By bne IntelliNews The arbitrators in a legal dispute between ExxonMobil and Hess have reportedly reached a decision. Citing two sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported last week that the International Chamber of Commerce,

Chevron completed its $53 billion purchase of Hess after winning an arbitration case brought by rival Exxon Mobil and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

Chevron is laying the groundwork to swiftly close its planned acquisition of smaller oil producer Hess , according to two sources and an industry analyst, including by preparing a severance program for some Hess workers.