Chevron to buy Hess Corp for $53b in all-stock deal
Recent deals a financial flex by US oil, gas firms that keep investing in fossil fuels
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Recent deals a financial flex by US oil, gas firms that keep investing in fossil fuels
The union of Hess, PDC, and Noble is projected to propel Chevron's total oil and gas output to an impressive 3.7 million barrels per day (bpd).
Chevron agreed to buy rival Hess for $53 billion in stock in a deal that reflects top U.S. energy companies' drive for oil and gas assets in a world seeking lower-risk future fossil supplies and higher shareholder returns.
HOUSTON - Chevron Corp agreed to buy Hess for $53 billion in stock to gain a bigger U.S. oil footprint and a large stake in rival Exxon Mobil Corp's massive
The combined companies Chevron and Hess expect to generate about $1bn in cost synergies within a year of its closing