Occidental Petroleum has sold its OxyChem chemicals business to Berkshire Hathaway, intending to use the proceeds for debt reduction. The company has also restructured a Delaware Basin contract to a fixed-fee model to cut costs and enhance flexibility. These actions mark a strategic shift for Occidental Petroleum towards becoming a more focused energy company, prioritizing balance sheet strength, cash flow resilience, and debt reduction amidst fluctuating commodity prices.
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Occidental Refocuses On Upstream Efficiency And Debt After OxyChem Sale
Occidental Petroleum has sold its OxyChem chemicals business to Berkshire Hathaway, intending to use the proceeds for debt reduction. The company has also restructured a Delaware Basin contract to a fixed-fee model to cut costs and enhance flexibility. These actions mark a strategic shift for Occidental Petroleum towards becoming a more focused energy company, prioritizing balance sheet strength, cash flow resilience, and debt reduction amidst fluctuating commodity prices.