Hess Corporation (NYSE:AHC) announced today that it has
entered into a transaction with a privately held company to sell
substantially all of its onshore oil and gas producing assets along
the Gulf Coast of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The properties
include approximately 65 producing wells located in 12 fields. These
wells are currently producing at a combined net rate of approximately
2,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The majority of the
properties are located in seven parishes in South Louisiana. The
transaction is effective as of April 1, 2006 and is anticipated to
close in June. Tristone Capital served as an advisor to Hess
Corporation.
About Hess Corporation
Hess Corporation, headquartered in New York, is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration for and the production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the production and sale of refined petroleum products.
About Hess Corporation
Hess Corporation, headquartered in New York, is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration for and the production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the production and sale of refined petroleum products.