Hess Announces Sale of Interests in Denmark
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has announced the sale of its subsidiary Hess Denmark ApS, which owns a 61.5% interest in the South Arne Field, to Ineos E&P AS for $150 million, effective January 1, 2021. CEO John Hess highlighted that this move will enhance their cash position and allow for a greater focus on investments in Guyana. The South Arne Field averaged 5,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Q4 2020. The sale is expected to conclude in Q3 2021, pending customary approvals.
- Proceeds from the sale will strengthen cash and liquidity.
- Focus on high-potential investment opportunities in Guyana.
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Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its subsidiary Hess Denmark ApS, which holds a
“The sale of our Denmark asset enables us to further focus our portfolio and strengthen our cash and liquidity position,” CEO John Hess said. “Proceeds will be used to fund our world class investment opportunity in Guyana.”
The South Arne Field produced an average of 5,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day net to Hess in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to government approvals and customary closing conditions.
Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. More information is available at www.hess.com.
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