Exxon Mobil Corp. filed for arbitration to retain pre-emption rights in a giant Guyanese oil field, threatening Chevron Corp.’s attempt to acquire a stake via its pending $53 billion takeover of Hess Corp.
Exxon filed for arbitration in the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris on Wednesday, Senior Vice President Neil Chapman said during a Morgan Stanley conference. Exxon, as 45% owner and operator of the Guyana project, believes it has a right of first refusal over any change of hands in Hess’ 30% stake and would consider matching Chevron’s valuation, he said.
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