PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jul.2025, Words: 722) — Chevron Corporation has finally completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation following the satisfaction of all necessary closing conditions, including a favorable arbitration outcome regarding Hess’ offshore Guyana asset. The combined company has one of the most advantaged […]
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ExxonMobil completes purchase of FPSO Liza Destiny offshore Guyana
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Dec.2024, Words: 300) — SBM Offshore and Exxon Mobil Corporation affiliate ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd. completed a transaction related to the purchase of the Liza Destiny floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The transaction occurred ahead of the maximum lease term, which […]
Hess Reports Higher 3Q:24 Adj. Net Income, Higher Bakken Output (PDF Download)
(Hess, 30.Oct.2024) — Hess Corporation reported net income of $498mn, or $1.62 per share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $504mn, or $1.64 per share, in the third quarter of 2023. On an adjusted basis, the corporation reported net income of $660mn, or $2.14 per […]
Guyana’s President Ali Discusses National Healthcare Vision in Panel Session
(Hess Corp., 24.Oct.2024) — Guyana’s progress in building a model national healthcare system was the focus of a recent panel discussion at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. The panel featured Guyana’s President, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali, who was joined by Hess Corporation CEO John Hess and […]
John Hess Personally Calls Investors to Support Chevron Deal Before Vote
(Bloomberg, 22.May.2024) — John Hess, the boss of the oil company that bears his family name, is talking to directly with shareholders in a last-ditch effort to ensure enough support for a $53 billion takeover by Chevron Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. The Hess Corp. chief executive […]
Exxon Proposes Sixth Oil Project in Guyana for $12.9 Billion
(Reuters, 21.Aug.2023) — Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and partners plan to spend $12.93 billion to develop their sixth offshore oil project in Guyana, according to a filing published on Monday by the South American country. The floating production platform for the so-called Whiptail project would start operations in 2027 and bring the […]
MODEC’s Uaru FPSO Proceeds to EPCI Phase
(MODEC, 8.May.2023) — MODEC, Inc. will proceed with engineering, procurement, and construction on the Uaru Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel following a final investment decision on the Uaru project by ExxonMobil Guyana and its co-venturers on 27 April 2023. Uaru is a significant addition to MODEC’s portfolio and it covers […]
Hess Sanctions Uaru Development Offshore Guyana
(Hess, 27.Apr.2023) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has made a final investment decision to proceed with Uaru, the fifth development on the Stabroek Block, after receiving government and regulatory approvals. Uaru will have a production capacity of approximately 250,000 gross barrels of oil per day with production targeted to startup […]
Hess Recognized for Sustainability Performance
(Hess, 7.Feb.2023) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has once again received a AAA rating in the latest MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating assessment. AAA, which is MSCI ESG’s highest rating, designates Hess as a leader in managing industry specific ESG risks relative to peers. Hess is one of only two U.S. oil and gas companies that currently hold […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jan. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during January 2023 including Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley said during the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference (TTEC) in Port of Spain that “in this uncertain global environment, energy is […]
Hess’ 2023 Capex Budget Favors Bakken and Stabroek
(Hess Corporation, 24.Jan.2023) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced a 2023 Exploration & Production capital and exploratory budget of $3.7bn, of which more than 80% will be allocated to Guyana and the Bakken. Net production is forecast to average between 355,000 and 365,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023. Bakken net production […]
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Hess’ Guyana Developments and Low Breakeven Prices [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Jan.2023) — Hess Corporation’s activities offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block over the company exceptional reservoir quality and low development costs. The company’s first four developments offshore offer Brent breakeven prices less than $40/bbl. Highlights – ~$35/bbl Brent breakeven for Liza Phase 1 – ~$25/bbl Brent breakeven […]
Hess Achieves CDP Climate Change Leadership Status
(Hess, 21.Dec.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) has been recognized for climate change stewardship in CDP’s Climate Change Scores for 2022. Hess has earned Leadership status for 14 consecutive years from CDP, an international nonprofit organization that runs a global environmental disclosure system. This year, Hess is one of only two U.S. oil and gas producers to achieve […]
Hess CEO to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Conference
(Hess, 19.Dec.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced that John Hess, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Energy and Clean Technology Conference on 5 January 2023 at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast and a replay of the discussion will be accessible via Hess Corporation’s website. Hess Corporation is a leading global […]
Hess and Guyana’s Gov’t Announce REDD+ Carbon Credits
(Hess, 2.Dec.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) and the Government of Guyana today announced an agreement for Hess to purchase high quality carbon credits for a minimum of $750mn between 2022 and 2032 directly from the Government of Guyana. This agreement will serve to support Guyana’s efforts to protect the country’s vast forests and provide capital […]
Guyana to Earn $750mn in First Carbon Credit Sale
(DPI, 2.Dec.2022) — Guyana is set to earn an income of some US $750 million for its carbon credit from Hess Corporation, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced Friday morning. The major deal between the government and the global energy giant will see the company purchasing 2.5 million carbon […]
NRGBriefs: XOM, OXY, CVX Dividends; Hess Guyana Liftings
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US Vice President Kamala Harris speaking with Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali about energy and other issues; the board of directors of Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation declaring a cash dividend of $0.88 per common stock; Hess Corporation selling 6 one-million barrels […]
Hess Corporation Reports 2Q:22 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) reported net income of $667mn, or $2.15/shr common in the 2Q:22 vs a net loss of $73mn, or $0.24/shr common in the 2Q:21. RELATED STORY: Hess Announces Two More Discoveries Offshore Guyana ____________________
Hess Announces Two More Discoveries Offshore Guyana
(Hess, 26.Jul.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced two new discoveries at the Seabob-1 and Kiru-Kiru-1 wells on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The discoveries, which are the sixth and seventh this year, will add to the block’s previously announced gross discovered recoverable resource estimate of approximately 11 billion barrels of […]
Hess Reveals Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
(Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Sep.2021) — The Board of Directors of US-based Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share payable on the company’s common stock on 30 September 2021 to holders of record at the close of business on 15 September, the company announced in […]
Hess Reveals Oil Find At Whiptail-1
(Hess, 28.Jul.2021) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced a significant oil discovery on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana at Whiptail. The Whiptail-1 well encountered 246 feet (75 meters) of net pay in high quality oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling is also ongoing at the Whiptail-2 well, which is located 3 […]
Hess Corp. Sets New Emission Reduction Targets
(Hess, 21.Jul.2021) — Hess Corporation announced publication of its 24th annual sustainability report, which provides a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy and performance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs and initiatives. Hess Corporation’s 2020 Sustainability Report is available on the company’s website at www.hess.com/sustainability/sustainability-reports. Significantly outperformed five year […]
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Hess Corp. Talks Guyana At UBS Event [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2021) — Hess Corporation presented at the UBS Global Energy Conference on 26 May 2021. What follows are key points and key slides from the discussion, including the corporation presentation (see PDF download), dominated by details on Guyana. Guyana Highlights: Preserve Long Term Value of Assets — […]
Hess eyes higher, new nameplate capacity at Liza Destiny FPSO
(Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2021, Words: 411) — The Liza Destiny floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block is expected to shutdown briefly in Nov. 2021 to install a new design flash gas compressor. Plans are to debottleneck or optimize the unit so […]
Hess Corp. CEO John Hess On 1Q:21 Results
(Seeking Alpha, 28.Apr.2021) — Hess Corporation reported its 1Q:21 results and held a conference call with analayst on 28 April 2021 to discuss the financial and operational details. What follows is the transcript of the call. Company Participants Jay Wilson – VP, IR John Hess – CEO Greg Hill – […]
LatAm Briefs: Terpel LPG Station In Cartagena, Hess Conf. Call
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Apr.2021) — Energy briefs from the Latin America and Caribbean region including: Terpel inaugurating Colombia’s first LPG service station in Cartagena and Hess Corporation hosting its 1Q:21 conference call to talk about Guyana and other country developments within its portfolio. Terpel Inaugurates LPG Services Station in Cartagena […]
Guyana Oil Still At Peak Capacity: Hess
(S&P Global, 23.Mar.2021) — The ExxonMobil-operated Liza Phase 1 development offshore Guyana achieved its nameplate capacity output of 120,000 b/d in December and continues to produce at that rate, the top executive of Liza partner Hess Corp. said March 23. The partners at the Stabroek Block where Liza is located, […]
Hess Divest Interests In Denmark
(Hess, 18.Mar.2021) — Hess entered into an agreement to sell its subsidiary Hess Denmark ApS, which holds a 61.5% interest in the South Arne Field, to Ineos E&P AS for a total consideration of $150mn, effective 1 January 2021. “The sale of our Denmark asset enables us to further focus […]
Hess Corp.’s 4Q:20 Earnings Call Transcript
(Seeking Alpha, 27.Jan.2021) — A full transcript of the Hess Corporation4Q 2020 earnings conference call from 27 January 2021 at 10:00 am ET follows here. Executives Jay Wilson – VP, IR John Hess – CEO Greg Hill – COO John Rielly – CFO Analysts Jeanine Wai – Barclays Capital Doug […]
Hess CEO Eyes 10 FPSOs In The Stabroek Block
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Oct.2020) — Hess Corporation CEO John Hess announced estimated resources offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block were approximately 9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, and potentially requiring 10 floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units to develop them. “Incorporating the current assessment of additional volumes from the […]
Guyana And Suriname To Benefit From Joining Forces
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Aug.2020) — Neighboring Guyana and Suriname in South America have been well off investor’s radars until recently. The countries are now regular headlines due to offshore crude oil discoveries, which hold much prospect to change fortunes for both governments and citizens alike if managed properly and by […]
Situation In Guyana Goes From Bad To Worse
(Forbes, 18.Jul.2020) — As I wrote earlier this month, the future of the nascent oil and gas industry in the South American nation of Guyana is standing on shaky ground amid the ongoing controversy related to this year’s national elections. The situation only grew worse this week as U.S. Secretary […]
Hess Cuts CAPEX, Focuses On Guyana
(WorldOil, 17.Mar.2020) — Hess Corporation announced a revised $2.2 billion capital and exploratory budget for 2020, an $800 million reduction from the previous budget of $3.0 billion. The company also announced a new $1.0 billion three-year term loan agreement. These actions further strengthen the company’s cash position and financial liquidity […]
Guyana To Export First Share Of Oil-Official
(Reuters, 12.Feb.2020) — Guyana is getting ready to export in the coming days the first cargo of Liza crude entitled to the government as share of the oil produced by a consortium led by energy giant ExxonMobil, the head of the country’s Energy Department said on Wednesday. The tanker Cap […]
Hess Sanctions Liza Phase 2 Development Offshore Guyana
(Hess, 3.May.2019) — Hess Corporation today announced it has received regulatory approval from the government of Guyana and has made a final investment decision to proceed with the second phase of development of the Liza Field on the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. Liza Phase 2 will utilize the Liza Unity […]
Guyana Oil Output Could Surpass Venezuela, Mexico: WoodMac
(JWN, Deborah Jaremko, 5.Dec.2018) — Thanks to ExxonMobil’s run of success in oil exploration offshore Guyana, the country is on a path to becoming a Latin American powerhouse, Wood Mackenzie said on Tuesday. The supermajor announced its tenth Guyana discovery this week, increasing the discovered recoverable resource in its Stabroek […]
Kamla Floats Guyana Help for Trinidad Refinery
(Stabroek News, 2.Sep.2018) — Trinidad Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar has raised the prospect of Guyana oil being used to rescue the beleaguered Petrotrin refinery but Prime Minister Keith Rowley last evening said the aged facility had no reasonable prospect. Defending the decision by his government to close the over […]