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flag Occidental Petroleum sells OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion to cut debt and boost returns.

flag Occidental Petroleum is selling its OxyChem business to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion, aiming to reduce debt and boost shareholder returns. flag The deal, expected by year-end, will yield $8 billion in after-tax proceeds, with $6.5 billion going toward debt reduction and $1.5 billion for share repurchases. flag CEO Vicki Hollub forecasts oil prices to stay between $58 and $62 through 2026, with U.S. production peaking between 2027 and 2030. flag The company plans to redirect capital to high-return upstream projects, including enhanced oil recovery and drilling in the Permian Basin and Oman. flag Despite a 7.5% stock drop during a broader energy sector downturn, analysts see improved long-term flexibility, though near-term risks remain.

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