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Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international US company engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas.

Occidental Petroleum - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996

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
_____________________

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, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(310) 208-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
_____________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class Outstanding at June 30, 1996
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Common stock $.20 par value 323,015,109 shares
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


CONTENTS

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets --
June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations --
Three and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows --
Six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 5

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 6

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10



PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 15

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 15
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PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
(Amounts in millions)

1996 1995
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ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5) $ 113 $ 520

Receivables, net 1,008 891

Inventories (Note 6) 573 647

Prepaid expenses and other 365 461
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Total current assets 2,059 2,519


LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, net 139 158


EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Note 12) 1,024 927


PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of $9,107
at June 30, 1996 and $8,837 at December 31, 1995 (Note 7) 13,891 13,867

OTHER ASSETS 379 344

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$ 17,492 $ 17,815
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
(Amounts in millions)

1996 1995
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Current maturities of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities $ 50 $ 522

Notes payable 92 16

Accounts payable 849 859

Accrued liabilities 1,065 1,168

Domestic and foreign income taxes 111 92
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Total current liabilities 2,167 2,657
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SENIOR FUNDED DEBT, net of current maturities and unamortized discount 4,806 4,819
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes 2,655 2,620

Other 3,025 3,089
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5,680 5,709
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NONREDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK, COMMON STOCK AND
OTHER STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Nonredeemable preferred stock, stated at liquidation value 1,325 1,325

Common stock, at par value 64 64

Other stockholders' equity

Additional paid-in capital 4,531 4,631

Retained earnings(deficit) (1,087) (1,402)

Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 6 12
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4,839 4,630
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$ 17,492 $ 17,815
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
(Amounts in millions, except per-share amounts)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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REVENUES
Net sales and operating revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 878 $ 756 $ 1,632 $ 1,461
Natural gas transmission operations 521 468 1,223 1,006
Chemical operations 1,058 1,456 2,126 2,928
Other -- (1) (2) (2)
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2,457 2,679 4,979 5,393
Interest, dividends and other income 145 21 170 47
Gains on asset dispositions, net (1) 40 4 46
Income from equity investments (Note 12) 23 33 43 58
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2,624 2,773 5,196 5,544
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COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Cost of sales 1,834 1,950 3,708 3,973
Selling, general and administrative and other
operating expenses 229 353 457 596
Environmental remediation 82 5 88 11
Exploration expense 31 32 47 50
Interest and debt expense, net 120 140 260 289
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2,296 2,480 4,560 4,919
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Income(loss) before taxes 328 293 636 625
Provision for domestic and foreign income and
other taxes (Note 11) 147 106 291 260
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Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net 181 187 345 365

Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 3) -- -- (30) --
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NET INCOME(LOSS) 181 187 315 365

Preferred dividends (23) (23) (46) (46)
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EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO
COMMON STOCK $ 158 $ 164 $ 269 $ 319
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PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net $ .49 $ .51 $ .93 $ 1.00
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- (.09) --
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Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .49 $ .51 $ .84 $ 1.00
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net $ .47 $ .49 $ .91 $ .96
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- (.09) --
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Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .47 $ .49 $ .82 $ .96
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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK $ .25 $ .25 $ .50 $ .50
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING 322.4 318.2 320.9 317.8
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
(Amounts in millions)

1996 1995
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income(loss) $ 315 $ 365
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities
Extraordinary (gain)loss, net 30 --
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 451 473
Deferred income tax provision 103 20
Other noncash charges to income 27 227
Gains on asset dispositions, net (4) (46)
Income from equity investments (43) (58)
Exploration expense 47 50
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (57) (272)
Other operating, net (123) (64)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 746 695
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (508) (380)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net 8 140
Buyout of operating leases -- (5)
Sale of businesses, net 24 473
Other investing, net (24) 44
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Net cash provided(used) by investing activities (500) 272
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from senior funded debt 8 138
Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements 475 (528)
Payments on senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities (1,025) (216)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 9 16
Proceeds(payments) of notes payable 77 1
Cash dividends paid (206) (200)
Other financing, net 9 8
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Net cash used by financing activities (653) (781)
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Increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (407) 186
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period 520 129
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Cash and cash equivalents--end of period $ 113 $ 315
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 1996


1. General

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have
been prepared by Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Occidental) pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain
information and disclosures normally included in notes to consolidated
financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules
and regulations, but resultant disclosures are in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles as they apply to interim reporting. The
consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
incorporated by reference in Occidental's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1995 (1995 Form 10-K).

In the opinion of Occidental's management, the accompanying consolidated
condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly Occidental's
consolidated financial position as of June 30, 1996 and the consolidated
results of operations for the three and six months then ended and the
consolidated cash flows for the six months then ended. The results of
operations and cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 1996 are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows to be
expected for the full year.

Certain financial statements and notes for the prior year have been changed
to conform to the 1996 presentation.

Reference is made to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements
incorporated by reference in the 1995 Form 10-K for a summary of significant
accounting policies.


2. Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions

In April 1996, Occidental completed the acquisition of a 64 percent equity
interest in INDSPEC Holding Corporation (INDSPEC) for approximately $87
million in common stock. Under the terms of the transaction, INDSPEC's
management and employees retained voting control of INDSPEC. Also in April,
Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which engages in on-shore
drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for approximately $32 million.
In addition, certain assets of its international phosphate fertilizer
trading operations were sold for approximately $20 million. None of these
transactions resulted in a material gain or loss.


3. Extraordinary Gain(Loss)

The 1996 six month results included a net extraordinary loss of $30 million,
which resulted from the early retirement of high-coupon debt.


4. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash payments during the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 included
federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $91 million and
$129 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of interest capitalized)
totaled approximately $269 million and $282 million for the six month
periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

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5.  Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid money-market mutual funds and bank
deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Cash
equivalents totaled $161 million and $620 million at June 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, respectively. The reduction in cash equivalents reflected
the use of cash for the redemption of the 11.75% Senior Debentures in March
1996.

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.


6. Inventories

A portion of inventories is valued under the LIFO method. The valuation of
LIFO inventory for interim periods is based on management's estimates of
year-end inventory levels and costs. Inventories consist of the following
(in millions):

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Balance at June 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Raw materials $ 123 $ 116
Materials and supplies 192 180
Work in progress 15 17
Finished goods 290 363
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620 676
LIFO reserve (47) (29)
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Total $ 573 $ 647
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7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Reference is made to the consolidated financial statements and Note 1
thereto incorporated by reference in the 1995 Form 10-K for a description of
investments in property, plant and equipment.


8. Retirement Plans and Postretirement Benefits

Reference is made to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements
incorporated by reference in the 1995 Form 10-K for a description of the
retirement plans and postretirement benefits of Occidental and its
subsidiaries.


9. 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

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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 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.


10. Other Commitments and Contingencies

Occidental has certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures, as well as certain other contingent liabilities.
Additionally, Occidental has agreed to participate in the development of
certain natural gas reserves and construction of a liquefied natural gas
plant in Malaysia; however, Occidental has not yet entered into any material
development or construction contracts.

Reference is made to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements
incorporated by reference in the 1995 Form 10-K for information concerning
Occidental's long-term purchase obligations for certain products and
services.

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.


11. Income Taxes

The provision for taxes based on income for the 1996 and 1995 interim
periods was computed in accordance with Interpretation No. 18 of APB Opinion
No. 28 on reporting taxes for interim periods and was based on projections
of total year pretax income.

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. 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
Occidental's financial position or results of operations in any given year.


12. 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 June 30, 1996, Occidental's
equity investments consisted primarily of joint-interest pipelines,
including a pipeline

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in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, a 30 percent investment in the common
shares of Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd. and various chemical
partnerships. The following table presents Occidental's proportionate
interest in the summarized financial information of its equity method
investments (in millions):

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Periods Ended June 30
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues $ 228 $ 212 $ 420 $ 404
Costs and expenses 205 179 377 346
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Net income $ 23 $ 33 $ 43 $ 58
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13. 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 Inc. (OXY
USA). The following tables present summarized financial information for OXY
USA (in millions):

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Periods Ended June 30
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues $ 244 $ 186 $ 478 $ 362
Costs and expenses 217 168 428 358
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Net income $ 27 $ 18 $ 50 $ 4
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Balance at June 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Current assets $ 140 $ 206
Intercompany receivable $ 435 $ 323
Noncurrent assets $ 2,038 $ 2,057
Current liabilities $ 231 $ 244
Interest bearing note to parent $ 113 $ 121
Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,282 $ 1,283
Stockholders' equity $ 987 $ 938
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14. Subsequent Events

On July 1, 1996, Occidental redeemed all of its outstanding $300 million
principal amount of its 9.625% Senior Notes, which were due July 1, 1999, at
a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount. Also, on July 22, 1996,
Occidental announced that a judgment of $742 million had been entered in
favor of its OXY USA subsidiary against Chevron USA by the state district
court in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The unanimous verdict was for approximately $229
million in compensatory damages for breach of a 1982 merger agreement and
interest on these damages from 1982 to the date of judgment. Chevron
announced they will appeal the case. In addition, on July 30, 1996,
Occidental announced the sale of its royalty oil interests in the Congo for
$215 million to the Republic of the Congo. Occidental acquired the royalty
interest in 1993 and continues to hold exploration rights to two blocks in
the country. There will be no material gain or loss as a result of this
transaction.

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Occidental's net income for the first six months of 1996 totaled $315 million,
on net sales and operating revenues of $5.0 billion, compared with net income of
$365 million, on net sales and operating revenues of $5.4 billion, for the same
period of 1995. Occidental's net income for the second quarter of 1996 was $181
million, on net sales and operating revenues of $2.5 billion, compared with $187
million, on net sales and operating revenues of $2.7 billion, for the same
period of 1995. Primary earnings per common share were $.84 for the first six
months of 1996, compared with $1.00 for the same period of 1995. Primary
earnings per common share were $.49 for the second quarter of 1996, compared
with $.51 for the same period of 1995.

The decrease in net sales and operating revenues and net income for the second
quarter of 1996, compared with the same period of 1995, reflected the impact of
reduced chemical prices, primarily for petrochemicals and PVC resins, partially
offset by higher worldwide crude oil prices and higher domestic natural gas
prices.

Interest, dividends and other income for the six months of 1996 includes $130
million received for a litigation settlement related to Love Canal.

Income from equity investments decreased for the second quarter of 1996,
compared with the similar period of 1995. The decrease in 1996 primarily
reflected lower equity earnings from chemical investments.

The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating division
and corporate items (in millions):

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Periods Ended June 30
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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DIVISIONAL NET SALES
Oil and gas $ 878 $ 756 $ 1,632 $ 1,461
Natural gas transmission 521 468 1,223 1,006
Chemical 1,058 1,456 2,126 2,928
Other -- (1) (2) (2)
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NET SALES $ 2,457 $ 2,679 $ 4,979 $ 5,393
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DIVISIONAL EARNINGS
Oil and gas $ 144 $ (30) $ 305 $ 30
Natural gas transmission 51 62 172 137
Chemical 212 354 330 661
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407 386 807 828
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS
Interest expense, net (112) (133) (242) (277)
Income taxes, administration and other (114) (66) (220) (186)
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INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY GAIN(LOSS), NET 181 187 345 365

Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- (30) --
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NET INCOME $ 181 $ 187 $ 315 $ 365
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Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses were $457
million for the first six months of 1996, compared with $596 million for the
same period of 1995. The 1995 amount included a second quarter charge of $109
million for settlement of litigation. Environmental remediation was $88 million
for the first six months of 1996, compared with $11 million for the same period
of 1995. The 1996 amount included a second quarter charge of $75 million for
additional environmental reserves.

Oil and gas earnings for the first six months of 1996 were $305 million,
compared with $30 million for the same period of 1995. Oil and gas earnings for
the second quarter of 1996 were $144 million, compared with earnings before
special items of $79 million for the second quarter of 1995. The 1995 results,
after a charge of $109 million for settlement of litigation, were a loss of $30
million. The increase in second quarter earnings in 1996, compared with 1995,
reflected higher worldwide crude oil prices and higher domestic natural gas
prices. Oil and gas prices are sensitive to complex factors, which are outside
the control of Occidental. Accordingly, Occidental is unable to predict with
certainty the direction, magnitude or impact of future trends in sales prices
for oil and gas.

Natural gas transmission earnings for the first six months of 1996 were $172
million, compared with $137 million for the same period of 1995. Natural gas
transmission earnings for the second quarter of 1996 were $51 million, compared
with $62 million for the same period of 1995. The decline in earnings for the
second quarter of 1996, compared with the same period of 1995, resulted
primarily from lower transport margins, partially offset by lower costs related
to the reorganization in late 1995.

Chemical earnings before special items for the first six months of 1996 were
$278 million, compared with $621 million for the same period of 1995. The 1996
results, after inclusion of $130 million related to a favorable litigation
settlement and a charge of $75 million for additional environmental reserves
relating to various existing sites, and the related state tax effects, were $330
million. Chemical earnings before special items for the second quarter of 1996
were $160 million, compared with earnings before special items of $314 million
for the second quarter of 1995. The 1996 second quarter results were $212
million after the previously mentioned items. The 1995 results, after inclusion
of a $40 million pretax gain related to the sale of assets, were $354 million.
The decline in second quarter 1996 earnings resulted primarily from decreased
profit margins in petrochemicals and PVC resins. The second quarter of 1996
also reflects the absence of sales and earnings of certain assets divested in
1995. Most of Occidental's chemical products are commodity in nature, the
prices of which are sensitive to a number of complex factors. Occidental is
unable to accurately forecast the trend of sales prices for its commodity
chemical products. However, PVC and certain petrochemical prices recently have
increased slightly, while others, particularly chlor-alkali, overall have
remained firm.

Divisional earnings include credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes. In
the first six months of 1996, divisional earnings benefited by $45 million from
credits allocated. This included credits of $8 million, $24 million and $13
million at oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. Of
the total amount for the first six months of 1996, $23 million was recorded in
the second quarter of 1996 as a benefit to divisional earnings, of which $4
million, $12 million and $7 million was recorded at oil and gas, natural gas
transmission and chemical, respectively. In the first six months of 1995,
divisional earnings benefited by $46 million. The comparable amounts allocated
to the divisions were credits of $8 million, $24 million and $14 million at oil
and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. Of the total
amount for the six months of 1995, $23 million was recorded in the second
quarter of 1995 as a benefit to divisional earnings, of which $4 million, $12
million and $7 million was recorded at oil and gas, natural gas transmission and
chemical, respectively.

Interest expense for the first six months of 1996 was $242 million, compared
with $277 million for the same period of 1995. Interest expense for the second
quarter of 1996 was $112 million, compared with $133 million for the second
quarter of 1995. The lower expense primarily reflected lower average interest
rates and lower average debt levels resulting primarily from the redemption on
March 15, 1996, of $955 million of 11.75% Senior Debentures.

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Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to various lawsuits,
environmental and other proceedings and claims, some of which involve
substantial amounts. See Note 9 to the consolidated condensed financial
statements. Occidental also has commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. See Note 10 to the
consolidated condensed 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.


FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Occidental's net cash provided by operating activities was $746 million for the
first six months of 1996, compared with $695 million for the same period of
1995. The 1996 noncash charges included the previously mentioned $130 million
favorable litigation settlement, partially offset by the $75 million charge for
additional environmental reserves. The 1995 noncash charges included the
previously mentioned $109 million settlement of litigation. The 1996 and 1995
noncash charges also included employee benefit plans expense and various other
charges.

Occidental's net cash used by investing activities was $500 million for the
first six months of 1996, compared with cash provided of $272 million for the
same period of 1995. Capital expenditures were $508 million in 1996, including
$339 million in oil and gas, $69 million in natural gas transmission and $90
million in chemical. Capital expenditures were $380 million in 1995, including
$260 million in oil and gas, $41 million in natural gas transmission and $79
million in chemical. The increase in 1996 from 1995 reflected higher spending
in oil and gas, primarily in Peru, Qatar and Yemen. Net proceeds from the sale
of businesses and disposals of property, plant and equipment for the first six
months of 1996 totaled $32 million, which primarily reflected the proceeds from
the sale of its on-shore drilling and well servicing subsidiary. Net proceeds
from the sale of businesses and disposals of property, plant and equipment for
the first six months of 1995 totaled $613 million, which primarily reflected the
proceeds from the sale of Occidental's high density polyethylene business
(HDPE), its PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana and the sale of a portion of
Occidental's oil and gas operation in Pakistan.

Financing activities used net cash of $653 million in the first six months of
1996, compared with $781 million for the same period of 1995. The 1996 amount
reflected net cash used of $465 million to reduce short-term and long-term debt,
net of proceeds from borrowings, primarily for the redemption of the 11.75%
Senior Debentures, and the payment of dividends of $206 million. In 1995,
repayments of debt, net of proceeds from borrowings, resulted in net cash used
of $605 million to reduce long-term debt. Additionally, dividend payments were
$200 million.

For 1996, Occidental expects that cash generated from operations and asset sales
will be more than adequate to meet its operating requirements, capital spending
and dividend payments. Excess cash generated is expected to be applied to debt
and liability reduction. Occidental also has substantial borrowing capacity to
meet unanticipated cash requirements.

At June 30, 1996, Occidental's working capital was a negative $108 million,
compared with a negative $138 million at December 31, 1995. Available but
unused lines of committed bank credit totaled approximately $2.1 billion at June
30, 1996, compared with $2.6 billion at December 31, 1995.

Receivables at June 30, 1996 include the accrual for litigation settlements
previously mentioned.

Equity investments at June 30, 1996 include the interest in INDSPEC Holding
Corporation (INDSPEC) as discussed below.

Current maturities of senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities decreased
as a result of the redemption of the 11.75% Senior Debentures in March 1996.

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In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." As permitted by SFAS No. 123, Occidental will not recognize
compensation expense for stock-based compensation arrangements, but rather will
disclose in the notes to the financial statements the impact on annual net
income and earnings per share as if the fair value based compensation cost had
been recognized commencing in 1996.

In April 1996, Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which engages in
on-shore drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for approximately $32
million. In addition, certain assets of its international phosphate fertilizer
trading operation were sold for approximately $20 million. Also in April,
Occidental completed the acquisition of a 64 percent equity interest in INDSPEC
for approximately $87 million in common stock. Under the terms of the
transaction, INDSPEC's management and employees retained voting control of
INDSPEC. None of these transactions resulted in a material gain or loss.

On July 1, 1996, Occidental redeemed all of its outstanding $300 million
principal amount of its 9.625% Senior Notes, which were due July 1, 1999, at a
redemption price of 100% of the principal amount. Also, on July 22, 1996,
Occidental announced that a judgment of $742 million had been entered in favor
of its OXY USA subsidiary against Chevron USA by the state district court in
Tulsa, Oklahoma. The unanimous verdict was for approximately $229 million in
compensatory damages for breach of a 1982 merger agreement and interest on these
damages from 1982 to the date of judgment. Chevron announced they will appeal
the case. In addition, on July 30, 1996, Occidental announced the sale of its
royalty oil interests in the Congo for $215 million to the Republic of the
Congo. Occidental acquired the royalty interest in 1993 and continues to hold
exploration rights to two blocks in the country. There will be no material gain
or loss as a result of this transaction.


ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

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.

The laws which require or address 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.

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 as a
relevant measure of exposure. Although the liability of a potentially
responsible party (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.

As of June 30, 1996, Occidental had been notified by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) or equivalent state agencies or otherwise had become
aware that it had been identified as being involved at 290 Superfund or
comparable state sites. (This number does not include 61 sites where Occidental
has been successful in resolving its involvement.) The 290 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 disputed. Of the remaining 208 sites, Occidental has had no
communication or activity with government agencies or other PRPs in four years
at 39 sites, has denied involvement at 30 sites and has yet to determine
involvement in 24 sites. With respect to the remaining 115 of these sites,
Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 105 of these sites, where
environmental remediation efforts are probable and

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the costs can be reasonably estimated, Occidental has accrued reserves at the
most likely cost to be incurred. The 105 sites include 38 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 10 of the 115 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 under the caption "Results of Operations."

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PART II   OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


GENERAL

There is incorporated by reference herein the information regarding legal
proceedings in Item 3 of Part I of Occidental's 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K
and Note 9 to the consolidated condensed financial statements in Part I hereof.

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 of the 10th
Circuit affirmed the subsequent judgment and OXY USA petitioned the U.S. Supreme
Court for a writ of certiorari. On May 28, 1996, the Supreme Court granted OXY
USA's petition, vacated the judgment and remanded the case to the Court of
Appeals for further consideration in light of its decision in BMW of North
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America v. Gore, 116 S.Ct. 1872 (1996).
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEEDINGS

OxyChem has agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency to settle an enforcement matter involving
alleged violations of Clean Air Act regulations for asbestos at its chlor-alkali
facility in Taft, Louisiana. The settlement terms call for OxyChem to pay civil
penalties of approximately $113,000 for alleged violations of recordkeeping,
monitoring and maintenance requirements in 1991 and 1992.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

10.1 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Occidental
Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (amends
Form previously filed as Exhibit 99.2 to Occidental's
Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-64719 and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, File No. 1-9210)

10.2 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under
Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan
(amends Form previously filed as Exhibit 99.3 to
Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No.
33-64719 and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.30 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-9210)

11 Statement regarding the computation of earnings per share
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995

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12    Statement regarding the computation of total enterprise
ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 and the five years ended
December 31, 1995

27 Financial data schedule for the six month period ended June
30, 1996 (included only in the copy of this report filed
electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission)


(b) Reports on Form 8-K

During the quarter ended June 30, 1996, Occidental filed the
following Current Reports on Form 8-K:

1. Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 17, 1996 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on April 19, 1996, for the
purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's results of
operations for the quarter ended March 31, 1996

2. Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 19, 1996 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on April 22, 1996, for the
purpose of reporting, among other things, under Item 5, the
price of Occidental's common stock determined for the
approximately 3.4 million shares to be issued in the
exchange offers for INDSPEC Holding Corporation

From June 30, 1996 to the date hereof, Occidental filed the
following Current Report on Form 8-K:

1. Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 22, 1996 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on July 23, 1996, for the
purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's results of
operations for the quarter ended June 30, 1996

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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements 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



DATE: August 12, 1996 S. P. Dominick, Jr.
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S. P. Dominick, Jr., Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting and Duly Authorized Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBITS
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10.1 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum
Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (amends Form previously filed as
Exhibit 99.2 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File
No. 33-64719 and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.29 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, File No. 1-9210)

10.2 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum
Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan (amends Form previously filed as
Exhibit 99.3 to Occidental's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File
No. 33-64719 and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.30 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Occidental for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, File No. 1-9210)

11 Statement regarding the computation of earnings per share for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995

12 Statement regarding the computation of total enterprise ratios of
earnings to fixed charges for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and
1995 and the five years ended December 31, 1995

27 Financial data schedule for the six month period ended June 30, 1996
(included only in the copy of this report filed electronically with
the Securities and Exchange Commission)