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Chevron to divest Hess Midstream stake and DJ Basin midstream assets; expects $3-4B after-tax loss
CHEVRON CORP
- Chevron subsidiaries to divest ownership interests and GP position in Hess Midstream LP (HESM) plus DJ Basin crude oil midstream assets to Hess Midstream.
- In exchange, Chevron receives $200 million cash and extended Bakken midstream contracts, expected to cut Bakken unit midstream costs ~50%.
- Chevron expects to deconsolidate ~$3.7 billion of Hess Midstream debt and record a one-time after-tax loss estimated at $3-4 billion as a special item.
- Transaction expected to be accretive to return on capital employed by 0.5% absolute; expected to close by year-end 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Andy Walz, President of Downstream, Midstream and Chemicals, says deal resets commercial framework and positions Hess Midstream as independent.