Project Updates
Below you will find the latest updates for projects in development and permitting. You can find more information about the different phases of development under Oil and Gas 101.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to us on the Oxy Response Line. Operational timeframes are impacted by various factors and are subject to change; we will keep you updated via this web page.
Locations Under Development
PARSNIP FED
This location has been approved by the ECMC and Weld County. Initial construction currently is planned for early May 2026.
Important Links
January 2026 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice
September 2025 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice
May 2025 - Post Completeness Community Meeting Posters
April 2025 - Completeness Notice (English & Spanish)
April 2025 - Post Completeness Community Meeting Invite
November 2024 - Community Meeting Posters (English)
November 2024 - Community Meeting Posters (Spanish)
November 2024 - Weld County Permit Notice (English)
MESQUITE
This location has been approved by the ECMC and Weld County. Initial construction currently is planned for 2028. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details about dual occupancy and timing.
INDIGO
We have completed drilling. The completions phase is currently planned to start mid-February 2026.
FERN
We have completed drilling and are currently in the completions phase, which is expected to end in mid-March 2026.
MOUNTAIN WEST
Juniper Fed: Pad construction is expected to start mid-October 2026.
Dandelion Fed: Pad construction is expected to start in mid-September 2026.
Please reach out to a member of our team for more information.
CYPRESS
This location has been approved through Weld County and the ECMC. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details.
MAGNOLIA
We continue to work with state and local regulatory agencies to permit this location. Please reach out to a member of our team for more information.
MIDWEST
This location has been approved by the ECMC and the Town of Mead. Construction activities are expected to begin in early spring. Drilling and completion activities will occur in the summer of 2027.
TULIP
This location has been turned over to production. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details.
FILLY
Midnight: Pad construction is expected to start mid-March 2026.
5 Minutes to Midnight: Pad construction is expected to start in mid-May 2026.
Wallstreet Fed: Pad construction is expected to start in mid-January 2026.
See the Bronco CAP website for more information.
Important Links
See the Bronco CAP webpage.
January 2026 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Wallstreet Fed)
January 2026 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Midnight)
December 2025 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Wallstreet Fed)
September 2025 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Midnight)
COLT
Hi Chapparal: This location is expected to be turned over to production late March 2026.
East Street: Completions is expected to start mid-March 2026.
Roan Angel: Drilling phase is expected to wrap up in mid-January 2026 and start completions in late April 2026.
Daniel Boone: Drilling is currently scheduled to start early January 2026 and end mid-April 2026.
Hickory Miguel: Drilling is currently scheduled to start mid-January 2026 and end mid-April 2026.
See the Bronco CAP webpage for more information.
Important Links
See the Bronco CAP webpage.
September 2025 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Hickory Miguel)
July 2025 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Daniel Boone)
May 2025 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (East Street)
December 2024 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Roan Angel)
December 2024 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (Hi Chapparal)
OAK
Alder: Completions activities on the north wells will end in early March. We will begin drilling the south wells in mid-2026. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details.
Acacia: The second phase of operations are planned for 2027. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details.
LAVENDER
We started construction in January 2026. We will begin drilling the east wells in mid-March 2026.
GRISWOLD ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY TEST
We plan to conduct operations intermittently, with work on hold until mid-2026. Please reach out to the Stakeholder Relations team with any questions.
GEOTHERMAL PILOT PROJECT
Oxy has successfully drilled two geothermal evaluation wells under permits from both the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) and Weld County. Operations will continue intermittently as we work with the ECMC to determine the viability of geothermal power generation in the target geology.
Locations in Planning and Permitting
BRISTLECONE FED
We are working through the permitting process with local and state agencies. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more information.
Important Links
January 2026 - Weld County Permit Notice (English)
January 2026 - Weld County Permit Notice (Spanish)
October 2025 - Weld County Permit Notice (English)
October 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Posters
September 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Invites (English)
September 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Invites (Spanish)
BAYBERRY
We are working through the permitting process with local and state agencies. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more information.
WINDFLOWER
We continue to work through the permitting process with local and state agencies. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more information.
Important Links
October 2025 - Windflower Weld County Permit Notice (English)
October 2025 - Windflower Weld County Permit Notice (Spanish)
July 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Posters
July 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Information Packet (English)
July 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Information Packet (Spanish)
CARNATION
We continue to work through the permitting process with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission and the Town of Johnstown. Please reach out to a member of our team for more information.
Important Links
July 2025 - Door-to-Door Postcard Mailing
June 2025 - Carnation Weld County Permit Notice (Spanish)
June 2025 - Carnation Weld County Permit Notice (English)
May 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Posters (Spanish)
May 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Posters (English)
BIRCH
We have started the permitting process with Weld County and will submit an application to the ECMC within the coming months.
SPEARMINT
We are in the pre-permit process on this location and will continue to provide project updates here.
CATMINT
We are in the pre-permit process on this location and will continue to provide project updates here.
WISHBONE
This project has been postponed.