Chevron Divests Hess Midstream Stake and DJ Basin Assets in $3–4B Loss Restructuring

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Chevron announced a definitive agreement to divest its Hess Midstream ownership and DJ Basin midstream assets, expecting a $3–4 billion after-tax loss but a 50% reduction in Bakken midstream costs and improved returns.

check_boxKey Events · M&A and Partnerships · CVX

• Divestiture of Hess Midstream and DJ Basin Assets

  Chevron will transfer its ownership interests and general partner position in Hess Midstream, plus DJ Basin crude oil midstream assets, to Hess Midstream LP.

• One-Time After-Tax Loss of $3–4 Billion

  Chevron expects to recognize a special-item loss of approximately $3–4 billion at closing, driven by the inability to recognize future Bakken cost savings as an asset.

• Bakken Midstream Costs Cut by ~50%

  Revised long-term contracts are expected to reduce Chevron's Bakken unit midstream costs by approximately 50%, improving future earnings and return on capital employed.

• Deconsolidation Removes $3.7B of Debt

  The transaction will fully deconsolidate Hess Midstream, removing approximately $3.7 billion of its debt from Chevron's balance sheet.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · CVX · Energy & Transportation

Chevron is exiting its ownership of Hess Midstream and its DJ Basin crude midstream assets in exchange for a 50% cut in Bakken midstream costs and $200 million in cash. The deal triggers a one-time after-tax loss of $3–4 billion and removes roughly $3.7 billion of Hess Midstream debt from Chevron's balance sheet. While the loss is a near-term hit, the restructuring is expected to improve return on capital employed by 0.5% and lower long-term costs, positioning Hess Midstream as an independent company.