Hess Announces Two Discoveries Offshore Guyana

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Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced two major oil discoveries at the Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana, enhancing the estimated 10 billion barrels of recoverable resources. Fangtooth-1 revealed 164 feet of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone, while Lau Lau-1 showed 315 feet. CEO John Hess highlighted the potential for at least six FPSOs by 2027 with over 1 million barrels per day capacity. Additionally, the Liza Unity FPSO is set to begin production in Q1 2022, with the Prosperity FPSO planned for 2024.

Positive

• Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 discoveries enhance oil recoverable resource estimate to around 10 billion barrels.
• Fangtooth-1 well shows high-quality oil-bearing reservoirs, indicating strong exploration potential.
• Plans for at least six FPSOs by 2027 with a combined capacity of over 1 million barrels per day.

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• None.

• Significant discoveries at Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells add to previous recoverable resource estimate of approximately 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent
• Fangtooth-1 results confirm deeper exploration potential on Stabroek Block

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced two significant discoveries at the Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. These discoveries will add to the block’s previously announced gross discovered recoverable resource estimate of approximately 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

The Fangtooth-1 well encountered approximately 164 feet (50 meters) of high quality oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. The well was drilled in 6,030 feet (1,838 meters) of water by the Stena DrillMAX and is located approximately 11 miles (18 kilometers) northwest of the Liza Field.

The Lau Lau-1 well encountered approximately 315 feet (96 meters) of high quality hydrocarbon bearing sandstone reservoirs. The well was drilled in 4,793 feet (1,461 meters) of water by the Noble Don Taylor and is located approximately 42 miles (68 kilometers) southeast of the Liza Field.

“We are excited to announce two more significant discoveries on the Stabroek Block,” CEO John Hess said. “Positive results at Fangtooth, our first standalone deep exploration prospect, confirm the deeper exploration potential of the Stabroek Block. Both discoveries further underpin our queue of future low cost development opportunities. We continue to see the potential for at least six FPSOs on the Stabroek Block in 2027 with a production capacity of more than 1 million gross barrels of oil per day, and up to 10 FPSOs to develop the discovered resources on the block.”

Separately, the Liza Unity floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel is undergoing hookup and commissioning after arriving in Guyanese waters in October 2021. The Unity is on track to start production in the first quarter of 2022 with a production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The hull for the Prosperity FPSO vessel, the third development on the Stabroek Block at the Payara Field, is complete and topside construction activities are ongoing in Singapore for planned production start-up in 2024. The Field Development Plan and Environmental Impact Assessment for the fourth potential project, Yellowtail, have been submitted for government and regulatory review.

The Stabroek Block is 6.6 million acres. ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited is operator and holds 45 percent interest in the Stabroek Block. Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd. holds 30 percent interest and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited holds 25 percent interest.

Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. More information on Hess Corporation is available at www.hess.com.

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We use certain terms in this release relating to resources other than proved reserves, such as unproved reserves or resources. Investors are urged to consider closely the oil and gas disclosures in Hess Corporation’s Form 10-K, File No. 1-1204, available from Hess Corporation, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036 c/o Corporate Secretary and on our website at www.hess.com. You can also obtain this form from the SEC on the EDGAR system.

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Investor Contact:

Jay Wilson

(212) 536-8940

jrwilson@hess.com



Media Contact:

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Source: Hess Corporation

FAQ

What are the recent discoveries made by Hess Corporation at the Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells?

Hess Corporation announced significant discoveries at the Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells, adding to the estimated recoverable resources of approximately 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

Where are the Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells located?

The Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells are located in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.

What is the production capacity expected from the FPSOs planned by Hess Corporation?

Hess Corporation plans for at least six FPSOs by 2027, targeting a production capacity of over 1 million gross barrels of oil per day.

When is the Liza Unity FPSO expected to start production?

The Liza Unity FPSO is on track to start production in the first quarter of 2022, with a capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

What is the significance of the Fangtooth-1 well discovery?

The Fangtooth-1 well discovery confirms deeper exploration potential on the Stabroek Block, representing Hess Corporation's first standalone deep exploration prospect.