or under common control with the Company.

            (c)   "Beneficiary" means the persons designated
by the Participant in accordance with Article 8  to  receive
benefits in the event of his death.

            (d)   "Board of Directors" means  the  Board  of
Directors of the Company.

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            (e)    "Company"   means  Occidental   Petroleum
Corporation, and any successor thereto.

            (f) "Company Management" shall mean the Chairman
of  the  Board,  Chief Executive Officer  and  President  or
Executive Vice President of Human Resources.

            (g) "Compensation" means the base salary of  the
employee  as stated in the payroll records of the  Employer,
before reduction for any deferral of base salary pursuant to
the   Senior  Executive  Deferred  Compensation  Plan,  1988
Deferred  Compensation Plan or any other qualified  or  non-
qualified deferred compensation plan or agreement, excluding
any  amounts paid for bonuses, income realized upon exercise
of  stock  options,  and  any other special  pay  which  the
Employer pays to the employee during the year.

           (h)   "Employer" shall mean the Company  and  any
Affiliate which is designated by the Board of Directors  and
which   approves  adoption  of  this  Plan  by   appropriate
corporate action.

           (i)   "Participant" means a person designated  by
Company Management to participate in the Plan.

           (j)    "Retire"    and    "Retirement"   mean   a
Participant's  termination  of  employment  after   becoming
eligible for Retirement as defined in the Retirement Plan.

           (k)   "Retirement  Plan"  means  the  OCCIDENTAL
PETROLEUM  CORPORATION  RETIREMENT PLAN  effective  June  1,
1983, as amended from time to time thereafter.

           (l) "Savings Plan" means the OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN, as amended from time to time.

           (m) "Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan"
means  the OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION SENIOR EXECUTIVE
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, as amended from time to time.

           (n)   "Years of Service" means the number of full
years  credited  to a Participant under the Retirement  Plan
for vesting purposes.

           (o)  "1988 Deferred Compensation Plan" means  the
OCCIDENTAL  PETROLEUM CORPORATION 1988 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLAN, as amended from time to time.

     2.2    Gender   and  Number.   Except  when   otherwise
indicated  by  the  context, any masculine terminology  used
herein  shall also include the feminine, and the use of  any
term herein in the singular may also include the plural.

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          ARTICLE 3.  ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
                              
     3.1  Participation.  Any senior executive or managerial
employee  who  is  selected  for  participation  by  Company
Management  shall become a Participant as of  the  later  of
January 1, 1986, or the first day of the month following the
month  in  which  his participation is approved  by  Company
Management.

                              
                    ARTICLE 4.  BENEFITS
                              
     4.1  Allocations Relating to Retirement Plan.  A credit
shall  be  made  as  of the last day of each  month  to  the
account  of  any  Participant.  The amount to  be  allocated
shall  equal the sum which would be allocated to the account
of  the Participant for the month under the Retirement Plan,
based  on the Participant's compensation as defined in  this
Plan, if the Participant were not subject to provisions that
withhold allocations until the end of the plan year.

     4.2   Allocation  Adjustments  Relating  to  Retirement
Plan.  For Participants covered under this Plan, allocations
under  the Retirement Plan are made only at the end  of  the
Plan  year, and only to the extent allowable under  Internal
Revenue Code limitations.  If an allocation is made  to  the
Account of a Participant under the Retirement Plan, then the
individual account of such Participant under this Plan shall
be   reduced  by  an  equivalent  dollar  amount.   However,
earnings on monthly allocations under this Plan shall not be
adjusted or reduced.

     4.3   Allocations Relating to Savings Plan.   Effective
with  the  plan year beginning on January 1, 1989, a  credit
shall  be  made as of the last day of the plan year  to  the
account of each Participant who, for that plan year  of  the
Savings  Plan,  makes the maximum deferral  or  contribution
permitted  under Article 4 of the Savings Plan  and  is  not
eligible   to   receive   the  maximum   employer   matching
contribution under section 5.1 of the Savings  Plan  due  to
the limitations imposed by sections 401(a)(17) or 415 of the
Internal  Revenue  Code.  The amount to be  allocated  under
this  Plan  shall equal the amount which cannot be allocated
to the account of the Participant under the Savings Plan for
the  plan  year on account of the limitations imposed  under
the  Internal Revenue Code, reduced by any such amount which
is  credited  on behalf of the Participant under  any  other
Company plan, including the 1988 Deferred Compensation Plan.
An  additional  amount equal to five  percent  (5%)  of  the
amount  allocated  to  the Participant under  the  preceding
sentence shall be allocated to each Participant in  lieu  of
interest on such amount for the plan year.

     4.4   Contract Payments.  If a Participant has  entered
into  a contract with an Employer (other than as part  of  a
general  deferred compensation plan) that promises  deferred
compensation  to the Participant, whether  in  the  form  of
allocations  of deferrals to a book reserve account,  or  in
the form of monthly payments after separation from

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service,   then   such  benefits  will  be  paid  under  the
provisions  of this Plan to the extent that these provisions
are not inconsistent with the Participant's contract.

          If the Participant's contract requires that a book
reserve   account   be  maintained,  then  allocations   and
valuation increases, as well as benefit payments,  shall  be
made  under  this  Plan, and shall be  administered  by  the
Administrative Committee.  Similarly, if the contract  calls
for deferred payment, the value thereof shall be a liability
of   this  Plan,  and  the  payment  of  benefits  shall  be
administered by the Administrative Committee.

           The  Committee shall have the power to  determine
whether benefits required under a separate contract  with  a
Participant   shall   operate  to   reduce   credits   under
section 4.1 and the extent of any such reduction.

     4.5  Maintenance of Accounts.

           (a) The Employer shall establish and maintain, in
the name of each Participant, an individual account.  As  of
the  end  of each month, the Administrative Committee  shall
adjust the balance, if any, of the Participant's account  as
of  the last day of the preceding month, by multiplying such
amount  by  a  number  equal to one  plus  (i)  the  decimal
equivalent  of  the percentage yield for the  month  on  new
money  invested under the Retirement Plan during  the  month
plus  (ii) .082954% per month (which is equivalent to 1%  on
an annual basis).  The Administrative Committee, in its sole
discretion,  may  credit a higher rate of  interest  on  the
account balances of Participants depending on the status  of
a  Participant, including but not limited to a Participant's
status as an active, retired or terminated employee.

           (b)  The Administrative Committee shall then  add
to  such account balance, as adjusted for earnings, if  any,
during the month, the allocation to which the Participant is
entitled for the month under section 4.1.  At the end of the
year,  the Administrative Committee shall add to the account
balance  the allocation to which the Participant is entitled
for the year under section 4.3.

           (c)   The  individual account of each Participant
shall  represent a liability, payable when  due  under  this
Plan, out of the general assets of the Employer, or from the
assets of any trust, custodial account or escrow arrangement
which the Employer may establish for the purpose of assuring
availability of funds sufficient to pay benefits under  this
Plan.   The money and any other assets in any such trust  or
account  shall  at  all times remain  the  property  of  the
Employer,  and  neither this Plan nor any Participant  shall
have   any  beneficial  ownership  interest  in  the  assets
thereof.   No  property or assets of the Employer  shall  be
pledged,  encumbered, or otherwise subjected to  a  lien  or
security   interest  for  payment  of  benefits   hereunder.
Accounting  for  this  Plan  shall  be  based  on  generally
accepted accounting principles.

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     4.6   Vesting and Forfeiture.  All benefits under  this
Plan  shall be contingent and forfeitable and no Participant
shall have a vested interest in any benefit until one of the
events  listed below occurs while he is still employed  with
the Employer:

           (a)  he completes five years of Service;
 
           (b)  he attains age 60; or

           (c)  he dies, or retires or becomes disabled  (as
the  terms  "retire"  and  "disabled"  are  defined  in  the
Retirement Plan).

           A  person  who  terminates  employment  with  the
Employer  for any reason prior to becoming vested  hereunder
shall not receive a benefit, unless otherwise provided in  a
contract with the Company.

     4.7   Payment.  Unless a Participant makes an  election
under  the following sentence, the amount accumulated  in  a
Participant's account shall be distributed in a  single  sum
as  soon as practicable after the Participant (i) Retires or
terminates  employment  or (ii) attains  age  55,  whichever
occurs  later.   The  Participant may  make  an  irrevocable
election when he first becomes a Participant in this Plan to
receive  the  distribution payable under this section  in  a
single sum or 5, 10, 15 or 20 annual installments.  In  such
election   the   Participant  may   elect   to   have   such
distributions commence either (a) in the year following  his
retirement or termination of employment or commencing at age
55,  if later, or (b) at a specified age between ages 55 and
70-1/2,   or  in  the  year  following  his  retirement   or
termination  of  employment, if later.   A  Participant  who
becomes disabled for more than six months (as defined in the
Retirement  Plan) may petition the Administrative  Committee
for  approval to receive the distribution payable under this
section  in  a single sum or installments at any  time  even
before  the Participant attains age 55.  If benefits are  to
be  paid  in installments, the account will continue  to  be
adjusted  in accordance with section 4.5(a) above until  any
series  of  installments has been completed.  The amount  of
each  annual installment shall equal the amount credited  to
the  account  as of the beginning of the year in  which  the
installment is to be paid multiplied by 1 over the number of
installments (including the current one) which remain to  be
paid.   Each installment shall be paid during the  first  90
days of the calendar year.

            The   Administrative  Committee,  in  its   sole
discretion, may permit a Participant to change his  election
as  to  the  form  of payment upon written petition  of  the
Participant.   In  order  to be effective,  a  Participant's
election (or modification or revocation of a prior election)
of the form of payment must be made not later than 12 months
before  the  Participant's  Retirement  or  termination   of
employment, unless otherwise permitted by the Administrative
Committee.    Subject   to  the  foregoing   limitation,   a
Participant  may  make  such election  (or  revoke  a  prior
election and make a new election) at any time.  Any election
(or modification or revocation of a prior election) which is
made  later  than  12  months  prior  to  the  Participant's
Retirement  or termination of employment will be  considered
void  and shall have no force or effect, except as otherwise
determined by the Administrative Committee.

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     4.8   Death.   The  account of a Participant  who  dies
while employed by an Employer shall be paid in a single  sum
to the Participant's Beneficiary.

            If  a  Participant  dies  after  Retirement   or
termination  of  employment, then his surviving  Beneficiary
shall be paid the amount in the Participant's account  in  a
single sum.

           The payment under this section will not apply  if
such payment is made under an insurance policy or some other
plan or arrangement of the Company for senior executives.

     4.9   Withholding; Unemployment Taxes.  To  the  extent
required by the law in effect at the time payments are made,
the  Company shall withhold from payments made hereunder the
minimum taxes required to be withheld by the Federal or  any
state or local government.

     4.10  Lump  Sum  Payment With Penalty.  Notwithstanding
any  other  provisions  of  the Plan,  a  Participant  who's
receiving payments under the Plan may elect at any  time  to
receive an immediate lump sum payment of all or part of  the
vested  balance of his account, reduced by a penalty,  which
shall  be  forfeited to the Company, equal  to  ten  percent
(10%) of the amount withdrawn from such account, in lieu  of
payments  in accordance with the form previously elected  by
the Participant.

                              
                 ARTICLE 5.  ADMINISTRATION
                              
     5.1   Administrative  Committee.  This  Plan  shall  be
administered  by the committee appointed to  administer  the
Retirement Plan (the "Administrative Committee").

            The  interpretation  and  construction  by   the
Administrative  Committee of any  provisions  of  this  Plan
shall  be final unless otherwise determined by the Board  of
Directors.    Subject  to  the  Board,  the   Administrative
Committee is authorized to interpret the Plan, to prescribe,
amend, and rescind rules and regulations relating to it, and
to   make   all  other  determinations  necessary  for   its
administration.

           Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the  Administrative Committee shall have  the  authority  to
calculate amounts allocable to Participants, and to maintain
and  adjust  accounts.  The Administrative  Committee  shall
have authority to delegate responsibility for performance of
ministerial  functions necessary for administration  of  the
Plan   to   such   officers  of  the   Employer,   including
Participants, as the Administrative Committee shall  in  its
discretion deem appropriate.

     5.2   Uniform  Rules.  In administering the  Plan,  the
Administrative  Committee will apply uniform  rules  to  all
Participants similarly situated.

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     5.3   Notice  of Address.  Any payment to a Participant
or  Beneficiary,  at  the  last known  post  office  address
submitted  to  the  Employer, shall  constitute  a  complete
acquittance  and discharge of the Employer and any  director
or  officer with respect thereto.  Neither the Employer  nor
any director or officer shall have any duty or obligation to
search  for  or ascertain the whereabouts of any Participant
or his Beneficiary.

     5.4    Records.   The  records  of  the  Administrative
Committee  with respect to the Plan shall be  conclusive  on
all  Participants, all Beneficiaries, and all other  persons
whomsoever.

                              
            ARTICLE 6.  AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
                              
     6.1   Amendment  and Termination.  The Company  expects
the  Plan  to  be  permanent, but  since  future  conditions
affecting the Company cannot be anticipated or foreseen, the
Company  must necessarily and does hereby reserve the  right
to  amend,  modify, or terminate the Plan  at  any  time  by
action  of  its Board of Directors, except that no amendment
shall  reduce  the dollar amount credited to a Participant's
account.

     6.2   Reorganization of Employer.  In the  event  of  a
merger or consolidation of the Employer, or the transfer  of
substantially all of the assets of the Employer  to  another
corporation,   such  continuing,  resulting  or   transferee
corporation  shall have the right to continue and  carry  on
the  Plan  and  to  assume all liabilities of  the  Employer
hereunder  without obtaining the consent of any  Participant
or   Beneficiary.   If  such  successor  shall  assume   the
liabilities  of  the Employer hereunder, then  the  Employer
shall  be relieved of all such liability, and no Participant
or  Beneficiary  shall have the right to  assert  any  claim
against  the  Employer for benefits under or  in  connection
with this Plan.

     6.3  Protected Benefits.  If the Plan is terminated  or
amended so as to prevent further earnings adjustments, or if
liabilities  accrued hereunder up to the date  of  an  event
specified in section 6.2 are not assumed by the successor to
the  Employer, then the dollar amount in the account of each
Participant or Beneficiary (whether or not vested) shall  be
paid  in  cash  to such Participant or Beneficiary  no  less
rapidly  than  in three equal annual installments  beginning
with  the  year  in  which the amendment or  termination  is
adopted.

                              
               ARTICLE 7.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
                              
     7.1   Nonassignability.  Neither a Participant nor  any
other  person shall have any right to commute, sell, assign,
transfer,   pledge,   anticipate,  mortgage   or   otherwise
encumber, hypothecate or convey in advance of actual receipt
the amounts, if any, payable hereunder, or any part thereof,
or  interest therein which are, and all rights to which are,
expressly  declared to be unassignable and non-transferable.
No  part  of  the  amounts payable shall,  prior  to  actual
payment,  be  subject  to seizure or sequestration  for  the
payment   of  any  debts,  judgments,  alimony  or  separate
maintenance  owed by a

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Participant  or  any  other  person,  nor be transferable by 
operation  of  law  in  the event  of a Participant's or any  
other  person's  bankruptcy  or insolvency.

     7.2   Employment Rights.  The establishment of the Plan
shall  not be construed as conferring any legal rights  upon
any  Participant  or any other person for a continuation  of
employment,  nor shall it interfere with the rights  of  the
Employer to discharge any person or treat him without regard
to the effect which such treatment might have upon him under
this Plan.

     7.3    Illegality  of  Particular  Provision.   If  any
particular  provision  of this Plan shall  be  found  to  be
illegal  or  unenforceable, such provision shall not  affect
any  other provision, but the Plan shall be construed in all
respects as if such invalid provision were omitted.

     7.4   Applicable Laws.  The Plan shall be  governed  by
and  construed  according  to  the  laws  of  the  State  of
California.

                              
             ARTICLE 8.  BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
                              
     8.1   Designation  of  Beneficiary.   Each  Participant
shall  have the right, at any time, to designate any  person
or  persons  as the Beneficiary to whom payment  under  this
Plan  shall be made in the event of the Participant's  death
prior  to  complete distribution to the Participant  of  the
benefits  due under the Plan.  Each Beneficiary  designation
shall  become effective only when filed in writing with  the
Administrative  Committee during the Participant's  lifetime
on  a form prescribed by the Administrative Committee.   The
filing of a new Beneficiary designation form will cancel any
inconsistent Beneficiary designation previously filed.

           If a Participant fails to designate a Beneficiary
as  provided  above,  or  if  all  designated  Beneficiaries
predecease   the  Participant  or  die  prior  to   complete
distribution  of the Participant's benefits,  such  benefits
shall   be   paid   in  accordance  with  the  Participant's
Beneficiary designation under the Company's Retirement Plan,
and  if  there is no such valid Beneficiary designation,  to
the Participant's then surviving spouse, or, if none, to the
Participant's estate, until directed otherwise by the  court
that  has  jurisdiction  over the assets  belonging  to  the
Participant's probate estate.

     This amended and restated Plan shall be effective as of
January  1, 1996, and shall supersede and replace the  prior
Plan which was originally effective on January 1, 1986,  and
was amended effective as of January 1, 1989.

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     Executed on February 29, 1996, in the City and  County
of Los Angeles, State of California.

                      OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                      
                      
                      By:   Richard W. Hallock
                            --------------------------
                            Richard W. Hallock
                            Executive Vice President -
                            Human Resources



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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
                    SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN
                              
               _______________________________                
                              
                              
              (EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1986,
  AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1996)
                              
                              




                      TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                             Page
                                                             ----
A.   PURPOSE...................................................1

B.   ERISA PLAN................................................1

C.   PARTICIPATION
     1. Selection by Company Management........................1
     2. Election Not to Participate............................1
     3. Insurability...........................................2
     4. Addition and Removal of Participants...................2
     5. Relation to Other Plans................................2

D.   ASSIGNMENT................................................2

E.   INSURANCE BENEFITS WHILE EMPLOYED
     1. Amount of Insurance....................................2
     2. Executive's Cash Surrender Value While Employed........3
     3. Payment of Premiums....................................3
     4. Policy Ownership.......................................3
     5. Policy Loans...........................................3

F.   INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER APPROVED RETIREMENT
     1. Amount of Insurance....................................4
     2. Cash Surrender Value...................................5
     3. Continuation of Policy.................................5
     4. Policy Loans...........................................5

G.   INSURANCE BENEFITS ON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
     OTHER THAN ON APPROVED RETIREMENT
     1. Transfer of Policy to the Company......................5
     2. Optional Purchase of Insurance.........................6

H.   OPTION TO PURCHASE POLICY UPON OCCURRENCE OF
     CERTAIN EVENTS
     1. Option to Purchase Policy from Company.................6
     2. Events Which Give Executive Right to Purchase Policy...7

I.   WITHHOLDING...............................................7

J.   ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN
     1. In General.............................................7
     2. Elections and Notices..................................8


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                                                            Page
                                                            ----
K.   AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF THE PLAN.....................8

L.   BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION..................................8

M.   DEFINITIONS..............................................8

N.   MISCELLANEOUS
     1. Employment Not Guaranteed............................10
     2. Protective Provisions................................10
     3. Gender, Singular or Plural...........................11
     4. Captions.............................................11
     5. Validity.............................................11
     6. Notice...............................................11
     7. Applicable Law.......................................11
     8. Notice to Insurance Company..........................11

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              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                              
                      SENIOR EXECUTIVE
                    SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN
                              
              (Effective as of January 1, 1986,
  as Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 1996)
                              


A.   PURPOSE

      This  Plan  replaces a portion of the  life  insurance
coverage previously provided for senior executives under the
Occidental Petroleum Corporation Group Life Insurance Plan.

B.   ERISA PLAN

      This  Plan is covered by Title I of ERISA as a welfare
benefit plan.  The Company is the "named fiduciary"  of  the
Plan.

C.   PARTICIPATION

     1.   Selection by Company Management
          -------------------------------
          Any senior executive or managerial employee who is
selected  for  participation  by  Company  Management  shall
become a Participant as of the later of January 1, 1986,  or
the  first day of the month following the month in which his
participation    is   approved   by   Company    Management.
Participation  in  the  Plan  shall  be  limited  to   those
Executives  of  the  Company who  are  selected  by  Company
Management.  The Company and Executive shall enter  into  an
Insurance    Agreement   to   evidence    the    Executive's
participation in the Plan.

     2.   Election Not to Participate
          ---------------------------
           An Executive may elect not to participate in this
Plan  at  any  time; such election shall be in writing,  and
shall   become   effective   upon   its   receipt   by   the
Administrator.  No compensation or benefits in lieu of  this
Plan  shall  be  paid  to an Executive  who  elects  not  to
participate.   An  election  not  to  participate  shall  be
irrevocable    unless   otherwise    determined    by    the
Administrator.

          An Executive's failure to pay when due any premium
which  he  is required to pay under the terms of this  Plan,
unless paid within 30 days after written notice thereof from
the  Administrator, shall be deemed to be an election by the
Executive  not  to participate further in  this  Plan.   The
Company may elect, within 90 days after receiving notice  of
the   occurrence  of  any  such  event,  to   purchase   the
Executive's ownership interest

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in  the policy or policies on the life of the Executive  for
an amount equal to the Executive's cash surrender value with
respect  to  the policy or policies as provided in  Sections
E,2 or F,2.

     3.   Insurability
          ------------
           Executives selected by Company Management are not
automatically  entitled to the insurance  benefits  provided
under   this   Plan.   Each  Executive  must   satisfy   the
requirements for insurability of the insurer selected by the
Company  before he becomes covered by insurance  under  this
Plan.

     4.   Addition and Removal of Participants
          ------------------------------------
           Company Management may, at its discretion and  at
any time, designate additional Executives to participate  in
the  Plan  and remove Executives from participation  in  the
Plan.   When an Executive ceases participation, he shall  be
treated,  solely for purposes of this Plan,  as  if  he  had
terminated his employment with the Company for reasons other
than Approved Retirement, under Section G.

     5.   Relation to Other Plans
          -----------------------
           If  an  Executive participates in this Plan,  his
life  insurance  coverage  under  the  Occidental  Petroleum
Corporation  Group Life Insurance Plan shall be  limited  to
non-contributory coverage of $50,000.

D.   ASSIGNMENT

      The Executive may assign to one or more individuals or
trustees  all  or  any  part  of his  right,  title,  claim,
interest, benefit and all other incidents of ownership which
he  may  have in any life insurance under this  Plan.   Such
assignee  shall  then have all rights and obligations  which
have  been assigned and otherwise are the Executive's  under
this  Plan.   In  the  event that there  has  been  such  an
assignment,  the  term Executive shall mean the  Executive's
assignee  (or  any  subsequent  assignee)  as  the   context
requires,  in connection with ownership, actions, elections,
or other events concerning life insurance on the Executive.

E.   INSURANCE BENEFITS WHILE EMPLOYED

     1.   Amount of Insurance
          -------------------
           The  amount of insurance provided under this Plan
on  the  life of each Executive while he is employed by  the
Company shall be three times the highest Annual Base  Salary
of  the  Executive minus $50,000.  At its discretion and  at
any  time, however, the Board may specify a lower amount  of
insurance  for  Executives.  The Executive  shall  have  the
incidents of ownership in such insurance provided in Section
E,4.

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     2.   Executive's Cash Surrender Value While Employed
          -----------------------------------------------
          While the Executive is employed by the Company, he
shall  have  an  interest in the cash surrender  value  with
respect  to insurance under this Plan in an amount not  less
than  the  aggregate  premiums paid  by  the  Executive  for
insurance  under this Plan.  However, an Executive  who  has
less  than  five  (5)  Years of Service when  he  terminates
employment  with the Company shall not have any interest  in
the cash surrender value with respect to any insurance under
this Plan.

     3.   Payment of Premiums
          -------------------
           The  Executive  shall pay the  premiums  for  the
amount of insurance provided under this Plan on the life  of
the  Executive under Section E,1 at the rates set  forth  in
Exhibit "A" hereto.  The Company reserves the right to amend
Exhibit "A" to revise the rates for this insurance coverage.
The  Executive's premium payment shall be made  annually  or
more frequently on demand by the Company.  The Company shall
pay  the  balance of the premiums for insurance  under  this
Plan.

     4.   Policy Ownership
          ----------------
          To provide the insurance benefits under this Plan,
the  Company  shall acquire one or more permanent  insurance
policies  on  the life of each participating  Executive  who
satisfies the insurer's requirements for insurability.   The
ownership  of  each  policy shall  be  divided  between  the
Company and the Executive.  The Executive shall possess  all
incidents  of  ownership  in the death  benefits  under  the
policy  or policies in an amount equal to the amount of  the
death  benefits provided to the Executive under  this  Plan,
and  the  Company  shall  possess  all  other  incidents  of
ownership  in  the  death  benefits  under  the  policy   or
policies.   The Executive shall have the right to  designate
the  beneficiary  to whom death benefits are  payable  under
each insurance policy, to the extent of his ownership of the
death  benefit under the policy; the remainder of any  death
benefits  shall be payable to the Company or its  designated
beneficiary, unless the Company claims a lesser amount.

     5.   Policy Loans
          ------------
           The  rights of the Executive and the  Company  to
borrow from any policy or policies under this Plan while the
Executive is employed by the Company shall be as follows:

           a.    The Executive shall have no right to borrow
from  any policy while he is employed by the Company, except
that  the  Executive may borrow any amount not in excess  of
the  total  cash surrender value of any policy at  any  time
when  he  has  the right to purchase the policy pursuant  to
Section H,2 or is permitted to borrow under Section E,5,e.

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           b.   The Company shall not be permitted to borrow
from  any policy during four of the first seven years  after
such policy is placed in force.

           c.    The Company shall have the right to  borrow
from any policy an amount equal to the Company's premium  on
such policy during three of the first seven years after such
policy is placed in force.

           d.    At  any  time after the seventh anniversary
date  of any policy, the Company shall have the annual right
to borrow an amount equal to the Company's annual premium on
such  policy plus an amount equal to the Company's after-tax
cost of the annual interest charges for loans on such policy
("Interest  Loans").   The annual amount  of  Interest  Loan
shall  be an amount equal to (A) the total interest on loans
on  such  policy  that is payable for the year  in  question
multiplied times (B) the number one minus the Company's  top
marginal  combined  federal and state income  tax  brackets,
giving effect to any federal tax deduction allowable for the
state   income  taxes  payable  by  the  Company  ("Combined
Bracket").   For example, in the event state taxes  continue
to  be  deductible  for  federal income  tax  purposes,  the
formula  for  calculating the Combined Bracket  in  a  given
policy  year  would  be  the sum of (C)  the  Company's  top
marginal federal rate for that year plus (D) the product  of
multiplying the Company's top marginal state rate  for  that
year  times  the  result of subtracting  the  Company's  top
marginal  federal rate for that year from one.  However,  in
the  event a federal tax deduction is not allowed for  state
income  taxes paid by the Company, the Combined  Bracket  in
such  a  policy  year would be the sum of the Company's  top
marginal  federal rate for said year plus the Company's  top
marginal state rate for that year.  The annual determination
of  the amount of Interest Loan shall be made in the Company
tax  year  that follows the year of the interest payment  in
question  immediately after the Company's federal and  state
tax returns for the prior year have been prepared and filed.

           e.    The  Company and Executive may borrow  such
additional  amounts  from  any policy  as  the  Company  and
Executive may hereafter agree upon.

F.   INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER APPROVED RETIREMENT

     1.   Amount of Insurance
          -------------------
           The  amount of insurance provided under this Plan
on  the  life of each Executive who retires pursuant  to  an
Approved Retirement shall be the lesser of (i) one times his
highest Annual Base Salary or (ii) $1,000,000.  An Executive
who  has  made premium payments for less than five years  at
the  time  of  his Approved Retirement will be  required  to
continue  to  make  premium  payments  on  this  amount   of
insurance  for  the balance of such five year  period.   The
remaining  aggregate  death  benefits  under  the  insurance
policy  or  policies on the life of the Executive  shall  be
retained by the Company.

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     2.   Cash Surrender Value
          --------------------
            On  the  Executive's  Approved  Retirement,  the
Executive  shall continue to have an ownership  interest  in
the  cash surrender value (net of outstanding policy  loans)
of  the  policy or policies on the life of the Executive  of
not  less  than the aggregate premiums paid by the Executive
pursuant to Section E,3.

     3.   Continuation of Policy
          ----------------------
          The life insurance coverage for the Executive will
continue after his Approved Retirement in the same form  and
subject to the same terms and provisions of this Plan as  if
he  remained employed with the Company except that the total
amount  of  coverage for the Executive shall not exceed  the
amount  specified  in Section F,1.  The  Company  agrees  to
maintain  in  force and pay the premiums on  the  policy  or
policies,  except  for any premiums which the  Executive  is
required to pay under Section F,1.

     4.   Policy Loans
          ------------
           The  rights of the Executive and the  Company  to
borrow from any policy or policies under this Plan after  an
Executive's Approved Retirement shall be as follows:

          a.    The  Executive shall have no right to borrow
from  any  policy, except that the Executive may borrow  any
amount  not in excess of the total cash surrender  value  of
any policy at any time when he has the right to purchase the
policy  pursuant  to Section H,2 or is permitted  to  borrow
under Section E,5,e.

          b.   The Company shall continue to have the rights
and  be  subject to the restrictions with respect to  policy
loans contained in Section E,5,b, c, d and e.

          c.   The  Company  shall  be permitted  to  borrow
additional  amounts  from any policy  on  the  life  of  the
Executive,  once every three years, commencing  three  years
after  the  Executive's Approved Retirement and every  three
years thereafter, not to exceed 25% of the total gross  cash
value available in the policy at the time of any such loan.

          d.   The Company shall also be permitted to borrow
any excess of the cash surrender value under any policy over
the  minimum  cash surrender value which  is  owned  by  the
Executive  under Section F,2 at any time after it  has  paid
all  amounts  owed to the Executive which are  described  in
Section H,2,d.

G.   INSURANCE  BENEFITS ON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT  OTHER
     THAN ON APPROVED RETIREMENT
     
     1.   Transfer of Policy to the Company
          ---------------------------------
          If an Executive terminates his employment with the
Company  for reasons other than an Approved Retirement,  the
Executive shall transfer to the Company the

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portion of the policy or policies on his life which he  owns
under  this  Plan,  effective  as  of  his  termination   of
employment.  In exchange, if the Executive has completed  at
least  five (5) Years of Service, he shall receive from  the
Company,  not  later  than  90 days  after  receipt  by  the
Administrator of executed documents properly evidencing such
transfer, cash equal to the minimum cash surrender value (if
any)   provided  for  the  Executive  in  Section  E,2.    A
termination of employment on account of Disability shall  be
treated  in  the  same  manner as any other  termination  of
employment.

     2.   Optional Purchase of Insurance
          ------------------------------
           An  Executive who has completed at least five (5)
Years  of  Service  when he terminates employment  with  the
Company  may elect, in writing received by the Administrator
not  later than 90 days after his termination of employment,
to  acquire the existing insurance policy or policies on his
life with aggregate death benefits in an amount equal to the
lesser  of  (i) one times the highest Annual Base Salary  of
the  Executive  minus  $50,000  or  (ii)  $1,000,000.   Such
insurance  policy  or  policies  shall  not  have  any  cash
surrender value when received by the Executive or  may  have
the  minimum cash surrender value (if any) provided for  the
Executive in Section E,2 in lieu of the cash payment to  the
Executive pursuant to Section G,1.  Such insurance policy or
policies  shall require the continuation of premium payments
by  the Executive at the rates established in the policy  or
policies  based on the Executive's age at the  time  of  his
initial entry into the Plan.

           An Executive who has less than five (5) Years  of
Service  when he terminates employment with the Company  may
elect,  in  writing received by the Administrator not  later
than 90 days after his termination of employment, to acquire
a  new  permanent insurance policy or policies on  his  life
issued  at  his attained age upon termination of  employment
without  providing evidence of insurability  with  aggregate
death  benefits in an amount equal to the lesser of (i)  one
times  his highest Annual Base Salary minus $50,000 or  (ii)
$1,000,000.   Such  insurance policy or policies  shall  not
have  any  cash  surrender value.   The  Executive  will  be
required  to  make  premium payments under  such  policy  or
policies  at the rates established by the insurance  company
for  newly issued policies based on the Executive's attained
age at the time of his termination of employment.

H.   OPTION  TO  PURCHASE POLICY UPON OCCURRENCE OF  CERTAIN
     EVENTS
     
     1.   Option to Purchase Policy from Company
          --------------------------------------
           The  Executive may elect, in writing at any  time
after  receiving  notice  of the  occurrence  of  any  event
specified  in Section H,2, to purchase from the Company  any
or  all of the insurance policies on his life which are held
by the Company under this Plan.  The purchase price shall be
equal to the aggregate premiums paid by the Company (net  of
outstanding loans).

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     2. Events Which Give Executive Right to Purchase Policy
        ----------------------------------------------------
          The Executive shall be entitled to purchase any or
all of the insurance policies on his life which are held  by
the Company under this Plan pursuant to Section H,1 upon the
occurrence of any of the following events, unless such event
is corrected by the Company not later than 10 days following
its  receipt  of the Executive's written notice electing  to
purchase any such policies:

           (a)   the Company's failure to pay when  due  any
premium which it is required to pay under the terms of  this
Plan;

           (b)   the Company's failure to pay when  due  any
interest charge which is attributable to its loans under the
insurance policies;

           (c)  the Company's attempt to surrender or cancel
the insurance policy or policies; or

           (d)   the Company's failure to pay when  due  any
amounts  owed to the Executive that arise by virtue  of  the
Executive's employment with the Company, other than  medical
disability, death and other welfare benefits.

I.   WITHHOLDING

       The   Executive  and  any  beneficiary   shall   make
appropriate   arrangements  with   the   Company   for   the
satisfaction  of  any  federal, state or  local  income  tax
withholding  requirements  and  Social  Security  or   other
employee  tax  requirements applicable to the  provision  of
benefits  under  this  Plan.  If no other  arrangements  are
made,  the Company may provide, at its discretion, for  such
withholding and tax payments as may be required.

J.   ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN

     1.   In General
          ----------
           An administrative committee shall be appointed by
the  Company's  Chief Executive Officer as the Administrator
to  administer the Plan and establish, adopt, or revise such
rules  and  regulations as the administrative committee  may
deem  necessary or advisable for the administration  of  the
Plan  and  to  interpret the provisions of  the  Plan,  and,
except    as   otherwise   indicated   herein,   any    such
interpretations  shall be conclusive. All decisions  of  the
administrative committee shall be by vote of at least two of
the  committee members and shall be final.  Members  of  the
administrative committee shall be eligible to participate in
the  Plan  while  serving as members of  the  administrative
committee,  but  a  member  of the administrative  committee
shall  not vote or act upon any matter which relates  solely
to such member's interest in the Plan as a participant.

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     2.   Elections and Notices
          ---------------------
           All  elections and notices made by any  Executive
under  this  Plan  shall be in writing and  filed  with  the
Administrator.

K.   AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF THE PLAN

      The  Company may at any time amend, alter,  modify  or
terminate the Plan.  Such action shall not affect the  right
of  any  Executive existing before the action; however,  the
Company  is  not  obligated  to continue  any  benefit,  any
insurance  or  any  insurance  policy  after  such   action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this
Plan,  the  Company may not in any manner act to reduce  the
Executive's interest (other than in death benefits)  in  any
insurance  policy under this Plan or change the  Executive's
right  to purchase any insurance policy or the events  which
give  the  Executive the right to purchase such  policy,  as
specified  in  Section  H,1  and  2,  unless  the  Executive
consents thereto in writing.

L.   BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION

      The  Executive shall have the right, at any  time,  to
designate any person or persons as the beneficiary  to  whom
payment  under this Plan shall be made in the event  of  the
Executive's  death.   Each  beneficiary  designation   shall
become  effective  only  when  filed  in  writing  with  the
Administrator  during the Executive's  lifetime  on  a  form
prescribed  by  the  Administrator.  The  filing  of  a  new
beneficiary  designation form will cancel  any  inconsistent
beneficiary designation previously filed.

      If  an  Executive fails to designate a beneficiary  as
provided   above,   or   if  all  designated   beneficiaries
predecease  the  Executive, the Executive's  death  benefits
shall be paid in accordance with the Executive's beneficiary
designation  under  the Company's Retirement  Plan,  and  if
there  is  no  such  valid beneficiary designation,  to  the
Executive's  then  surviving spouse, or,  if  none,  to  the
Executive's  estate, until directed otherwise by  the  court
that  has  jurisdiction  over the assets  belonging  to  the
Executive's probate estate.

M.   DEFINITIONS

     For the purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:

     1.   "Administrator" means the administrative committee
specified in Section J.

     2.   "Affiliate"   means   any   corporation  which  is
controlled  by  or  under  common  control  with  Occidental
Petroleum Corporation.

     3.   "Annual Base Salary"  means an Executive's highest
annual   fixed   salary,  excluding  Bonus,  all   severance
allowances, forms of incentive compensation, any

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Savings  Plan or qualified plan contributions  made  by  the
Company  or  benefits,  retainers,  insurance  premiums   or
benefits, reimbursements, and all other payments,  prior  to
reduction  for  any  deferrals  of  base  salary  under  the
Company's Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan,  1988
Deferred  Compensation  Plan,  Savings  Plan  or  any  other
qualified  or  non-qualified deferred compensation  plan  or
agreement.

      4.   "Approved  Retirement"  means any termination  of
employment with the Company after attainment of age  55  and
completion of five (5) Years of Service.

      5.   "Beneficiary"   means   the  person   or  persons
designated as such in accordance with Section L.

      6.   "Board" means the Board of Directors of Occidental
Petroleum Corporation.

      7.   "Bonus"  means that bonus  paid to  an  Executive
during  the  Year  in question prior to  reduction  for  any
deferral  under  the  Company's  Senior  Executive  Deferred
Compensation Plan, 1988 Deferred Compensation Plan,  Savings
Plan  or  any  other  qualified  or  non-qualified  deferred
compensation plan or agreement.

      8.   "Company" means Occidental Petroleum Corporation,
or any successor thereto, and any Affiliates.

      9.   "Company  Management" means the Chairman  of  the
Board,  Chief  Executive Officer and President or  Executive
Vice President of Human Resources.

     10.  "Disability" means a condition that qualifies as a
disability under the Company's Retirement Plan and which has
continued for more than six (6) months and has been approved
by the Administrator.

     11.   "ERISA"   means  the Employee  Retirement  Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended.

     12.   "Executive"   means  a senior  executive  of  the
Company  selected  by Company Management to  participate  in
this Plan pursuant to Section C.

     13.   "Insurance   Agreement"   means   the   insurance
agreement  entered into by the Company and an  Executive  to
evidence the Executive's participation in this Plan.

     14.   "Retirement  Plan" means the OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
CORPORATION  RETIREMENT PLAN effective June 1, 1983  and  as
amended from time to time thereafter.

     15.   "Savings  Plan"  means  the OCCIDENTAL  PETROLEUM
CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN, as amended from time to time.

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     16.  "Senior  Executive  Deferred   Compensation  Plan"
means  the OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION SENIOR EXECUTIVE
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN effective January 1, 1986 and  as
amended from time to time thereafter.

     17.  "Service" means the period of time during which an
employment relationship exists between an Executive and  the
Company,  including  the  period of time  such  relationship
existed  prior  to  the  time when the  Executive  became  a
participant in this Plan.

     18.  "Years of Service"  means the number of full years
credited  to  an  Executive under the  Retirement  Plan  for
vesting purposes.

     19.   "1988  Deferred  Compensation  Plan"   means  the
OCCIDENTAL  PETROLEUM CORPORATION 1988 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLAN, as amended from time to time.

N.   MISCELLANEOUS

     1.   Employment Not Guaranteed
          -------------------------
           Nothing  contained in this Plan  nor  any  action
taken  hereunder  shall  be  construed  as  a  contract   of
employment  or  as  giving any Executive  any  right  to  be
retained in the employ of the Company.  Accordingly, subject
to  the  terms  of any written employment agreement  to  the
contrary,  the Company shall have the right to terminate  or
change  the terms of employment of an Executive at any  time
and for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause.

     2.   Protective Provisions
          ---------------------
          Each Executive shall cooperate with the Company by
furnishing any and all information requested by the  Company
in  order  to facilitate the payment of benefits  hereunder,
taking  such physical examinations as the Company  may  deem
necessary  and taking such other relevant action as  may  be
requested  by  the Company.  If an Executive refuses  to  so
cooperate,  the Company shall have no further obligation  to
the  Executive  under  the  Plan. If  an  Executive  commits
suicide   during   the   first  two  years   following   his
participation  in  the Plan, or if an  Executive  makes  any
material  misstatement of information  or  nondisclosure  of
medical  history, then no benefits will be payable hereunder
to  such Executive or his beneficiary, provided, that in the
Company's  sole discretion, benefits may be  payable  in  an
amount reduced to compensate the Company for any loss, cost,
damage or expense suffered or incurred by the Company  as  a
result in any way of such misstatement or nondisclosure.

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     3.   Gender, Singular & Plural
          -------------------------
           All pronouns and any variations thereof shall  be
deemed to refer to the masculine or feminine as the identity
of  the  person or persons may require.  As the context  may
require,  the  singular may be read as the  plural  and  the
plural as the singular.

     4.   Captions
          --------
           The  captions  of  the  articles,  sections,  and
paragraphs  of the Plan are for convenience only  and  shall
not control or affect the meaning or construction of any  of
its provisions.

     5.   Validity
          --------
           In  the event any provision of this Plan is  held
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the same shall not  affect,
in  any  respect  whatsoever,  the  validity  of  any  other
provision of this Plan.

     6.   Notice
          ------
           Any notice or filing required or permitted to  be
given   to  the  Administrator  under  the  Plan  shall   be
sufficient  if  in writing and hand delivered,  or  sent  by
registered or certified mail, to the principal office of the
Company, directed to the attention of the President  of  the
Company.   Such notice shall be deemed given as to the  date
of  delivery or, if delivery is made by mail, as of the date
shown  on  the  postmark on the receipt for registration  or
certification.

     7.   Applicable Law
          --------------
           The  Plan  shall  be governed  and  construed  in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.

     8.   Notice to Insurance Company
          ---------------------------
          The Company shall be responsible for notifying the
insurance company which issues any policy or policies  under
this  Plan  of  any  changes  in the  ownership  rights  and
interests  of  the  Executive and the  Company  and  of  any
changes  in their respective beneficiaries to receive  death
benefits under the Plan, and the insurance company shall  be
entitled  to rely upon such notification received  from  the
Company.

     This amended and restated Plan shall be effective as of
January  1, 1996, and shall supersede and replace the  prior
Plan which was originally effective on January 1, 1986,  and
was amended effective as of January 1, 1990.

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      Executed on February 29, 1996,  in the City and County
of Los Angeles, State of California.

     
     
                      OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                      
                      By:   Richard W. Hallock
                            --------------------------
                            Richard W. Hallock
                            Executive Vice President -
                            Human Resources


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                          EXHIBIT A
                              
                             TO
                              
              OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
           SENIOR EXECUTIVE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN
              (Effective as of January 1, 1986)
                              
                              
  ANNUAL RATES PER $1,000 OF INSURANCE ON LIFE OF EXECUTIVE
  ---------------------------------------------------------   
        Age at Entry                Premium Paid
        of Executive                By Executive
        ------------                ------------                      
         Under 30                       $ .24
            30-34                       $ .27
            35-39                       $ .33
            40-44                       $ .51
            45-49                       $ .87
            50-54                       $1.44
            55-59                       $2.25
           60 and over                  $3.51



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EXHIBIT 11 OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 (Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts) EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE 1995 1994 1993 - --------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- Applicable to common shares: Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 418,260 $(111,256) $ 35,375 Discontinued operations, net -- -- 221,100 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (176) (12,328) --------- --------- --------- Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 418,260 $(111,432) $ 244,147 ========= ========= ========= Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 316,853 305,603 303,728 Issuance of common shares, weighted average 1,025 5,258 1,130 Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 260 13 24 Repurchase of common shares (65) (68) (30) Effect of assumed exercises Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 158 30 46 --------- --------- --------- Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents 318,231 310,836 304,898 ========= ========= ========= Primary earnings per share: Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 1.3143 $ (.3579) $ .1160 Discontinued operations, net -- -- .7252 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (.0006) (.0404) --------- --------- --------- Earnings(loss) per common and common equivalent share $ 1.3143 $ (.3585) $ .8008 ========= ========= ========= $ 1.31 $ (.36) $ .80 ========= ========= ========= FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - --------------------------------------------------------- Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 418,260 $(111,432) $ 244,147 Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock: $3.00 preferred stock(a) 34,165 -- -- --------- --------- --------- $ 452,425 $(111,432) $ 244,147 ========= ========= ========= Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 316,853 305,603 303,728 Issuance of common shares, weighted average 1,025 5,258 1,130 Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 260 13 24 Repurchase of common shares (65) (68) (30) Effect of assumed conversions and exercises Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock: $3.00 preferred stock(a) 30,566 -- -- Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 212 40 55 --------- --------- --------- Total for computation of fully diluted earnings per share 348,851 310,846 304,907 ========= ========= ========= Fully diluted earnings per share: Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 1.2969 $ (.3579) $ .1160 Discontinued operations, net -- -- .7251 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (.0006) (.0404) --------- --------- --------- Fully diluted earnings(loss) per share $ 1.2969 $ (.3585) $ .8007 ========= ========= ========= $ 1.30 $ (.36) $ .80 ========= ========= ========= - -------------------------- (a) Convertible securities are not considered in the calculations if the effect of the conversion is anti-dilutive.



EXHIBIT 12 OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPUTATION OF TOTAL ENTERPRISE RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES FOR THE FIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 (Amounts in millions, except ratios) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Income(loss) from continuing operations(a) $ 478 $ (46) $ 80 $ 131 $ 374 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Add: Provision(benefit) for taxes on income (other than foreign oil and gas taxes) 244 50 204 114 343 Interest and debt expense(b) 592 594 601 666 880 Portion of lease rentals representative of the interest factor 48 55 53 56 57 Preferred dividends to minority stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- 7 11 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 884 699 858 843 1,291 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Earnings(loss) before fixed charges $1,362 $ 653 $ 938 $ 974 $1,665 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Fixed charges Interest and debt expense including capitalized interest(b) $ 602 $ 599 $ 612 $ 685 $ 912 Portion of lease rentals representative of the interest factor 48 55 53 56 57 Preferred dividends to minority stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- 7 11 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total fixed charges $ 650 $ 654 $ 665 $ 748 $ 980 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.10 n/a(d) 1.41 1.30 1.70 - ------------------------------------ ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== (a) Includes (1) minority interest in net income of majority-owned subsidiaries having fixed charges and (2) income from less-than-50-percent-owned equity investments adjusted to reflect only dividends received. (b) Includes proportionate share of interest and debt expense of 50-percent-owned equity investments. (c) Adjusted to a pretax basis. (d) Not computed due to less than one-to-one coverage. Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $1 million.


FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Occidental Petroleum Corporation Dollar amounts in millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ============================================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net sales and operating revenues $ 10,423 $ 9,236 $ 8,116 $ 8,494 $ 9,498 Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 511 $ (36) $ 74 $ 126 $ 372 Net income(loss) $ 511 $ (36) $ 283 $ (591) $ 460 Preferred dividend requirements $ 93 $ 76 $ 39 $ 3 $ 7 Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 418 $ (112) $ 244 $ (594) $ 453 Earnings(loss) per common share from continuing operations $ 1.31 $ (.36) $ .12 $ .41 $ 1.22 Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ 1.31 $ (.36) $ .80 $ (1.97) $ 1.52 Fully diluted earnings(loss) per share $ 1.30 $ (.36) $ .80 $ (1.97) $ 1.52 FINANCIAL POSITION Total assets $ 17,815 $ 17,989 $ 17,123 $ 17,877 $ 15,763 Senior funded debt, net $ 4,819 $ 5,823 $ 5,728 $ 5,452 $ 5,478 Capital lease liabilities, net $ 259 $ 291 $ 319 $ 354 $ 379 Stockholders' equity $ 4,630 $ 4,457 $ 3,958 $ 3,440 $ 4,340 Common dividends declared per share $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (THOUSANDS) 318,231 310,836 304,898 302,017 298,548 - ---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- See Management's Discussion and Analysis and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding accounting changes, asset dispositions and charges for reorganization, litigation matters, environmental remediation and other costs and other special items affecting comparability.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 1995 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Worldwide crude markets in 1995 experienced moderate price increases on average versus those of a year earlier. The increase of a little over $1 per barrel was accompanied by less volatility relative to a year ago. This price growth and reduced volatility enhanced financial performance throughout the industry. While political unrest and instability in certain major oil producing regions continue to have short-term market impact, good supply-and-demand fundamentals had the most influence on price improvements. These fundamentals were largely influenced by continuing economic growth, especially in the Far East. In addition, OPEC production only moderately exceeded the organization's existing quotas. Prices rose generally during the first half of 1995 but dropped during the third quarter. In their late 1995 meeting, OPEC decided to roll over the existing quotas of 24.5 million barrels of oil per day. This, and the return to more normal demand for the 1995-96 winter season, added to price gains throughout the fourth quarter. OPEC member countries' production in excess of agreed quotas has not significantly affected crude oil prices. Of additional significance is the continuing strength in heavier petroleum product markets such as fuel oil. This strength, coupled with changing global crude oil supply qualities, has provided an even stronger boost to heavier crude oil prices relative to the lighter, benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crudes. Occidental's global crude oil production portfolio, being moderately heavier than these benchmark crudes, has benefited from this market development and should continue to do so as long as the fundamentals remain unchanged. Natural gas prices were relatively weak during the first half of 1995 due to a mild 1994-95 winter heating season and the resulting higher storage inventories at the end of the season. Unusually warm weather during the summer, however, caused an increase in demand for gas by electric utilities and an increase in gas prices by late summer. Because of this high summer demand, storage inventories nationwide were below year-ago levels at the beginning of the 1995-96 winter heating season. These low storage inventories, combined with unusually cold weather in November and December, caused gas prices to increase significantly by year-end. The sharp increase in winter demand also drove prices up in the first quarter of 1996. The average gas price for 1996 consequently is expected to remain higher than 1995, bolstered in part by the need to raise low storage inventory levels. Since trading in natural gas futures began in 1990, the volume of natural gas traded on the NYMEX has grown to be approximately four times greater than the actual amount of gas delivered to pipelines. This winter, NYMEX natural gas futures attained an all-time high price and natural gas price volatility was the greatest of all U.S.-traded commodities. Although overall demand for natural gas has been increasing and is in relative balance with supply, gas prices can be significantly affected by short-term fundamentals such as weather, inventory levels, competing fuel prices, availability of transport capacity and supply disruptions. 21 The interstate natural gas pipeline industry completed its second year of operation under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 636. As a result, interstate pipelines no longer are marketers of natural gas but instead provide transportation and storage services. The sale of natural gas to local distribution companies and end users has shifted to producers and nonregulated marketing companies, including interstate pipeline affiliates. Local gas distribution and electric utility companies also are beginning to face similar regulatory requirements, at both the federal and state level, to unbundle their services. This is creating new opportunities for marketers of both gas and electricity. 1995 marked a year of higher earnings for the U.S. chemical industry. Strong demand growth in the first half of 1995 contributed to increases in both prices and margins. Demand for OxyChem products increased due to the strengthening of the U.S. and other economies and from strong recoveries in such key and end-use markets as construction, automotive, pulp and paper, and aluminum. A succession of caustic soda price increases in 1994 brought chlor-alkali margins overall to historic highs in 1995. Prices for ethylene and ethylene coproducts, such as propylene, continued to improve during the first half of 1995 due to short supplies. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) demand continued to grow at strong rates in the first half of 1995, which was reflected in improved selling prices. During the last half of 1995, however, prices for PVC and petrochemical products fell mainly due to a slowing of exports, primarily because China reduced its purchases in the world market, resulting in reduced margins. It is expected that demand will improve as China returns to the world market during 1996. PVC and petrochemical prices are expected to stabilize in the first half of 1996, with prices increasing in the second half of 1996. 1995 INCOME SUMMARY Occidental reported net income of $511 million ($1.31 per share) in 1995, on net sales and operating revenues of $10.4 billion. Before the after-tax effect of the special items listed below, earnings were $623 million. Net income included pretax charges of $132 million for the previously announced reorganizations of the oil and gas and natural gas transmission divisions and $109 million for the settlement of litigation, partially offset by a gain of $40 million from the sale of Occidental's PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana. DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS The following discussion of each of Occidental's three operating divisions and corporate items should be read in conjunction with Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Divisional earnings exclude interest income, interest expense, unallocated corporate expenses, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and income from equity investments, but include gains from dispositions of divisional assets. Foreign income and other taxes and certain state taxes are included in divisional earnings on the basis of operating results. U.S. federal income taxes are not allocated to divisions except for amounts in lieu thereof that represent the tax effect of operating charges or credits resulting from purchase accounting adjustments which arise due to the implementation in 1992 of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109--"Accounting for Income Taxes." Divisional earnings in 1995 benefited by $91 million from credits allocated. This included credits of $16 million, $48 million and $27 million in oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. Divisional earnings in 1994 benefited by $91 million from net credits allocated. This included credits of $18 million, $41 million and $32 million in oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. Divisional earnings in 1993 benefited by $42 million from net credits allocated. This included credits of $20 million and $38 million in oil and gas and chemical, respectively, and a net charge of $16 million in natural gas transmission. The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating division and corporate items:
DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS In millions Sales Earnings(Loss) ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 1995 1994 1993 =================================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Oil and gas $ 3,018 $ 2,451 $ 1,702 $ 45 $ 27 $ 278 Natural gas transmission 2,038 2,110 2,378 213 276 426 Chemical 5,370 4,677 4,042 1,080 350 173 Other (3) (2) (6) -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 10,423 $ 9,236 $ 8,116 1,338 653 877 ========= ========= ========= Unallocated corporate items Interest expense, net (540) (564) (554) Income taxes (295) (110) (186) Other 8 (15) (63) --------- --------- --------- Income(loss) from continuing operations 511 (36) 74 Discontinued operations, net -- -- 221 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- (12) --------- --------- --------- Net income(loss) $ 511 $ (36) $ 283 ========================================================================= ========= ========= =========
22 OIL AND GAS
1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= DIVISIONAL SALES (in millions) $ 3,018 $ 2,451 $ 1,702 DIVISIONAL EARNINGS (in millions) $ 45 $ 27 $ 278 AVERAGE SALES PRICES CRUDE OIL PRICES (per barrel) U.S. $ 15.61 $ 14.21 $ 15.54 Other Western Hemisphere $ 10.62 $ 10.19 $ 11.51 Eastern Hemisphere $ 14.47 $ 12.08 $ 11.41 GAS PRICES (per thousand cubic feet) U.S. $ 1.51 $ 1.85 $ 1.98 Other Western Hemisphere $ -- $ 1.72 $ 1.80 Eastern Hemisphere $ 2.07 $ 1.15 $ 1.24 EXPENSED EXPLORATION(a) (in millions) $ 106 $ 127 $ 102 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (in millions) Development $ 373 $ 345 $ 451 Exploration $ 130 $ 147 $ 122 Acquisitions and other $ 72 $ 326 $ 275 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- (a) Includes amounts previously shown in exploration capital expenditures.
Occidental emphasizes international operations through exploration for and production of oil and gas and through enhanced oil recovery projects to improve long-term cash flow and profitability. Occidental expects to increase domestic reserves and production above current levels through a targeted exploration program, producing property acquisitions that fit its infrastructure and through improved field production efficiencies. Also, Occidental continues to dispose of nonstrategic assets. Occidental reorganized its worldwide oil and gas operations, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, in the fourth quarter of 1995. This change allows Occidental to redeploy its resources and sharpen its focus on improving performance. The reorganization, for which a charge of $95 million was recorded, is expected to result in annualized savings of $100 million. The operating results of 1995, compared with 1994, reflected higher worldwide crude oil production and prices, higher international natural gas volumes and lower exploration costs, partially offset by lower domestic natural gas prices. The change in sales for 1995, compared with 1994, largely reflected higher worldwide crude oil production and prices and increased oil trading activity. The operating results of 1994, compared with 1993, reflected lower worldwide crude oil prices and domestic natural gas prices and higher exploration costs, partially offset by higher international crude oil and domestic natural gas volumes. The change in sales for 1994, compared with 1993, largely reflected increased oil trading activity. The 1995 results included charges of $95 million related to reorganization costs and $109 million for settlement of litigation. The 1994 results reflected charges of $45 million for environmental and litigation matters, $11 million for the impairment of oil and gas properties and $12 million for a voluntary retirement program and severance and related costs. Also included in the 1994 results was the gain of $16 million from the sale of Occidental's remaining interests in its producing operations in Argentina and a $15 million benefit resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated liabilities related to the sale of Occidental's U.K. North Sea interests. The 1993 results included a benefit of $85 million, net of a federal tax charge of $45 million, resulting from the reversal of foreign tax reserves following the settlement of tax matters with foreign jurisdictions relating to the disposition of certain international oil and gas assets in 1991. The 1993 results also included a gain of $30 million on the sale of Occidental's equity interest in Trident NGL, Inc. (Trident), $25 million from a windfall profit tax refund and $5 million from a favorable litigation settlement, partially offset by a $24 million charge for environmental remediation and litigation matters. NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION
1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= DIVISIONAL SALES (in millions) $ 2,038 $ 2,110 $ 2,378 DIVISIONAL EARNINGS (in millions) $ 213 $ 276 $ 426 THROUGHPUT (trillions of cubic feet) Transportation 1.53 1.53 1.61 Sales .65 .55 .66 --------- --------- --------- 2.18 2.08 2.27 ========= ========= ========= CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (in millions) $ 150 $ 93 $ 65 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
In 1995, MidCon Corp.'s (MidCon) total throughput volume (excluding transportation for affiliates) was 2.18 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), approximately 5 percent higher than 1994 throughput of 2.08 Tcf. Transportation volumes were equal, while sales volumes increased approximately 18 percent from 1994. Divisional sales were lower in 1995 than in 1994, which reflected the absence of revenues from sales of regulated gas storage inventories, lower transportation margins and lower recoveries of gas supply realignment costs. MidCon reorganized its operations near the end of 1995 to expedite design of products and services to meet changing customer needs, maximize return on assets, enhance operating efficiencies and reduce costs. This reorganization resulted in a charge of $37 million and is expected to result in annualized savings of $50 million. Overall revenues for 1994 were lower than 1993 due to lower sales volumes at Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural); however, significant volumes of gas were sold by the nonregulated subsidiary of MidCon. Earnings declined in 1994, compared with 1993, reflecting changes in rates charged by Natural following the implementation of Order 636 and the settlement of a concurrent rate case. The lower sales volumes at Natural did not result in an earnings decline since regulatory procedures implementing Order 636 permitted margins from former sales service to be reallocated to continuing transportation and gas storage services. Additionally, earnings were lower in 1994, compared with 1993, resulting from lower reversals of financial reserves for disadvantageous gas purchase contracts, partially offset by lower depreciation expense in 1994. Total throughput volume (excluding transportation for 23 affiliates) decreased approximately 8 percent in 1994, compared with 1993. Transportation volumes decreased slightly, while sales volumes decreased approximately 17 percent. The earnings decline in 1995, compared with 1994, reflected a charge for reorganization costs in 1995 of $37 million and favorable special items in 1994. Excluding these special items, earnings for 1995 were approximately the same as 1994. The 1994 results included the benefit of $13 million from a reduction of LIFO gas storage inventory and the net benefit of $12 million from the reduction of the contract impairment reserve. The 1993 results included a net benefit of $154 million from the reduction of the contract impairment reserve and an $8 million reversal of a tax-related reserve no longer required. CHEMICAL
1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= DIVISIONAL SALES (in millions) $ 5,370 $ 4,677 $ 4,042 DIVISIONAL EARNINGS (in millions) $ 1,080 $ 350 $ 173 KEY PRODUCT INDEXES (1987 through 1990 average price = 1.0) Chlorine 1.36 1.43 .69 Caustic soda 1.28 .54 .74 PVC resins 1.01 .93 .77 KEY PRODUCT VOLUMES Chlorine (thousands of tons) 3,170 3,172 3,110 Caustic soda (thousands of tons) 3,275 3,471 3,240 PVC resins (millions of pounds) 1,724 1,920 1,913 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (in millions) Basic chemicals $ 121 $ 87 $ 55 Petrochemicals $ 43 $ 32 $ 32 Polymers and plastics $ 33 $ 34 $ 38 Specialty business $ 30 $ 23 $ 22 Other $ 16 $ 14 $ 19 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
OxyChem's ongoing commitment to controlling costs and maintaining the reliable operations of its manufacturing facilities continues to make important contributions to earnings. Higher margins, resulting from improved demand, significantly benefited earnings in 1995. Earnings in 1995 improved significantly, compared with 1994, as prices and margins increased for a number of OxyChem's key products, primarily PVC, caustic soda and petrochemicals. Prices for PVC and petrochemical products fell in the second half of 1995, but demand is expected to improve as 1996 progresses. Additionally, the 1995 results benefited from ongoing efforts to manage costs and improve productivity. The higher earnings in 1994, compared with 1993, reflected improved product prices and margins for PVC, chlorine and petrochemicals. Additionally, the 1994 results benefited from lower manufacturing and administrative costs and from lower depreciation expense. The 1995 earnings included the pretax gain of $40 million related to the sale of the PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana. The 1994 results reflected a $55 million charge for litigation matters and charges of $48 million for expenses related to the curtailment and closure of certain plant operations. Also included in the 1994 results was an $11 million unfavorable impact related to an explosion at the Taft plant and charges for start-up costs related to the Swift Creek chemical plant. The 1993 results included a $16 million benefit resulting from the reversal of a plant closure reserve no longer required. CORPORATE The improvement in unallocated corporate other items in 1995, compared with 1994, primarily reflected the benefit of higher equity income from unconsolidated chemical and oil and gas investments. The 1994 amount included a net benefit of $7 million resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer required and the adoption of SFAS No. 112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits" and also reflected higher equity earnings, as compared with 1993, primarily from unconsolidated chemical investments. The 1993 amount included a onetime noncash charge of $55 million to adjust net deferred tax liabilities following the enactment of tax legislation in August 1993, partially offset by $13 million of interest income related to the windfall profit tax refund discussed above. REORGANIZATION CHARGES In the fourth quarter of 1995, Occidental recorded pretax charges of $132 million related to the reorganization of its worldwide oil and gas operations headquartered in Bakersfield, California and the reorganization of the operations of the natural gas transmission division. The charges recorded had no cash impact in 1995. Management expects that, after the initial cash outlays for the reorganization program in 1996, the reorganization will have a favorable impact on cash flow from operations. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In July 1993, Occidental sold Island Creek Coal, Inc. to CONSOL Inc. Following the closing of the sale, Occidental re-evaluated the adequacy of the reserves recorded in the fourth quarter of 1992 related to the decision to exit the coal business and reversed certain reserves no longer deemed necessary. After recognizing the effect of the sale and the reversal of reserves, an after-tax benefit of $221 million was included in discontinued operations. ACCOUNTING CHANGES Occidental periodically reviews the estimated economic lives of its assets. Beginning in 1994, Occidental revised the estimated average useful lives used to compute depreciation for most of its chemical machinery and equipment from 20 years to 25 years and for most of its natural gas transmission property to a remaining life of 40 years. These revisions were made to more properly reflect the current economic lives of the assets based on anticipated industry conditions. The result was a reduction in net loss for the year ended December 31, 1994 of approximately $65 million, or approximately $.21 per share. Natural gas transmission and chemical divisional earnings benefited by approximately $31 million and $34 million, respectively. 24 SFAS NO. 121 In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 121--"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long- Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." Occidental will implement SFAS No. 121 by the first quarter of 1996. The provisions will require Occidental to review long- lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred based on expected future cash flows, then a loss will be recognized in the income statement using a fair-value based model. Based on preliminary reviews performed in 1995, which assumed that Occidental will continue to operate, maintain and, where appropriate, expand its businesses, Occidental's adoption of SFAS No. 121, effective January 1, 1996, is not expected to have an impact on Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of operations. SFAS NO. 112 In December 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," which substantially changed the existing method of accounting for employer benefits provided to inactive or former employees after active employment but before retirement. The statement requires that the cost of postemployment benefits (principally medical benefits for inactive employees) be recognized in the financial statements during employees' active working careers. Occidental's adoption of SFAS No. 112, effective January 1, 1994, did not have a material impact on Occidental's financial position or results of operations. SPECIAL ITEMS Special items are infrequent transactions that may affect comparability between years. The special items included in the 1995, 1994 and 1993 results are detailed below. For further information, see Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the discussion above. SPECIAL ITEMS
Benefit(Charge) In millions 1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= OIL AND GAS Litigation settlement $ (109) $ -- $ 5 Reorganization (95) -- -- Gain on sale of producing interests in Argentina -- 16 -- U.K. North Sea reserve reversal -- 15 -- Environmental and litigation -- (45) (24) Severance and voluntary retirement program -- (12) -- Property impairments -- (11) -- Foreign tax reserve reversal(a) -- -- 85 Gain on sale of equity interest in Trident -- -- 30 Windfall profit tax refund -- -- 25 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION Reorganization (37) -- -- Contract impairment reserve reversal(a) -- 12 154 Reduction of LIFO inventory -- 13 -- Tax reserve reversal -- -- 8 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- CHEMICAL Gain on sale of PVC facility 40 -- -- Litigation reserves -- (55) -- Curtailment of operations and plant closure -- (48) -- Plant explosion and start-up costs -- (11) -- Plant closure reserve reversal -- -- 16 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- CORPORATE Reversal of reserves and adoption of SFAS No. 112 -- 7 -- 1993 federal tax rate change -- -- (55) Interest portion of windfall profit tax refund -- -- 13 Discontinued operations(a) -- -- 221 Extraordinary items(a) -- -- (12) - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- (a) These amounts are shown after-tax.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS--REVENUES
SELECTED REVENUE ITEMS In millions 1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= Net sales and operating revenues $ 10,423 $ 9,236 $ 8,116 Interest, dividends and other income $ 114 $ 92 $ 347 Income from equity investments $ 112 $ 73 $ 27 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
25 The increase in sales in 1995, compared with 1994, primarily reflected higher sales prices for most major chemical products, higher worldwide crude oil production and prices, and increased oil trading activity. These increases were partially offset by the impact of lower domestic natural gas prices. The increase in sales in 1994, compared with 1993, primarily reflected the effect of improved prices in PVC, chlorine and petrochemicals businesses and increased oil trading activity. The increase in interest, dividends and other income in 1995, compared with 1994, reflected higher interest income resulting from the substantial increase in invested cash balances. Included in the 1994 amount was the benefit of $20 million from a pretax reduction of the contract impairment reserve at MidCon, the Company's natural gas transmission division, and the $15 million benefit resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated liabilities related to the sale of Occidental's U.K. North Sea interests. Included in the 1993 amount was the benefit of a $246 million pretax reduction of the contract impairment reserve at MidCon. Also included in the 1993 results were the $5 million favorable litigation settlement and the $25 million windfall profit tax refund, both recorded in the oil and gas division, and $13 million of interest income related to this windfall profit tax refund. The increase in income from equity investments in 1995, compared with 1994 and 1993, primarily reflected higher earnings from certain unconsolidated chemical and oil and gas investments. CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS--EXPENSES
SELECTED EXPENSE ITEMS In millions 1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= Cost of sales $ 6,980 $ 6,727 $ 5,972 Selling, general and adminis- trative and other operating expenses $ 1,194 $ 989 $ 782 Interest and debt expense, net $ 579 $ 584 $ 579 Provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes $ 402 $ 143 $ 143 - ---------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
The increase in cost of sales in 1995, compared with 1994 and 1993, primarily reflected increased oil trading activity. The increase in selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses in 1995 from 1994 primarily reflected the charges for reorganization costs and settlement of litigation. The increase in 1994, compared with 1993, essentially reflected higher other operating expenses of $200 million and lower foreign exchange gains of $15 million. The higher other operating expenses included $96 million of litigation expense provisions, $48 million for expenses related to curtailment and closure of certain chemical plant operations, and higher other reserves. Lower interest and debt expense in 1995 from 1994 primarily reflected lower outstanding average debt levels in 1995, partially offset by increased expense due to regulatory settlements and slightly higher rates. The 1995 provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes, compared with 1994, reflected the substantial increase in divisional earnings subject to U.S. income tax, primarily at domestic chemical operations. The 1994 provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes, compared with 1993, reflected lower domestic taxes and increased foreign taxes resulting from relatively more income subject to tax in various foreign jurisdictions and the absence in 1994 of two 1993 special items, as discussed below. In 1994, income taxes exceeded pretax income primarily because of substantial amounts of foreign income that were taxed individually in separate jurisdictions, before the benefit of a U.S. tax deduction for interest and corporate expenses. The 1993 provision reflected the $85 million reversal of foreign tax reserves, partially offset by the $55 million charge to adjust net deferred tax liabilities, as described above. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATING ACTIVITIES In millions 1995 1994 1993 ========= ========= ========= NET CASH PROVIDED $ 1,501 $ 760 $ 608
The 1995 improvement in net cash provided by operating activities, compared with 1994, reflected higher operating earnings in both the oil and gas and chemical divisions and proceeds of $100 million from an advance sale of crude oil, further discussed below. The 1994 improvement in net cash provided by operating activities, compared with 1993, reflected higher operating earnings, primarily in the chemical division. Cash provided by operating activities in 1993 was adversely affected by the unfavorable economic environment, resulting in lower sales prices and margins, particularly in chemical operations. Other noncash charges of $246 million in 1995 primarily reflected the charges of $132 million for reorganization costs at the oil and gas and natural gas transmission divisions. Other noncash charges of $175 million in 1994 primarily reflected the charges of $100 million for environmental and litigation matters and $48 million for expenses related to the curtailment and closure of certain chemical plant operations, partially offset by $22 million resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed and $20 million from the reduction of the contract impairment reserve. Other noncash credits in 1993 primarily reflected the reductions of the contract impairment reserve, discussed above. Each of the three years also included charges for employee benefit plans and other items.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES In millions 1995 1994 1993 ========= ========= ========= NET CASH USED $ (136) $ (1,007) $ (876)
Net cash used in investing activities included Occidental's capital expenditure program as discussed below. The 1995 investing amount also included substantial proceeds from sales of businesses and other assets. 26
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES In millions 1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= Oil and gas $ 575 $ 818 $ 848 Natural gas transmission 150 93 65 Chemical 243 190 166 Corporate and other 11 2 4 --------- --------- --------- $ 979 $ 1,103 $ 1,083 ======================================== ========= ========= =========
The spending in the oil and gas business continues to be the major part of Occidental's capital program underscoring Occidental's commitment to this core business. Significant capital was also spent on chemical and natural gas transmission to maintain and upgrade Occidental's businesses and to provide for expansion when it is economically attractive to do so. The 1994 capital expenditures included the cash portion of the purchase price of certain U.S. Gulf Coast oil and gas properties acquired from Agip Petroleum Co. Inc. (Agip) and payments under a production sharing agreement for an enhanced oil recovery project in Qatar. The 1993 capital expenditures included the purchase of a royalty interest in the Congo and the development of oil discoveries in Yemen and Ecuador. Capital expenditures for 1996 are estimated to be approximately the same as the 1995 capital program. ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INVESTING ACTIVITIES The 1995 operating lease buyouts of $141 million included $71 million for the Swift Creek chemical plant. This plant was part of the agricultural chemical products business sold in the fourth quarter of 1995. The 1995 net proceeds from the sale of businesses and disposal of property, plant and equipment reflected the proceeds from the sale of Occidental's high-density polyethylene business (HDPE), its agricultural chemicals business, its PVC facilities at Addis, Louisiana and Burlington South, New Jersey, which were sold pursuant to a Federal Trade Commission divestiture order, and a portion of Occidental's oil and gas operation in Pakistan. The 1994 purchase of businesses reflected cash balances obtained as a result of the acquisition of Placid Oil Company (Placid), which was consummated through the issuance of Occidental common and preferred stock, as described below. The 1993 proceeds from the sale of businesses and disposal of property, plant and equipment included the sale of Occidental's equity interest in Trident for approximately $121 million and the disposition of the coal business and other assets.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES In millions 1995 1994 1993 ========= ========= ========= NET CASH PROVIDED(USED) $ (974) $ 219 $ 340
The significant change in 1995 financing activities, compared with 1994, reflected repayment of debt using proceeds from asset sales and cash flow from operations. In 1995, principal payments of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities, net of proceeds from borrowings, was $603 million. Financing activities in 1994 provided net cash proceeds of approximately $557 million from the February public offering of 11,388,340 shares of $3.00 cumulative CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock. Additionally, in 1994, proceeds from borrowings, net of principal payments of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities, resulted in net cash provided of $26 million. Financing activities in 1993 included net cash proceeds of $563 million from the February issuance of 11,500,000 shares of $3.875 cumulative convertible preferred stock. Also, proceeds from lower cost borrowings, net of payments of capital lease liabilities and repayments of higher cost debt, resulted in net cash provided in 1993 of $108 million. Occidental paid preferred and common stock dividends of $406 million in 1995, $376 million in 1994 and $335 million in 1993. The increase in 1995 and 1994 primarily reflected the dividends on the preferred and common stocks issued in connection with acquisitions and the preferred offerings, discussed above. Cash used by investing activities exceeded cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993. Occidental funded this net cash use through borrowings and issuance of preferred stock. Occidental has a centralized cash-management system that funds the working capital and capital expenditure requirements of its various subsidiaries. There are no provisions under existing debt agreements that significantly restrict the ability to move funds among operating entities. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION The changes in the following components of Occidental's balance sheet are discussed below:
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS In millions 1995 1994 ====================================================== ========= ========= Trade receivables $ 643 $ 735 Inventories $ 647 $ 748 Equity investments $ 927 $ 692 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 13,867 $ 14,502 Current maturities of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities $ 522 $ 69 Senior funded debt, net $ 4,819 $ 5,823 Other liabilities $ 3,089 $ 2,943 Stockholders' equity $ 4,630 $ 4,457 - ------------------------------------------------------ --------- ---------
At December 31, 1995, Occidental had available $2.6 billion of committed credit lines and draws on them, as needed, to maintain sufficient cash balances for daily operating and other purposes. Trade receivables and inventories reflected the absence of balances relating to certain chemical assets which were sold during 1995. Equity investments increased reflecting the receipt of Clark USA, Inc. (Clark) common stock as partial consideration in exchange for Occidental's obligation to deliver Clark 17.7 million barrels of WTI-equivalent oil over the next six years. Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, decreased reflecting the sale of Occidental's HDPE business, agricultural 27 chemicals business, the PVC facilities and a portion of Occidental's oil and gas operation in Pakistan, as discussed above, partially offset by capital expenditures and operating lease buyouts. Current maturities of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities increased reflecting the reclassification from long-term to short-term of the net amount of debt to be repaid during 1996. For further discussion of the debt to be repaid in 1996, see the Subsequent Events section below. Senior funded debt, net of current maturities and unamortized discount, decreased reflecting debt repayments including the application of cash flow from operations together with the net proceeds from the asset dispositions, described above, and the reclassification of debt to be repaid in 1996, discussed below. At December 31, 1995, minimum principal payments on senior funded debt, including sinking fund requirements, totaled $301 million in 1997, $375 million in 1998, $1.224 billion in 1999, $499 million in 2000, $518 million in 2001 and $2.049 billion thereafter. However, Occidental has the option to call certain issues of senior funded debt prior to their maturity dates. Other liabilities increased reflecting Occidental's obligation to deliver 17.7 million barrels of WTI-equivalent oil over the next six years, described below, partially offset by payments and reclassifications. The change in stockholders' equity primarily reflected net income and the issuance of common stock to various employee benefit plans and the dividend reinvestment plan, partially offset by dividends declared. ACQUISITIONS AND COMMITMENTS In November 1995, Occidental agreed to acquire a 64 percent equity interest in INDSPEC Chemical Corporation (INDSPEC) for $85 million of Occidental common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, INDSPEC's management and employees will retain voting control of the company. This transaction is expected to close in 1996. In December 1995, Occidental entered into a transaction with Clark under which Occidental agreed to deliver approximately 17.7 million barrels of WTI-equivalent oil over the next six years. In exchange, Occidental received $100 million in cash and approximately 5.5 million shares of Clark common stock. As a result of this transaction, Occidental owns approximately 19 percent of Clark. Occidental has accounted for the consideration received in the transaction as deferred revenue which is being amortized into revenue as WTI-equivalent oil is produced and delivered during the term of the agreement. During the second quarter of 1995, Occidental and Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd. formed partnerships into which they contributed primarily sodium chlorate manufacturing facilities. Occidental retained a less-than-twenty-percent direct interest in these partnerships accounted for on the equity method. This transaction did not result in any gain or loss. On December 29, 1994, Occidental acquired Placid for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $250 million through the issuance of 3,606,484 shares of $3.875 cumulative convertible voting preferred stock, with a value of $175 million, and the balance through the issuance of 3,835,941 shares of Occidental common stock. Placid has oil and gas exploration and production properties primarily in the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Netherlands. Placid also has an approximate 39 percent interest in a major pipeline system in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, which includes 170 miles of main and feeder lines. The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method. Accordingly, the cost of the acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated respective fair values. The allocation of the purchase price was finalized during 1995 upon completion of the asset valuations and resolution of the preacquisition contingencies. In addition, as previously mentioned, on March 31, 1994, Occidental acquired interests in certain U.S. Gulf Coast oil and gas properties from Agip for a purchase price of $161 million through the issuance of 5,150,602 shares of Occidental common stock and $78 million in cash. Commitments at December 31, 1995 for major capital expenditures during 1996 and thereafter were approximately $382 million. Total capital expenditures for 1996 are estimated to be approximately $1.0 billion, the majority of which is for oil and gas. Occidental believes that, through internally generated funds and financing activity, it will have sufficient funds to continue its current capital spending programs. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January 23, 1996, Occidental called for redemption on March 15 all of the outstanding $955 million principal amount of its 11.75% Senior Debentures due March 15, 2011, at a redemption price of 104.838% of the principal amount, together with accrued interest. The redemption of these debentures is in part being funded from cash accumulated in excess of ongoing requirements. The payment of the call premium will be reflected as an extraordinary loss in Occidental's 1996 first quarter results. On February 13, 1996, Occidental announced a realignment of its chemical operations. The realignment will result in staff reductions of approximately 450 people. The costs associated with the realignment are not expected to have a material impact on the 1996 results of operations and the annualized savings are expected to be approximately $100 million. HEDGING ACTIVITIES Occidental periodically uses commodity futures contracts, options and swaps to hedge the impact of oil and natural gas price fluctuations and uses forward exchange contracts to hedge the risk associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Occidental does not engage in activities using highly complex or leveraged instruments. Gains and losses on commodity futures contracts are deferred until recognized as an adjustment to sales revenue or purchase costs when the related transaction being hedged is finalized. Gains and losses on foreign currency forward exchange contracts that hedge identifiable 28 future commitments are deferred until recognized when the related item being hedged is settled. All other contracts are recognized in periodic income. In addition, the oil and gas division engages in oil and gas trading activity through the use of futures contracts. The results are not significant and are included in periodic income. Many of Occidental's foreign oil and gas operations and foreign chemical operations are located primarily in developing countries whose currencies generally depreciate against the U.S. dollar on a continuing basis. An effective currency forward market does not exist for these countries; therefore, Occidental attempts to manage its exposure primarily by balancing monetary assets and liabilities and maintaining cash positions only at levels necessary for operating purposes. The major foreign currency positions at December 31, 1995 are generally in a net liability position, effectively eliminating the potentially unfavorable effects of devaluation. Interest rate swaps are entered into as part of Occidental's overall strategy to maintain part of its debt on a floating rate basis. From time to time, Occidental enters into interest rate swaps on specific debt. In November 1993, Occidental entered into interest rate swaps on newly issued fixed-rate debt for notional amounts totaling $530 million, converting this fixed-rate debt to floating-rate debt. The swap rate difference resulted in approximately $5 million of additional interest expense in 1995 and $6 million and $1 million savings in interest expense for 1994 and 1993, respectively, compared to what interest expense would have been had the debt remained at fixed rates. The impact of the swaps on the weighted average interest rates for all debt in 1995, 1994 and 1993 was not significant. The fair value of interest rate swaps is the amount at which they could be settled, based on estimates obtained from dealers. Based on these estimates at December 31, 1995, Occidental would be required to pay approximately $3 million to terminate its interest rate swap agreements. Occidental will continue its strategy of maintaining part of its debt on a floating rate basis. TAXES Deferred tax liabilities were $2.3 billion at December 31, 1995, net of deferred tax assets of $1.8 billion. The current portion of the deferred tax assets of $335 million is included in prepaid expenses and other. The net deferred tax assets are expected to be realized through future operating income and reversal of taxable temporary differences. LAWSUITS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to various lawsuits, environmental and other proceedings and claims that may involve substantial amounts. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Occidental also has commitments under contracts, guarantees and joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of these matters should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of operations in any given year. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES Occidental's operations in the United States are subject to increasingly stringent federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to improving or maintaining the quality of the environment. Foreign operations also are subject to varied environmental protection laws. Costs associated with environmental compliance have increased over time and are expected to continue to rise in the future. Environmental expenditures, related to current operations, are factored into the overall business planning process. Increasingly, these expenditures are considered less as incremental costs and more as an integral part of production in manufacturing quality products responsive to market demand. ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION The laws which require or address environmental remediation apply retroactively to previous waste disposal practices. And, in many cases, the laws apply regardless of fault, legality of the original activities or ownership or control of sites. Occidental is currently participating in environmental assessments and cleanups under these laws at federal Superfund sites, comparable state sites and other remediation sites, including Occidental facilities and previously owned sites. Also, Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been involved in a substantial number of governmental and private proceedings involving historical practices at various sites including, in some instances, having been named as defendants and/or as potentially responsible parties (PRPs) under the federal Superfund law. These proceedings seek funding and/or remediation and, in some cases, compensation for alleged personal injury or property damage, punitive damages and civil penalties, aggregating substantial amounts. Occidental does not consider the number of Superfund and comparable state sites at which it has been notified that it has been identified as being involved to be a relevant measure of exposure. Although the liability of a PRP, and in many cases its equivalent under state law, is joint and several, Occidental is usually one of many companies cited as a PRP at these sites and has, to date, been successful in sharing cleanup costs with other financially sound companies. Also, many of these sites are still under investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the state agencies. Prior to actual cleanup, the parties involved assess site conditions and responsibility and determine the appropriate remedy. The majority of remediation costs are incurred after the parties obtain EPA or equivalent state agency approval to proceed. The ultimate future cost of remediation of certain of the sites for which Occidental has been notified that it has been identified as involved cannot be reasonably determined at this time. As of December 31, 1995, Occidental had been notified by the EPA or equivalent state agencies or otherwise had become aware that it had been identified as being involved at 284 Superfund or comparable state sites. (This number does not include 57 sites where Occidental has been successful in resolving its involvement.) The 284 sites include 80 former Diamond Shamrock Chemical sites as to which Maxus Energy Corporation has retained all liability, and two sites at which the extent of such retained liability is 29 disputed. Of the remaining 202 sites, Occidental has had no communication or activity with government agencies or other PRPs in three years at 33 sites, has denied involvement at 31 sites and has yet to determine involvement in 20 sites. With respect to the remaining 118 of these sites, Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 107 of these sites, where environmental remediation efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated, Occidental has accrued reserves at the most likely cost to be incurred. The 107 sites include 40 sites as to which present information indicates that it is probable that Occidental's aggregate exposure is immaterial. In determining the reserves, Occidental uses the most current information available, including similar past experiences, available technology, regulations in effect, the timing of remediation and cost-sharing arrangements. For the remaining 11 of the 118 sites being evaluated, Occidental does not have sufficient information to determine a range of liability, but Occidental does have sufficient information on which to base the opinion expressed above in the Lawsuits, Commitments and Contingencies section. For management's opinion on lawsuits and proceedings and on other environmental loss contingencies, see the Lawsuits, Commitments and Contingencies section. ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS Occidental's costs, some of which may include estimates, relating to compliance with environmental laws and regulations are shown below for each division:
In millions 1995 1994 1993 ======================================== ========= ========= ========= OPERATING EXPENSES Oil and gas $ 41 $ 34 $ 34 Natural gas transmission 7 6 5 Chemical 63 74 71 --------- --------- --------- $ 111 $ 114 $ 110 ========= ========= ========= REMEDIATION EXPENSES Oil and gas $ 3 $ 4 $ 17 Chemical 19 1 1 --------- --------- --------- $ 22 $ 5 $ 18 ========= ========= ========= CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Oil and gas $ 43 $ 42 $ 47 Natural gas transmission 4 1 4 Chemical 27 24 32 --------- --------- --------- $ 74 $ 67 $ 83 ======================================== ========= ========= =========
Operating expenses are incurred on a continuous basis. Remediation expenses relate to existing conditions caused by past operations and do not contribute to current or future revenue generation. Capital expenditures relate to longer lived improvements in facilities and will fluctuate more year to year. Although total costs may vary in any one year, over the long term divisional operating and capital expenditures for environmental compliance generally are expected to increase. As of December 31, 1995 and 1994, Occidental had environmental reserves of approximately $582 million and $635 million, respectively. FOREIGN INVESTMENTS Portions of Occidental's oil and gas assets are located in countries outside North America, some of which may be considered politically and economically unstable. These assets and the related operations are subject to the risk of actions by governmental authorities and insurgent groups. Occidental attempts to conduct its financial affairs so as to protect against such risks and would expect to receive compensation in the event of nationalization. At December 31, 1995, the carrying value of Occidental's oil and gas assets in countries outside North America aggregated approximately $2.038 billion, or approximately 11 percent of Occidental's total assets at that date. Of such assets, approximately $635 million was located in the Middle East, $563 million was located in Latin America, and substantially all of the remainder were located in the Netherlands, West Africa and Russia. 1996 BUSINESS OUTLOOK OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY The global nature of crude oil markets will continue to make them susceptible to shifts caused by unpredictable changes in national and international political events. Of chief significance among these is the possibility of Iraq's return to the market. While such an occurrence might create uncertainty in the market, it is difficult to predict when that will occur or the extent of the impact on the market. It is important that the competing claims on future supply between OPEC and ever-increasing non-OPEC production be satisfactorily reconciled. Based on OPEC's decision to roll over quotas at its last meeting in late 1995, a balanced-market scenario currently appears to be the best prospect. Continued supply stability within OPEC and other major producing areas, such as the countries of the former Soviet Union, is expected. Oil and gas development in the Caspian Sea region is noteworthy in the longer term. At the same time, incremental production is entering world markets from non-OPEC producers. As growth in demand is increasingly being met with non-OPEC supply, the potential for tension with OPEC producers will continue as long as substantial unused OPEC capacity exists, particularly in the Middle East. The increasing role of commodity and other trading funds in energy markets also might add somewhat to volatility as financial instruments continue to play an increasingly important role in global energy markets. This impact, while significant, should not overshadow basic industry fundamentals over the course of a full calendar year. Economic growth, mainly in newly developing countries and especially in the Far East, will continue to increase worldwide energy demand. Globally, natural gas is becoming more prominent in the growth plans of developing countries. Natural gas as a feedstock in power generation is growing more important in supporting large infrastructure projects that are perceived to be key to economic growth. 30 Power generation projects will continue to be undertaken as more countries seek to expand the development of their natural gas resource base as a precursor to economic growth. These projects are highly capital intensive, and developing countries must compete aggressively to attract the large infusion of capital and technology that private energy companies can provide. This will create opportunities for energy development in countries which previously had restricted foreign investment. As private companies gear up for increased global competition, organizational structures will continue to be streamlined to reduce costs and enhance efficiencies. Occidental is focusing on improving both its organizational and cost structures to enhance its competitiveness. Occidental will continue its active global exploration program, seeking to maximize the market potential of oil and pursuing the optimal value recognition of natural gas projects. Occidental also will continue to build on its successes in applying its engineering and technological skills to assist foreign governments in maximizing production from their oil fields through enhanced oil recovery projects. NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION INDUSTRY Colder than normal weather in the Midwest and Eastern United States at the beginning of 1996 caused gas prices in the Louisiana Gulf Coast to reach record highs. Gas prices in other regions of the country, however, did not respond in the same manner. This price disparity demonstrates the need for more pipeline capacity to transport gas from supply-rich areas in Western regions to strongly growing Eastern markets. MidCon's pipeline and storage assets are strategically located to play a pivotal role in moving this gas from west to east, and MidCon is pursuing projects that will accomplish this movement. Increased volumes of gas produced in western Canada are being targeted for the Midwest and Eastern markets. In October 1995, MidCon's regulated pipeline, Natural, filed with the FERC to expand its existing system from Harper, Iowa to Chicago. This expansion, plus existing capacity, will accommodate more than 500 million cubic feet per day of new gas supplies to be delivered through a proposed expansion of Northern Border Pipeline, a nonaffiliated system that transports gas originating in western Canada. Northern Border's expansion program also includes a new line from Harper to the Chicago area, and both plans are pending before the FERC. Natural is opposing the proposed rate structure for the Northern Border proposal and also arguing that, from an environmental position, it is less favorable than Natural's proposed expansion. Early in 1996, the Trailblazer pipeline system began assessing potential shipper interest for an expansion of that line. Trailblazer runs from eastern Colorado to eastern Nebraska and transports gas produced in the Rocky Mountains. Natural is the operator of the joint-venture pipeline, with a one-third ownership interest. Trailblazer moved nearly 180 billion cubic feet of gas in 1995, a record for the 13-year-old line, reflecting the changes in the U.S. gas flow from west to east. On June 1, 1995, Natural filed with the FERC a new general rate case which incorporates new services. By orders issued by the FERC, these new rates and services became effective on December 1, 1995, subject to certain modifications. Most of Natural's major customer contracts expired on December 1, 1995. Negotiations of replacement contracts have been completed with those customers, but several were renewed at reduced levels and reduced prices. More than 85 percent of Natural's capacity to Chicago remains under firm contract following adoption of these new service agreements. A new resource management group has been charged with developing innovative utilization strategies to optimize the value of the remaining capacity. The combined effect of the new rate case and the new customer contracts could reduce Natural's revenues in 1996, but this will depend on market conditions and the success of Natural's effort to optimize the value of uncommitted capacity. As deregulation of the natural gas industry moves to local distribution companies, many local utilities are relying less on premium, firm pipeline transportation services and more on interruptible transportation and regional storage availability to meet their supply needs. MidCon's unregulated marketing entities are developing new products, such as portfolio management, to capture these new market opportunities. Portfolio management includes gas purchasing, transportation and storage to meet customers' current requirements, and selling surplus gas and pipeline and storage capacity to third parties. MidCon's intrastate pipeline, which is not regulated by the FERC, MidCon Texas Pipeline (MidCon Texas), signed agreements in January 1996 with a south Texas producer for the purchase and transportation of 274 billion cubic feet of gas over a five-year period. The gas will come from production in Zapata and Webb Counties near the U.S.-Mexico border. Arrangements include construction of 68 miles of large-diameter pipeline to connect to MidCon Texas' system. Deregulation of the electric utility industry is moving ahead rapidly, creating new opportunities for marketers. As a consequence, MidCon has formed a power marketing operation and is exploring domestic market opportunities. New energy development opportunities are opening, especially in Asia, Mexico and South America. These opportunities are the result of increased privatization and economic growth in these areas. MidCon is pursuing the development of these new energy projects through its subsidiary, Occidental Energy Ventures. One of Occidental's objectives is to maximize the value of its gas discoveries through MidCon's international business development efforts. CHEMICAL INDUSTRY BASIC CHEMICALS In 1995, demand for chlorine and chlorine-related derivatives continued to be strong. For caustic soda, overall demand remained strong after its resurgence in 1994. This allowed the full impact of 1994 caustic soda price increases to be realized, thereby providing improved margins. 31 Markets that offer the strongest outlet for chlorine production include ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and PVC. Although demand for EDC, which is principally exported, declined in the second half of 1995, chlorine consumption for VCM, as well as for other end uses, remained strong. Chlorine prices remained stable throughout 1995. These market conditions are expected to continue in 1996. Due to strong demand, the chlorine and caustic soda industry operated essentially at capacity in 1995. With no significant new capacity available, the industry will be capacity-constrained for the third straight year. Chlorine markets will continue to experience pressure from various environmental groups and regulatory authorities seeking alternatives to, or substitutes for, compounds containing chlorine. While demand has fallen in some market segments, such as pulp and paper, demand from the PVC industry has more than offset those reductions. Occidental believes that the overall market for chlorine will remain strong, led by PVC demand. Caustic soda and chlorine prices are expected to remain relatively stable throughout 1996. PETROCHEMICALS The primary petrochemicals--ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene--are precursors to a wide variety of consumer and industrial products that include fibers, tires and plastics. Petrochemicals account for 20 percent of all chemical world trade, and global economic conditions have an immediate effect on the domestic petrochemical industry. The cycles in the petrochemical business are well documented and have been demonstrated by periods of high profitability, such as in the late 1980s, followed by large capacity increases and subsequent depressed margins as experienced in 1991 through 1993. Margins for olefins, particularly ethylene, peaked in the first half of 1995 and began to decrease thereafter as the supply disruptions were eliminated and the demand growth slowed to an overall rate of 3.5 percent in 1995. Higher inventories and slow demand growth led to a period of rapidly decreasing prices (and margins) but these are expected to stabilize during the first half of 1996 and improve during the second half. Throughout 1994 and 1995, OxyChem petrochemical and derivatives plants operated at capacity and are expected to do so throughout 1996. Demand is anticipated to increase at a slightly higher rate than supply and prices are expected to stabilize during the first half of the year. Ethylene margins are expected to be supported by steady or improving prices for the coproducts of ethylene. Propylene is expected to recover as a result of a 3.4 percent increase in demand and new polypropylene capacity coming on line in 1996. Demand for ethylene oxide and glycols is expected to continue expanding by 3 percent per year in the United States and in excess of 5 percent globally. Benzene and butadiene prices are expected to remain fairly flat. POLYMERS AND PLASTICS Export prices, in particular, fell dramatically in early summer 1995, primarily as China withdrew from the market. Domestic pricing also eroded gradually during the second half of the year as supplies increased due to reduction in export sales. Exports, however, remain an important market for North American-produced PVC resin. Over the past decade, on average, 10 percent of annual North American production was sold as exports. This percentage is expected to increase in future years as demand for PVC resin increases significantly in the rapidly growing lesser-developed countries of the world. With China importing at normal levels and overall economic growth remaining strong in the Far East, PVC exports can be expected to increase. These factors are expected to result in greater than a 6 percent growth in PVC demand in 1996. OxyChem's PVC business is well balanced in all the major end-use markets and supported by a completely integrated feedstock supply. OxyChem has significant market share positions as a supplier in the following markets: PVC pipe, vinyl siding, sheet vinyl flooring, vinyl floor tile, vinyl electrical insulation and PVC window frames. OxyChem has announced a 450 million pound per year expansion of its PVC-producing capacity at its Pasadena, Texas facility. SPECIALTY BUSINESS GROUP The Specialty Business Group was formed in 1995 to reemphasize OxyChem's leadership position in many smaller-volume chemical markets. By their nature, these products are less cyclical and will provide a more steady source of earnings. In chrome chemicals, OxyChem is the largest U.S. producer. In chlorinated isocyanurates and phenolic molding compounds, OxyChem is the second-largest producer in the United States. OxyChem is also a recognized leader in chlorination technology and products. These products serve a wide variety of end markets, from the automotive and construction industries to the swimming pool, detergent and agricultural industries. Improvement in profitability is anticipated in 1996 as product line extensions and additional volume in existing products are realized. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT The management of Occidental Petroleum Corporation is responsible for the integrity of the financial data reported by Occidental and its subsidiaries. Fulfilling this responsibility requires the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Management uses internal accounting controls, corporate- wide policies and procedures and judgment so that such statements reflect fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Occidental. 32
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Occidental Petroleum Corporation In millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 =================================================================== ========= ========= ========= REVENUES Net sales and operating revenues Oil and gas operations $ 3,018 $ 2,451 $ 1,702 Natural gas transmission operations 2,038 2,110 2,378 Chemical operations 5,370 4,677 4,042 Interdivisional sales elimination and other (3) (2) (6) --------- --------- --------- 10,423 9,236 8,116 Interest, dividends and other income 114 92 347 Gains on disposition of assets, net (Note 4) 45 15 54 Income from equity investments (Note 15) 112 73 27 --------- --------- --------- 10,694 9,416 8,544 --------- --------- --------- COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS Cost of sales 6,980 6,727 5,972 Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses 1,194 989 782 Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 922 882 892 Exploration expense 106 127 102 Interest and debt expense, net 579 584 579 --------- --------- --------- 9,781 9,309 8,327 --------- --------- --------- INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES 913 107 217 Provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes (Note 12) 402 143 143 --------- --------- --------- INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 511 (36) 74 Discontinued operations, net (Note 4) -- -- 221 Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 5) -- -- (12) --------- --------- --------- NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 511 $ (36) $ 283 ========= ========= ========= EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ 418 $ (112) $ 244 ========= ========= ========= EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 1.31 $ (.36) $ .12 Discontinued operations, net -- -- .72 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- (.04) --------- --------- --------- PRIMARY EARNINGS(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Note 1) $ 1.31 $ (.36) $ .80 ========= ========= ========= FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS(LOSS) PER SHARE (Note 1) $ 1.30 $ (.36) $ .80 =================================================================== ========= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 33
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS In millions, except share amounts Assets at December 31, 1995 1994 ==================================================================== ========= ========= CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents (Note 1) $ 520 $ 129 Trade receivables, net of reserves of $19 in 1995 and $17 in 1994 643 735 Receivables from joint ventures, partnerships and other 248 230 Inventories (Notes 1 and 6) 647 748 Prepaid expenses and other (Note 12) 461 416 --------- --------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,519 2,258 --------- --------- LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, NET 158 131 --------- --------- EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Notes 1 and 15) 927 692 --------- --------- PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST (Notes 1, 4 and 9) Oil and gas operations 8,377 8,180 Natural gas transmission operations 8,448 8,383 Chemical operations 5,672 6,621 Corporate and other 207 202 --------- --------- 22,704 23,386 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (8,837) (8,884) --------- --------- 13,867 14,502 --------- --------- OTHER ASSETS (Note 1) 344 406 --------- --------- $ 17,815 $ 17,989 ==================================================================== ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Subsidiaries Liabilities and Equity at December 31, 1995 1994 ================================================================================= ========= ========= CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturities of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities (Notes 7 and 9) $ 522 $ 69 Notes payable (Note 1) 16 20 Accounts payable 859 847 Accrued liabilities (Note 1) 1,064 1,113 Dividends payable 104 99 Domestic and foreign income taxes (Note 12) 92 53 --------- --------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,657 2,201 --------- --------- SENIOR FUNDED DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES AND UNAMORTIZED DISCOUNT (Notes 7 and 19) 4,819 5,823 --------- --------- DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes (Note 12) 2,620 2,565 Other (Notes 1, 8, 9 and 14) 3,089 2,943 --------- --------- 5,709 5,508 --------- --------- CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS (Notes 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12) NONREDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK, COMMON STOCK AND OTHER STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes 7 and 13) Nonredeemable preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized 50 million shares; outstanding shares: 1995 and 1994--26,494,824; stated at liquidation value of $50 per share 1,325 1,325 Common stock, $.20 par value; authorized 500 million shares; outstanding shares: 1995--318,711,037 and 1994--316,852,545 64 63 Other stockholders' equity Additional paid-in capital 4,631 5,004 Retained earnings(deficit) (1,402) (1,929) Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (Note 1) 12 (6) --------- --------- 4,630 4,457 --------- --------- $ 17,815 $ 17,989 ================================================================================= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 35
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NONREDEEMABLE PREFERRED Occidental Petroleum Corporation STOCK, COMMON STOCK AND OTHER STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY and Subsidiaries In millions Other Stockholders' Equity ----------------------------------------- Cumulative Non- Additional Retained Foreign redeemable Paid-in Earnings Currency Preferred Common Capital (Deficit) Translation Stock Stock (Notes 7 (Notes 7 Adjustments (Note 13) (Note 13) and 13) and 13) (Note 1) ========================================== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1992 $ -- $ 61 $ 5,532 $ (2,152) $ (1) Net income -- -- -- 283 -- Dividends on common stock -- -- (305) -- -- Dividends on preferred stock -- -- (38) -- -- Issuance of common stock -- -- 31 -- -- Issuance of preferred stock (Note 13) 575 -- (12) -- -- Pension liability adjustment (Note 14) -- -- -- (14) -- Exercises of options and other, net -- -- 4 -- (6) - ------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1993 575 61 5,212 (1,883) (7) Net loss -- -- -- (36) -- Dividends on common stock -- -- (311) -- -- Dividends on preferred stock -- -- (76) -- -- Issuance of common stock -- 2 193 -- -- Issuance of preferred stock (Note 13) 750 -- (17) -- -- Pension liability adjustment (Note 14) -- -- -- (10) -- Exercises of options and other, net -- -- 3 -- 1 - ------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994 1,325 63 5,004 (1,929) (6) Net income -- -- -- 511 -- Dividends on common stock -- -- (318) -- -- Dividends on preferred stock -- -- (93) -- -- Issuance of common stock -- 1 28 -- -- Pension liability adjustment (Note 14) -- -- -- 16 -- Exercises of options and other, net -- -- 10 -- 18 - ------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1995 $ 1,325 $ 64 $ 4,631 $ (1,402) $ 12 ========================================== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Occidental Petroleum Corporation In millions and Subsidiaries For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ================================================================================= ========= ========= ========= CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Income(loss) from continuing operations, after extraordinary gain(loss) $ 511 $ (36) $ 62 Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities: Extraordinary (gain)loss, net -- -- 12 Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 922 882 892 Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 31 15 15 Deferred income tax provision 18 26 58 Other noncash charges(credits) to income 246 175 (287) Gains on disposition of assets, net (45) (15) (54) Income from equity investments (112) (73) (27) Exploration expense 106 127 102 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease(increase) in accounts and notes receivable 106 (240) 193 Decrease(increase) in inventories (68) 14 (48) Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (41) (59) (51) Increase(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (191) 156 36 Increase(decrease) in current domestic and foreign income taxes 48 16 (63) Other operating, net (30) (228) (232) --------- --------- --------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,501 760 608 --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (979) (1,103) (1,083) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net (Note 4) 176 8 63 Buyout of operating leases (141) -- -- Purchase of businesses (7) 46 -- Sale of businesses, net (Note 4) 756 2 129 Equity investments, net 60 41 20 Other investing, net (1) (1) (5) --------- --------- --------- NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (136) (1,007) (876) --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from senior funded debt 322 621 806 Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements (528) (160) 424 Principal payments of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities (397) (435) (1,122) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 28 38 31 Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock (Note 13) -- 557 563 Payments of notes payable (5) (22) (22) Cash dividends paid (406) (376) (335) Other financing, net 12 (4) (5) --------- --------- --------- NET CASH PROVIDED(USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (974) 219 340 --------- --------- --------- INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 391 (28) 72 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS--BEGINNING OF YEAR 129 157 85 --------- --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS--END OF YEAR $ 520 $ 129 $ 157 ================================================================================= ========= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 37
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES NATURE OF OPERATIONS Occidental is a multinational organization whose principal lines of business are oil and gas exploration and production, natural gas transmission and chemicals. Oil and gas and natural gas transmission comprise approximately 30 percent and 20 percent of sales, respectively, while chemical represents approximately 50 percent of sales. Internationally, Occidental has oil and gas production in 11 countries and exploration projects in 25 countries. Domestically, Occidental has oil and gas exploration and production in the Continental United States and the Gulf of Mexico. In natural gas transmission, Occidental participates in every phase of the industry: producing, processing, buying, selling, storing and transporting natural gas. Occidental handles approximately 10 percent of the natural gas consumed annually in the United States. In addition, Occidental is one of the world's largest commodity chemical producers, with interests in basic chemicals, petrochemicals and polymers and plastics. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, all majority-owned subsidiaries and Occidental's proportionate interests in oil and gas exploration and production ventures (Occidental). All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in less than majority-owned enterprises, including joint-interest pipelines, but excluding oil and gas exploration and production ventures, are accounted for on the equity method (see Note 15). Certain financial statements, notes and supplementary data for prior years have been changed to conform to the 1995 presentation. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The process of preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts, generally not by material amounts. Management believes that these estimates and assumptions provide a reasonable basis for the fair presentation of Occidental's financial position and results of operations. Included in the accompanying balance sheet is net property, plant and equipment at a carrying value of $13.867 billion as of December 31, 1995. These carrying values are based on Occidental's plans and intentions to continue to operate, maintain and, where it is economically desirable, to expand its businesses. If future economic conditions result in changes in management's plans or intentions, the carrying values of the affected assets will be reviewed again and any appropriate adjustments made. Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet is a deferred tax asset of $1.8 billion as of December 31, 1995, the noncurrent portion of which is netted against deferred income tax liabilities. Realization of that asset is dependent upon Occidental generating sufficient future taxable income. Occidental expects to realize the recorded deferred tax asset through future operating income and reversal of taxable temporary differences. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet includes assets of $2.038 billion as of December 31, 1995 relating to Occidental's oil and gas operations in countries outside North America. Some of these countries may be considered politically and economically unstable. These assets and the related operations are subject to the risk of actions by governmental authorities and insurgent groups. Occidental attempts to conduct its financial affairs so as to protect against such risks and would expect to receive compensation in the event of nationalization. Since Occidental's major products are commodities, significant changes in the prices of oil and gas and chemical products could have a significant impact on Occidental's results of operations for any particular year. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION The functional currency applicable to Occidental's foreign oil and gas operations, except for operations in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, is the U.S. dollar since cash flows are denominated principally in U.S. dollars. Chemical operations in Latin America use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency because of high inflation rates. The effect of exchange-rate changes on transactions denominated in nonfunctional currencies generated gains of approximately $1 million in 1995, $14 million in 1994 and $30 million in 1993, which in 1994 and 1993 were mainly attributable to the highly inflationary economy of Brazil. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid money- market mutual funds and bank deposits with initial maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents totaled approximately $620 million and $180 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. A cash-management system is utilized to minimize the cash balances required for operations and to invest the surplus cash in liquid short-term money-market instruments and/or to pay down short-term borrowings. This can result in the balance of short-term money-market instruments temporarily exceeding cash and cash equivalents. 38 TRADE RECEIVABLES In 1992, Occidental entered into an agreement to sell, under a revolving sale program, an undivided percentage ownership interest in a designated pool of domestic trade receivables, with limited recourse. Under this program, Occidental has retained the collection responsibility with respect to the receivables sold. An interest in new receivables is sold as collections are made from customers. As of December 31, 1995 and 1994, Occidental had received cash proceeds totaling $500 million, all of which was received in 1993 and 1992. Fees and expenses under this program are included in selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the cost of this program amounted to approximately 6.3 percent, 4.8 percent and 3.7 percent, respectively, of the weighted average amount of proceeds received. INVENTORIES Product and raw material inventories, except certain domestic chemicals, are stated at cost determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) and average-cost methods and did not exceed market value. The remaining product and raw material inventories are stated at cost using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and also did not exceed market value. Inventories of materials and supplies are valued at cost or less (see Note 6). PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property additions and major renewals and improvements are capitalized at cost. Interest costs incurred in connection with major capital expenditures are capitalized and amortized over the lives of the related assets (see Note 17). Depreciation of oil and gas producing properties is determined principally by the unit-of-production method and is based on estimated recoverable reserves. The unit-of-production method of depreciation, based on estimated total productive life, also is used for certain chemical plant and equipment. Depreciation of other plant and equipment, including natural gas transmission facilities, has been provided primarily using the straight-line method (see Note 5). Oil and gas properties are accounted for using the successful-efforts method. Costs of acquiring nonproducing acreage, costs of drilling successful exploration wells and development costs are capitalized. Producing and nonproducing properties are evaluated periodically and, if conditions warrant, an impairment reserve is provided. Annually, a determination is made whether it is probable that significant impairment of the carrying cost for individual fields or groups of fields has occurred, considering a number of factors, including profitability, political risk and Occidental's estimate of future oil and gas prices. If impairment is believed probable, a further analysis is performed using Occidental's estimate of future oil and gas prices to determine the impairment to be recorded for specific properties. Additionally, worldwide oil and gas properties are impaired when undiscounted future net cash flows, based upon the then-current oil and gas prices with no future escalation, are less than the capitalized cost of such properties on an aggregate basis. Annual lease rentals and exploration costs, including geologic and geophysical costs and exploratory dry-hole costs, are expensed as incurred. In 1986, Occidental acquired, in a transaction accounted for as a purchase, MidCon Corp. (MidCon), a natural gas transmission company whose interstate pipeline subsidiary is subject to rate regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Accordingly, MidCon defers or capitalizes certain costs in property, plant and equipment, the recovery of which is subject to the rate- regulatory process. With respect to the interstate natural gas transmission subsidiary of MidCon, the allocated purchase price, less subsequent accumulated depreciation, exceeded the amount subject to recovery through the rate- regulatory process by $4.2 billion and $4.3 billion at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. This excess amount as of December 31, 1995 is being depreciated over a remaining period of 38 years. OTHER ASSETS Other assets include tangible assets, certain of which are amortized over the estimated periods to be benefited, and deferred financing costs. NOTES PAYABLE Notes payable at December 31, 1995 and 1994 consisted of short- term notes due to financial institutions and other corporations. The weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 was 6.0 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively. ACCRUED LIABILITIES--CURRENT Accrued liabilities include the following (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1995 1994 ================================================== ========= ========= Accrued payroll, commissions and related expenses $ 229 $ 189 Accrued interest expense $ 134 $ 141 Regulatory rate refunds $ -- $ 128 - -------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to existing conditions caused by past operations and that do not contribute to current or future revenue generation are expensed. Reserves for estimated costs are recorded when environmental remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. In determining the reserves, Occidental uses the most current information available, including similar past experiences, available technology, regulations in effect, the timing of remediation and cost-sharing arrangements. The environmental reserves are based on management's estimate of the most likely cost to be incurred and are reviewed periodically and adjusted as additional or new information becomes available. Probable recoveries 39 or reimbursements are recorded as an asset. The environmental reserves are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities and amounted to $138 million and $444 million, respectively, at December 31, 1995 and $113 million and $522 million, respectively, at December 31, 1994. Environmental reserves are discounted only when the aggregate amount of the estimated costs for a specific site and the timing of cash payments are reliably determinable. As of December 31, 1995 and 1994, reserves that were recorded on a discounted basis were not material. DISMANTLEMENT, RESTORATION AND RECLAMATION COSTS The estimated future abandonment costs of oil and gas properties and removal costs for offshore production platforms, net of salvage value, are accrued over their operating lives. Such costs are calculated at unit-of-production rates based upon estimated proved recoverable reserves and are taken into account in determining depreciation, depletion and amortization. For all other operations, appropriate reserves are provided when a decision is made to dispose of a property, since Occidental makes capital renewal expenditures on a continual basis while an asset is in operation. Such reserves are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities and amounted to $16 million and $222 million, respectively, at December 31, 1995 and $18 million and $219 million, respectively, at December 31, 1994. HEDGING ACTIVITIES Occidental periodically uses commodity futures contracts, options and swaps to hedge the impact of oil and natural gas price fluctuations and uses forward exchange contracts to hedge the risk associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Gains and losses on commodity futures contracts are deferred until recognized as an adjustment to sales revenue or purchase costs when the related transaction being hedged is finalized. Gains and losses on foreign currency forward exchange contracts that hedge identifiable future commitments are deferred until recognized when the related item being hedged is settled. All other contracts are recognized in periodic income. The cash flows from such contracts are included in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Interest rate swaps are entered into on specific debt as part of Occidental's overall strategy to maintain part of its debt on a floating rate basis. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Primary earnings per common share was computed by dividing net income, less preferred dividend requirements, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the dilutive effect of stock options during each year: approximately 318 million in 1995, 311 million in 1994 and 305 million in 1993. The computation of fully diluted earnings per share further assumes the dilutive effect of conversion of the preferred stocks. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash payments during the years 1995, 1994 and 1993 included federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $230 million, $133 million and $142 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of interest capitalized) totaled approximately $538 million, $505 million and $531 million for the years 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. See Note 4 for detail of noncash investing and financing activities regarding certain acquisitions in 1994. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS COMMODITY FUTURES AND FORWARD CONTRACTS Occidental has three major business segments, each of which has engaged, from time to time, in some form of commodity derivative activity, generally limited to hedging arrangements. During 1995, only the oil and gas and natural gas transmission segments engaged in such activities. The oil and gas division engages in oil and gas trading activity through the use of futures contracts. The results are not significant and are included in periodic income. The natural gas transmission business segment (MidCon) uses commodity futures contracts, options and swaps to hedge the impact of natural gas price fluctuations related to three major categories of business: purchases for and sales from storage; fixed-price sales and purchase contracts; and natural gas production. STORAGE Storage activities consist of purchasing and injecting natural gas into storage during low-price, low-demand periods (typically the months of April through October) and withdrawing that gas for sale during high-price, high- demand periods (typically the months of November through March). These periods may vary depending primarily on weather conditions and competing fuel prices in the market areas. MidCon uses derivatives to hedge the sales and purchase prices related to its storage program mainly through futures contracts. The hedging contracts used have terms of less than 18 months. Gains and losses on these hedging contracts are deferred until recognized when the transactions being hedged are finalized. A small number of options were sold against inventory capacity or physical inventory with results included in periodic income. FIXED-PRICE SALES AND PURCHASES Fixed-price gas sales and purchase contracts vary by agreement. Hedges are placed nearly simultaneously with the consummation of many of the sales-purchase agreements. Most agreements are for less than 18 months. The longest hedge agreement, with a remaining term of eight years, involves a supply agreement for an electric generation facility where MidCon has undertaken to supply gas at predetermined prices and has hedged such commitment. 40 Gains and losses on these hedging contracts are deferred until recognized when the transactions being hedged are finalized. New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) (collectively, the Exchanges) and over-the-counter (OTC) hedge instruments are utilized. PRODUCTION The natural gas transmission division manages the hedging program for annual gas production after royalties and severance taxes of approximately 13 Bcf. This gas is produced fairly evenly throughout the year. Depending on MidCon's view of price volatility and current futures prices from the Exchanges, portions of this production are hedged. Production past 18 months into the future is not hedged. Gains and losses on these hedging contracts are deferred until recognized when the transactions being hedged are finalized. All hedging activity is matched to physical natural gas buying and selling activity and is done with natural gas futures or derivative instruments. There is essentially no discrepancy with regard to timing, i.e., hedges are placed for the same month in which the price risk for the underlying physical movement is anticipated to occur, based on analysis of sales and purchase contracts and historical data. Hedges are removed upon consummation of the underlying physical activity. All deferred gains or losses are then recognized. Because the commodity covered by the Exchanges' natural gas futures contracts is substantially the same commodity that MidCon buys and sells in the physical market, no special correlation studies, other than monitoring the degree of convergence between the futures and the cash markets, are deemed necessary. Geographic basis risk (the difference in value of gas at the Exchanges' delivery points versus the points of MidCon's transaction) is monitored and, where appropriate, hedged using OTC instruments. Exchange-traded futures and options are valued using settlement prices published by the Exchanges. OTC options are valued using a standard option pricing model that requires published exchange prices, market volatility per broker quotes and the time value of money. Swaps are valued by comparing current broker quotes for price or basis with the corresponding price or basis in the related swap agreement and then discounting the result to present value. Although futures and options traded on the Exchanges are included in the table below, they are not financial instruments as defined in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), since physical delivery of natural gas may be, and occasionally is, made pursuant to these contracts. However, they are a major part of MidCon's commodity risk management program. The following table summarizes the types of hedges used and the related financial information as of December 31, 1995 and 1994:
1995 1994 ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Over-the- Over-the- Notional volumes in Bcf Hedges of Exchanges(a) Counter(b) Total Exchanges(a) Counter(b) Total ========================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Price hedge Futures Purchases 62 -- 62 -- -- -- Sales -- -- -- 97 -- 97 Swaps Purchases -- 8 8 -- 8 8 Basis hedge Basis swaps(c) Purchases -- 9 9 -- 10 10 Sales -- 7 7 -- 19 19 - -------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
1995 1994 ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Over-the- Book Fair Over-the- Book Fair Dollars in millions Exchanges Counter Value Value Exchanges Counter Value Value =========================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Deferred net gains Firm commitment/forecast transactions $ 14 $ -- $ 4 $ -- Liabilities Price swaps $ 2 $ 6 $ -- $ 4 Basis swaps $ 1 $ 2 $ -- $ 1 - --------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (a) Not financial instruments as defined in GAAP but included as they are a major part of the program. (b) Excluding the eight-year swap agreement, the average weighted term is less than 12 months. Seventy percent of the notional volumes are hedged with counterparties with a single A or better credit rating. (c) Basis swaps are utilized to hedge the geographic price differentials due primarily to transportation cost and local supply- demand factors. 41
FORWARD EXCHANGE AND INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS Occidental is engaged in both oil and gas and chemical activities internationally. International oil and gas transactions are mainly denominated in U.S. dollars; consequently, foreign currency exposure is not deemed material. Many of Occidental's foreign oil and gas operations and foreign chemical operations are located primarily in developing countries whose currencies generally depreciate against the U.S. dollar on a continuing basis. An effective currency forward market does not exist for these countries; therefore, Occidental attempts to manage its exposure primarily by balancing monetary assets and liabilities and maintaining cash positions only at levels necessary for operating purposes. At December 31, 1995, Occidental had foreign currency forward exchange contracts totaling $39 million of purchases and $17 million of sales, which essentially hedged foreign currency denominated debt and receivables. These contracts mature in 1996, except for one purchase contract for $38 million which matures in 2000. From time to time, Occidental enters into interest rate swap agreements. In November 1993, Occidental entered into interest rate swaps on newly issued fixed-rate debt for notional amounts totaling $530 million. This converted fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt, based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), with interest rates ranging from 6.5 percent to 6.7 percent at December 31, 1995. These agreements mature at various dates from 1998 through 2000. Notional amounts do not represent cash flow. Credit risk exposure is limited to the net interest differentials, which are reflected in interest expense. The swap rate difference resulted in approximately $5 million of additional interest expense in 1995 and $6 million and $1 million savings in interest expense for 1994 and 1993, respectively, compared to what interest expense would have been had the debt remained at fixed rates. The impact of the swaps on the weighted average interest rates for all debt in 1995, 1994 and 1993 was not significant. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Occidental values financial instruments as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 107. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and short-term notes payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. Occidental estimates the fair value of its senior funded debt based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the yields offered to Occidental for debt of similar rating and similar remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of Occidental's senior funded debt at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was $5.478 billion and $6.059 billion, respectively, compared with a carrying value of $4.819 billion and $5.823 billion, respectively. The fair value of interest rate swaps is the amount at which they could be settled, based on estimates obtained from dealers. Based on these estimates at December 31, 1995 and 1994, Occidental would be required to pay approximately $3 million and $54 million, respectively, to terminate its interest rate swap agreements. Occidental will continue its strategy of maintaining part of its debt on a floating rate basis. The carrying value of other on-balance sheet financial instruments approximates fair value and the cost, if any, to terminate off-balance sheet financial instruments is not significant. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 3 REORGANIZATION CHARGES In the fourth quarter of 1995, Occidental recorded charges of $132 million, included in other operating expenses, related to the reorganization of its worldwide oil and gas operations headquartered in Bakersfield, California and the reorganization of the operations of the natural gas transmission division. This reorganization is part of Occidental's efforts to consolidate operations and increase management efficiency, asset utilization and profitability. The charges consist of $90 million in workforce reductions (1,050 employees), $24 million for lease abandonment costs and $18 million related to other items. The majority of the cash costs associated with the reorganization are planned to be paid during 1996. At December 31, 1995, the balance of the reorganization reserves are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities and amounted to approximately $92 million and $40 million, respectively. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 4 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSET DISPOSITIONS In October 1995, Occidental sold its agricultural chemicals business. During May 1995, Occidental sold its high-density polyethylene business to Lyondell Petrochemical Company. Occidental also sold, pursuant to a Federal Trade Commission divestiture order, its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) facilities at Addis, Louisiana and Burlington South, New Jersey. In addition, Occidental sold certain Canadian oil and gas assets, which were acquired as part of the purchase of Placid Oil Company (Placid) in December 1994, and a portion of the oil and gas operation in Pakistan. The combined cash proceeds from these asset dispositions were in excess of $900 million. On a pro forma basis, these dispositions would not have had a significant effect on Occidental's consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 1995. During the second quarter of 1995, Occidental and Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd. (CanadianOxy) formed partnerships into which they contributed primarily sodium chlorate manufacturing facilities. Occidental retained a less- than-twenty-percent direct interest in these partnerships accounted for on the equity method. This transaction did not result in any gain or loss. In 1995, the pretax gain of $45 million on dispositions of assets primarily resulted from the sale of Occidental's PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana. 42 In December 1994, Occidental acquired Placid for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $250 million through the issuance of 3,606,484 shares of $3.875 cumulative convertible voting preferred stock, with a value of $175 million, and the balance through the issuance of 3,835,941 shares of Occidental common stock. Placid has oil and gas exploration and production properties primarily in the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Netherlands. Placid also has an approximate 39 percent interest in a major pipeline system in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, which includes 170 miles of main and feeder lines. The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method. Accordingly, the cost of the acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated respective fair values. The allocation of the purchase price was finalized during 1995 upon completion of the asset valuations and resolution of the preacquisition contingencies. In late March 1994, Occidental acquired interests in certain U.S. Gulf Coast oil and gas properties from Agip Petroleum Co. Inc. for a purchase price of $161 million through the issuance of 5,150,602 shares of Occidental common stock and $78 million in cash. On a pro forma basis, these acquisitions would not have had a significant effect on Occidental's consolidated results for either of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1994. In 1994, the pretax gains of $15 million on dispositions of assets primarily resulted from the sale of Occidental's remaining interests in its producing operations in Argentina. In July 1993, Occidental sold Island Creek Coal, Inc. to CONSOL Inc. Following the closing of the sale, Occidental re-evaluated the adequacy of the reserves recorded in the fourth quarter of 1992 related to the decision to exit the coal business and reversed certain reserves no longer required. After recognizing the effect of the sale and the reversal of reserves, an after-tax benefit of $221 million was included in discontinued operations. In 1993, the pretax gains of $54 million on dispositions of assets primarily resulted from the sale of Occidental's equity interest in Trident NGL, Inc. (Trident). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 5 EXTRAORDINARY GAIN(LOSS) AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES The 1993 results included a net extraordinary loss of $12 million, which resulted from the early extinguishment of debt. Beginning in 1994, Occidental revised the estimated average useful lives used to compute depreciation for most of its chemical machinery and equipment from 20 years to 25 years and for most of its natural gas transmission property to a remaining life of 40 years. These revisions were made to more properly reflect the current economic lives of the assets based on anticipated industry conditions. The result was a reduction in net loss for the year ended December 31, 1994 of approximately $65 million, or approximately $.21 per share. Natural gas transmission and chemical divisional earnings benefited by approximately $31 million and $34 million, respectively. In December 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," which substantially changed the existing method of accounting for employer benefits provided to inactive or former employees after active employment but before retirement. This statement requires that the cost of postemployment benefits (principally medical benefits for inactive employees) be recognized in the financial statements during employees' active working careers. Occidental's adoption of SFAS No. 112, effective January 1, 1994, did not have a material impact on Occidental's financial position or results of operations. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 6 INVENTORIES Inventories of approximately $225 million and $241 million were valued under the LIFO method at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1995 1994 ======================================== ========= ========= Raw materials $ 116 $ 135 Materials and supplies 180 201 Work in process 17 21 Finished goods 363 428 --------- --------- 676 785 LIFO reserve (29) (37) --------- --------- TOTAL $ 647 $ 748 ======================================== ========= =========
43 Inventories as of December 31, 1995 reflected the absence of balances relating to certain chemical assets which were sold during 1995. During 1994, inventory quantities were reduced at natural gas transmission. These reductions resulted in a liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs that prevailed in prior years. The effect of this liquidation was to reduce cost of sales by $13 million for the year ended December 31, 1994. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 7 SENIOR FUNDED DEBT Senior funded debt consisted of the following (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1995 1994 =========================================================================================== ========= ========= OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION 11.75% senior debentures due 2011, callable March 15, 1996 at 104.838 (see Note 19) $ 955 $ 955 11.125% senior debentures due 2019, callable June 1, 1999 at 105.563 144 144 10.125% senior debentures due 2009 276 276 9.25% senior debentures due 2019, putable August 1, 2004 at par 300 300 10.75% senior notes due 1998, called May 1, 1995 at par -- 200 10.125% senior notes due 2001 330 330 9.625% senior notes due 1999, callable July 1, 1996 at par 300 300 9.1% to 9.75% medium-term notes due 1997 through 2001 99 124 8.5% medium-term notes due 2004, callable September 15, 1999 at par 250 250 11.125% senior notes due 2010 150 150 6.53125% floating rate senior notes due 1999 150 150 8.5% senior notes due 2001 150 150 8.75% medium-term notes due 2023 100 100 6.6375% to 11% medium-term notes due 1997 through 2000 294 294 5.67% to 8.34% medium-term notes due 1996 through 2008 292 359 5.76% to 6.41% medium-term notes due 1998 through 2000 601 601 5.98% to 6.5% commercial paper -- 430 10.42% senior notes due 2003, callable December 1, 1998 at par 50 50 7.3% to 8.8% retail medium-term notes due 1998 through 2004, callable at various dates 167 70 6.2% to 6.5% revolving credits -- 100 --------- --------- 4,608 5,333 --------- --------- OXY USA INC. 7% debentures due 2011, callable anytime at par 274 274 7.2% unsecured notes due 2020 (Note 16) 7 7 6.625% debentures due 1998 through 1999, callable anytime at par (Note 16) 55 55 6.125% debentures due 1996 through 1997, callable anytime at par (Note 16) 15 15 5.7% to 7.8% unsecured notes due 2000 through 2007 58 59 --------- --------- 409 410 --------- --------- OTHER SUBSIDIARY DEBT 3.75% to 12.5% unsecured notes due 1996 through 2030 382 158 6% to 14.5% secured notes due 1996 through 2011 57 124 --------- --------- 439 282 --------- --------- 5,456 6,025 Less: Unamortized discount, net (147) (163) Current maturities (490) (39) --------- --------- TOTAL $ 4,819 $ 5,823 =========================================================================================== ========= =========
44 At December 31, 1995, $495 million of notes due in 1996 were classified as noncurrent since it is management's intention to refinance this amount on a long-term basis, initially utilizing available lines of bank credit with maturities extending to 1999 and 2000. At December 31, 1995, minimum principal payments on senior funded debt, including sinking fund requirements, subsequent to December 31, 1996 aggregated $4.966 billion, of which $301 million is due in 1997, $375 million in 1998, $1.224 billion in 1999, $499 million in 2000, $518 million in 2001 and $2.049 billion thereafter. Unamortized discount is generally being amortized to interest expense on the effective interest method over the lives of the related issues. At December 31, 1995, under the most restrictive covenants of certain financing agreements, the capacity for the payment of cash dividends and other distributions on, and for acquisitions of, Occidental's capital stock was approximately $2.0 billion, assuming that such dividends, distributions and acquisitions were made without incurring additional borrowings. At December 31, 1995, Occidental had available lines of committed bank credit of approximately $2.6 billion. Bank fees on committed lines of credit ranged from 0.125 percent to 0.1875 percent. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 8 ADVANCE SALE OF CRUDE OIL In December 1995, Occidental entered into a transaction with Clark USA, Inc. (Clark) under which Occidental agreed to deliver approximately 17.7 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI)-equivalent oil over the next six years. In exchange, Occidental received $100 million in cash and approximately 5.5 million shares of Clark common stock. As a result of this transaction, Occidental owns approximately 19 percent of Clark accounted for on the cost method. Occidental has accounted for the consideration received in the transaction as deferred revenue, which is being amortized into revenue as WTI- equivalent oil is produced and delivered during the term of the agreement. Reserves dedicated to the transaction are excluded from the estimate of proved oil and gas reserves (see Supplemental Oil and Gas Information). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 9 LEASE COMMITMENTS The present value of net minimum lease payments, net of the current portion, totaled $259 million and $291 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Operating and capital lease agreements frequently include renewal and/or purchase options and require Occidental to pay for utilities, taxes, insurance and maintenance expense. At December 31, 1995, future net minimum lease payments for capital and operating leases (excluding oil and gas and other mineral leases) were the following (in millions):
Capital Operating =================================================================== ========= ========= 1996 $ 50 $ 101 1997 220 76 1998 6 65 1999 6 59 2000 5 50 Thereafter 78 374 --------- --------- TOTAL MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS 365 $ 725 ========= Less: Executory costs (6) Imputed interest (68) Current portion (32) --------- PRESENT VALUE OF NET MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS, NET OF CURRENT PORTION $ 259 =================================================================== =========
Rental expense for operating leases, net of immaterial sublease rental, was $141 million in 1995, $163 million in 1994 and $158 million in 1993. Included in the 1995 and 1994 property, plant and equipment accounts were $442 million and $465 million, respectively, of property leased under capital leases and $137 million and $130 million, respectively, of related accumulated amortization. 45 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 10 LAWSUITS, CLAIMS AND RELATED MATTERS Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named in a substantial number of governmental proceedings as defendants or potentially responsible parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and corresponding state acts. These proceedings seek funding, remediation and, in some cases, compensation for alleged property damage, punitive damages and civil penalties, aggregating substantial amounts. Occidental is usually one of many companies in these proceedings, and has to date been successful in sharing response costs with other financially sound companies. Occidental has accrued reserves at the most likely cost to be incurred in those proceedings where it is probable that Occidental will incur remediation costs which can be reasonably estimated. As to those proceedings, for which Occidental does not have sufficient information to determine a range of liability, Occidental does have sufficient information on which to base the opinion below. It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate legal liabilities that may arise from various lawsuits, claims and proceedings, including environmental proceedings described above, pending against Occidental and its subsidiaries, some of which may involve substantial amounts. However, in management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of such pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of operations in any given year. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 11 OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES At December 31, 1995, commitments for major capital expenditures during 1996 and thereafter were approximately $382 million. Occidental has entered into agreements providing for future payments to secure terminal and pipeline capacity, drilling services, electrical power, steam and certain chemical raw materials. At December 31, 1995, the net present value of the fixed and determinable portion of the obligations under these agreements aggregated $228 million, which was payable as follows (in millions): 1996--$31, 1997--$30, 1998--$29, 1999--$27, 2000--$25 and 2001 through 2014-- $86. Payments under these agreements, including any variable component, were $190 million in 1995, $188 million in 1994 and $182 million in 1993. Occidental has certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and joint ventures, and certain other contingent liabilities. Additionally, Occidental agreed to participate in the development of certain natural gas reserves and construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Malaysia. In management's opinion, none of such commitments and contingencies discussed above should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of operations in any given year. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 12 DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INCOME AND OTHER TAXES The domestic and foreign components of income(loss) from continuing operations before domestic and foreign income and other taxes were as follows (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, Domestic Foreign Total ============================================= ========= ========= ========= 1995 $ 425 $ 488 $ 913 ========= ========= ========= 1994 $ (46) $ 153 $ 107 ========= ========= ========= 1993 $ 150 $ 67 $ 217 ============================================= ========= ========= =========
46 The provisions(credits) for domestic and foreign income and other taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
U.S. State For the years ended December 31, Federal and Local Foreign Total ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= ========= 1995 Current $ 152 $ 57 $ 175 $ 384 Deferred 50 (24) (8) 18 --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 202 $ 33 $ 167 $ 402 ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= ========= 1994 Current $ 3 $ 18 $ 96 $ 117 Deferred 18 4 4 26 --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 21 $ 22 $ 100 $ 143 ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= ========= 1993 Current $ (27) $ 28 $ 84 $ 85 Deferred 144 1 (142) 3 Deferred tax charge due to federal income tax rate change 55 -- -- 55 --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 172 $ 29 $ (58) $ 143 ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= =========
The credit provision for foreign income tax in 1993 reflected the reversal of $130 million of foreign tax reserves following the settlement of tax matters with foreign jurisdictions relating to the disposition of certain international oil and gas assets in 1991. Deferred U.S. federal income tax included a charge of $45 million relative to this reversal. The following is a reconciliation, stated as a percentage of pretax income, of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to Occidental's effective tax rate on income(loss) from continuing operations:
For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= U.S. federal statutory tax rate 35% 35% 35% Operations outside the United States(a) 11 65 4 State taxes, net of federal benefit 5 13 8 State tax benefit from operating loss carryforwards (3) -- -- Reserves not previously benefited (5) -- -- Domestic income tax reserves no longer required -- -- (4) Nondeductible depreciation and other expenses 1 11 3 Federal income tax rate change -- -- 25 Other -- 10 (5) --------- --------- --------- Tax rate provided by Occidental 44% 134% 66% ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= (a) Included in these figures is the impact of not providing U.S. taxes on the unremitted earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. The effect of this is to reduce the U.S. federal tax rate by approximately 4 percent in 1995. 47
Occidental adopted SFAS No. 109--"Accounting for Income Taxes," as of January 1, 1992. The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards resulting in deferred income taxes at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were as follows (in millions):
1995 1994 -------------------------- -------------------------- Deferred Deferred Deferred Deferred Tax Tax Tax Tax Items resulting in temporary differences and carryforwards Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities ========================================================== =========== =========== =========== =========== Property, plant and equipment differences $ 178 $ 3,616 $ 180 $ 3,873 Contract impairment reserves 74 -- 102 -- Discontinued operation loss accruals 167 -- 176 -- Environmental reserves 244 -- 272 -- Postretirement benefit accruals 207 -- 214 -- State income taxes 140 -- 140 -- Net operating loss carryforwards -- -- 267 -- Tax credit carryforwards 292 -- 309 -- All other 721 503 594 457 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Subtotal 2,023 4,119 2,254 4,330 Valuation allowance (189) -- (204) -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total deferred taxes $ 1,834 $ 4,119 $ 2,050 $ 4,330 ========================================================== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Included in total deferred tax assets was a current portion aggregating $335 million and $285 million as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, that was reported in prepaid expenses and other. A deferred tax liability of approximately $70 million at December 31, 1995 has not been recognized for temporary differences related to Occidental's investment in certain foreign subsidiaries primarily as a result of unremitted earnings of consolidated subsidiaries, as it is Occidental's intention, generally, to reinvest such earnings permanently. The pension liability adjustments recorded directly to retained earnings were net of an income tax charge of $9 million in 1995 and income tax benefits of $6 million and $8 million in 1994 and 1993, respectively. The foreign currency translation adjustment credited directly to retained earnings in 1995 was net of an income tax charge of $10 million. Discontinued operations included an income tax expense of $123 million in 1993. The extraordinary loss that resulted from the early extinguishment of debt was reduced by an income tax benefit of $7 million in 1993. At December 31, 1995, Occidental had, for U.S. federal income tax return purposes, a capital loss carryforward of approximately $21 million, a business tax credit carryforward of $20 million and an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $270 million available to reduce future income taxes. Net operating loss carryforwards existing at December 31, 1994 were utilized in 1995. To the extent not used, the capital loss carryforward expires in 2000 and the business tax credit expires in varying amounts during the years 2000 and 2001. The alternative minimum tax credit carryforward does not expire. Occidental is subject to audit by taxing authorities for varying periods in various tax jurisdictions. Management believes that any required adjustments to Occidental's tax liabilities will not have a material adverse impact on its financial position or results of operations. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 13 NONREDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK The following is an analysis of nonredeemable preferred stock and common stock (shares in thousands):
Nonredeemable Common Preferred Stock Stock ================================================== =============== ============ BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1992 -- 303,728 Issued 11,500 1,906 Options exercised and other, net -- (31) - -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1993 11,500 305,603 Issued 14,995 11,300 Options exercised and other, net -- (50) - -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994 26,495 316,853 Issued -- 1,523 Options exercised and other, net -- 335 - -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1995 26,495 318,711 ================================================== ============ ============
48 Occidental has authorized 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $1.00 per share. In February 1994, Occidental issued 11,388,340 shares of $3.00 cumulative CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock in a public offering for net proceeds of approximately $557 million. The shares are convertible into Occidental common stock in accordance with a conversion formula that is indexed to the market price of the common shares of CanadianOxy. In addition, the shares, which are not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption requirements, have a liquidation preference of $50.00 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The shares of CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock are redeemable on or after January 1, 1999, in whole or in part, at the option of Occidental, at a redemption price of $51.50 per share declining ratably to $50.00 per share on or after January 1, 2004, in each case plus accumulated and unpaid dividends to the redemption date. Each holder of shares of the CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock has the right, at such holder's option, to convert the shares held, at any time, unless previously redeemed, into a number of shares of Occidental common stock currently determined by multiplying the Conversion Ratio by the aggregate number of shares being converted by the holder. The Conversion Ratio is the product of (i) the Price Ratio (as defined, generally the market price, calculated in a specified manner, of one CanadianOxy common share over the market price, calculated in a specified manner, of one share of Occidental common stock) and (ii) the Share Factor (as defined, initially 1.766, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events affecting the CanadianOxy common shares). As of December 31, 1995, the aggregate number of shares of Occidental common stock issuable upon conversion of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock was 30,566,305, based on the Conversion Ratio then in effect of 2.684. Dividends on the CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock at an annual rate of $3.00 per share are cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears, when and as declared by Occidental's Board of Directors. Holders of the CXY- indexed convertible preferred stock have no voting rights, except in certain circumstances; however, holders of such series, voting separately as a class with all other affected classes or series of preferred stock upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, are entitled to elect two additional directors if the equivalent of six quarterly dividends on the CXY- indexed convertible preferred stock are accumulated and unpaid. In December 1994, Occidental issued 3,606,484 shares of $3.875 cumulative convertible voting preferred stock in connection with the Placid acquisition. In February 1993, Occidental issued 11,500,000 shares of $3.875 cumulative convertible preferred stock. The shares of both series are redeemable on or after February 18, 1998, in whole or in part, at the option of Occidental, at a redemption price of $51.9375 per share declining ratably to $50.00 per share on or after February 18, 2003, in each case plus accumulated and unpaid dividends to the redemption date. Each series of $3.875 preferred stock has a liquidation preference of $50.00 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, and is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock of Occidental at a conversion price of $22.76 per share, subject to adjustment in certain events. Dividends on each series of the $3.875 preferred stock at an annual rate of $3.875 per share are cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears, when and as declared by Occidental's Board of Directors. Holders of the $3.875 cumulative convertible preferred stock have no voting rights, except in certain circumstances. Holders of the $3.875 cumulative convertible voting preferred stock, voting separately as a class with the Occidental common stock and all other classes or series of preferred stock upon which like voting rights may be conferred, have the right to vote for the election of directors and for all other purposes. Holders of each series of $3.875 preferred stock, voting separately as a class with all other affected classes or series of preferred stock upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, are entitled to elect two additional directors if the equivalent of six quarterly dividends on such series of $3.875 preferred stock are accumulated and unpaid. In 1986, pursuant to a stockholders' rights plan, a dividend of one stock purchase right (right) on each outstanding share of Occidental's common stock was issued. Similar rights have been, and generally will be, issued in respect of shares of common stock subsequently issued. Each right becomes exercisable, upon the occurrence of certain events, for one one-hundredth of a share of Series A junior participating preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, at a purchase price of $80.00 or, under certain circumstances, common stock or other securities, cash or other assets having a then-current market price (as defined and subject to adjustment) equal to twice such purchase price. The rights currently are not exercisable and will be exercisable only if a person or group either acquires beneficial ownership of 20 percent or more of Occidental's common stock or commences a tender or exchange offer that would result in ownership of 30 percent or more. The rights, which expire in October 1996, are redeemable in whole, but not in part, at Occidental's option at any time for a price of $.05 per right. STOCK OPTIONS AND STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS Options to purchase common stock of Occidental have been granted to officers and employees under stock option plans adopted in 1978, 1987 and 1995. During 1995, options for 882,008 shares became exercisable, and options for 3,517,095 shares were exercisable at December 31, 1995. At December 31, 1995, options for 1,244,332 shares were outstanding with stock appreciation rights (SAR), all of which options for shares were exercisable. 49 The following is a summary of stock option transactions during 1995, 1994 and 1993 (shares in thousands, except per-share amounts):
1995 1994 1993 ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Shares Price Range per Share Shares Price Range per Share Shares Price Range per Share =================== ====== ===================== ====== ===================== ====== ===================== BEGINNING BALANCE 5,098 $ 17.750 -- $ 31.125 4,556 $ 18.500 -- $ 31.125 3,965 $ 18.500 -- $ 31.125 Granted or issued 1,127 $ 23.125 905 $ 17.750 -- $ 21.125 841 $ 22.000 Exercised (431) $ 17.750 -- $ 22.000 (52) $ 18.500 -- $ 19.875 (42) $ 18.500 -- $ 19.875 Canceled (313) $ 17.750 -- $ 30.625 (311) $ 18.500 -- $ 30.625 (208) $ 18.500 -- $ 31.125 ------ --------------------- ------ --------------------- ------ --------------------- ENDING BALANCE 5,481 $ 17.750 -- $ 31.125 5,098 $ 17.750 -- $ 31.125 4,556 $ 18.500 -- $ 31.125 ====== ====== ====== RESERVED FOR GRANT AT DECEMBER 31 9,979 4,142 4,911 =================== ====== ====== ======
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Occidental has a stock incentive plan whereby a limited number of executives may be awarded Occidental common stock at the par value of $.20 per share, with such shares vesting after five years or earlier under certain conditions. The related expense is amortized over the vesting period. Under the plan, a total of approximately 2,731,280 shares may be awarded; 234,711 shares were awarded in 1995. Future restricted stock, performance stock, stock options and stock options granted with SAR will be made from the 1995 Incentive Stock Plan. At December 31, 1995, 9,978,661 shares were available for the granting of future awards. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 14 RETIREMENT PLANS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Occidental has various defined contribution retirement plans for its salaried, domestic union and nonunion hourly, and certain foreign national employees that provide for periodic contributions by Occidental based on plan- specific criteria, such as base pay, age level and/or employee contributions. Occidental contributed and expensed $71 million, $70 million and $61 million under the provisions of these plans for 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Occidental's retirement and postretirement defined benefit plans are accrued based on various assumptions and discount rates, as described below. The actuarial assumptions used could change in the near term as a result of changes in expected future trends and other factors which, depending on the nature of the changes, could cause increases or decreases in the liabilities accrued. Pension costs for Occidental's defined benefit pension plans, determined by independent actuarial valuations, are funded by payments to trust funds, which are administered by independent trustees. The components of the net pension cost for 1995, 1994 and 1993 were as follows (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ================================================== ========= ========= ========= Service cost--benefits earned during the period $ 9 $ 8 $ 10 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 23 21 20 Actual return on plan assets (43) 1 (8) Net amortization and deferral 32 (10) (3) Curtailments and settlements 12 -- 4 --------- --------- --------- Net pension cost $ 33 $ 20 $ 23 ================================================== ========= ========= =========
In 1995, 1994 and 1993, Occidental recorded adjustments to retained earnings of a credit of $16 million and charges of $10 million and $14 million, respectively, to reflect the net-of-tax difference between the additional liability required under pension accounting provisions and the corresponding intangible asset. 50 The following table sets forth the defined benefit plans' funded status and amounts recognized in Occidental's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in millions):
1995 1994 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Assets Exceed Accumulated Assets Exceed Accumulated Accumulated Benefits Accumulated Benefits Balance at December 31, Benefits Exceed Assets Benefits Exceed Assets ================================================== ============= ============= ============= ============= PRESENT VALUE OF THE ESTIMATED PENSION BENEFITS TO BE PAID IN THE FUTURE Vested benefits $ 35 $ 230 $ 10 $ 252 Nonvested benefits 4 11 -- 17 --------- --------- --------- --------- Accumulated benefit obligations 39 241 10 269 Effect of projected future salary increases(a) 15 6 6 13 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total projected benefit obligations 54 247 16 282 Plan assets at fair value 50 179 15 169 --------- --------- --------- --------- PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF (LESS THAN) PLAN ASSETS $ 4 $ 68 $ 1 $ 113 ========= ========= ========= ========= Projected benefit obligation in excess of(less than) plan assets $ 4 $ 68 $ 1 $ 113 Unrecognized net asset(obligation) (4) (4) -- (13) Unrecognized prior service (cost)benefit -- (7) -- (9) Unrecognized net gain(loss) 2 (46) (1) (73) Additional minimum liability(b) -- 55 -- 87 --------- --------- --------- --------- PENSION LIABILITY(ASSET) $ 2 $ 66 $ -- $ 105 ================================================== ========= ========= ========= ========= (a) The effect of salary increases related primarily to international salary-based plans. (b) A related amount up to the limit allowable under SFAS No. 87--"Employers' Accounting for Pensions" has been included in other assets. Amounts exceeding such limits have been charged to retained earnings.
The discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligations was 7.5 percent in 1995 and 1994. The rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligations was between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent in 1995 and between 5 percent and 6 percent in 1994. The expected long- term rate of return on assets was 8 percent in 1995 and 1994. Occidental provides medical, dental and life insurance for certain active, retired and disabled employees and their eligible dependents. Beginning in 1993, certain salaried participants pay for all medical cost increases in excess of increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The benefits generally are funded by Occidental as the benefits are paid during the year. The cost of providing these benefits is based on claims filed and insurance premiums paid for the period. The total benefits costs were approximately $93 million in 1995 and $124 million in 1994 and 1993. The 1995, 1994 and 1993 costs included $23 million, $54 million and $50 million, respectively, for postretirement costs, as discussed below. Effective January 1, 1992, Occidental adopted SFAS No. 106--"Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." This statement required that the cost of postretirement benefits other than pensions, which are primarily for health care, be accrued as a form of deferred compensation earned during the period that employees render service, rather than the previously permitted practice of accounting for such costs as claims were paid. Occidental elected immediate recognition of the net obligation at January 1, 1992. The postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 was determined by application of the terms of medical, dental and life insurance plans, including the effect of established maximums on covered costs, together with relevant actuarial assumptions and health care cost trend rates projected at a CPI increase of 4 percent (except for union employees). For union employees, the health care cost trend rates were projected at annual rates ranging ratably from 9.5 percent in 1995 to 6 percent through the year 2002 and level thereafter. The effect of a 1 percent annual increase in these assumed cost trend rates would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $20 million in 1995; the annual service and interest costs would not be materially affected. The weighted average discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 was 7.5 percent. Occidental's funding policy generally is to pay claims as they come due. However in 1995 and 1994, MidCon prefunded certain postretirement benefits associated with its regulated operations. Assets are invested in short-term securities. The following table sets forth the postretirement plans' combined status, reconciled with the amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1995 and 1994 (in millions): 51
Balance at December 31, 1995 1994 =========================================================== ========= ========= Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation Retirees $ 379 $ 374 Fully eligible active plan participants 59 73 Other active plan participants 101 127 --------- --------- Total accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 539 574 Plan assets at fair value 26 15 --------- --------- Unfunded status 513 559 Unrecognized prior service cost (5) (6) Unrecognized net loss (1) (15) --------- --------- Accrued postretirement benefit cost $ 507 $ 538 =========================================================== ========= =========
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost for 1995, 1994 and 1993 included the following components (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ================================================================= ========= ========= ========= Service cost--benefits attributed to service during the period $ 8 $ 9 $ 8 Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 41 42 42 Actual return on plan assets (1) (1) -- Net amortization and deferral 1 4 -- Curtailments and settlements (26) -- -- --------- --------- --------- Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $ 23 $ 54 $ 50 ================================================================= ========= ========= =========
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 15 INVESTMENTS Investments in companies in which Occidental has a voting stock interest of at least 20 percent, but not more than 50 percent, and certain partnerships are accounted for on the equity method. At December 31, 1995, Occidental's equity investments consisted primarily of joint-interest pipelines, including a pipeline in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, an investment of approximately 30 percent in the common shares of CanadianOxy and various chemical partnerships. In the second quarter of 1993, Occidental sold its 45 percent nonvoting interest in Trident. The investment in Trident was in its preferred stock, and accordingly, no equity earnings had been recorded. Equity investments paid dividends of $51 million, $45 million and $33 million to Occidental in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Cumulative undistributed earnings since acquisition, in the amount of $169 million, of 50-percent-or-less-owned companies have been accounted for by Occidental under the equity method. At December 31, 1995, Occidental's investment in equity investees exceeded the historical underlying equity in net assets by approximately $203 million, which is being amortized into income over periods not exceeding 40 years. The aggregate market value of the investment in CanadianOxy, based on the quoted market price for CanadianOxy common shares, was $659 million at December 31, 1995, compared with an aggregate book value of $216 million. Occidental and its subsidiaries' purchases from, and sales to, certain equity method pipeline ventures and chemical partnerships were $202 million and $265 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 1995. Occidental and its subsidiaries' purchases from, and sales to, certain equity method pipeline ventures and chemical partnerships were $202 million and $225 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 1994. The following table presents Occidental's proportional interest in the summarized financial information of its equity method investments (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ============================================= ========= ========= ========= Revenues $ 806 $ 684 $ 562 Costs and expenses 694 611 535 --------- --------- --------- Net income $ 112 $ 73 $ 27 ============================================= ========= ========= ========= Balance at December 31, 1995 1994 ============================================= ========= ========= Current assets $ 246 $ 273 Noncurrent assets $ 979 $ 917 Current liabilities $ 168 $ 168 Noncurrent liabilities $ 524 $ 543 Stockholders' equity $ 533 $ 479 - --------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
52 Investments also include certain cost-method investments, in which Occidental owns less than 20 percent of the voting stock. At December 31, 1995, these investments consisted primarily of the shares in Clark (see Note 8). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 16 SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY Occidental has guaranteed the payments of principal of, and interest on, certain publicly traded debt securities of its subsidiary, OXY USA. The following table presents summarized financial information for OXY USA (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= Revenues $ 709 $ 748 $ 874 Costs and expenses 778 749 790 --------- --------- --------- Income(loss) before extraordinary gain(loss) (69) (1) 84 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- (9) --------- --------- --------- Net income(loss) $ (69) $ (1) $ 75 ======================================================= ========= ========= ========= Balance at December 31, 1995 1994 ======================================================= ========= ========= Current assets $ 206 $ 113 Intercompany receivable $ 323 $ 246 Noncurrent assets $ 2,057 $ 2,069 Current liabilities $ 244 $ 167 Interest bearing note to parent $ 121 $ 137 Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,283 $ 1,114 Stockholders' equity $ 938 $ 1,010 - ------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 17 INDUSTRY SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS Occidental conducts its continuing operations through three industry segments: oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical. The oil and gas segment explores for, develops, produces and markets crude oil and natural gas domestically and internationally. The natural gas transmission segment engages in interstate and intrastate natural gas transmission and marketing through an extensive network of pipelines. The chemical segment manufactures and markets, domestically and internationally, a variety of basic chemicals, petrochemicals, and polymers and plastics. Earnings of industry segments and geographic areas exclude interest income, interest expense, unallocated corporate expenses, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and income from equity investments, but include gains from dispositions of segment and geographic area assets (see Note 4). Intersegment sales and transfers between geographic areas are made at prices approximating current market values and are not significant. Foreign income and other taxes and certain state taxes are included in segment earnings on the basis of operating results. U.S. federal income taxes are not allocated to segments except for amounts in lieu thereof that represent the tax effect of operating charges or credits resulting from purchase accounting adjustments which arise due to the implementation in 1992 of SFAS No. 109. Identifiable assets are those assets used in the operations of the segments. Corporate assets consist of cash, short-term investments, certain corporate receivables and other assets. 53
INDUSTRY SEGMENTS In millions Natural Gas Oil and Gas Transmission Chemical Corporate Total ============================================== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 TOTAL REVENUES $ 3,043 $ 2,049 $ 5,410 $ 192 $ 10,694 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Pretax operating profit(loss)(a,b) $ 211 $ 218 $ 1,107 $ (623) $ 913 Income taxes (166) (5) (27) (204) (402) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 45(c) $ 213(d) $ 1,080(e) $ (827) $ 511 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Property, plant and equipment additions, net(f) $ 480 $ 150 $ 243 $ 11 $ 884 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 451 $ 200 $ 262 $ 9 $ 922 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,594 $ 7,037 $ 5,181 $ 1,003 $ 17,815 ============================================== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,494 $ 2,135 $ 4,681 $ 106 $ 9,416 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Pretax operating profit(loss)(a,b) $ 128 $ 281 $ 368 $ (670) $ 107 Income taxes (101) (5) (18) (19) (143) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 27(g) $ 276(h) $ 350(i) $ (689)(j) $ (36) ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Property, plant and equipment additions, net(f) $ 789 $ 93 $ 190 $ 2 $ 1,074 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 396 $ 198 $ 278 $ 10 $ 882 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,488 $ 7,119 $ 5,935 $ 447 $ 17,989 ============================================== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993 TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,790 $ 2,619 $ 4,065 $ 70 $ 8,544 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Pretax operating profit(loss)(a,b) $ 263 $ 429 $ 184 $ (659) $ 217 Income taxes 15 (3) (11) (144) (143) Discontinued operations, net -- -- -- 221 221 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (12) (12) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 278(k) $ 426(l) $ 173(m) $ (594)(n) $ 283 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Property, plant and equipment additions, net(f) $ 772 $ 65 $ 166 $ 4 $ 1,007 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 326 $ 247 $ 307 $ 12 $ 892 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,554 $ 7,455 $ 5,780 $ 334 $ 17,123 ============================================== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ (a) Research and development costs were $21 million in 1995, $22 million in 1994 and $24 million in 1993. (b) Divisional earnings include charges and credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes. In 1995, the amounts allocated to the divisions were credits of $16 million, $48 million and $27 million at oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. In 1994, a credit of $18 million, a net credit of $41 million and a credit of $32 million were allocated to oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. In 1993, a credit of $20 million, a net charge of $16 million and a credit of $38 million were allocated to oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. (c) Includes charges of $109 million for settlement of litigation and $95 million for reorganization costs. (d) Includes charges of $37 million for reorganization costs. (e) Includes a pretax gain of $40 million from the sale of Occidental's PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana. (f) Excludes acquisitions of other businesses of $11 million and $257 million in oil and gas in 1995 and 1994, respectively. Includes capitalized interest of $10 million in 1995, $5 million in 1994 and $11 million in 1993. (g) Includes a $45 million charge for environmental and litigation matters, a charge of $11 million for the impairment of oil and gas properties and a $12 million charge for a voluntary retirement program and severance and related costs, partially offset by a $16 million gain resulting from the sale of Occidental's remaining interests in its producing operations in Argentina and a $15 million benefit resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated liabilities related to the sale of Occidental's U.K. North Sea interests. (h) Includes a benefit of $13 million from a reduction of LIFO gas storage inventory and a net benefit of $12 million from the reduction of the contract impairment reserve. (i) Includes a $55 million charge for litigation matters, charges of $48 million for expenses related to the curtailment and closure of certain plant operations and an $11 million unfavorable impact related to an explosion at the Taft plant and charges for start-up costs related to the Swift Creek chemical plant. (j) Includes a net benefit of $7 million resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer required and the adoption of SFAS No. 112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits." Footnotes continued on following page.
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(k) Includes a benefit of $85 million, net of a federal tax charge of $45 million, resulting from a reversal of foreign tax reserves following the settlement of tax matters with foreign jurisdictions relating to the disposition of certain international oil and gas assets in 1991, a gain of $30 million from the sale of Occidental's equity interest in Trident, $25 million from a windfall profit tax refund and $5 million from a favorable litigation settlement, partially offset by a $24 million charge for environmental remediation and litigation matters. (l) Includes the net benefit of a $154 million reduction of the contract impairment reserve and an $8 million reversal of a tax- related reserve no longer required. (m) Includes a $16 million benefit resulting from a reversal of a plant closure reserve no longer deemed necessary. (n) Includes a onetime noncash charge of $55 million to adjust net deferred tax liabilities following the enactment of tax legislation in August 1993, partially offset by $13 million of interest income related to a windfall profit tax refund.
GEOGRAPHIC AREAS(a,b) In millions Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere States Hemisphere and Other Corporate Total ======================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 TOTAL REVENUES $ 9,034(c) $ 672 $ 796 $ 192 $ 10,694 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Geographic earnings(loss) before taxes $ 1,131 $ 182 $ 223 $ (623) $ 913 Income taxes (29) (56) (113) (204) (402) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 1,102 $ 126 $ 110 $ (827) $ 511 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== TOTAL ASSETS $ 14,483 $ 783 $ 1,546 $ 1,003 $ 17,815 ======================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 TOTAL REVENUES $ 8,263(c) $ 626 $ 421 $ 106 $ 9,416 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Geographic earnings(loss) before taxes $ 665 $ 167 $ (55) $ (670) $ 107 Income taxes (20) (65) (39) (19) (143) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 645 $ 102 $ (94) $ (689) $ (36) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== TOTAL ASSETS $ 15,335 $ 708 $ 1,499 $ 447 $ 17,989 ======================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993 TOTAL REVENUES $ 7,516(c) $ 648 $ 310 $ 70 $ 8,544 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Geographic earnings(loss) before taxes $ 754 $ 210 $ (88) $ (659) $ 217 Income taxes 77 (55) (21) (144) (143) Discontinued operations, net -- -- -- 221 221 Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (12) (12) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 831 $ 155 $ (109) $ (594) $ 283 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== TOTAL ASSETS $ 15,167 $ 722 $ 900 $ 334 $ 17,123 ======================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== (a) Included in the consolidated balance sheets were liabilities of approximately $285 million, $249 million and $206 million at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively, which pertained to operations based outside the United States and Canada. (b) Investments in foreign countries are subject to the actions of those countries, which could significantly affect Occidental's operations and investments in those countries. (c) Includes export sales, consisting of chemical products, of approximately $1.039 billion, $756 million and $628 million in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 55
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 18 COSTS AND RESULTS OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCING ACTIVITIES Capitalized costs relating to oil and gas producing activities and related accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, which include impairments, were as follows (in millions):
Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ======================================================= ========== ========== ========== ========== DECEMBER 31, 1995 Proved properties $ 4,614 $ 1,754 $ 1,224 $ 7,592 Unproved properties 78 36 184 298 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL PROPERTY COSTS(a) 4,692 1,790 1,408 7,890 Support facilities 21 119 50 190 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL CAPITALIZED COSTS 4,713 1,909 1,458 8,080 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions (2,680) (1,474) (381) (4,535) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CAPITALIZED COSTS $ 2,033 $ 435 $ 1,077 $ 3,545 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' net capitalized costs(b) $ 68 $ 66 $ 164 $ 298 ======================================================= ========== ========== ========== ========== DECEMBER 31, 1994 Proved properties $ 4,566 $ 1,645 $ 1,239 $ 7,450 Unproved properties 96 19 99 214 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL PROPERTY COSTS(a) 4,662 1,664 1,338 7,664 Support facilities 22 127 51 200 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL CAPITALIZED COSTS 4,684 1,791 1,389 7,864 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions (2,559) (1,410) (339) (4,308) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CAPITALIZED COSTS $ 2,125 $ 381 $ 1,050 $ 3,556 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' net capitalized costs(b) $ 56 $ 61 $ 206 $ 323 ======================================================= ========== ========== ========== ========== DECEMBER 31, 1993 Proved properties $ 4,159 $ 1,635 $ 792 $ 6,586 Unproved properties 85 16 120 221 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL PROPERTY COSTS(a) 4,244 1,651 912 6,807 Support facilities 20 148 37 205 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL CAPITALIZED COSTS 4,264 1,799 949 7,012 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions (2,389) (1,407) (239) (4,035) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CAPITALIZED COSTS $ 1,875 $ 392 $ 710 $ 2,977 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' net capitalized costs(b) $ 57 $ 66 $ 230 $ 353 ======================================================= ========== ========== ========== ========== (a) Includes leases, exploration costs, lease and well equipment, pipelines and terminals, gas plants and other equipment. (b) Excludes amounts applicable to synthetic fuels.
56 Costs incurred relating to oil and gas producing activities, whether capitalized or expensed, were as follows (in millions):
Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ========================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== DECEMBER 31, 1995 Acquisition of properties Proved $ 4 $ -- $ 55 $ 59 Unproved 7 -- 4 11 Exploration costs 29 34 70 133 Development costs 173 110 118 401 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 213 $ 144 $ 247 $ 604 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' costs $ 28 $ 23 $ 25 $ 76 ========================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== DECEMBER 31, 1994 Acquisition of properties Proved $ 268 $ -- $ 252 $ 520 Unproved 24 -- 47 71 Exploration costs 31 20 102 153 Development costs 167 85 99 351 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 490(a) $ 105 $ 500(a) $ 1,095 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' costs $ 14 $ 14 $ 27 $ 55 ========================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== DECEMBER 31, 1993 Acquisition of properties Proved $ 6 $ -- $ 198 $ 204 Unproved 5 -- 33 38 Exploration costs 19 16 87 122 Development costs 170 108 175 453 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 200 $ 124 $ 493 $ 817 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' costs $ 12 $ 11 $ 119 $ 142 ========================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== (a) Amounts exclude the deferred tax effects of $22 million and $21 million in the United States and Eastern Hemisphere and Other, respectively, related to the Placid acquisition. 57
The results of operations of Occidental's oil and gas producing activities, which exclude oil trading activities and items such as asset dispositions, corporate overhead and interest, were as follows (in millions):
Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total States Hemisphere(a) and Other Worldwide =============================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 Revenues Sales $ 638 $ 467 $ 679(b) $ 1,784 Intercompany transfers 64 -- -- 64 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL 702 467 679 1,848 Production costs 250 157 141 548 Exploration expenses 22 30 54 106 Other operating expenses 26 82 148 256 Depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions 249(c) 69 128 446 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- PRETAX INCOME(LOSS) 155 129 208 492 Income tax expense(benefit)(d) 16 52 113(b) 181 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS $ 139 $ 77 $ 95 $ 311 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' results of operations $ 6 $ 1 $ 25 $ 32 =============================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 Revenues Sales $ 662 $ 422 $ 326(b) $ 1,410 Intercompany transfers 62 -- -- 62 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL 724 422 326 1,472 Production costs 263 165 86 514 Exploration expenses 20 17 90 127 Other operating expenses 28 93 113 234 Depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions 220(c) 61 102 383 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- PRETAX INCOME(LOSS) 193 86 (65) 214 Income tax expense(benefit)(d) -- 62 39(b) 101 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS $ 193 $ 24 $ (104) $ 113 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' results of operations $ 4 $ 7 $ 17 $ 28 =============================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993 Revenues Sales $ 700 $ 454 $ 225(b) $ 1,379 Intercompany transfers 65 -- -- 65 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL 765 454 225 1,444 Production costs 267 155 77 499 Exploration expenses 18 16 68 102 Other operating expenses 25 91 105 221 Depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions 210(c) 52 53 315 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- PRETAX INCOME(LOSS) 245 140 (78) 307 Income tax expense(benefit)(d) (6) 57 21(b) 72 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS $ 251 $ 83 $ (99) $ 235 ========== ========== ========== ========== Share of equity investees' results of operations $ 5 $ (1) $ (1) $ 3 =============================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== (a) Includes amounts applicable to operating interests in which Occidental receives an agreed-upon fee per barrel of crude oil produced. (b) Revenues and income tax expense include taxes owed by Occidental but paid by governmental entities on its behalf. (c) Includes a credit of $16 million, $18 million and $20 million in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively, under the method of allocating amounts in lieu of taxes. (d) U.S. federal income taxes reflect expense allocations related to oil and gas activities, including allocated interest and corporate overhead. Foreign income taxes were included in geographic areas on the basis of operating results.
58 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 19 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January 23, 1996, Occidental called for redemption on March 15 all of the outstanding $955 million principal amount of its 11.75% Senior Debentures due March 15, 2011, at a redemption price of 104.838% of the principal amount, together with accrued interest. The redemption of these debentures is in part being funded from cash accumulated in excess of ongoing requirements. The payment of the call premium will be reflected as an extraordinary loss in Occidental's 1996 first quarter results. In addition, Occidental agreed to acquire a 64 percent equity interest in INDSPEC Chemical Corporation (INDSPEC) for $85 million of Occidental common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, INDSPEC's management and employees will retain voting control of the company. This transaction is expected to close in 1996. On February 13, 1996, Occidental announced a realignment of its chemical operations. The realignment will result in staff reductions of approximately 450 people. The costs associated with the realignment are not expected to have a material impact on the 1996 results of operations. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Stockholders and Board of Directors, Occidental Petroleum Corporation: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (a Delaware corporation) and consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of operations, nonredeemable preferred stock, common stock and other stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995 (included on pages 33 through 60). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Occidental Petroleum Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Los Angeles, California February 22, 1996 60
1995 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Occidental Petroleum Corporation In millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries Three months ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Total Year ========================================= ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Divisional net sales Oil and gas $ 705 $ 756 $ 779 $ 778 $ 3,018 Natural gas transmission 538 468 454 578 2,038 Chemical 1,472 1,456 1,325 1,117 5,370 Other (1) (1) (1) -- (3) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net sales $ 2,714 $ 2,679 $ 2,557 $ 2,473 $ 10,423 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Gross profit $ 687 $ 724 $ 594 $ 555 $ 2,560 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Divisional earnings Oil and gas $ 60 $ (30) $ 46 $ (31) $ 45 Natural gas transmission 75 62 54 22 213 Chemical 307 354 252 167 1,080 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 442 386 352 158 1,338 Unallocated corporate items Interest expense, net (144) (133) (133) (130) (540) Income taxes (125) (73) (83) (14) (295) Other 5 7 3 (7) 8 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income(loss) $ 178 $ 187(a) $ 139 $ 7(b) $ 511 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .49 $ .51 $ .36 $ (.05) $ 1.31 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Fully diluted earnings(loss) per share $ .47 $ .49 $ .36 $ (.05) $ 1.30 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Dividend per common share $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ 1.00 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Market price per common share High $ 22 $ 24 3/8 $ 23 7/8 $ 23 1/2 Low $ 18 $ 21 1/4 $ 21 1/8 $ 20 1/8 ========================================= ============ ============ ============ ============ (a) Includes charges of $109 million for settlement of litigation in the oil and gas division, partially offset by a pretax gain of $40 million from the sale of Occidental's PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana. (b) Includes reorganization charges of $132 million, of which $95 million was recorded in the oil and gas division and $37 million recorded in the natural gas transmission division. 61
1994 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Occidental Petroleum Corporation In millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries Three months ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Total Year ========================================= ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Divisional net sales Oil and gas $ 484 $ 561 $ 741 $ 665 $ 2,451 Natural gas transmission 634 479 461 536 2,110 Chemical 989 1,122 1,202 1,364 4,677 Other (1) -- -- (1) (2) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net sales $ 2,106 $ 2,162 $ 2,404 $ 2,564 $ 9,236 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Gross profit $ 293 $ 351 $ 465 $ 577 $ 1,686 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Divisional earnings Oil and gas $ 4 $ 25 $ 40 $ (42) $ 27 Natural gas transmission 76 54 53 93 276 Chemical 22 65 136 127 350 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 102 144 229 178 653 Unallocated corporate items Interest expense, net (143) (142) (136) (143) (564) Income taxes 9 (14) (64) (41) (110) Other (8) (7) (6) 6 (15) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income(loss) $ (40)(a) $ (19)(b) $ 23(c) $ --(d) $ (36) ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ (.19) $ (.12) $ .01 $ (.06) $ (.36) ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Fully diluted earnings(loss) per share $ (.19) $ (.12) $ .01 $ (.06) $ (.36) ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Dividend per common share $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ 1.00 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Market price per common share High $ 19 1/8 $ 20 $ 22 3/8 $ 22 Low $ 16 1/8 $ 15 1/8 $ 18 3/4 $ 18 3/8 ========================================= ============ ============ ============ ============ (a) Includes a $7 million charge for severance and related costs in the oil and gas division, a charge of $10 million resulting from an adjustment to the rates MidCon charges its customers and an $11 million unfavorable impact related to an explosion at the Taft plant and charges for start-up costs related to the Swift Creek chemical plant, partially offset by a net benefit of $12 million from the reduction of the contract impairment reserve and a net benefit of $7 million resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer required and the adoption of SFAS No. 112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits." (b) Includes a benefit of $9 million from a reduction of LIFO gas storage inventory and a charge of $10 million resulting from an adjustment to the rates MidCon charges its customers. (c) Includes a $16 million gain resulting from the sale of Occidental's remaining interests in its producing operations in Argentina and a charge of $18 million to provide for the closure of the Belle, West Virginia chemical plant. (d) Includes a $45 million charge for environmental and litigation matters, a charge of $11 million for the impairment of properties, a $5 million charge for a voluntary retirement program, all in the oil and gas division, a $55 million charge for litigation matters and a charge of $30 million for expenses related to the curtailment of certain plant operations, both in the chemical division, partially offset by a benefit of $20 million resulting from an adjustment to the rates MidCon charges its customers, a benefit of $4 million from a reduction of LIFO gas storage inventory and a $15 million benefit resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated liabilities related to the sale of Occidental's U.K. North Sea interests.
62 SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS INFORMATION (Unaudited) The following tables set forth Occidental's net interests in quantities of proved developed and undeveloped reserves of crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids and natural gas and changes in such quantities. Crude oil reserves (in millions of barrels) include condensate and natural gas liquids, except for the United States, where crude oil reserves include only condensate. Natural gas reserves (in billions of cubic feet) in the United States are presented on a wet-gas basis (including leasehold natural gas liquids reserves), whereas natural gas reserves in other locations exclude natural gas liquids. The reserves are stated after applicable royalties. Estimates of reserves have been made by Occidental engineers. These estimates include reserves in which Occidental holds an economic interest under service contracts and other arrangements.
RESERVES Oil in millions of barrels, natural gas in billions of cubic feet Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Oil Gas Oil(a) Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas ================================= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= PROVED DEVELOPED AND UNDEVELOPED RESERVES BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1992 190 2,127 374 4 135 121 699 2,252 Revisions of previous estimates 6 56 61 -- 31 -- 98 56 Improved recovery 17 6 -- -- 2 -- 19 6 Extensions and discoveries 6 160 (5) -- 32 51 33 211 Purchases of proved reserves 4 6 14 -- 20 -- 38 6 Sales of proved reserves (7) (156) (8) (1) -- -- (15) (157) Production (21) (219) (41) -- (17) (19) (79) (238) - --------------------------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 195 1,980 395 3 203 153 793 2,136 Revisions of previous estimates 3 (5) 68 -- 21 -- 92 (5) Improved recovery 10 2 -- -- 5 -- 15 2 Extensions and discoveries 10 78 22 -- 18 27 50 105 Purchases of proved reserves 22 154 -- -- 56 193 78 347 Sales of proved reserves -- (3) (23) (3) -- -- (23) (6) Production (22) (227) (44) -- (21) (19) (87) (246) - --------------------------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 218 1,979 418 -- 282 354 918 2,333 Revisions of previous estimates 6 25 14 -- 51 (14) 71 11 Improved recovery 6 6 24 -- 12 -- 42 6 Extensions and discoveries 5 35 8 -- 12 373 25 408 Purchases of proved reserves -- 4 -- -- -- 9 -- 13 Sales of proved reserves (16)(b) (5) -- -- (9)(b) (37) (25) (42) Production (23) (223) (47) -- (31) (46) (101) (269) - --------------------------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 196 1,821 417 -- 317 639 930 2,460 ================================= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= PROPORTIONAL INTEREST IN EQUITY INVESTEES' RESERVES December 31, 1992 5 33 9 88 25 61 39 182 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1993 4 35 11 90 29 58 44 183 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1994 5 32 11 84 25 46 41 162 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= DECEMBER 31, 1995 5 36 12 81 21 39 38 156 ================================= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= See footnotes on following page. 63
RESERVES continued Oil in millions of barrels, natural gas in billions of cubic feet Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Oil Gas Oil(a) Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas ================================= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= PROVED DEVELOPED RESERVES December 31, 1992 154 1,880 274 4 48 52 476 1,936 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1993 155 1,792 300 3 103 56 558 1,851 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1994 169 1,851 258 -- 173 264 600 2,115 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= DECEMBER 31, 1995 149 1,747 283 -- 195 235 627 1,982 ================================= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= PROPORTIONAL INTEREST IN EQUITY INVESTEES' RESERVES December 31, 1992 4 25 5 82 1 25 10 132 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1993 4 27 6 83 27 54 37 164 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1994 4 27 7 77 24 38 35 142 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= DECEMBER 31, 1995 5 30 10 75 16 31 31 136 ================================= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= (a) Portions of these reserves are being produced pursuant to exclusive service contracts. (b) Includes approximately 14 million and 6 million barrels of oil (which approximate 17.7 million barrels of WTI-equivalent oil) in the United States and Eastern Hemisphere and Other, respectively, associated with the advance sale of crude oil (see Note 8).
STANDARDIZED MEASURE, INCLUDING YEAR-TO-YEAR CHANGES THEREIN, OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS For purposes of the following disclosures, estimates were made of quantities of proved reserves and the periods during which they are expected to be produced. Future cash flows were computed by applying year-end prices to Occidental's share of estimated annual future production from proved oil and gas reserves, net of royalties. Future development and production costs were computed by applying year-end costs to be incurred in producing and further developing the proved reserves. Future income tax expenses were computed by applying, generally, year-end statutory tax rates (adjusted for permanent differences, tax credits and allowances) to the estimated net future pretax cash flows. The discount was computed by application of a 10 percent discount factor. The calculations assumed the continuation of existing economic, operating and contractual conditions at each of December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993. However, such arbitrary assumptions have not necessarily proven to be the case in the past. Other assumptions of equal validity would give rise to substantially different results. 64
STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS In millions Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total States Hemisphere(a) and Other Worldwide =================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 Future cash flows $ 6,110 $ 4,206 $ 5,639 $ 15,955 Future costs Production costs and other operating expenses (2,479) (1,824) (2,303) (6,606) Development costs(b) (496) (269) (689) (1,454) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,135 2,113 2,647 7,895 Future income tax expense (916) (655) (234) (1,805) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS 2,219 1,458 2,413 6,090 Ten percent discount factor (979) (564) (957) (2,500) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- STANDARDIZED MEASURE 1,240 894 1,456 3,590 Share of equity investees' standardized measure 76 53 239 368 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 1,316 $ 947 $ 1,695 $ 3,958 =================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 Future cash flows $ 6,333 $ 3,769 $ 4,253 $ 14,355 Future costs Production costs and other operating expenses (2,557) (1,830) (1,748) (6,135) Development costs(b) (560) (321) (169) (1,050) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,216 1,618 2,336 7,170 Future income tax expense (928) (517) (138) (1,583) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS 2,288 1,101 2,198 5,587 Ten percent discount factor (1,004) (448) (833) (2,285) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- STANDARDIZED MEASURE 1,284 653 1,365 3,302 Share of equity investees' standardized measure 49 47 258 354 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 1,333 $ 700 $ 1,623 $ 3,656 =================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 Future cash flows $ 6,114 $ 3,320 $ 2,341 $ 11,775 Future costs Production costs and other operating expenses (2,423) (1,919) (1,374) (5,716) Development costs(b) (446) (241) (162) (849) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,245 1,160 805 5,210 Future income tax expense (1,001) (338) (52) (1,391) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS 2,244 822 753 3,819 Ten percent discount factor (1,049) (298) (256) (1,603) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- STANDARDIZED MEASURE 1,195 524 497 2,216 Share of equity investees' standardized measure 57 60 238 355 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 1,252 $ 584 $ 735 $ 2,571 =================================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== (a) Includes amounts applicable to operating interests in which Occidental receives agreed-upon fees per barrel of crude oil produced. (b) Includes dismantlement and abandonment costs. 65
CHANGES IN THE STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS FROM PROVED RESERVE QUANTITIES In millions For the years ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 ===================================================================================== ========= ========= ========= BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 3,302 $ 2,216 $ 2,246 --------- --------- --------- Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced, net of production costs and other operating expenses (1,169) (764) (735) Net change in prices received per barrel, net of production costs and other operating expenses 672 477 (1,406) Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, net of future production and development costs 170 215 535 Change in estimated future development costs (110) (163) 32 Revisions of quantity estimates 394 246 549 Development costs incurred during the period 401 328 446 Accretion of discount 369 260 317 Net change in income taxes (195) (108) 256 Purchases and sales of reserves in place, net (247) 599 (57) Changes in production rates and other 3 (4) 33 --------- --------- --------- NET CHANGE 288 1,086 (30) --------- --------- --------- END OF YEAR $ 3,590 $ 3,302 $ 2,216 ===================================================================================== ========= ========= =========
The information set forth below does not include information with respect to operations of equity investees. The following table sets forth, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, Occidental's approximate average sales prices and average production costs of oil and gas. Production costs are the costs incurred in lifting the oil and gas to the surface and include gathering, treating, primary processing, field storage, property taxes and insurance on proved properties, but do not include depreciation, depletion and amortization, royalties, income taxes, interest, general and administrative and other expenses.
AVERAGE SALES PRICES AND AVERAGE PRODUCTION COSTS OF OIL AND GAS Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere For the years ended December 31, States Hemisphere(a,b) and Other(a) =============================================================================== ========== ========== ========== 1995 Oil Average sales price ($/bbl.) $ 15.61 $ 10.62 $ 14.47 Gas Average sales price ($/Mcf) $ 1.51 $ -- $ 2.07 Average oil and gas production cost ($/bbl.)(c) $ 3.98 $ 3.34 $ 3.64 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 1994 Oil Average sales price ($/bbl.) $ 14.21 $ 10.19 $ 12.08 Gas Average sales price ($/Mcf) $ 1.85 $ 1.72 $ 1.15 Average oil and gas production cost ($/bbl.)(c) $ 4.20 $ 3.75 $ 3.56 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 1993 Oil Average sales price ($/bbl.) $ 15.54 $ 11.51 $ 11.41 Gas Average sales price ($/Mcf) $ 1.98 $ 1.80 $ 1.24 Average oil and gas production cost ($/bbl.)(c) $ 4.44 $ 3.78 $ 3.82 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (a) Sales prices are calculated before royalties with respect to certain of Occidental's interests. (b) Sales prices include fees received under service contracts. (c) Gas volumes have been converted to equivalent barrels based on energy content.
66 The following table sets forth, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, Occidental's net productive and dry exploratory and development wells drilled.
NET PRODUCTIVE AND DRY EXPLORATORY AND DEVELOPMENT WELLS DRILLED Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total For the years ended December 31, States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ================================ ========== ========== ========== ========== 1995 Oil-- Exploratory 1.4 0.7 2.0 4.1 Development 79.3 20.6 26.8 126.7 Gas-- Exploratory 9.0 -- 1.7 10.7 Development 90.1 -- 4.7 94.8 Dry-- Exploratory 5.5 2.7 7.9 16.1 Development 14.5 0.4 -- 14.9 - -------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 1994 Oil-- Exploratory 1.5 -- 3.0 4.5 Development 139.6 10.8 58.6 209.0 Gas-- Exploratory 0.6 -- 1.0 1.6 Development 104.7 -- 1.0 105.7 Dry-- Exploratory 3.2 -- 12.5 15.7 Development 19.5 0.9 0.6 21.0 - -------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 1993 Oil-- Exploratory 1.0 -- 6.0 7.0 Development 113.2 17.6 25.2 156.0 Gas-- Exploratory 1.9 -- 1.1 3.0 Development 147.0 -- -- 147.0 Dry-- Exploratory 3.9 0.4 7.9 12.2 Development 15.6 -- 3.5 19.1 - -------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1995, Occidental's productive oil and gas wells (both producing wells and wells capable of production). The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of wells with multiple completions.
PRODUCTIVE OIL AND GAS WELLS Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total Wells at December 31, 1995 States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ================================ ========== ========== ========== ========== Oil-- Gross(a) 9,680(137) 1,317 440(21) 11,437(158) Net(b) 5,214 (94) 839 237(21) 6,290(115) Gas-- Gross(a) 3,977 (96) -- 104 4,081 (96) Net(b) 2,571 (61) -- 33 2,604 (61) - -------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (a) The total number of wells in which interests are owned or which are operated under service contracts. (b) The sum of fractional interests.
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1995, Occidental's participation in exploratory and development wells being drilled.
PARTICIPATION IN EXPLORATORY AND DEVELOPMENT WELLS BEING DRILLED Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total Wells at December 31, 1995 States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide ==================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== Exploratory and development wells Gross 56 9 21 86 Net 23 9 8 40 - ------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- At December 31, 1995, Occidental was participating in 141 pressure maintenance and waterflood projects in the United States, 11 in Latin America, 9 in the Middle East and 2 in Russia. 67
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1995, Occidental's holdings of developed and undeveloped oil and gas acreage.
OIL AND GAS ACREAGE Other Eastern United Western Hemisphere Total Thousands of acres States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide =============================== ========== ========== ========== ========== Developed(a)-- Gross(b) 2,170 132 1,107 3,409 Net(c) 1,339 121 365 1,825 - ------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Undeveloped(d)-- Gross(b) 2,026 9,372 50,990 62,388 Net(c) 1,038 8,566 36,911 46,515 - ------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (a) Acres spaced or assigned to productive wells. (b) Total acres in which interests are held. (c) Sum of the fractional interests owned, based on working interests or shares of production, if under production-sharing agreements. (d) Acres on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the production of commercial quantities of oil and gas, regardless of whether the acreage contains proved reserves.
The following tables set forth, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, Occidental's domestic oil and gas production.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION--DOMESTIC Oil Production Natural Gas Production Thousands of barrels per day Millions of cubic feet per day ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 1995 1994 1993 =============================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= California 5 5 6 -- -- -- Gulf of Mexico 11 11 10 157 180 150 Kansas 6 7 7 193 194 182 Louisiana 7 3 2 39 23 19 Mississippi 1 -- 2 4 5 12 New Mexico 3 3 3 22 20 17 Oklahoma 5 5 5 57 60 62 Texas 21 22 21 128 131 141 Virginia -- -- -- -- -- 9 Wyoming -- -- -- 8 5 5 Other States 5 3 2 4 2 3 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- TOTAL 64 59 58 612 620 600 =============================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
The following tables set forth, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, Occidental's international oil and gas production.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION--INTERNATIONAL Oil Production Natural Gas Production Thousands of barrels per day Millions of cubic feet per day ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 1995 1994 1993 =============================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Argentina -- 4 9 -- 1 1 Colombia 30 28 30 -- -- -- Congo 9 2 -- -- -- -- Ecuador 20 18 10 -- -- -- Netherlands -- -- -- 78 -- -- Oman 12 12 11 -- -- -- Pakistan 6 7 8 49 52 51 Peru 58 61 63 -- -- -- Qatar 20 3 -- -- -- -- Russia 23 21 23 -- -- -- Venezuela 21 8 -- -- -- -- Yemen 15 14 4 -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- TOTAL 214 178 158 127 53 52 =============================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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                                                                      EXHIBIT 21
 
                              LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
 
    The  following is a list of the  Registrant and its subsidiaries at December
31, 1995,  other  than  certain  subsidiaries that  did  not  in  the  aggregate
constitute  a significant subsidiary. Unless otherwise indicated, 100 percent of
the voting  securities of  each subsidiary  is owned  by its  immediate  parent.
Multiple levels of subsidiary relationship are reflected by indentation.
 
JURISDICTION OF NAME INCORPORATION - ---- --------------- Occidental Petroleum Corporation Delaware MidCon Corp. Delaware MidCon Gas Services Corp. Delaware MidCon Exploration Company Illinois MidCon Texas Gas Services Corp. Delaware MidCon Texas Pipeline Corp. Delaware MidCon NGL Corp. Delaware Palo Duro Pipeline Company, Inc. Delaware Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America Delaware NGPL-Canyon Compression Co. Delaware NGPL Offshore Company Delaware NGPL-Trailblazer Inc. Delaware Occidental Petroleum Investment Co. California Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. Delaware Occidental Chemical Holding Corporation California Occidental Chemical Europe, S.A. Belgium Occidental Quimica do Brasil Ltda. Brazil Vulcan Material Plastico S.A. Brazil Oxy Chemical Corporation California Occidental Chemical International, Inc. California Oxychem (Canada), Inc. Canada Oxy CH Corporation California Occidental Chemical Corporation New York B & D Cogen Funding Corp. Delaware Interore Corporation Delaware Occidental Chemical Chile S.A.I.(a) Chile Occidental Tower Corporation Delaware Oxy Petrochemicals Inc. Delaware Oxy VCM Corporation Delaware PDG Chemical Inc. Delaware Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation California Exeter Drilling Company Nevada MidCon Exploration Company Delaware Occidental Crude Sales, Inc. Delaware Occidental Crude Sales, Inc. (International) Delaware Occidental International Exploration and Production Company California Compania Occidental de Hidrocarburos, Inc. California Occidental Congo, Inc. Delaware Occidental of Oman, Inc. Liberia Occidental of the Republic of Komi, Inc. Delaware Occidental of Russia Ltd. Bermuda Occidental Peninsula, Inc. Delaware (Continued on next page)
JURISDICTION OF NAME INCORPORATION - ---- --------------- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Continued) Occidental Petroleum Investment Co. (Continued) Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation (Continued) Occidental International Exploration and Production Company (Continued) Occidental Peruana, Inc. California Occidental Petroleum (Malaysia) Ltd. Bermuda Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. Bermuda Occidental Petroleum (Pakistan), Inc. Delaware Occidental Petroleum (South America), Inc.(b) Delaware Occidental Exploration and Production Company California Occidental Philippines, Inc. California Repsol Occidental Corporation(c) Delaware Occidental de Colombia, Inc. Delaware OXY USA Inc. Delaware Occidental Receivables, Inc. California Opcal Insurance, Inc. Hawaii Oxy Westwood Corporation California Placid Oil Company Delaware Occidental Netherlands, Inc. Delaware - -------------------------- (a) One percent owned by D. S. Ventures, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Occidental Chemical Corporation. (b) A 15 percent voting interest was owned by another company at December 31, 1995. (c) A 25 percent voting interest was owned by another company at December 31, 1995.

                                                                      EXHIBIT 23
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
    As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference  of (a)  our report, dated  February 22, 1996  appearing in Occidental
Petroleum Corporation's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1995,  and
(b)  our  report, dated  February 22,  1996,  appearing in  Occidental Petroleum
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K  for the year ended December 31,  1995,
into Occidental Petroleum Corporation's previously filed Registration Statements
Nos.   33-5487,  33-5490,  33-14662,  33-23798,  33-40054,  33-44791,  33-47636,
33-60492, 33-59395, 33-64719, 33-65129 and 333-285.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Los Angeles, California
March 26, 1996
 


5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 YEAR DEC-31-1995 DEC-31-1995 520 0 662 19 647 2,519 22,704 8,837 17,815 2,657 5,078 0 1,325 64 3,241 17,815 10,423 10,694 6,980 9,096 106 0 579 801 402 511 0 0 0 511 1.31 1.30