Business Wire | Jan 27, 2021 07:30AM EST

Hess Reports Estimated Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2020

Jan. 27, 2021

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 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.

* "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. "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 Year Ended December 31, December 31, (unaudited) (unaudited)

2020 2019 2020 2019



(In millions, except per share amounts)

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation

Exploration and Production $ (39) $ (64) $ (2,841) $ 53

Midstream 62 33 230 144

Corporate, Interest and Other (120) (191) (482) (605)

Net income (loss) attributable to $ (97) $ (222) $ (3,093) $ (408) Hess Corporation

Net income (loss) per common share $ (0.32) $ (0.73) $ (10.15) $ (1.37) (diluted) (a)





Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation

Exploration and Production $ (118) $ (124) $ (643) $ (10)

Midstream 62 49 230 160

Corporate, Interest and Other (120) (105) (481) (431)

Adjusted net income (loss) $ (176) $ (180) $ (894) $ (281) attributable to Hess Corporation

Adjusted net income (loss) per $ (0.58) $ (0.60) $ (2.93) $ (0.95) common share (diluted) (a)



Weighted average number of shares 305.1 302.8 304.8 301.2 (diluted)



* Calculated as net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation less preferred stock dividends, divided by weighted average number of diluted shares. 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).

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 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 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 Year Ended Ended December 31, December 31, (unaudited) (unaudited)

2020 2019 2020 2019



(In millions)

Exploration and Production $ 79 $ 60 $ (2,198) $ 63

Midstream - (16) - (16)

Corporate, Interest and Other - (86) (1) (174)

Total items affecting comparability $ 79 $ (42) $ (2,199) $ (127) of earnings between periods

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.

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.

"Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities" is a non-GAAP financial measure. The2. definition of this non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation to its nearest GAAP equivalent measure appears on pages 7 and 8.

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 Year Ended December 31, December 31, (unaudited) (unaudited)

2020 2019 2020 2019



(In millions)

Net income (loss) attributable $ (97) $ (222) $ (3,093) $ (408) to Hess Corporation

Less: Total items affectingcomparability of earnings 79 (42) (2,199) (127) between periods

Adjusted net income (loss)attributable to Hess $ (176) $ (180) $ (894) $ (281) Corporation

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 Year Ended Ended December 31, December 31, (unaudited) (unaudited)

2020 2019 2020 2019



(In millions)

Net cash provided by (used in)operating activities before changes $ 532 $ 520 $ 1,803 $ 2,237 in operating assets and liabilities

Changes in operating assets and (46) (234) (470) (595) liabilities

Net cash provided by (used in) $ 486 $ 286 $ 1,333 $ 1,642 operating activities

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.

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.

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Fourth Fourth Third Quarter Quarter Quarter 2020 2019 2020

Income Statement



Revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating revenues $ 1,321 $ 1,683 $ 1,159

Gains on asset sales, net 79 - -

Other, net 17 16 17

Total revenues and non-operating income 1,417 1,699 1,176

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased oil and gas 281 428 221

Operating costs and expenses 313 365 308

Production and severance taxes 32 52 34

Exploration expenses, including dry holes and 60 106 71 lease impairment

General and administrative expenses 82 131 84

Interest expense 118 95 118

Depreciation, depletion and amortization 486 586 518

Total costs and expenses 1,372 1,763 1,354

Income (loss) before income taxes 45 (64) (178)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes 72 119 5

Net income (loss) (27) (183) (183)

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to 70 39 60 noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss) attributable to Hess $ (97) $ (222) $ (243) Corporation

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

Income Statement

Revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating revenues

$

4,667

$

6,495

Gains on asset sales, net

87

22

Other, net

50

(7)

Total revenues and non-operating income

4,804

6,510

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased oil and gas

936

1,736

Operating costs and expenses

1,218

1,237

Production and severance taxes

124

184

Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease impairment

351

233

General and administrative expenses

357

397

Interest expense

468

380

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

2,074

2,122

Impairment

2,126

-

Total costs and expenses

7,654

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 interests

254

168

Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation

(3,093)

(408)

Less: Preferred stock dividends

-

4

Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation common stockholders

$

(3,093)

$

(412)

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Year Ended December 31,

2020 2019

Income Statement



Revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating revenues $ 4,667 $ 6,495

Gains on asset sales, net 87 22

Other, net 50 (7)

Total revenues and non-operating income 4,804 6,510

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased oil and gas 936 1,736

Operating costs and expenses 1,218 1,237

Production and severance taxes 124 184

Exploration expenses, including dry holes and lease 351 233 impairment

General and administrative expenses 357 397

Interest expense 468 380

Depreciation, depletion and amortization 2,074 2,122

Impairment 2,126 -

Total costs and expenses 7,654 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 254 168 interests

Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation (3,093) (408)

Less: Preferred stock dividends - 4

Net income (loss) attributable to Hess Corporation $ (3,093) $ (412) common stockholders

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

December 31,

2020

2019

Balance Sheet Information

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,739

$

1,545

Other current assets

1,342

1,611

Property, plant and equipment - net

14,115

16,814

Operating lease right-of-use assets - net

426

447

Finance lease right-of-use assets - net

168

299

Other long-term assets

1,031

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 obligations

81

199

Other current liabilities

1,532

2,311

Long-term debt

8,286

7,142

Long-term operating lease obligations

478

353

Long-term finance lease obligations

220

238

Other long-term liabilities

1,879

1,833

Total equity excluding other comprehensive income (loss)

6,121

9,431

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(755)

(699)

Noncontrolling interests

969

974

Total liabilities and equity

$

18,821

$

21,782

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

December 31,

2020 2019

Balance Sheet Information

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,739 $ 1,545

Other current assets 1,342 1,611

Property, plant and equipment - net 14,115 16,814

Operating lease right-of-use assets - net 426 447

Finance lease right-of-use assets - net 168 299

Other long-term assets 1,031 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 81 199 obligations

Other current liabilities 1,532 2,311

Long-term debt 8,286 7,142

Long-term operating lease obligations 478 353

Long-term finance lease obligations 220 238

Other long-term liabilities 1,879 1,833

Total equity excluding other comprehensive income 6,121 9,431(loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (755) (699)

Noncontrolling interests 969 974

Total liabilities and equity $ 18,821 $ 21,782

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

December 31,

2020

2019

Total Debt

Hess Corporation

$

6,386

$

5,389

Midstream (a)

1,910

1,753

Hess Consolidated

$

8,296

$

7,142

* Midstream debt is non-recourse to Hess Corporation.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

December 31,

2020 2019

Total Debt

Hess Corporation $ 6,386 $ 5,389

Midstream (a) 1,910 1,753

Hess Consolidated $ 8,296 $ 7,142

* Midstream debt is non-recourse to Hess Corporation. December 31,

2020 2019

Debt to Capitalization Ratio (a)

Hess Consolidated 57.4 % 43.2 %

Hess Corporation as defined in debt covenants 47.5 % 39.6 %

* Includes finance lease obligations. Three Months Year Ended Ended December 31, December 31,

2020 2019 2020 2019

Interest Expense

Gross interest expense - Hess Corporation $ 94 $ 88 $ 373 $ 355

Less: Capitalized interest - Hess - (11) - (38) Corporation

Interest expense - Hess Corporation 94 77 373 317

Interest expense - Midstream (a) 24 18 95 63

Interest expense - Consolidated $ 118 $ 95 $ 468 $ 380

* Midstream interest expense is reported in the Midstream operating segment.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Fourth Fourth Third Quarter Quarter Quarter 2020 2019 2020

Cash Flow Information



Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net income (loss) $ (27) $ (183) $ (183)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) tonet cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Gains on asset sales, net (79) - -

Depreciation, depletion and amortization 486 586 518

Exploratory dry hole costs 26 39 31

Exploration lease and other impairment 3 3 10

Pension settlement loss - 5 -

Stock compensation expense 16 19 16

Noncash (gains) losses on commodity 73 29 68 derivatives, net

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes 34 22 8 and other tax accruals

Net cash provided by (used in) operatingactivities before changes in operating assets 532 520 468 and liabilities

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (46) (234) (332)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating 486 286 136 activities

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Additions to property, plant and equipment - (319) (713) (327) E&P

Additions to property, plant and equipment - (55) (112) (99) Midstream

Proceeds from asset sales, net of cash sold 482 - -

Other, net (1) - -

Net cash provided by (used in) investing 107 (825) (426) activities

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net borrowings (repayments) of debt with 6 (144) 74 maturities of 90 days or less

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 (139) 221 (71) activities

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash 454 (318) (361) Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of 1,285 1,863 1,646 Period

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 liabilities 17 95 (59)

Additions to property, plant and equipment $ (374) $ (825) $ (426)

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

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 amortization

2,074

2,122

Impairment

2,126

-

Exploratory dry hole costs

192

49

Exploration lease and other impairment

51

17

Pension settlement loss

-

93

Stock compensation expense

79

85

Noncash (gains) losses on commodity derivatives, net

260

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 liabilities

1,803

2,237

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(470)

(595)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

1,333

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 sold

493

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 less

152

32

Debt with maturities of greater than 90 days:

Borrowings

1,000

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 activities

568

52

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

194

(1,149)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

1,545

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)

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Year Ended December 31,

2020 2019

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 amortization 2,074 2,122

Impairment 2,126 -

Exploratory dry hole costs 192 49

Exploration lease and other impairment 51 17

Pension settlement loss - 93

Stock compensation expense 79 85

Noncash (gains) losses on commodity derivatives, net 260 116

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes and (53) 17 other tax accruals

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,803 2,237 before changes in operating assets and liabilities

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (470) (595)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,333 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 - (301) (396) Midstream

Payments for Midstream equity investments - (33)

Proceeds from asset sales, net of cash sold 493 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 152 32 of 90 days or less

Debt with maturities of greater than 90 days:

Borrowings 1,000 760

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 activities 568 52

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 194 (1,149)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 1,545 2,694

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 1,739 $ 1,545



Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment includedwithin 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)

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 Other

40

173

61

Total United States

112

542

147

Guyana

224

274

160

Malaysia and JDA

25

28

21

Other International (a)

10

32

3

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

HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Fourth Fourth Third Quarter Quarter Quarter 2020 2019 2020

Capital and Exploratory Expenditures



E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures

United States

North Dakota $ 72 $ 369 $ 86

Offshore and Other 40 173 61

Total United States 112 542 147

Guyana 224 274 160

Malaysia and JDA 25 28 21

Other International (a) 10 32 3

E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures $ 371 $ 876 $ 331



Total exploration expenses charged to income $ 31 $ 64 $ 30 included above



Midstream Capital expenditures $ 51 $ 108 $ 66

Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

Capital and Exploratory Expenditures

E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures

United States

North Dakota

$

661

$

1,312

Offshore and Other

258

471

Total United States

919

1,783

Guyana

743

783

Malaysia and JDA

99

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

* Other International includes Denmark and Libya and other non-producing countries. Year Ended December 31,

2020 2019

Capital and Exploratory Expenditures



E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures

United States

North Dakota $ 661 $ 1,312

Offshore and Other 258 471

Total United States 919 1,783

Guyana 743 783

Malaysia and JDA 99 109

Other International (a) 25 68

E&P Capital and exploratory expenditures $ 1,786 $ 2,743



Total exploration expenses charged to income included $ 108 $ 167 above



Midstream Capital expenditures $ 253 $ 416

* Other International includes Denmark and Libya and other non-producing countries.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Fourth Quarter 2020

Income Statement United International Total States



Total revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating revenues $ 904 $ 417 $ 1,321

Gains on asset sales, net 79 - 79

Other, net 12 2 14

Total revenues and non-operating 995 419 1,414 income

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased oil 267 34 301 and gas (a)

Operating costs and expenses 158 92 250

Production and severance taxes 30 2 32

Midstream tariffs 243 - 243

Exploration expenses, including dry 36 24 60 holes and lease impairment

General and administrative expenses 43 8 51

Depreciation, depletion and 325 121 446 amortization

Total costs and expenses 1,102 281 1,383

Results of operations before income (107) 138 31 taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes - 70 70

Net income (loss) attributable to $ (107) (b) $ 68 (c) $ (39) Hess Corporation



Fourth Quarter 2019

Income Statement United International Total States



Total revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating revenues $ 1,327 $ 356 $ 1,683

Other, net 3 4 7

Total revenues and non-operating 1,330 360 1,690 income

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased oil 456 8 464 and gas (a)

Operating costs and expenses 194 82 276

Production and severance taxes 50 2 52

Midstream tariffs 213 - 213

Exploration expenses, including dry 71 35 106 holes and lease impairment

General and administrative expenses 56 7 63

Depreciation, depletion and 414 133 547 amortization

Total costs and expenses 1,454 267 1,721

Results of operations before income (124) 93 (31) taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes - 33 33

Net income (loss) attributable to $ (124) (d) $ 60 $ (64) Hess Corporation

* Includes amounts charged from the Midstream segment. * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $84 million (noncash premium amortization: $63 million; cash settlement: $147 million). * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $28 million (noncash premium amortization: $10 million; cash settlement: $38 million). * Includes after-tax losses from realized crude oil hedging activities of $2 million (noncash premium amortization: $29 million; cash settlement: $27 million).HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Third Quarter 2020

Income Statement United International Total States



Total revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating revenues $ 918 $ 241 $ 1,159

Other, net 6 4 10

Total revenues and non-operating 924 245 1,169 income

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased oil 246 (2) 244 and gas (a)

Operating costs and expenses 138 90 228

Production and severance taxes 33 1 34

Midstream tariffs 237 - 237

Exploration expenses, including dry 69 2 71 holes and lease impairment

General and administrative expenses 46 7 53

Depreciation, depletion and 388 90 478 amortization

Total costs and expenses 1,157 188 1,345

Results of operations before income (233) 57 (176) taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes - 6 6

Net income (loss) attributable to $ (233) (b) $ 51 (c) $ (182) Hess Corporation

* Includes amounts charged from the Midstream segment. * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $123 million (noncash premium amortization: $61 million; cash settlement: $184 million). * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $20 million (noncash premium amortization: $7 million; cash settlement: $27 million).HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

(IN MILLIONS)

Year Ended December 31, 2020

Income Statement United International Total States



Total revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating $ 3,604 $ 1,063 $ 4,667 revenues

Gains on asset sales, net 79 - 79

Other, net 18 13 31

Total revenues and non-operating 3,701 1,076 4,777 income

Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased 1,043 24 1,067 oil and gas (a)

Operating costs and expenses 564 331 895

Production and severance taxes 118 6 124

Midstream tariffs 946 - 946

Exploration expenses, including 284 67 351 dry holes and lease impairment

General and administrative 176 30 206 expenses

Depreciation, depletion and 1,480 435 1,915 amortization

Impairment 697 1,429 2,126

Total costs and expenses 5,308 2,322 7,630

Results of operations before (1,607) (1,246) (2,853) income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income - (12) (12) taxes

Net income (loss) attributable to $ (1,607) (b) $ (1,234) (c) $ (2,841) Hess Corporation



Year Ended December 31, 2019

Income Statement United International Total States



Total revenues and non-operating income

Sales and other operating $ 5,043 $ 1,452 $ 6,495 revenues

Gains on asset sales, net 22 - 22

Other, net 4 47 51

Total revenues and non-operating 5,069 1,499 6,568 income



Costs and expenses

Marketing, including purchased 1,798 51 1,849 oil and gas (a)

Operating costs and expenses 693 278 971

Production and severance taxes 176 8 184

Midstream tariffs 722 - 722

Exploration expenses, including 144 89 233 dry holes and lease impairment

General and administrative 176 28 204 expenses

Depreciation, depletion and 1,489 488 1,977 amortization

Total costs and expenses 5,198 942 6,140

Results of operations before (129) 557 428 income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income - 375 375 taxes

Net income (loss) attributable to $ (129) (d) $ 182 $ 53 Hess Corporation

* Includes amounts charged from the Midstream segment. * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $452 million (noncash premium amortization: $230 million; cash settlement: $682 million). * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $95 million (noncash premium amortization: $30 million; cash settlement: $125 million). * Includes after-tax gains from realized crude oil hedging activities of $1 million (noncash premium amortization: $116 million; cash settlement: $117 million).HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA

Fourth Fourth Third Quarter Quarter Quarter 2020 2019 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 States 121 152 142

Guyana 26 1 19

Malaysia and JDA 3 5 3

Other International (c) 17 25 4

Total 167 183 168



Natural gas liquids - barrels

United States

North Dakota (a) 61 46 58

Offshore (b) 3 6 5

Total United States 64 52 63



Natural gas - mcf

United States

North Dakota (a) 185 133 194

Offshore 31 105 60

Total United States 216 238 254

Malaysia and JDA 315 357 282

Other International (c) 7 23 4

Total 538 618 540



Barrels of oil equivalent 321 338 321

* 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. * 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. * 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.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA

Year Ended December 31,

2020 2019

Net Production Per Day (in thousands)



Crude oil - barrels

United States

North Dakota (a) 107 94

Offshore (b) 38 46

Total United States 145 140

Guyana 20 -

Malaysia and JDA 4 4

Other International (c) 9 25

Total 178 169



Natural gas liquids - barrels

United States

North Dakota (a) 56 42

Offshore (b) 5 5

Total United States 61 47



Natural gas - mcf

United States

North Dakota (a) 180 110

Offshore 76 91

Total United States 256 201

Malaysia and JDA 291 351

Other International (c) 7 20

Total 554 572



Barrels of oil equivalent 331 311

* 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. * 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. * Other International includes production from Denmark and Libya. Libya net production was 4,000 boepd in 2020 and 21,000 boepd in 2019.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA

Fourth Fourth Third Quarter Quarter Quarter 2020 2019 2020

Sales Volumes Per Day (in thousands) (a)

Crude oil - barrels 184 179 164

Natural gas liquids - barrels 64 52 63

Natural gas - mcf 538 618 540

Barrels of oil equivalent 338 334 317



Sales Volumes (in thousands) (a)

Crude oil - barrels (b) 16,974 16,467 15,134

Natural gas liquids - barrels 5,842 4,749 5,768

Natural gas - mcf 49,542 56,810 49,674

Barrels of oil equivalent 31,073 30,684 29,181

Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

Sales Volumes Per Day (in thousands) (a)

Crude oil - barrels

167

167

Natural gas liquids - barrels

61

47

Natural gas - mcf

554

572

Barrels of oil equivalent

320

309

Sales Volumes (in thousands) (a)

Crude oil - barrels (b)

60,924

61,061

Natural gas liquids - barrels

22,397

17,067

Natural gas - mcf

202,917

208,665

Barrels of oil equivalent

117,141

112,906

* Sales volumes from purchased crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas are not included in the sales volumes reported. * 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. Year Ended December 31,

2020 2019

Sales Volumes Per Day (in thousands) (a)

Crude oil - barrels 167 167

Natural gas liquids - barrels 61 47

Natural gas - mcf 554 572

Barrels of oil equivalent 320 309



Sales Volumes (in thousands) (a)

Crude oil - barrels (b) 60,924 61,061

Natural gas liquids - barrels 22,397 17,067

Natural gas - mcf 202,917 208,665

Barrels of oil equivalent 117,141 112,906

* Sales volumes from purchased crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas are not included in the sales volumes reported. * 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.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA

Fourth Fourth Third Quarter Quarter Quarter 2020 2019 2020

Average Selling Prices



Crude oil - per barrel (including hedging)

United States

North Dakota $ 42.69 $ 51.83 $ 43.20

Offshore 47.59 56.48 48.56

Total United States 43.65 53.25 44.55

Guyana 49.56 - 52.60

Malaysia and JDA 37.80 62.18 42.59

Other International (a) 50.22 64.01 50.38

Worldwide 45.32 54.90 45.60



Crude oil - per barrel (excluding hedging)

United States

North Dakota $ 36.46 $ 52.01 $ 33.69

Offshore 41.36 56.68 38.39

Total United States 37.42 53.43 34.87

Guyana 43.96 - 42.82

Malaysia and JDA 37.80 62.18 42.59

Other International (a) 44.63 64.01 44.38

Worldwide 39.45 55.05 36.17



Natural gas liquids - per barrel

United States

North Dakota $ 15.93 $ 13.81 $ 11.68

Offshore 13.07 14.31 11.03

Worldwide 15.80 13.87 11.63



Natural gas - per mcf

United States

North Dakota $ 1.67 $ 1.49 $ 1.18

Offshore 1.42 1.90 1.13

Total United States 1.64 1.67 1.17

Malaysia and JDA 4.57 4.64 4.53

Other International (a) 2.27 4.23 2.87

Worldwide 3.35 3.48 2.94

* Other International includes prices related to production from Denmark and Libya.HESS CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATING DATA

Year Ended December 31,

2020 2019

Average Selling Prices



Crude oil - per barrel (including hedging)

United States

North Dakota $ 42.63 $ 53.19

Offshore 45.92 59.18

Total United States 43.56 55.15

Guyana 46.41 -

Malaysia and JDA 37.91 61.81

Other International (a) 51.37 65.22

Worldwide 44.28 56.77



Crude oil - per barrel (excluding hedging)

United States

North Dakota $ 33.87 $ 53.18

Offshore 36.55 59.17

Total United States 34.63 55.14

Guyana 37.40 -

Malaysia and JDA 37.91 61.81

Other International (a) 43.42 65.22

Worldwide 35.52 56.76



Natural gas liquids - per barrel

United States

North Dakota $ 11.29 $ 13.20

Offshore 8.94 13.31

Worldwide 11.10 13.21



Natural gas - per mcf

United States

North Dakota $ 1.27 $ 1.59

Offshore 1.23 2.12

Total United States 1.26 1.83

Malaysia and JDA 4.47 5.04

Other International (a) 3.41 4.63

Worldwide 2.98 3.90

* 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:

WTI Brent

Barrels of oil per day 100,000 20,000

Average monthly strike price $45 $50

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