Core Insights - Occidental has promoted Richard A. Jackson to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global oil and gas operations, low-carbon integrated technologies, and midstream and marketing functions [1] - Jackson's leadership is expected to enhance shareholder value and advance the company's low-cost global resource opportunities [2][3] Leadership and Experience - Richard A. Jackson has a proven track record in growing U.S. onshore oil and gas operations and launching low-carbon technologies [2] - Prior roles include President and General Manager of the Permian Delaware Basin and leadership in Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, focusing on emissions measurement and carbon utilization [5] Company Overview - Occidental is a major international energy company with significant assets in the U.S., Middle East, and North Africa, and is one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S. [7] - The company is committed to advancing a lower-carbon world through its Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary, which focuses on innovative technologies and business solutions [7]