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Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy and Governance
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
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ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY

Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy

Cybersecurity is an integral part of risk management at the Company, and we and Hess share a cybersecurity risk management program intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our critical systems and information. We rely primarily on Hess’ cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including policies, controls or procedures, which includes a cybersecurity incident response plan as well as our own property and casualty insurance that may cover damages caused as a result of a cybersecurity event.

We and Hess design and assess the program based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (“NIST CSF”). This does not imply that we or Hess meet any particular technical standards, specifications or requirements, only that we use the NIST CSF as a guide to help us identify, assess and manage cybersecurity risks relevant to our businesses.

Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into the overall enterprise risk management program overseen by Hess’ Chief Risk Officer, who also serves as our Chief Financial Officer, and shares certain methodologies, reporting channels and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program to other areas affecting our and Hess’ business risks, including financial, compliance, EHS and governance matters, among other topics.

The Company’s and Hess’ cybersecurity risk management program includes:

risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to critical systems integral to our services as well as the activities of our business partners and our broader enterprise information technology environment;
a security team principally responsible for managing cybersecurity risk assessment processes, security controls and response to cybersecurity incidents;
the use of external service providers, where appropriate, to assess, test or otherwise assist with aspects of security controls;
ongoing cybersecurity awareness and compliance training that occurs quarterly and is mandatory for all Hess employees, incident response personnel and senior management;
a cybersecurity incident response plan that includes procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents; and
a third-party risk management process for service providers, suppliers and vendors.

The Company has not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats during the year ended December 31, 2024, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected us or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.

Additional information about cybersecurity risks we face is discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, under the heading “Disruption, failure or cybersecurity attacks affecting or targeting information technology systems and infrastructure used by us, Hess or our business partners may materially impact our business and operations” which should be read in conjunction with the information above.

Cybersecurity Governance

Our general partner’s board of directors appreciates the rapidly evolving nature of threats presented by cybersecurity incidents and is committed to the prevention, timely detection and mitigation of the effects of any such incidents on the Company. The board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the audit committee primary responsibility for oversight of the Company’s risk management practices, including oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks.

The audit committee oversees the implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program. The committee receives presentations on cybersecurity topics from management at least twice a year, including the nature of threats, defense and detection capabilities; incident response plans; and Hess employee training activities. In addition, management updates the committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents as well as other incidents with lesser impact potential. The audit committee reports to the full board of directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity.

We rely on Hess’ management team – including the Chief Risk Officer, the Head of Information Technology and the Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) – for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team is primarily responsible for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both Hess’ internal cybersecurity personnel and retained external cybersecurity consultants. Hess’ Chief Risk Officer, who also currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, has nearly 20 years of experience in this role and previously served as a consultant with Ernst & Young LLP’s Risk Management and Regulatory Practice, where he assisted financial services and energy trading clients in establishing their risk management infrastructure. Hess’ Head of Information Technology and Hess’ CISO each have over 20 years of experience in information technology leadership in oil and gas. Furthermore, Hess’ CISO holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber and Data Security from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

The management team is informed about and monitors the efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external consultants engaged by Hess; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information technology environment.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]

Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into the overall enterprise risk management program overseen by Hess’ Chief Risk Officer, who also serves as our Chief Financial Officer, and shares certain methodologies, reporting channels and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program to other areas affecting our and Hess’ business risks, including financial, compliance, EHS and governance matters, among other topics.

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Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]

Our general partner’s board of directors appreciates the rapidly evolving nature of threats presented by cybersecurity incidents and is committed to the prevention, timely detection and mitigation of the effects of any such incidents on the Company. The board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the audit committee primary responsibility for oversight of the Company’s risk management practices, including oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks.

The audit committee oversees the implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program. The committee receives presentations on cybersecurity topics from management at least twice a year, including the nature of threats, defense and detection capabilities; incident response plans; and Hess employee training activities. In addition, management updates the committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents as well as other incidents with lesser impact potential. The audit committee reports to the full board of directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity.

We rely on Hess’ management team – including the Chief Risk Officer, the Head of Information Technology and the Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) – for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team is primarily responsible for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both Hess’ internal cybersecurity personnel and retained external cybersecurity consultants. Hess’ Chief Risk Officer, who also currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, has nearly 20 years of experience in this role and previously served as a consultant with Ernst & Young LLP’s Risk Management and Regulatory Practice, where he assisted financial services and energy trading clients in establishing their risk management infrastructure. Hess’ Head of Information Technology and Hess’ CISO each have over 20 years of experience in information technology leadership in oil and gas. Furthermore, Hess’ CISO holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber and Data Security from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

The management team is informed about and monitors the efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external consultants engaged by Hess; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information technology environment.

Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the audit committee primary responsibility for oversight of the Company’s risk management practices, including oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks.

The audit committee oversees the implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program. The committee receives presentations on cybersecurity topics from management at least twice a year, including the nature of threats, defense and detection capabilities; incident response plans; and Hess employee training activities. In addition, management updates the committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents as well as other incidents with lesser impact potential. The audit committee reports to the full board of directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The committee receives presentations on cybersecurity topics from management at least twice a year, including the nature of threats, defense and detection capabilities; incident response plans; and Hess employee training activities.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]

We rely on Hess’ management team – including the Chief Risk Officer, the Head of Information Technology and the Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) – for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team is primarily responsible for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both Hess’ internal cybersecurity personnel and retained external cybersecurity consultants. Hess’ Chief Risk Officer, who also currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, has nearly 20 years of experience in this role and previously served as a consultant with Ernst & Young LLP’s Risk Management and Regulatory Practice, where he assisted financial services and energy trading clients in establishing their risk management infrastructure. Hess’ Head of Information Technology and Hess’ CISO each have over 20 years of experience in information technology leadership in oil and gas. Furthermore, Hess’ CISO holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber and Data Security from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

The management team is informed about and monitors the efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external consultants engaged by Hess; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information technology environment.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] We rely on Hess’ management team – including the Chief Risk Officer, the Head of Information Technology and the Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) – for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team is primarily responsible for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both Hess’ internal cybersecurity personnel and retained external cybersecurity consultants.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Hess’ Chief Risk Officer, who also currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, has nearly 20 years of experience in this role and previously served as a consultant with Ernst & Young LLP’s Risk Management and Regulatory Practice, where he assisted financial services and energy trading clients in establishing their risk management infrastructure. Hess’ Head of Information Technology and Hess’ CISO each have over 20 years of experience in information technology leadership in oil and gas. Furthermore, Hess’ CISO holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber and Data Security from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]

The management team is informed about and monitors the efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external consultants engaged by Hess; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information technology environment.

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