LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) announced today that Edward
A. "Sandy" Lowe, a Vice President of Occidental Petroleum Corporation,
has been named President, Oxy Oil and Gas - International Production.
Commenting on this appointment, Occidental Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Dr. Ray R. Irani said, "Sandy has been a senior member of Oxy's
international team for over 10 years. With the retirement of Casey
Olson, I am confident in Sandy's ability to lead our international
production activities and to continue Oxy's success in that arena."
Mr. Lowe 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. He
has served as Executive Vice President, Oxy Oil & Gas - Major Projects
and as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Dolphin Energy
Ltd. Mr. Lowe received his B.A. Degree in Civil Engineering from Tulane
University.
Oxy's international business development efforts will continue to be
headquartered in Abu Dhabi and led by Rolf Monjo, Executive Vice
President, International Business Development. He has more than 15 years
of industry experience, including 11 years with Oxy in a number of
commercial and business development leadership positions.
About Oxy
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas
exploration and production company with operations in the United States,
Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions. Oxy is the fourth
largest U.S. oil and gas company, based on equity market capitalization.
Oxy's wholly owned subsidiary, OxyChem, manufactures and markets
chlor-alkali products and vinyls. Occidental is committed to
safeguarding the environment, protecting the safety and health of
employees and neighboring communities and upholding high standards of
social responsibility in all of the company's worldwide operations.