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(a) All of the volumes listed in the table above are based on estimated
capacities only. Actual results of production may differ materially from
capacities listed.
INTERNATIONAL
Principal Products and Production Capacities (in metric tons)(a)
Basic
% Oxy Caustic Chrome PVC
Country Location Ownership Chlorine Soda Vinyl Film EDC Sulfate Resins
-------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Brazil Cubatao 50% 253,000 284,000 144,000
Brazil Rio de Janeiro 100% 32,000
Canada Niagara Falls, Ontario 76% 268,000
Canada Scotford, Alberta 76% 154,000
Chile Talcahuano 100% 55,000 62,000
Thailand Bangkok 49% 12,000
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Total 308,000 346,000 32,000 144,000 12,000 422,000
============================================== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
(a) All of the volumes listed in the table above are based on estimated
capacities only. Actual results of production may differ materially from
capacities listed.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Occidental's oil and gas operations, based on depletable resources, are
capital intensive, involving large-scale expenditures. In particular, in the
search for and development of new reserves, long lead times are often required.
In addition, Occidental's oil and gas and chemical businesses require capital
expenditures to remain competitive and to comply with safety and environmental
laws. For additional information on capital expenditures, see the information
under the caption "Capital Expenditures" in the MD&A section of this report.
EMPLOYEES
Occidental employed 8,235 people at December 31, 2001, 6,338 of whom were
located in the United States. Occidental employed 2,645 people in oil and gas
operations and 4,555 people in chemical operations. An additional 1,035 people
were employed in administrative and headquarters functions. Approximately 733
U.S.-based employees are represented by labor unions.
Occidental has a long-standing policy to ensure that fair and equal
employment opportunities are extended to all people without regard to race,
color, religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual
orientation, veteran status or any other legally impermissible factor.
Occidental maintains diversity and outreach programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
For environmental regulation information, see "Environmental Expenditures"
in the MD&A section of this report.
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
This section incorporates by reference information regarding lawsuits,
claims, commitments, contingencies and related matters in Note 9 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEEDINGS
In April 1998, a civil action was filed on behalf of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency against OxyChem relating to the Centre County Kepone Superfund
Site at State College, Pennsylvania. The lawsuit seeks approximately $12 million
in penalties and governmental response costs, a declaratory judgment that
OxyChem is a liable party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, and an order requiring OxyChem to carry out the
remedy that is being performed by the site owner. In October 1998, the U.S.
District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granted OxyChem's motion
to dismiss the United States' case. In December 1999, the United States Court of
Appeals for the Third Circuit reversed the dismissal and remanded the case to
the District Court. While OxyChem contests the United States' allegations, the
parties are discussing settlement.
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