Hess Corporation Donates $1 Million to North Dakota Flood Relief

28.06.2011  |  Business Wire

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced today that is has donated $1
million to North Dakota flood relief efforts.

'We are deeply concerned about the people who are suffering from the
devastation caused by the floods that have occurred in North Dakota,?
said John Hess, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hess Corporation. 'To
support relief efforts, we are donating $1 million to the following
organizations: $750,000 to the Minot Area Community Foundation and
$250,000 to the North Dakota Community Foundation. These groups will
coordinate their activities to provide services to flood victims and
assist in long term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Minot area
and across the state.?

In addition, Hess has offered a matching gift program for employees who
wish to make a personal contribution to these relief organizations as
well as the American Red Cross North Dakota Flood Relief.

Hess Corporation, with headquarters in New York, is a global integrated
energy company engaged in the exploration, production, purchase,
transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the
production and sale of refined petroleum products. More information on
Hess Corporation is available at www.hess.com.