OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/
10-Q, 1996-05-15
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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 March 31, 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
                                     -----    -----   

   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 March 31, 1996
   ---------------------------                -----------------------------
   Common stock $.20 par value                      319,354,354 shares
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               OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


                                    CONTENTS


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PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

          Item 1. Financial Statements
 
                  Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets --
                      March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995                   2
 
                  Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations --
                      Three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995             4
 
                  Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows --
                      Three months ended March 31, 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                                         14
 
          Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders       14
 
          Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                          14
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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
                            MARCH 31, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                   (Amounts in millions)

                                                                         1996        1995  
=================================================================    ========    ========  
<S>                                                                  <C>         <C>       
ASSETS                                                                                    
                                                                                          
CURRENT ASSETS                                                                            
                                                                                          
  Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4)                                 $    118    $    520  

  Receivables, net                                                        987         891  

  Inventories (Note 5)                                                    588         647  

  Prepaid expenses and other                                              419         461  
                                                                     --------    -------- 
                                                                                          
    Total current assets                                                2,112       2,519  

                                                                                          
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, net                                                158         158  

                                                                                          
EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Note 11)                                              928         927  

                                                                                          
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of                                            
  accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of $8,967                          
  at March 31, 1996 and $8,837 at December 31, 1995 (Note 6)           13,872      13,867 
                                                                                          
OTHER ASSETS                                                              399         344 
                                                                                          
                                                                     --------    -------- 
                                                                     $ 17,469    $ 17,815 
=================================================================    ========    ========  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                       OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                             CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                              MARCH 31, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                     (Amounts in millions)
 
                                                                                 1996        1995
=========================================================================    ========    ========
<S>                                                                          <C>         <C>
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

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

  Notes payable                                                                    18          16

  Accounts payable                                                                869         859

  Accrued liabilities                                                           1,061       1,168

  Domestic and foreign income taxes                                               138          92
                                                                             --------    --------
    Total current liabilities                                                   2,136       2,657
                                                                             --------    --------
SENIOR FUNDED DEBT, net of current maturities and unamortized discount          4,964       4,819
                                                                             --------    --------
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

  Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes                          2,619       2,620  

  Other                                                                         3,081       3,089  
                                                                             --------    --------
                                                                                5,700       5,709  
                                                                             --------    --------
                                                                                                 
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                                                  4,539       4,631  

    Retained earnings(deficit)                                                 (1,269)     (1,402) 

    Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments                            10          12  
                                                                             --------    --------
                                                                                4,669       4,630
                                                                             --------    --------
                                                                             $ 17,469    $ 17,815                    
=========================================================================    ========    ========   
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 MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND 1995
                        (Amounts in millions, except per-share amounts)
 
                                                                                Three Months Ended
                                                                                          March 31
                                                                              --------------------
                                                                                  1996        1995
==========================================================================    ========    ========
<S>                                                                           <C>         <C> 
REVENUES
  Net sales and operating revenues
    Oil and gas operations                                                    $    754    $    705   
    Natural gas transmission operations                                            702         538   
    Chemical operations                                                          1,068       1,472   
    Other                                                                           (2)         (1)                    
                                                                              --------    --------
                                                                                 2,522       2,714                               
  Interest, dividends and other income                                              25          26                     
  Gains on asset dispositions, net                                                   5           6                     
  Income from equity investments (Note 11)                                          20          25                     
                                                                              --------    --------
                                                                                 2,572       2,771                               
                                                                              --------    --------
COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS                                                                                           
  Cost of sales                                                                  1,874       2,027                     
  Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses                 234         245                     
  Exploration expense                                                               16          18                     
  Interest and debt expense, net                                                   140         149                     
                                                                              --------    --------
                                                                                 2,264       2,439         
                                                                              --------    --------
Income(loss) before taxes                                                          308         332

Provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes (Note 10)                144         154
                                                                              --------    --------
Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net                                        164         178        

Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 2)                                             (30)         --                   
                                                                              --------    --------
NET INCOME(LOSS)                                                                   134         178                   
                                                                                                                                  
Preferred dividends                                                                (23)        (23)                  
                                                                              --------    --------
EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK                                     $    111    $    155     
                                                                              ========    ========
                                                                                                                                  
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                                                                                                 
  Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net                                 $    .44    $    .49               
  Extraordinary gain(loss), net                                                   (.09)         --                           
                                                                              --------    --------
Primary earnings(loss) per common share                                       $    .35    $    .49               
                                                                              ========    ========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                                                                                           
  Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net                                 $    .43    $    .47               
  Extraordinary gain(loss), net                                                   (.09)         --                           
                                                                              --------    --------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share                                 $    .34    $    .47               
                                                                              ========    ========

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK                                           $    .25    $    .25                           
                                                                              ========    ========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON                                                                                                 
  SHARES OUTSTANDING                                                             319.4       317.3                           
==========================================================================    ========    ========
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 THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND 1995
                                        (Amounts in millions)

                                                                                       1996         1995     
==============================================================================     ========     ========     
<S>                                                                                <C>          <C>          
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                                                                          
  Net income(loss)                                                                 $    134     $    178     
  Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities                               
    Extraordinary (gain)loss, net                                                        30           --     
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets                                  224          238     
    Deferred income tax provision                                                        40           12     
    Other noncash charges to income                                                      49           87     
    Gains on asset dispositions, net                                                     (5)          (6)    
    Income from equity investments                                                      (20)         (25)    
    Exploration expense                                                                  16           18     
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities                                          (137)        (188)    
  Other operating, net                                                                  (39)         (29)    
                                                                                   --------     --------     
    Net cash provided by operating activities                                           292          285     
                                                                                   --------     --------     
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                                                                          
  Capital expenditures                                                                 (233)        (160)    
  Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net                            6           15     
  Purchase of businesses                                                                 --           (5)    
  Sale of businesses, net                                                                --           56     
  Other investing, net                                                                    3           15     
                                                                                   --------     --------     
    Net cash used by investing activities                                              (224)         (79)    
                                                                                   --------     --------     
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                                                          
  Proceeds from senior funded debt                                                       --           62     
  Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements                    632         (182)    
  Payments on senior funded debt and capital lease liabilities                       (1,012)          (8)    
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                  6            8     
  Proceeds(payments) of notes payable                                                     3            1     
  Cash dividends paid                                                                  (103)         (98)    
  Other financing, net                                                                    4           --     
                                                                                   --------     --------     
    Net cash provided(used) by financing activities                                    (470)        (217)    
                                                                                   --------     --------     
Increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                        (402)         (11)    
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period                                          520          129     
                                                                                   --------     --------     
Cash and cash equivalents--end of period                                           $    118     $    118     
==============================================================================     ========     ========      
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

                                 March 31, 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 March 31, 1996 and the consolidated
    results of operations and cash flows for the three months then ended. The
    results of operations and cash flows for the period ended March 31, 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.  Extraordinary Gain(Loss)

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


3.  Supplemental Cash Flow Information

    Cash payments during each of the three month periods ended March 31, 1996
    and 1995 included federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately
    $17 million. Interest paid (net of interest capitalized) totaled
    approximately $164 million and $171 million for the three month periods
    ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.


4.  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 $146 million and $620 million at March 31, 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

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    borrowings. This can result in the balance of short-term money-market
    instruments temporarily exceeding cash and cash equivalents.


5.  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                   March 31, 1996    December 31, 1995   
         =========================    ==============    =================       
         <S>                              <C>                <C>
         Raw materials                    $   106            $   116       
         Materials and supplies               184                180       
         Work in progress                      18                 17       
         Finished goods                       331                363       
                                          -------            -------       
                                              639                676       
         LIFO reserve                         (51)               (29)      
                                          -------            -------       
         Total                            $   588            $   647        
                                          =======            =======       
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6.  Property, Plant and Equipment

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


7.  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.


8.  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 involve substantial amounts. However, in
    management's

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    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.


9.  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.


10. 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.


11. 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 March 31, 1996, Occidental's
    equity investments consisted primarily of joint-interest pipelines,
    including a pipeline in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, a 30 percent
    investment in the common shares of Canadian

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    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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        Three Months Ended March 31,                      1996       1995 
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        <S>                                            <C>        <C>
        Revenues                                       $   192    $   192
        Costs and expenses                                 172        167 
                                                       -------    -------
        Net income                                     $    20    $    25
                                                       =======    ======= 
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12. 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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        Three Months Ended March 31,                      1996       1995
        ============================                   =======    =======
        <S>                                            <C>        <C>
        Revenues                                       $   234    $   176
        Costs and expenses                                 211        190
                                                       -------    -------
        Net income(loss)                               $    23    $   (14)
                                                       =======    ======= 
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        Balance at                         March 31, 1996    December 31, 1995
        ===============================    ==============    =================
        <S>                                    <C>                <C>
        Current assets                         $   142            $   206
        Intercompany receivable                $   416            $   323
        Noncurrent assets                      $ 2,041            $ 2,057
        Current liabilities                    $   248            $   244
        Interest bearing note to parent        $   113            $   121
        Noncurrent liabilities                 $ 1,278            $ 1,283
        Stockholders' equity                   $   960            $   938
        -------------------------------    --------------    -----------------
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13. Subsequent Events

    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. These
    transactions will not result in a material gain or loss. Also in April,
    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.

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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 quarter of 1996 was $134 million, on net
sales and operating revenues of $2.5 billion, compared with $178 million, on net
sales and operating revenues of $2.7 billion, for the same period of 1995.
Primary earnings per common share were $.35 for the first quarter of 1996,
compared with $.49 for the same period of 1995.

The decrease in net sales and operating revenues and net income for the first
quarter of 1996, compared with the same period of 1995, primarily reflected the
impact of reduced chemical prices, primarily for petrochemicals and PVC resins,
partially offset by higher worldwide crude oil prices, increased international
crude oil production and higher domestic natural gas prices.  The 1996 first
quarter earnings were also negatively impacted by a net extraordinary loss of
$30 million ($.09 per share), which resulted from the early retirement of high-
coupon debt.

Income from equity investments decreased for the first quarter of 1996, compared
with the similar period of 1995.  The decrease in 1996 primarily reflected lower
equity earnings from chemical investments, partially offset by higher equity
earnings from oil and gas investments.

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

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                                                              First Quarter 
                                                         ------------------   
                                                            1996       1995   
                                                         =======    =======   
   <S>                                                   <C>        <C>
   DIVISIONAL NET SALES                                                       
     Oil and gas                                         $   754    $   705   
     Natural gas transmission                                702        538   
     Chemical                                              1,068      1,472   
     Other                                                    (2)        (1)   
                                                         -------    -------    
   NET SALES                                             $ 2,522    $ 2,714   
                                                         =======    =======   
   DIVISIONAL EARNINGS                                                        
     Oil and gas                                         $   161    $    60   
     Natural gas transmission                                121         75   
     Chemical                                                118        307   
                                                         -------    -------   
                                                             400        442   
   UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS                                                
     Interest expense, net                                  (130)      (144)  
     Income taxes, administration and other                 (106)      (120)   
                                                         -------    -------   
                                                                              
   INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY GAIN(LOSS), NET               164        178    
                                                                               
   Extraordinary gain(loss), net                             (30)        --   
                                                         -------    -------   
   NET INCOME(LOSS)                                      $   134    $   178   
                                                         =======    =======    
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Oil and gas earnings for the first quarter of 1996 were $161 million, compared
with $60 million for the same period of 1995.  The increase in earnings in 1996,
compared with 1995, reflected higher worldwide crude oil prices, increased
international crude oil production, higher domestic natural gas prices and
reduced costs.  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 quarter of 1996 were $121
million, compared with $75 million for the same period of 1995. The improvement
in earnings and revenues for the first quarter of 1996, compared with the same
period of 1995, resulted primarily from higher sales and transportation margins
and volumes largely related to the colder than normal weather in the Midwest and
Eastern United States.

Chemical earnings for the first quarter of 1996 were $118 million, compared with
$307 million for the same period of 1995.  The decrease in 1996 earnings
reflected the impact of decreased profit margins for petrochemicals and PVC
resins and the absence of income applicable to 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, remained firm during the first quarter
of 1996.

Divisional earnings include credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes.  In
the first quarter of 1996, divisional earnings benefited by $22 million from
credits allocated.  This included credits of $4 million, $12 million and $6
million at oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical, respectively. In
the first quarter of 1995, divisional earnings benefited by $23 million.  The
comparable amounts allocated to the divisions were credits of $4 million, $12
million and $7 million at oil and gas, natural gas transmission and chemical,
respectively.

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 8 to the consolidated condensed financial
statements.  Occidental also has commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities.  See Note 9 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 $292 million for the
first quarter of 1996, compared with $285 million for the same period of 1995.
The 1996 and 1995 noncash charges included employee benefit plans expense and
various other charges.

Occidental's net cash used by investing activities was $224 million for the
first quarter of 1996, compared with $79 million for the same period of 1995.
Capital expenditures were $233 million in 1996, including $160 million in oil
and gas, $33 million in natural gas transmission and $34 million in chemical.
Capital expenditures were $160 million in 1995, including $119 million in oil
and gas, $13 million in natural gas transmission and $28 million in chemical.
The increase in 1996 from 1995 reflected higher spending in oil and gas,
primarily in Yemen.  Net proceeds from the sale of businesses and disposal of
property, plant and equipment for the first quarter of 1995 totaled $71 million,
which primarily reflected the proceeds from the sale of a portion of
Occidental's oil and gas operations in Pakistan.

Financing activities used net cash of $470 million in the first quarter of 1996,
compared with $217 million for the same period of 1995.  The 1996 amount
reflected net cash used of $377 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 $103 million.  In 1995,
repayments of debt, net of proceeds from

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borrowings, resulted in net cash used of $127 million to reduce long-term debt.
Additionally, dividend payments were $98 million.

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

At March 31, 1996, Occidental's working capital was a negative $24 million,
compared with a negative $138 million at December 31, 1995.  Available but
unused lines of committed bank credit totaled approximately $2.0 billion at
March 31, 1996, compared with $2.6 billion at December 31, 1995.

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.

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.  These transactions
will not result in a material gain or loss.  Also in April, 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.


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 March 31, 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 291 Superfund or
comparable state sites.  (This number does not include 59 sites where Occidental
has been successful in resolving its involvement.)  The 291 sites include 81
former Diamond Shamrock Chemical sites

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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 38 sites, has denied involvement at 30 sites and
has yet to determine involvement in 24 sites. With respect to the remaining 116
of these sites, Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 106 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 106 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 10 of the 116 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 8 to the consolidated condensed financial statements in Part I hereof.


ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS

Occidental's 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) was held
on April 26, 1996.  The following actions were taken at the Annual Meeting, for
which proxies were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended:

          1.  The six nominees proposed by the Board of Directors were elected
              as directors by the following votes:
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                     Name                   For          Withheld
          ------------------------      -----------      ---------
          <S>                           <C>              <C>
          Edward P. Djerejian           275,933,306      4,078,308
          Senator Albert Gore, Sr.      274,732,633      5,278,981
          David R. Martin               275,892,214      4,119,400
          George O. Nolley              275,262,800      4,748,814
          John F. Riordan               275,893,417      4,118,197
          Rosemary Tomich               275,963,597      4,048,017
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          2.  A proposal to ratify the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as
              Occidental's independent public accountants for 1996 was approved
              by a vote of 275,933,599 for versus 2,417,738 against. There were
              1,660,277 abstentions and no broker non-votes.

          3.  A proposal to approve the adoption of the Occidental Petroleum
              Corporation 1996 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors
              was approved by a vote of 254,492,573 for versus 20,224,255
              against. There were 5,294,786 abstentions and no broker non-votes.


ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          (a)  Exhibits

               10.1  Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1996 Restricted Stock Plan
                     for Non-Employee Directors, effective April 26, 1996 (filed
                     as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8,
                     File No. 333-02901)

               10.2  Form of Restricted Stock Option Agreement under Occidental
                     Petroleum Corporation 1996 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-
                     Employee Directors (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the
                     Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-02901)

               11    Statement regarding the computation of earnings per share
                     for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995

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<PAGE>
 
               12    Statement regarding the computation of total enterprise
                     ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the three months
                     ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 and the five years ended
                     December 31, 1995

               27    Financial data schedule for the three month period ended
                     March 31, 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 March 31, 1996, 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 quarter ended December 31,
                     1995

               From March 31, 1996 to the date hereof, 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

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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:  May 14, 1996           S. P. Dominick, Jr.
                              __________________________________________________
                              S. P. Dominick, Jr., Vice President and Controller
                              (Chief Accounting and Duly Authorized Officer)

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBITS
- - --------


  10.1      Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1996 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-
            Employee Directors, effective April 26, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 99.1
            to the Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-02901)

  10.2      Form of Restricted Stock Option Agreement under Occidental Petroleum
            Corporation 1996 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors
            (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8,
            File No. 333-02901)

  11        Statement regarding the computation of earnings per share for the
            three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995

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

  27        Financial data schedule for the three month period ended March 31,
            1996 (included only in the copy of this report filed electronically
            with the Securities and Exchange Commission)

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<CAPTION> 
                                                                                      EXHIBIT 11


                        OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
                                                                          
                               COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE          
                       FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND 1995 
                        (Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)   

                                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                                        March 31
                                                                         -----------------------
 EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE                              1996          1995
 -------------------------------------------------------------------     ---------     ---------
 <S>                                                                     <C>           <C>
 Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock                               $ 110,454     $ 154,845
                                                                         =========     =========

 Common shares outstanding at beginning of period                          318,711       316,853
 Issuance of common shares, weighted average                                   401           492
 Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other                      62             5
 Repurchase/cancellation of common shares                                      (69)          (51)
 Effect of assumed exercises
   Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other                249            18
                                                                         ---------    ---------- 
 Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents                319,354       317,317
                                                                         =========     =========
 Primary earnings per share:
   Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net                           $     .44     $     .49
   Extraordinary gain(loss), net                                              (.09)           --
                                                                         ---------     ---------  
     Earnings(loss) per common and common equivalent share               $     .35     $     .49
                                                                         =========     =========
 
 FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock                               $ 110,454     $ 154,845
 Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock:
   $3.875 preferred stock(a)                                                    --        14,635
   $3.00 preferred stock(a)                                                  8,541         8,541
                                                                         ---------     ---------  
                                                                         $ 118,995     $ 178,021
                                                                         =========     =========
 
 Common shares outstanding at beginning of period                          318,711       316,853
 Issuance of common shares, weighted average                                   401           492
 Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other                      62             5
 Repurchase/cancellation of common shares                                      (69)          (51)
 Effect of assumed conversions and exercises
   Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock:
     $3.875 preferred stock(a)                                                  --        33,186
     $3.00 preferred stock(a)                                               25,806        25,202
   Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other                483           153
                                                                         ---------     ---------  
 Total for computation of fully diluted earnings per share                 345,394       375,840
                                                                         =========     =========
 Fully diluted earnings per common share:
   Income before extraordinary gain(loss), net                           $     .43     $     .47
   Extraordinary gain(loss), net                                              (.09)           --
                                                                         ---------     ---------  
     Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share                       $     .34     $     .47
                                                                         =========     =========
 -------------------------
 (a)  Convertible securities are not considered in the calculations if the effect of the 
      conversion is anti-dilutive.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                             EXHIBIT 12


                                   OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          COMPUTATION OF TOTAL ENTERPRISE RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
                                           (Amounts in millions, except ratios)
 
                                              Three Months Ended
                                                        March 31                                 Year Ended December 31
                                              ------------------    --------------------------------------------------- 
                                                 1996       1995       1995       1994       1993       1992       1991     
- - ------------------------------------------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    ------- 
<S>                                           <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Income(loss) from continuing                                                                                             
  operations(a)                               $   162    $   170    $   478    $   (46)   $    80    $   131    $   374   
                                              -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Add:                                                                                                                      
  Provision(credit) for taxes on                                                                                         
    income (other than foreign oil                                                                                        
    and gas taxes)                                 83        115        244         50        204        114        343   
  Interest and debt expense(b)                    143        152        592        594        601        666        880   
  Portion of lease rentals                                                                                               
    representative of the interest                                                                                        
    factor                                         11         14         48         55         53         56         57   
  Preferred dividends to minority                                                                                        
    stockholders of subsidiaries(c)                --         --         --         --         --          7         11   
                                              -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
                                                  237        281        884        699        858        843      1,291   
                                              -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Earnings before fixed charges                 $   399    $   451    $ 1,362    $   653    $   938    $   974    $ 1,665   
                                              =======    =======    =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
Fixed charges                                                                                                             
  Interest and debt expense                                                                                              
    including capitalized interest(b)         $   145    $   153    $   602    $   599    $   612    $   685    $   912   
  Portion of lease rentals                                                                                               
    representative of the interest                                                                                        
    factor                                         11         14         48         55         53         56         57   
  Preferred dividends to minority                                                                                        
    stockholders of subsidiaries(c)                --         --         --         --         --          7         11
                                              -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
  Total fixed charges                         $   156    $   167    $   650    $   654    $   665    $   748    $   980
                                              =======    =======    =======    =======    =======    =======    =======
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges               2.56       2.70       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.
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<ARTICLE>  5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1996,
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
       
<S>                             <C>        
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>               DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                    MAR-31-1996
<CASH>                                  118
<SECURITIES>                              0
<RECEIVABLES>                           774
<ALLOWANCES>                             18
<INVENTORY>                             588
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                      2,112
<PP&E>                               22,839
<DEPRECIATION>                        8,967
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                       17,469
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                 2,136
<BONDS>                               5,216
                     0
                           1,325
<COMMON>                                 64
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<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>         17,469
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<CGS>                                 1,874
<TOTAL-COSTS>                         2,108
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                         16
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                      140
<INCOME-PRETAX>                         288
<INCOME-TAX>                            144
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                     164
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