Its operations stretch across all links in the natural gas value chain, with the exceptions of exploration and production.

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John Hess said the company has worked to shift its focus toward exploration and production as part of a multi-year strategy to boost value for its shareholders.

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Encouraged your negotiation partner to identify hidden value, absent stakeholders, and hidden constraints that might be inhibiting the exploration of unexplored options.

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But note that the book doesn't reflect the full value of reserves because most of the companies are in the early phases of exploration.

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