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The HES news page on Stock Titan provides an organized view of historical and corporate news related to Hess Corporation, a company that described itself as a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. News items cover the period when Hess operated as an independent public company and the subsequent corporate transformation resulting from its acquisition by Chevron Corporation.
Recent news includes Chevron’s announcement that it completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation, following satisfaction of closing conditions and a favorable arbitration outcome regarding Hess’s offshore Guyana asset. This transaction created a combined company with a portfolio that includes Hess’s assets in Guyana, the U.S. Bakken, the Gulf of America and Southeast Asia. The news release explains that Hess shareholders receive Chevron shares under the merger terms and that Hess becomes a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron.
Other Hess news items include quarterly and annual earnings releases that detail net income, net production, capital and exploratory expenditures and regional operational highlights. These reports describe performance in areas such as the Bakken shale, offshore Guyana developments on the Stabroek Block, the Gulf of America and Southeast Asia. Additional releases cover regular quarterly dividend declarations on Hess common stock and scheduling notices for earnings releases, which reference the definitive agreement for Hess to be acquired by Chevron.
Hess-related news also highlights environmental, social and governance activities, including a joint announcement with the Government of Guyana and the Mount Sinai Health System about a national healthcare initiative in Guyana. This initiative, funded jointly by Hess and the Government of Guyana and led by Mount Sinai entities, aims to transform the country’s public health system and has been extended for an additional five years.
By reviewing the HES news feed, users can trace Hess Corporation’s financial results, operational milestones, dividends, ESG initiatives and the steps leading to and following its acquisition by Chevron.
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Hess Corporation (HES) has reported a first quarter 2023 net income of $346 million, or $1.13 per share, down from $417 million, or $1.34 per share, in Q1 2022. Adjusted net income from the previous year was $404 million, or $1.30 per share. The decrease in net income is attributed to lower realized oil prices despite higher production volumes, which increased to 374,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), up 36% year-over-year. A notable dividend increase of 17% has also been announced, bringing it to $0.4375 per share. Significant developments include the arrival of the Prosperity FPSO in Guyana and a new oil discovery at the Lancetfish-1 well. Full-year net production guidance has been raised to between 365,000 and 375,000 boepd due to strong operational performance.
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) will hold a conference call on April 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its Q1 2023 earnings. Participants must register in advance to receive a unique PIN and dial-in number. The call will also be accessible via a webcast. As a leading independent energy company, Hess specializes in crude oil and natural gas production.
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has announced a $50 million donation to the Salk Institute’s Harnessing Plants Initiative (HPI) over the next five years to combat climate change. This funding will enhance research capabilities, including faculty recruitment and establishing the Hess Center for Plant Science. Previous donations include $12.5 million in 2020 and $3 million in 2021. CEO John Hess emphasized the initiative's potential impact on global carbon capture and net-zero emissions. The Salk Institute's leadership praised Hess for their support, noting that it addresses urgent climate challenges and fosters groundbreaking plant science research.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced that Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) selected its DecisionSpace® 365 Well Construction applications, powered by iEnergy® Hybrid Cloud, for more efficient well planning and construction. The applications create a digital twin of the well construction process, enabling real-time collaboration between operators and service providers. Hess aims to enhance operational performance sustainably while reducing costs. Halliburton's technology integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning for better oversight across the well construction lifecycle.