OXY

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) is a major American energy company founded in 1920 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company has evolved from its origins as a small California oil producer into one of the largest independent oil and gas companies in the United States. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, Occidental has built a diversified energy portfolio spanning oil and gas exploration and production, chemical manufacturing, and midstream operations across the United States, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company has positioned itself as a leader in both traditional hydrocarbon production and emerging low-carbon technologies, particularly direct air capture for carbon dioxide removal.