Exhibit 31(2)

I, John P. Rielly, certify that:

     1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of Hess Corporation; and

     2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

By	/s/ John P. Rielly
	John P. Rielly
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 8, 2010