Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 25, 2009, Occidental Petroleum Corporation announced the retirement of R. Casey Olson, Executive Vice President, and President, Oxy Oil and Gas, International. The full text of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

In a related development, Oxy announced on March 26, 2009 that Edward A. "Sandy" Lowe, a Vice President of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, has been named President, Oxy Oil and Gas - International Production for Occidental Oil and Gas Company. Mr. Lowe has been a senior member of Oxy's international team for over 10 years, and has more than 35 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Oxy in a number of engineering and project development leadership positions. His most recent position was Executive Vice President, Oxy Oil & Gas
- International Production and Engineering.

Oxy's international business development activities will continue to be headquartered in Abu Dhabi and led by Rolf Monjo, Executive Vice President, Oxy Oil and Gas - International Business Development for Occidental Oil and Gas Company. The full text of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated March 25, 2009.

99.2 Press release dated March 26, 2009.