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flag Occidental Petroleum decreases US shale spending.

flag Occidental Petroleum, a major US oil and gas producer, has announced that it will reduce spending on its shale operations in an attempt to increase cash flow and repay debt. flag As a result, production will remain largely flat this year. flag Capital investment in shale and exploration will be cut by $320m and two rigs in the Permian basin will be idled. flag However, spending will increase in the Gulf of Mexico, chemicals, and enhanced oil recovery. flag The company's Q4 profit beat estimates, helped by higher production in the Permian basin and Rocky mountains.

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