Hess announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 28% working interest in the Shenzi Field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to BHP, the field’s operator, for a total consideration of $505 million, subject to customary adjustments, with an effective date of July 1, 2020.

“This transaction brings value forward in the current low price environment and further strengthens our cash and liquidity position,” CEO John Hess said. “Proceeds will be used to fund our world class investment opportunity in Guyana.”

Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.

About Hess

Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.

About BHP

BHP is a world-leading resources company. We extract and process minerals, oil and gas, with more than 60,000 employees and contractors, primarily in Australia and the Americas. Our products are sold worldwide, with sales and marketing led through Singapore and Houston, United States. Our global headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia.

We operate under a Dual Listed Company structure with two parent companies (BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc) operated as if we were a single economic entity, which we refer to as BHP. We are run by a unified Board and management.