THE SPIN-OFF AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - Spinoff - CRC - Occidental Petroleum And Subsidiaries	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014
Separation and Spin Off Transactions
Percentage of outstanding shares of common stock retained by Occidental		18.50%
Number of months from spin off date for divestment of common stock by Occidental	18 months

The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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