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Acquisition of Hess Corporation - Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Assumed (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 18, 2025 USD ($)
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Hess Corporation |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Long-term debt | $ 5,138
Hess Corporation | 4.300% due 2027 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.30%
Long-term debt | $ 1,000
Hess Corporation | 7.875% due 2029 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 7.875%
Long-term debt | $ 467
Hess Corporation | 7.300% due 2031 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 7.30%
Long-term debt | $ 631
Hess Corporation | 7.125% due 2033 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 7.125%
Long-term debt | $ 540
Hess Corporation | 6.000% due 2040 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 6.00%
Long-term debt | $ 750
Hess Corporation | 5.600% due 2041 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.60%
Long-term debt | $ 1,250
Hess Corporation | 5.800% due 2047 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.80%
Long-term debt | $ 500
Hess Midstream Operations LP |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Long-term debt | $ 3,746
Hess Midstream Operations LP | 5.125% due 2028 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.125%
Long-term debt | $ 550
Hess Midstream Operations LP | 5.875% due 2028 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.875%
Long-term debt | $ 800
Hess Midstream Operations LP | 6.500% due 2029 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 6.50%
Long-term debt | $ 600
Hess Midstream Operations LP | 4.250% due 2030 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.25%
Long-term debt | $ 750
Hess Midstream Operations LP | 5.500% due 2030 |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.50%
Long-term debt | $ 400
Hess Midstream Operations LP | Term loan and credit facility borrowings |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Long-term debt | 646
Hess Corporation |
Business Combination [Line Items] |
Long-term debt | 8,823
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs | (61)
Fair market value adjustment for debt acquired in the acquisition | 247
Fair Market Value of Long-Term Debt Assumed | $ 9,070

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