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Chevron will proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, after it prevailed in a landmark legal battle against larger rival Exxon Mobil to gain access to the largest oil discovery in decades. It
Chevron completed its purchase of Hess after prevailing in a legal dispute with Exxon over one of the most promising oil projects in the world.
Chevron Corp. has prevailed in a 20-month fight to buy Hess Corp. for $53 billion, overcoming a challenge by arch rival Exxon Mobil Corp. that was unprecedented in the modern history of Big Oil.
Arbitrators cleared the way for the long-delayed $53 billion acquisition after Exxon tried to pre-empt the deal.
Chevron has prevailed against Exxon Mobil in a dispute over Hess Corporation’s offshore oil assets in the South American nation of Guyana.
Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! We’ve got some good news for those living in the DMV region. Lower dew points and lower levels of humidity are poised to roll in in the coming days – much needed relief for those of us melting the second we step outside.