The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[OakesCS]

seems like it just makes OXY more of a one trick pony in a place where lease and operation costs are high while oil prices arent exactly rocking. If diversification in investment is still considered wise and better deals can be had elsewhere, then i dont see why this is such a smart move for OXY. Of course, smart or optimal might not have much to do with the matter. It looks a bit desperate to me and i suspect that's where the proximity of OXY's and APC's holdings is important.