Occidental Petroleum flies to Carlsbad the week of the Permian Basin energy conference

Occidental Petroleum flew its Embraer ERJ-175, tail number N170XY, from Midland International Air and Space Port to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, New Mexico on May 26, 2026. The 28-minute flight covered just 150 miles, a route that suggests a meeting or event rather than a routine crew repositioning.

The same week, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association is hosting its annual meeting in Carlsbad, a key event for operators in the region, per the association's calendar. Occidental Petroleum, with extensive holdings in the Permian Basin, regularly sends executives to such gatherings to discuss regulatory and operational issues. CEO Vicki Hollub has previously highlighted the basin's importance to the company's production strategy.

This trip follows a pattern of frequent shuttling between Occidental Petroleum's Houston headquarters and Midland, the hub for its Permian operations. Recent flights show multiple rotations between KIAH and KMAF in the past week, consistent with the company's use of the ERJ-175 as an employee shuttle for field visits and meetings.