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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  January 27, 2021
HESS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DENo.1-1204No.13-4921002
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1185 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York   10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  (212) 997-8500
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common StockHESNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company 
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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 27, 2021, Hess Corporation issued a news release reporting estimated results for the fourth quarter of 2020.  A copy of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99(1) and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibit
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date:  January 27, 2021
HESS CORPORATION
By:/s/John P. Rielly
Name:John P. Rielly
Title:Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Document
Exhibit 99.1



HESS CORPORATION
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HESS REPORTS ESTIMATED RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2020
Fourth Quarter Financial and Operational Highlights:
Net loss was $97 million, or $0.32 per common share, compared with a net loss of $222 million, or $0.73 per common share in the fourth quarter of 2019
Adjusted net loss1 was $176 million, or $0.58 per common share, compared with an adjusted net loss of $180 million, or $0.60 per common share in the prior-year quarter
Completed the sale of the Corporation's 28% working interest in the Shenzi Field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico for net proceeds of $482 million, after closing adjustments
Oil and gas net production, excluding Libya, averaged 309,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), down from 316,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019; Bakken net production was 189,000 boepd, up 9% from 174,000 boepd in the prior-year quarter
Production from Phase 1 of the Liza Field development on the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana, reached its nameplate capacity of 120,000 gross barrels of oil per day (bopd) in December
E&P capital and exploratory expenditures were $371 million, compared with $876 million in the prior-year quarter
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding Midstream, were $1.74 billion at December 31, 2020
Year-end proved reserves were 1,170 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe); organic reserve replacement for 2020 was 95% (158% excluding price revisions)
2021 Guidance:
Net production, excluding Libya, is forecast to be approximately 310,000 boepd
E&P capital and exploratory expenditures are expected to be $1.9 billion
NEW YORK, January 27, 2021 — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today reported a net loss of $97 million, or $0.32 per common share, in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with a net loss of $222 million, or $0.73 per common share, in the fourth quarter of 2019.  On an adjusted basis, the Corporation reported a net loss of $176 million, or $0.58 per common share, in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with an adjusted net loss of $180 million, or $0.60 per common share, in the prior-year quarter.  Adjusted after-tax results reflect reductions in operating costs, exploration expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses compared with the fourth quarter of 2019, which were largely offset by lower realized crude oil selling prices in the fourth quarter of 2020.




1.“Adjusted net income (loss)” is a non-GAAP financial measure.  The definition of this non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation to its nearest GAAP equivalent measure appears on pages 7 and 8.
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“We are successfully executing our strategy which has positioned our company to deliver industry leading cash flow growth over the next decade,” CEO John Hess said. “In 2021, our priorities remain to preserve cash, capability and the long term value of our assets, with more than 80% of our capital expenditures allocated to our high return investments in Guyana and the Bakken.”
After-tax income (loss) by major operating activity was as follows:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
2020201920202019
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation
Exploration and Production$(39)$(64)$(2,841)$53 
Midstream62 33 230 144 
Corporate, Interest and Other(120)(191)(482)(605)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(97)$(222)$(3,093)$(408)
Net income (loss) per common share (diluted) (a)$(0.32)$(0.73)$(10.15)$(1.37)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation
Exploration and Production$(118)$(124)$(643)$(10)
Midstream62 49 230 160 
Corporate, Interest and Other(120)(105)(481)(431)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(176)$(180)$(894)$(281)
Adjusted net income (loss) per common share (diluted) (a)$(0.58)$(0.60)$(2.93)$(0.95)
Weighted average number of shares (diluted)305.1 302.8 304.8 301.2 
(a)Calculated as net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation less preferred stock dividends, divided by weighted average number of diluted shares.

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Exploration and Production:
E&P net loss was $39 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with a net loss of $64 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.  On an adjusted basis, E&P's fourth quarter 2020 net loss was $118 million, compared with an adjusted net loss of $124 million in the prior-year quarter.  The Corporation’s average realized crude oil selling price, excluding the effect of hedging, was $39.45 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with $55.05 per barrel in the prior-year quarter, primarily reflecting a decrease in benchmark oil prices. Crude oil hedging activities improved after-tax results by $112 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with losses of $2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.  Including hedging, the Corporation’s average realized crude oil selling price was $45.32 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with $54.90 per barrel in the year-ago quarter. The average realized natural gas liquids (NGL) selling price in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $15.80 per barrel, compared with $13.87 per barrel in the prior-year quarter, while the average realized natural gas selling price was $3.35 per mcf, compared with $3.48 per mcf in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Net production, excluding Libya, was 309,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with 316,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019.  Production from Libya resumed in the fourth quarter of 2020 and averaged a net rate of 12,000 boepd compared with 22,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Cash operating costs, which include operating costs and expenses, production and severance taxes, and E&P general and administrative expenses, were $11.31 per boe in the fourth quarter of 2020, down 10% from $12.59 per boe in the prior-year quarter due to cost reduction initiatives and lower production and severance taxes. Cash operating costs in the fourth quarter of 2020 included workover and hurricane-related maintenance costs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oil and Gas Reserves Estimates:
Oil and gas proved reserves at December 31, 2020, which are subject to final review, were 1,170 million boe, compared with 1,197 million boe at December 31, 2019. Net proved reserve additions in 2020 of 117 million boe included net negative revisions of 79 million boe due to lower commodity prices. The net additions were primarily related to Guyana, which included the sanction of the Payara development in 2020. Excluding asset sales, the Corporation replaced 95% of its 2020 production (158% excluding price revisions) at a finding and development cost of approximately $15.25 per boe (approximately $9.10 per boe excluding price revisions).
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Operational Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2020:
Bakken (Onshore U.S.):  Net production from the Bakken increased to 189,000 boepd from 174,000 boepd in the prior-year quarter. Net oil production was 97,000 bopd compared with 106,000 bopd in the fourth quarter of 2019, primarily due to decreased drilling and completion activity as a result of reducing the number of operated rigs from six to one in May 2020. Natural gas and NGL production increased from additional natural gas captured and processed, and approximately 6,000 boepd of additional volumes received under percentage of proceeds contracts resulting from lower prices. The Corporation operated one rig in the fourth quarter, drilling 7 wells, completing 8 wells, and bringing 12 new wells online.
As previously announced, the Corporation chartered three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to transport and store a total of 6.3 million barrels of Bakken crude oil produced during the second and third quarters of 2020 for sale in Asian markets. The first VLCC cargo of 2.1 million barrels was sold in September and cash proceeds were received in October. In December, the Corporation entered into agreements to sell the second and third VLCC cargos totaling 4.2 million barrels for delivery in the first quarter of 2021. The sales, including associated hedging gains and costs will be recognized, and cash proceeds will be received, in the first quarter of 2021.
Gulf of Mexico (Offshore U.S.):  Net production from the Gulf of Mexico was 32,000 boepd, compared with 70,000 boepd in the prior-year quarter reflecting downtime for hurricane-related maintenance in the quarter and lower production from the Shenzi Field, which was sold in November 2020 for net proceeds of $482 million. Net production from the Shenzi Field was 3,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with 12,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Guyana (Offshore): At the Stabroek Block (Hess – 30%), the Corporation’s net production from the Liza Field, which commenced in December 2019, averaged 26,000 bopd in the fourth quarter of 2020.  The operator, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, completed the commissioning of the natural gas injection system allowing the Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to reach its nameplate capacity of 120,000 gross bopd in December. Phase 2 of the Liza Field development, which will utilize the Liza Unity FPSO with an expected capacity of 220,000 gross bopd, remains on target to achieve first oil by early 2022. The Payara development was sanctioned in September 2020 and will utilize the Prosperity FPSO with an expected capacity of 220,000 gross bopd, with first oil targeted in 2024.
At the Kaieteur Block (Hess – 15%), the operator, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, completed drilling of the Tanager-1 exploration well, which did not encounter commercial quantities of hydrocarbons on a stand-alone basis. Fourth quarter results include a charge of $14 million in exploration expense for well costs incurred. At the Stabroek Block, the Hassa-1 well
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encountered approximately 50 feet of oil bearing reservoir in deeper geologic intervals, although the well did not encounter oil in the primary target areas. Well data will be incorporated into future exploration and development planning.
After drilling the Tanager-1 well, the Stena Carron drillship completed appraisal work at the Redtail-1 well before moving to the Canje Block, offshore Guyana. After drilling the Hassa-1 well, the Noble Don Taylor drillship began development drilling at Liza Phase 2. The Noble Bob Douglas and the Noble Tom Madden drillships are currently drilling and completing Liza Phase 2 development wells.
Malaysia and JDA (Offshore): Net production at the North Malay Basin and JDA was 56,000 boepd, compared with 64,000 boepd in the prior-year quarter, reflecting COVID-19 impacts on economic activity in Malaysia and Thailand which reduced natural gas nominations.
Midstream:
The Midstream segment had net income of $62 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with net income of $33 million in the prior-year quarter.  On an adjusted basis, fourth quarter 2019 net income was $49 million. The improved fourth quarter 2020 results were primarily driven by higher volumes and tariff rates, and lower maintenance expenses.
Corporate, Interest and Other:
After-tax expense for Corporate, Interest and Other was $120 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with $191 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. On an adjusted basis, after-tax expense for Corporate, Interest and Other was $105 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Interest expense increased $17 million compared with the prior-year quarter due to interest on the Corporation's $1.0 billion three year term loan entered into in March 2020 and a decrease in capitalized interest.
Capital and Exploratory Expenditures:
E&P capital and exploratory expenditures were $371 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from $876 million in the prior-year quarter. The decrease is primarily driven by a reduced rig count in the Bakken and lower activity in the Gulf of Mexico. Midstream capital expenditures were $51 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from $108 million in the prior-year quarter.
Liquidity:
Excluding the Midstream segment, Hess Corporation had cash and cash equivalents of $1.74 billion and debt and finance lease obligations totaling $6.6 billion at December 31, 2020. The Corporation’s debt to capitalization ratio as defined in its debt covenants was 47.5% at December 31, 2020 and 39.6% at December 31, 2019. Net proceeds of $482 million from the sale of the
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Corporation's interest in the Shenzi Field were received in the fourth quarter. Realized settlements on closed crude oil put option contracts for the full year of 2020 totaled approximately $875 million.
The Midstream segment had cash and cash equivalents of $4 million and total debt of $1.9 billion at December 31, 2020.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $486 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, up from $286 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities2 was $532 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with $520 million in the prior-year quarter.  Changes in operating assets and liabilities decreased cash flow from operating activities by $46 million during the fourth quarter of 2020 and by $234 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Proceeds from the September sale of the first VLCC cargo of 2.1 million barrels of oil were received in October and are a component of changes in operating assets and liabilities for the fourth quarter. Proceeds from the sale of the second and third VLCC cargos totaling 4.2 million barrels of oil will be received in the first quarter of 2021.
For calendar year 2021, the Corporation has purchased WTI put options with an average monthly floor price of $45 per barrel for 100,000 bopd, and Brent put options with an average monthly floor price of $50 per barrel for 20,000 bopd.
Items Affecting Comparability of Earnings Between Periods:
The following table reflects the total after-tax income (expense) of items affecting comparability of earnings between periods:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
2020201920202019
(In millions)
Exploration and Production$79 $60 $(2,198)$63 
Midstream— (16)— (16)
Corporate, Interest and Other— (86)(1)(174)
Total items affecting comparability of earnings between periods$79 $(42)$(2,199)$(127)
Fourth Quarter 2020:  Fourth quarter results included a pre-tax gain of $79 million ($79 million after income taxes) associated with the sale of the Corporation's 28% working interest in the Shenzi Field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.


2.“Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities” is a non-GAAP financial measure.  The definition of this non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation to its nearest GAAP equivalent measure appears on pages 7 and 8.
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Fourth Quarter 2019:  E&P results included a noncash income tax benefit of $60 million resulting from the reversal of a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Guyana upon achieving first production from the Liza Field. Midstream results included a pre-tax charge of $30 million ($16 million after noncontrolling interests) for nonrecurring transaction related costs for HESM’s acquisition of HIP and corporate restructuring. Corporate, Interest and Other results included an allocation of noncash income tax expense of $86 million that was previously a component of accumulated other comprehensive income related to the Corporation's 2019 crude oil hedge contracts.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures:
The following table reconciles reported net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation and adjusted net income (loss):
Three Months Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
 2020201920202019
 (In millions)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(97)$(222)$(3,093)$(408)
Less: Total items affecting comparability of earnings between periods79 (42)(2,199)(127)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(176)$(180)$(894)$(281)
The following table reconciles reported net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)
2020201920202019
(In millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities$532 $520 $1,803 $2,237 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(46)(234)(470)(595)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$486 $286 $1,333 $1,642 
Hess Corporation will review fourth quarter financial and operating results and other matters on a webcast at 10 a.m. today (EDT).  For details about the event, refer to the Investor Relations section of our website at www.hess.com.
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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Forward-looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “predict,” “will,” “target” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. Our forward-looking statements may include, without limitation: our future financial and operational results; our business strategy; estimates of our crude oil and natural gas reserves and levels of production; benchmark prices of crude oil, NGLs and natural gas and our associated realized price differentials; our projected budget and capital and exploratory expenditures; expected timing and completion of our development projects; and future economic and market conditions in the oil and gas industry.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current understanding, assessments, estimates and projections of relevant factors and reasonable assumptions about the future. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our current projections or expectations of future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The following important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements: fluctuations in market prices of crude oil, NGLs and natural gas and competition in the oil and gas exploration and production industry, including as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic; reduced demand for our products, including due to the global COVID-19 pandemic or the outbreak of any other public health threat, or due to the impact of competing or alternative energy products and political conditions and events; potential failures or delays in increasing oil and gas reserves, including as a result of unsuccessful exploration activity, drilling risks and unforeseen reservoir conditions, and in achieving expected production levels; changes in tax, property, contract and other laws, regulations and governmental actions applicable to our business, including legislative and regulatory initiatives regarding environmental concerns, such as measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions and flaring as well as fracking bans; disruption or interruption of our operations due to catastrophic events, such as accidents, severe weather, geological events, shortages of skilled labor, cyber-attacks or health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability of our contractual counterparties to satisfy their obligations to us, including the operation of joint ventures under which we may not control; unexpected changes in technical requirements for constructing, modifying or operating exploration and production facilities and/or the inability to timely obtain or maintain necessary permits; availability and costs of employees and other personnel, drilling rigs, equipment, supplies and other required services; any limitations on our access to capital or increase in our cost of capital, including as a result of weakness in the oil and gas industry or negative outcomes within commodity and financial markets; liability resulting from litigation, including heightened risks associated with being a general partner of Hess Midstream LP; and other factors described in Item 1A—Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and any additional risks described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
As and when made, we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, given these risks and uncertainties, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements since such statements speak only as of the date when made and there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will occur and actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement we make. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP financial measures
The Corporation has used non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release.  “Adjusted net income (loss)” presented in this release is defined as reported net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation excluding items identified as affecting comparability of earnings between periods.  “Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities” presented in this release is defined as Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities excluding changes in operating assets and liabilities.  Management uses adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Corporation’s operating performance and believes that investors’ understanding of our performance is enhanced by disclosing this measure, which excludes certain items that management believes are not directly related to ongoing operations and are not indicative of future business trends and operations.  Management believes that net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities demonstrates the Corporation’s ability to internally fund capital expenditures, pay dividends and service debt.  These measures are not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for U.S. GAAP net income (loss) or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities.  A reconciliation of reported net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation (U.S. GAAP) to adjusted net income (loss), and a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (U.S. GAAP) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities are provided in the release.
Cautionary Note to Investors
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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For Hess Corporation
Investor Contact:
Jay Wilson
(212) 536-8940
Media Contacts:
Lorrie Hecker
(212) 536-8250
Jamie Tully
Sard Verbinnen & Co
(312) 895-4700
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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Fourth
Quarter
2020
Fourth
Quarter
2019
Third
Quarter
2020
Income Statement
Revenues and non-operating income
Sales and other operating revenues$1,321 $1,683 $1,159 
Gains on asset sales, net79 — — 
Other, net17 16 17 
Total revenues and non-operating income1,417 1,699 1,176 
Costs and expenses
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas281 428 221 
Operating costs and expenses313 365 308 
Production and severance taxes32 52 34 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment60 106 71 
General and administrative expenses82 131 84 
Interest expense118 95 118 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization486 586 518 
Total costs and expenses1,372 1,763 1,354 
Income (loss) before income taxes45 (64)(178)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes72 119 
Net income (loss)(27)(183)(183)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests70 39 60 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(97)$(222)$(243)

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Year Ended
December 31,
20202019
Income Statement
Revenues and non-operating income
Sales and other operating revenues$4,667 $6,495 
Gains on asset sales, net87 22 
Other, net50 (7)
Total revenues and non-operating income4,804 6,510 
Costs and expenses
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas936 1,736 
Operating costs and expenses1,218 1,237 
Production and severance taxes124 184 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment351 233 
General and administrative expenses357 397 
Interest expense468 380 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization2,074 2,122 
Impairment2,126 — 
Total costs and expenses7,654 6,289 
Income (loss) before income taxes(2,850)221 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(11)461 
Net income (loss)(2,839)(240)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests254 168 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation(3,093)(408)
Less: Preferred stock dividends— 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation common stockholders$(3,093)$(412)

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
December 31,
20202019
Balance Sheet Information
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$1,739 $1,545 
Other current assets1,342 1,611 
Property, plant and equipment – net14,115 16,814 
Operating lease right-of-use assets – net426 447 
Finance lease right-of-use assets – net168 299 
Other long-term assets1,031 1,066 
Total assets$18,821 $21,782 
Liabilities and equity
Current maturities of long-term debt$10 $— 
Current portion of operating and finance lease obligations81 199 
Other current liabilities1,532 2,311 
Long-term debt8,286 7,142 
Long-term operating lease obligations478 353 
Long-term finance lease obligations220 238 
Other long-term liabilities1,879 1,833 
Total equity excluding other comprehensive income (loss)6,121 9,431 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(755)(699)
Noncontrolling interests969 974 
Total liabilities and equity$18,821 $21,782 

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
December 31,
20202019
Total Debt
Hess Corporation$6,386 $5,389 
Midstream (a)1,910 1,753 
Hess Consolidated$8,296 $7,142 
(a) Midstream debt is non-recourse to Hess Corporation.
December 31,
20202019
Debt to Capitalization Ratio (a)
Hess Consolidated57.4 %43.2 %
Hess Corporation as defined in debt covenants47.5 %39.6 %
(a)Includes finance lease obligations.
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2020201920202019
Interest Expense
Gross interest expense – Hess Corporation$94 $88 $373 $355 
Less: Capitalized interest – Hess Corporation— (11)— (38)
Interest expense – Hess Corporation94 77 373 317 
Interest expense – Midstream (a)24 18 95 63 
Interest expense – Consolidated$118 $95 $468 $380 
(a)Midstream interest expense is reported in the Midstream operating segment.
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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Fourth
Quarter
2020
Fourth
Quarter
2019
Third
Quarter
2020
Cash Flow Information
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)$(27)$(183)$(183)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Gains on asset sales, net(79)— — 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization486 586 518 
Exploratory dry hole costs26 39 31 
Exploration lease and other impairment10 
Pension settlement loss— — 
Stock compensation expense16 19 16 
Noncash (gains) losses on commodity derivatives, net73 29 68 
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes and other tax accruals34 22 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities532 520 468 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(46)(234)(332)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities486 286 136 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
Additions to property, plant and equipment - E&P(319)(713)(327)
Additions to property, plant and equipment - Midstream(55)(112)(99)
Proceeds from asset sales, net of cash sold482 — — 
Other, net(1)— — 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities107 (825)(426)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
Net borrowings (repayments) of debt with maturities of 90 days or less(144)74 
Debt with maturities of greater than 90 days:
Borrowings— 760 — 
Repayments— — — 
Payments on finance lease obligations(1)(2)(3)
Cash dividends paid(76)(75)(76)
Noncontrolling interests, net(67)(312)(66)
Other, net(1)(6)— 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(139)221 (71)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents454 (318)(361)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period1,285 1,863 1,646 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$1,739 $1,545 $1,285 
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment included within Investing Activities
Capital expenditures incurred$(391)$(920)$(367)
Increase (decrease) in related liabilities17 95 (59)
Additions to property, plant and equipment$(374)$(825)$(426)

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Cash Flow Information
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)$(2,839)$(240)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Gains on asset sales, net(87)(22)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization2,074 2,122 
Impairment2,126 — 
Exploratory dry hole costs192 49 
Exploration lease and other impairment51 17 
Pension settlement loss— 93 
Stock compensation expense79 85 
Noncash (gains) losses on commodity derivatives, net260 116 
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes and other tax accruals(53)17 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities1,803 2,237 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(470)(595)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities1,333 1,642 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities  
Additions to property, plant and equipment - E&P(1,896)(2,433)
Additions to property, plant and equipment - Midstream(301)(396)
Payments for Midstream equity investments— (33)
Proceeds from asset sales, net of cash sold493 22 
Other, net(3)(3)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(1,707)(2,843)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities  
Net borrowings (repayments) of debt with maturities of 90 days or less152 32 
Debt with maturities of greater than 90 days:
Borrowings1,000 760 
Repayments— (8)
Payments on finance lease obligations(7)(49)
Common stock acquired and retired— (25)
Cash dividends paid(309)(316)
Noncontrolling interests, net(261)(353)
Other, net(7)11 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities568 52 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents194 (1,149)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year1,545 2,694 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year$1,739 $1,545 
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment included within Investing Activities
Capital expenditures incurred$(1,931)$(2,992)
Increase (decrease) in related liabilities(266)163 
Additions to property, plant and equipment$(2,197)$(2,829)

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Fourth
Quarter
2020
Fourth
Quarter
2019
Third
Quarter
2020
Capital and Exploratory Expenditures
E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures
United States
North Dakota$72 $369 $86 
Offshore and Other40 173 61 
Total United States112 542 147 
Guyana224 274 160 
Malaysia and JDA25 28 21 
Other International (a)10 32 
 E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures$371 $876 $331 
Total exploration expenses charged to income included above$31 $64 $30 
Midstream Capital expenditures$51 $108 $66 

Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Capital and Exploratory Expenditures
E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures
United States
North Dakota$661 $1,312 
Offshore and Other258 471 
Total United States919 1,783 
Guyana743 783 
Malaysia and JDA99 109 
Other International (a)25 68 
 E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures$1,786 $2,743 
Total exploration expenses charged to income included above$108 $167 
Midstream Capital expenditures$253 $416 
(a)Other International includes Denmark and Libya and other non-producing countries.

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Fourth Quarter 2020
Income StatementUnited StatesInternationalTotal
Total revenues and non-operating income
Sales and other operating revenues$904 $417  $1,321 
Gains on asset sales, net79 — 79 
Other, net12  14 
Total revenues and non-operating income995  419  1,414 
Costs and expenses     
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas (a)267 34  301 
Operating costs and expenses158 92  250 
Production and severance taxes30  32 
Midstream tariffs243 —  243 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment36 24  60 
General and administrative expenses43  51 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization325 121  446 
Total costs and expenses1,102  281  1,383 
Results of operations before income taxes(107) 138  31 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes— 70  70 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(107)(b)$68 (c)$(39)
Fourth Quarter 2019
Income StatementUnited StatesInternationalTotal
Total revenues and non-operating income     
Sales and other operating revenues$1,327 $356  $1,683 
Other, net 
Total revenues and non-operating income1,330  360  1,690 
Costs and expenses     
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas (a)456  464 
Operating costs and expenses194 82  276 
Production and severance taxes50  52 
Midstream tariffs213 —  213 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment71 35  106 
General and administrative expenses56  63 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization414 133  547 
Total costs and expenses1,454  267  1,721 
Results of operations before income taxes(124) 93  (31)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes— 33  33 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(124)(d)$60  $(64)
(a)Includes amounts charged from the Midstream segment.
(b)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $84 million (noncash premium amortization: $63 million; cash settlement:  $147 million).
(c)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $28 million (noncash premium amortization: $10 million; cash settlement:  $38 million).
(d)Includes after-tax losses from realized crude oil hedging activities of $2 million (noncash premium amortization: $29 million; cash settlement: $27 million).
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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
 Third Quarter 2020
Income StatementUnited StatesInternationalTotal
Total revenues and non-operating income
Sales and other operating revenues$918 $241 $1,159 
Other, net10 
Total revenues and non-operating income924  245 1,169 
Costs and expenses    
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas (a)246 (2)244 
Operating costs and expenses138 90 228 
Production and severance taxes33 34 
Midstream tariffs237 — 237 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment69 71 
General and administrative expenses46 53 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization388 90 478 
Total costs and expenses1,157  188 1,345 
Results of operations before income taxes(233) 57 (176)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes— 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(233)(b)$51 (c)$(182)
(a)Includes amounts charged from the Midstream segment.
(b)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $123 million (noncash premium amortization: $61 million; cash settlement:  $184 million).
(c)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $20 million (noncash premium amortization: $7 million; cash settlement:  $27 million).

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Income StatementUnited StatesInternationalTotal
Total revenues and non-operating income
Sales and other operating revenues$3,604 $1,063  $4,667 
Gains on asset sales, net79 — 79 
Other, net18 13  31 
Total revenues and non-operating income3,701  1,076  4,777 
Costs and expenses     
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas (a)1,043 24  1,067 
Operating costs and expenses564 331  895 
Production and severance taxes118  124 
Midstream tariffs946 —  946 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment284 67  351 
General and administrative expenses176 30  206 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization1,480 435  1,915 
Impairment697 1,429  2,126 
Total costs and expenses5,308  2,322  7,630 
Results of operations before income taxes(1,607) (1,246) (2,853)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes— (12) (12)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(1,607)(b)$(1,234)(c)$(2,841)
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Income StatementUnited StatesInternationalTotal
Total revenues and non-operating income     
Sales and other operating revenues$5,043 $1,452  $6,495 
Gains on asset sales, net22 — 22 
Other, net47  51 
Total revenues and non-operating income5,069  1,499  6,568 
Costs and expenses     
Marketing, including purchased oil and gas (a)1,798 51  1,849 
Operating costs and expenses693 278  971 
Production and severance taxes176  184 
Midstream tariffs722 —  722 
Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment144 89  233 
General and administrative expenses176 28  204 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization1,489 488  1,977 
Total costs and expenses5,198  942  6,140 
Results of operations before income taxes(129) 557  428 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes— 375  375 
Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation$(129)(d)$182  $53 
(a)Includes amounts charged from the Midstream segment.
(b)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $452 million (noncash premium amortization: $230 million; cash settlement:  $682 million).  
(c)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $95 million (noncash premium amortization: $30 million; cash settlement:  $125 million).
(d)Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $1 million (noncash premium amortization: $116 million; cash settlement:  $117 million).


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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA
Fourth
Quarter
2020
Fourth
Quarter
2019
Third
Quarter
2020
Net Production Per Day (in thousands)
Crude oil - barrels
United States
North Dakota (a)97 106 108 
Offshore (b)24 46 34 
Total United States121 152 142 
Guyana26 19 
Malaysia and JDA
Other International (c)17 25 
Total167 183 168 
Natural gas liquids - barrels
United States
North Dakota (a)61 46 58 
Offshore (b)
Total United States64 52 63 
Natural gas - mcf
United States
North Dakota (a)185 133 194 
Offshore31 105 60 
Total United States216 238 254 
Malaysia and JDA315 357 282 
Other International (c)23 
Total538 618 540 
Barrels of oil equivalent321 338 321 
(a)Net production from the Bakken was 189,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2020, 174,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019 and 198,000 boepd in the third quarter of 2020.
(b)The Corporation sold its working interest in the Shenzi Field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net production from the Shenzi Field was 3,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2020, 12,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019 and 9,000 boepd in the third quarter of 2020.
(c)Other International includes production from Denmark and Libya. Libya net production was 12,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 22,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2019. Libya net production in the third quarter of 2020 was zero due to force majeure.
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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA
Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Net Production Per Day (in thousands)
Crude oil - barrels
United States
North Dakota (a)107 94 
Offshore (b)38 46 
Total United States145 140 
Guyana20 — 
Malaysia and JDA
Other International (c)25 
Total178 169 
Natural gas liquids - barrels
United States
North Dakota (a)56 42 
Offshore (b)
Total United States61 47 
Natural gas - mcf
United States
North Dakota (a)180 110 
Offshore76 91 
Total United States256 201 
Malaysia and JDA291 351 
Other International (c)20 
Total554 572 
Barrels of oil equivalent331 311 
(a)Net production from the Bakken was 193,000 boepd for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 152,000 boepd for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(b)The Corporation sold its working interest in the Shenzi Field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net production from the Shenzi Field was 9,000 boepd for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 12,000 boepd for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(c)Other International includes production from Denmark and Libya. Libya net production was 4,000 boepd in 2020 and 21,000 boepd in 2019.

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA
Fourth
Quarter
2020
Fourth
Quarter
2019
Third
Quarter
2020
Sales Volumes Per Day (in thousands) (a)
Crude oil - barrels184 179 164 
Natural gas liquids - barrels64 52 63 
Natural gas - mcf538 618 540 
Barrels of oil equivalent338 334 317 
Sales Volumes (in thousands) (a)
Crude oil - barrels (b)16,974 16,467 15,134 
Natural gas liquids - barrels5,842 4,749 5,768 
Natural gas - mcf49,542 56,810 49,674 
Barrels of oil equivalent31,073 30,684 29,181 

Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Sales Volumes Per Day (in thousands) (a)
Crude oil - barrels167 167 
Natural gas liquids - barrels61 47 
Natural gas - mcf554 572 
Barrels of oil equivalent320 309 
Sales Volumes (in thousands) (a)
Crude oil - barrels (b)60,924 61,061 
Natural gas liquids - barrels22,397 17,067 
Natural gas - mcf202,917 208,665 
Barrels of oil equivalent117,141 112,906 
(a)Sales volumes from purchased crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas are not included in the sales volumes reported.
(b)Crude oil loaded and stored on VLCCs increased by a net 0.5 million barrels in the third quarter of 2020. A net 4.2 million barrels was loaded and stored on VLCCs during the year ended December 31, 2020.
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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA
Fourth
Quarter
2020
Fourth
Quarter
2019
Third
Quarter
2020
Average Selling Prices   
Crude oil - per barrel (including hedging)   
United States   
North Dakota$42.69 $51.83 $43.20 
Offshore47.59 56.48 48.56 
Total United States43.65 53.25 44.55 
Guyana49.56 — 52.60 
Malaysia and JDA37.80 62.18 42.59 
Other International (a)50.22 64.01 50.38 
Worldwide45.32 54.90 45.60 
Crude oil - per barrel (excluding hedging)
United States
North Dakota$36.46 $52.01 $33.69 
Offshore41.36 56.68 38.39 
Total United States37.42 53.43 34.87 
Guyana43.96 — 42.82 
Malaysia and JDA37.80 62.18 42.59 
Other International (a)44.63 64.01 44.38 
Worldwide39.45 55.05 36.17 
Natural gas liquids - per barrel
United States
North Dakota$15.93 $13.81 $11.68 
Offshore13.07 14.31 11.03 
Worldwide15.80 13.87 11.63 
Natural gas - per mcf
United States
North Dakota$1.67 $1.49 $1.18 
Offshore1.42 1.90 1.13 
Total United States1.64 1.67 1.17 
Malaysia and JDA4.57 4.64 4.53 
Other International (a)2.27 4.23 2.87 
Worldwide3.35 3.48 2.94 
(a)Other International includes prices related to production from Denmark and Libya.

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HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA
Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Average Selling Prices  
Crude oil - per barrel (including hedging)  
United States  
North Dakota$42.63 $53.19 
Offshore45.92 59.18 
Total United States43.56 55.15 
Guyana46.41 — 
Malaysia and JDA37.91 61.81 
Other International (a)51.37 65.22 
Worldwide44.28 56.77 
Crude oil - per barrel (excluding hedging)  
United States  
North Dakota$33.87 $53.18 
Offshore36.55 59.17 
Total United States34.63 55.14 
Guyana37.40 — 
Malaysia and JDA37.91 61.81 
Other International (a)43.42 65.22 
Worldwide35.52 56.76 
Natural gas liquids - per barrel  
United States  
North Dakota$11.29 $13.20 
Offshore8.94 13.31 
Worldwide11.10 13.21 
Natural gas - per mcf  
United States  
North Dakota$1.27 $1.59 
Offshore1.23 2.12 
Total United States1.26 1.83 
Malaysia and JDA4.47 5.04 
Other International (a)3.41 4.63 
Worldwide2.98 3.90 
(a)Other International includes prices related to production from Denmark and Libya.

The following is a summary of the Corporation’s outstanding crude oil put options for 2021:
 WTIBrent
Barrels of oil per day100,00020,000
Average monthly strike price$45$50
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