-up of the first of two major developments — the North Malay basin gas play in 3Q17, putting Hess back on a growth track and turning attention to the Stampede start up in the US GoM in early 2Q18. In the background is an exploration test every 45-60 days any one of which could materially change the scale of

om larger completions. Management guidance suggests exit rate production in 2017 of ~335,000 boepd; start- up of the second of Hess’ major projects (Stampede) adds 15,000 boepd from 1H18 (est); along with a resumption of growth by resurgent operator Aker BP at Valhall (Hess 64%) we expect top line growth o