07:35 AM EDT, 05/20/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Hess Corp. ( HES ) was accused by Continental Resources of using affiliated entities to inflate service fees and divert up to $69 million in revenue, Reuters reported Monday, citing a federal lawsuit.

Continental said Hess structured deals to benefit Hess Midstream, where it holds a 38% stake, at the expense of other working interest owners, according to the report.

The lawsuit claimed Continental's share of oil and gas revenue from 483 North Dakota wells was significantly reduced due to excessive midstream charges, Reuters reported.

The wells are operated by Hess Bakken Investments, with Continental as a non-operating partner, the news outlet added.

A Hess spokesperson was not immediately available for comment, while Continental Resources did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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