Chevron struck the deal to acquire Hess in October 2023. Exxon tried to block the move last year, saying it had a right of first refusal to buy Hess’ Guyana assets because of its joint operating agreement with Hess and the China National Offshore Oil Corp., or Cnooc, for the Stabroek Block.

Hess Corp.'s planned $53 billion sale to Chevron Corp.—which could close imminently if an arbitration panel rejects a challenge by Exxon Mobil Corp.—was likely engineered to favor CEO John Hess, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

Chevron has a clear way for the major oil company to complete its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation’s offshore assets in Guyana.

Forty-odd years after leaving the employ of the refinery, the St. Lucian-born Edward was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood's plasma cells. According to the lawsuit, Mr. Edward was diagnosed in July 2023, and died at the end of September 2024.

Chevron has prevailed against Exxon Mobil in a dispute over Hess Corporation’s offshore oil assets in the South American nation of Guyana.

Hess Midstream offers stable returns via a fee-based model and Hess Corp partnership, but risks like concentration and debt loom. See more on HESM here.

The share price of Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) surged by 6.91% between July 7 and July 11, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week. Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) is a leader in deepwater development and production,