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
MESQUITE
This location has been approved by the ECMC and Weld County. Initial construction currently is planned for 2027. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details about dual occupancy and timing.
INDIGO
This location has been approved by the ECMC and Weld County. Initial construction currently is planned for early November 2025.
FERN
This project was fully approved by the ECMC on May 14, and is expected to begin development in summer 2025.
TULIP
We have recently finished drilling operations and are schedule for completion operations in mid-November 2025.
FILLY: Descent Fed, Midnight, 5 Minutes to Midnight, and Wallstreet Fed
This project has been fully approved and is expected to begin development in 2025. See the Bronco CAP website for more information.
COLT: Hi Chapparal, East Street, Roan Angel, Daniel Boone, and Hickory Miguel
See the Bronco CAP webpage for more information.
HICKORY
We are currently conducting completion operations at this location, with a planned end date of late September 2025.
SPROUT
Rademacher: We have recently finished drilling operations on the second portion of this location and are schedule for completion operations in mid-August 2025.
Clover: This location has been turned over to production, and interim reclamation with be completed in the next couple months.
Alfalfa: This location has been turned over to production, and interim reclamation with be completed in the next couple months.
Important Links
March 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (A)
March 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (R
January 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (R)
January 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (C)
January 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (A)
December 2024 - Completions Notice (A)
October 2024 - Completions Notice (C)
July 2024 - Completions Notice (R)
August 2024 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (A)
June 2024 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (C)
March 2024 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (R)
December 2023 - Sprout Completeness Notice
December 2023 - Sprout Community Meeting Poster Slides
November 2023 - Community Meeting Invite
November 2023 - Community Meeting Invite (C)
November 2023 - Community Meeting Invite (A)
June 2023 - Weld County Permit Notice (A)
OAK
Alder: This pad is constructed. We are currently starting the first phase of drilling operations July 2025. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details about dual occupancy and timing.
Acacia: We have recently finished completion activities of the first phase of this project. The second phase of operations are planned for 2027. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details about dual occupancy and timing.
Important Links
March 2025 - Acacia Air Monitoring Summary
January 2025 - Acacia Air Monitoring Summary
January 2025 - Alder Drilling & Pad Construction Notice
December 2024 - Acacia Completions Notice
June 2024 - Acacia Drilling & Pad Construction Notice
November 2023 - Oak Completeness Notice
FLOWER
Schmerge: This location is currently operational.
Vista: This location is currently operational.
Important Links
March 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (V)
March 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (S)
February 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (S)
January 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (V)
January 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary (S)
October 2024 - Completions Notice (S)
June 2024 - Completions Notice (V)
January 2024 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (S)
October 2023 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (V)
September 2023 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice (S)
LIZZY
This location is currently operational.
SALAZAR
This location is currently operational.
Important Links
March 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary
February 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary
January 2025 - Air Monitoring Summary
August 2024 - Completions Notice
October 2023 - Drilling & Pad Construction Notice
August 2023 - Completeness Notice
February 2023 - Weld County Permit Notice
GRISWOLD ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY TEST
Operations will continue on-site until late 2025. We plan to conduct operations intermittently, with work pausing from late 2025 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
PARSNIP FED
We have achieved permit approval through Weld County and have a scheduled hearing date of August 6, 2025 with the ECMC. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details about that hearing process and participation.
Important Links
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)
CARNATION
We are working 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
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)
MINT: Catmint & Spearmint
We are working through the permitting process with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission and Weld County. Please reach out to a member of our team for more information.
Important Links
June 2025 - Spearmint Weld County Permit Notice (Spanish)
June 2025 - Spearmint Weld County Permit Notice (English)
June 2025 - Catmint Weld County Permit Notice (Spanish)
June 2025 - Catmint Weld County Permit Notice (English)
June 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Posters (Spanish)
June 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Posters (English)
May 2025 - Pre-App Community Meeting Information Packet
MOUNTAIN WEST
We are working through the permitting process with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission and the town of Platteville. Please reach out to a member of our team for more information.
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.
LAVENDER
We are working through the permitting process with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission as well as Town of Mead. Please call our Stakeholder Relations team for more information about this location or upcoming permit.
MIDWEST
We are working through the permitting process with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission as well as Town of Mead. Please call our Stakeholder Relations team for more information about this location or upcoming permit.
CYPRESS
We have achieved permit approval through Weld County and have a scheduled hearing date in September 2025 with the ECMC. Please reach out to our Stakeholder Relations team for more details about that hearing process and participation.
WISHBONE
This project has been postponed.