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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2005--Amerada Hess Corporation (NYSE: AHC) announced today that it is contributing $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist the disaster relief efforts resulting from Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the Company will match individual employee donations to the American Red Cross for its use in responding to this tragedy.
John Hess, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amerada Hess said: "The Company and its employees are deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage which resulted from Hurricane Katrina. We offer our sympathy to those impacted by this disaster and our appreciation for the extraordinary efforts being made by the relief organizations."
About Amerada Hess Corporation
Amerada Hess, headquartered in New York, is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration for and the production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the production and sale of refined petroleum products.
CONTACT: Amerada Hess Corporation
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