Oxy must be thinking it’s a long term loss. Unless their cash flow is jamming up. Probably wasn’t an easy decision.
That would be my guess, but only guessing.
It would make a big difference where the acreage is located.
https://www.dmr.nd.gov/oilgas/BreakevenHistorical.pdf Breakeven ND$/barrel by county
Billings $28
Bottineau $85
Renville $85
McLean $25