Event

FTC consent order on Chevron and Hess, 2024–2025

FTC order of 2024 and 2025 that barred Chevron from putting John B. Hess on its board; the FTC set it aside on 17 July 2025.

4 links, 4 backed by primary records

Connections 4

U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued the order; set it aside in July 2025 Primary record 1
Chevron consented to the order, then petitioned to set it aside Primary record 2
John B. Hess the person the order barred from Chevron’s board Primary record 3
Hess Corporation the company Chevron bought for $53 billion Primary record 2

Timeline 1 date

Proof 3 sources

FTC Reopens and Sets Aside Chevron-Hess Final Order, Federal Trade Commission, 17 Jul 2025. Primary record Archived copy
Today, the Federal Trade Commission reopened and set aside the final consent order involving Chevron Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Hess Corporation.
Order Granting Petition to Reopen and Set Aside, In the Matter of Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation (Docket C-4814), Federal Trade Commission, 17 Jul 2025. Primary record Archived copy
Chevron and Hess3 filed a petition on March 27, 2025
This matter arises from Chevron Corporation’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation.
FTC Order Bans Hess CEO from Chevron Board in Chevron-Hess Deal, Federal Trade Commission, 30 Sep 2024. Primary record Archived copy
prohibit Chevron from appointing Hess CEO John B. Hess to its Board of Directors

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