BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.May.2026, Words: 184) — Zeeco, Inc. finalized the acquisition of Oil & Gas Technologies, an Australia-based company specializing in vapor control, tank loading systems, and other related equipment for the downstream liquid fuels storage and energy sector. Through Oil & Gas Technologies’ […]
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Woodside announced appointment of Liz Westcott as new CEO
PERTH, AUSTRALIA (By Woodside, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 700) — The board of Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Westcott as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Ms Westcott, who has served as Woodside Acting CEO since the departure of Meg O’Neill in December 2025, has a proven track record of outstanding […]
BHP Australia boss in running to lead Woodside, Bloomberg reports
PERTH/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (By Reuters, 8.Mar.2026, Words: 197) — Global miner BHP’s Australia president Geraldine Slattery is among the contenders for the top job at Woodside Energy, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation. Woodside is expected to name a replacement for Meg O’Neill soon, after she unexpectedly left the company in […]
Woodside Energy acting CEO Westcott updates on main projects from Trion to Louisiana LNG
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 285) — Australian-based Woodside Energy continues to move forward a number of projects across its global portfolio. “This is being complemented with strong progress at our major projects, as we continue to grow our business, help meet energy demand and create long-term […]
EAI fact sheet: Australia’s first battery electric haul truck, the Cat® 793 XE
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Dec.2025, Words: 241) — Australia’s first battery electric haul trucks are supplied by Caterpillar. These Cat® 793 XE early learner battery-electric trucks are being trialled in a collaboration between BHP and Rio Tinto at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore site in Western Australia. Caterpillar’s first […]
Xodus research reveals projected decommissioning costs offshore Australia
PERTH, AUSTRALIA (By Xodus, 17.Nov.2025, Words: 345) — New research from global energy consultancy Xodus has revealed that the estimated cost of fully removing Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure is benefiting from rising efficiency and understanding in the country’s decommissioning sector. Australian Offshore Oil & Gas Decommissioning Liability Estimate 2025 was […]
Australia recognizes Palestine as independent and sovereign stateÂ
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (By Prime Minster of Australia,21.Sep.2025, Words: 95) — Effective today, Sunday the 21 Sep. 2025, the Commonwealth of Australia formally recognizes the independent and sovereign State of Palestine. In doing so, Australia recognises the legitimate and long held aspirations of the people of Palestine to a state of […]
Solar distributor OSW secures $5.5mn to accelerate global expansion
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (By OSW, 21.Aug.2025, Words: 345) — One Stop Warehouse (OSW), an Australian solar wholesaler and distributor, secured $5.5mn in strategic funding from SparkEdge Capital, a venture capital firm based in Shanghai focused on the energy and technology sectors. The path to global solar adoption Founded in 2013, OSW has established itself as the market […]
Woodside says to strengthen Australian operations with ExxonMobil Australia deal
PERTH, AUSTRALIA (By Woodside, 29.Jul.2025, Words: 474) — Woodside Energy agreed to assume operatorship of the Bass Strait assets, unlocking potential development of additional gas resources, following an historic agreement with ExxonMobil Australia. Consolidating operatorship of the Bass Strait assets into Woodside’s operated portfolio strengthens Woodside’s footprint in Australia and […]
Woodside and JERA ink HOA for LNG during Japan’s peak winter period
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.June.2025, Words: 375) — Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd and JERA Co., Inc. entered into a non-binding heads of agreement (HOA) for the sale and purchase of LNG cargoes during Japan’s peak winter period. The agreement strengthens Woodside’s long-standing relationship with JERA […]
Woodside and Petronas ink HOA for 1 MTPA of LNG over 15 years starting in 2028
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jun.2025, Words: 357) — Woodside Energy and PETRONAS, through its subsidiary PETRONAS LNG Ltd (PLL), signed a non-binding heads of agreement (HOA) for the supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas to Malaysia from 2028 for a period […]
Xodus allocated land at Oakajee to develop renewable hydrogen project in Western Australia
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2025, Words: 331) — Xodus, a global energy consultancy, has been allocated land in the mid-west region of western Australia to underpin the development of a commercial scale green hydrogen and ammonia development. Located in the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area (SIA), this allocation […]
Woodside boasts “one hull of a milestone” at Scarborough energy project
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 14.May.2025, Words: 307) — Woodside Energy said the Scarborough Energy project, which is now over 82% complete, achieved a major engineering milestone with the joining together of the topsides and hull for the floating production unit (FPU). Constructed separately at 2 different fabrication […]
Woodside Energy reports 1Q:25 results, updates on Trion and Calypso projects in LatAm
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2025, Words: 602) — Australia’s Woodside Energy reported production of 49.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) or 546,000 boe/d in first-quarter 2025 (1Q:25), down 4% sequentially compared to 4Q:24. Lower production was due to weather impacts at the North West Shelf (NWS) […]
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EAI’s 1Q:25 “NRG Prospector” full version [183-pg emag download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2025, Words: 20,000) — Download Energy Analytics Institute‘s 183-page full version of the 1Q:25 NRG Prospector, which is only available to paying subscribers. And, this special price break ends soon. The 1Q:25 full version includes updates, analysis, features, commentaries and coverage from exclusive coverage […]
GUH and SICA ink MOU for subsea supply changes in the UK and Australia
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2025) — Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the trade and development body which represents the UK’s ÂŁ9.2bn underwater industry, has joined forces with Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA) – a membership organization of companies in the Australian subsea industry – to foster innovation, collaboration […]
EAI 1Q:25 NRG Prospector condensed version [FREE emagazine download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2025) — Download Energy Analytics Institute’s complimentary condensed 21-page 1Q:25 NRG Prospector emagazine with select stories from CERAWeek by S&P Global to others from Australia. Note, the 183-page full version of the NRG Prospector is only available for download to yearly subscribers of […]
Woodside inks long-term SPA with China Resources for 0.6 MTPA over 15 years
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Lukas von Koch, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2025) — Woodside Energy inked a long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with China Resources Gas International Limited, the Asian country’s leading gas utility, for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China. The SPA provides for the supply of 0.6 […]
Arcadium Lithium Obtains Necessary Approvals Globally to Close Acquisition by Rio TintoÂ
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2025) — Global lithium chemicals producer Arcadium Lithium plc has received all required pre-closing regulatory approvals in connection with the proposed acquisition of Arcadium Lithium by Rio Tinto.  This includes merger control clearance being satisfied or waived in Australia, Canada, China, Japan, South […]
Canadian Solar to Deliver 960 MWh of Energy Storage Systems for CIP in Australia
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Feb.2025) — Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-STORAGE, part of the company’s majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd., has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its fifth flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V to deliver 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage […]
CERAWeek by S&P Global Houston, 10-14 Mar. 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (S&P Global, 10.Feb.2025) — The 43rd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world’s preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, 10-14 Mar. 2025 in Houston. CERAWeek 2025: Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for […]
Woodside Reports 3.6% Rise in Production in 2024 Driven by Sangomar Offshore Senegal
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jan.2025) — Woodside Energy reported record full-year production of 194 million barrels of oil equivalent or MMboe (530 Mboe/d) in 2024, at the top end of the Australian company’s production guidance range. This is up 3.6% compared to 187 MMboe (513 Mboe/d) […]
China’s Geely Auto Eyes Selling 2.71mn Units in 2025 v. 2.17mn in 2024
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2025) — Automaker Geely Auto eyes global sells of 2.71mn units in 2025, while evolving the full scale of operating system, business capability, product strategy, and refined after sales. This, after the Chinese company announced breakthrough sales of 2.17mn units in 2024, up 32% compared […]
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Final Pluto Train 2 Modules Make it to Pluto LNG Facility [Video]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Dec.2024) — Woodside Energy said the Scarborough Energy Project passed another significant milestone. That, as the final Pluto Train 2 modules arrived at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia. Successful completion of the Pluto Train 2 module program advances the project towards targeted delivery of […]
Arcadium Lithium Shareholders Approve Rio Tinto Deal
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Dec.2024) — Arcadium Lithium plc, a global lithium chemicals producer, obtained all requisite shareholder approvals in connection with the proposed acquisition by Rio Tinto announced on 9 Oct. 2024. Arcadium said 23 Dec. 2024 in an official statement that all merger control clearance has been […]
Woodside and Chevron Announce Australian Asset Swap
(Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Dec.2024) — Energy giants Woodside Energy and Chevron Corporation agreed to an asset swap regarding assets in Australia. “Chevron and Woodside have reached a significant agreement to streamline their respective commercial interests offshore northwest Australia. This deal positions Woodside to progress the extension of the North West […]
Woodside Teams up with 3 Other Aussie companies to Develop ESF Plant
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Dec.2024) — Australia’s BlueScope, BHP and Rio Tinto selected the Kwinana Industrial Area, south of Perth, as the location to develop Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant. The groundbreaking project combines the expertise of Australia’s 2 largest iron ore miners and its biggest steelmaker. […]
Woodside Says NWS Project Extensions Gets Environmental Approval
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Dec.2024) — Woodside Energy and the North West Shelf Joint Venture said an environmental approval by the Western Australian Government for the extension of the project was a welcomed announcement. “After six years of assessment and appeals, this is a critical step in the approvals process to […]
Chevron Eyes Capex of $14.5bn-$15.5bn in 2025
(Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Dec.2024) — Chevron Corporation eyes organic capital expenditure (Capex) of between $14.5bn-$15.5bn for its consolidated subsidiaries in 2025. In terms of affiliate Capex, the company eyes between $1.7bn-$2bn in 2025. The California-based company’s 2025 Capex and affiliate Capex represent a $2bn year-over-year reduction, the company announced 5 […]
Woodside Awards Contract to Karratha-based Winyama Contracting
(Woodside, 8.Nov.2024) — Woodside (Woodside Burrup Pty Ltd.) has awarded its largest-ever Traditional Owner construction contract to Karratha company Winyama Contracting Group for the delivery of civil works for the Pluto Train 1 Modifications project. Winyama Contracting Group will be working alongside Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd, Woodside’s Engineering […]
Viridien and SLB Complete Data acquisition in Bonaparte Basin, Offshore Australia
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2024) — Viridien and SLB recently completed the acquisition of a new multi-client survey in the Bonaparte Basin, off the NW coast of Australia, that has received industry support and prefunding. The resulting ~6,760 km2 ultramodern PSDM seismic data set will provide a thorough evaluation of this […]
Woodside’s Record 3Q:24 Production Driven by Sangomar [PDF Download]
(Woodside, 16.Oct.2024) — Woodside Energy reported record third-quarter 2024 production of 53.1 MMboe (577 Mboe/d), up 20% sequentially from the second-quarter 2024 due to ramp-up of Sangomar offshore Senegal, increased uptime across operated assets including 99.9% LNG reliability at Pluto and increased seasonal domestic gas demand. Woodside narrowed its full- […]
Truckline Installation Completed at Scarborough Project
(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Oct.2024) — Saipem and sub-contractor teams completed the installation of the truckling at Woodside Energy’s Scarborough energy project. The 433-km trunkline will transport gas from the offshore Scarborough field to the onshore Pluto LNG processing facility in Karratha, the Australian company said 10 Oct. 2024 in a […]
Scarborough Primary Approval Challenge to be Dismissed
(Woodside, 19.Sep.2024) — Woodside and the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) have agreed to dismiss the ACF’s challenge to a primary environmental approval for Woodside’s Scarborough Energy Project. The Scarborough Energy Project has all primary environmental approvals in place and offshore work is progressing well. The Federal Court proceedings sought an […]
Woodside Execs Visit NYSE in First Equity Market Briefing
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Sep.2024) — Woodside Energy completed its first North American equity market briefing at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 16 Sep. 2024, the Australian company’s CEO Meg O’Neill announced on LinkedIn. Woodside was initially listed on the NYSE in 2022 when the company merged with BHP’s […]
US LNG Industry Under Pressure as Challenges and Uncertainty Mount
(FT.com, 17.Aug.2024) — The US liquefied natural gas industry faces mounting challenges as legal clashes with activists and contractors combine with a federal permitting freeze to slow the expansion of the world’s biggest exporter. Two multibillion-dollar terminals under construction on the Texas Gulf Coast backed by supermajors ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies […]
Shell Invests in Phase 2 of Surat Gas Project in Australia
(Shell, 12.Aug.2024) — Arrow Energy, an incorporated joint venture between Shell (50%) and PetroChina (50%), has announced plans to develop Phase 2 of Arrow Energy’s Surat Gas Project in Queensland, Australia. The gas from the project will flow to the Shell-operated QCLNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Curtis Island, […]
Woodside to Acquire Tellurian: Transcript
(Woodside, 22.Jul.2024) — Woodside Energy Group Limited held an investor call to discuss its $900mn all-cash acquisition of Tellurian, Inc., which is developing Driftwood LNG. ____________________
Woodside to Acquire Tellurian for $1/share, Create LNG Powerhouse
(Woodside, 22.Jul.2024) — Woodside has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding common stock of Tellurian including its owned and operated US Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG development opportunity. The consideration for the transaction is an all-cash payment of approximately $900mn, or $1.00 per share of outstanding Tellurian […]
Woodside Revises Leadership Structure
(Woodside, 26.Jun.2024) — Woodside announced a revised leadership structure to deliver the next phase of the company’s strategy to thrive through the energy transition. The revised structure, which will take effect from 1 Aug. 2024, aggregates and elevates core business activities into a simplified operating model. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said the changes are […]
JBIC $1bn Loan to Support Scarborough Energy Project
(Woodside, 30.May.2024) — Woodside signed a US$1bn loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The loan agreement, executed in Tokyo between Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill and JBIC Deputy Governor Kazuhiko Amakawa, will fund Woodside’s Scarborough Energy Project. It further strengthens Woodside’s balance sheet, providing diversity of funding and […]
Comment Ridge Receives $5mn Grant for Mahalo East
(Comet Ridge, 10.May.2024) — Comet Ridge Limited (ASX:COI) has been awarded a $5mn grant from the Queensland government to undertake a pilot test in Comet Ridge’s 100% held Mahalo East block (ATP 2061). Mahalo East currently has independently certified 2C (31PJ) and 3C (122PJ) Contingent Resources and the pilot test […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: April 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Apr.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during April 2024 including ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC announcing a $12.7bn FID for their sixth project offshore Guyana dubbed Whiptail; YPF SA launching the “Andes” project to divest 55 mature conventional fields and focus […]
Santos Reports 1Q:24 Results
(Santos, 18.Apr.2024) — Santos reported strong first quarter free cash flow generation and major project delivery. Focus on operational excellence generates strong free cash flow Strong free cash flow from operations of US$692mn.Sales revenue of US$1.4bn.Production of 21.8 mmboe despite severe weather events and planned maintenance activities.Bayu-Undan continuing to produce […]
Joint Statement from Papua New Guinea and TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies, 8.Apr.2024) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick PouyannĂ© met together to discuss the status of the Papua LNG project. On this occasion, PouyannĂ© reaffirmed to the Prime Minister that TotalEnergies, operator of the project, and its international partners ExxonMobil, Santos, and […]
Woodside to Divest 15.1% Scarborough Interest to JERA
(Woodside, 23.Feb.2024) — Woodside has broadened its strategic relationship with JERA through a transaction that involves three core elements: equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture; LNG offtake; and collaboration on opportunities in new energy and lower carbon services.1 Woodside has executed a binding sale and purchase agreement with JERA for […]
First Modules Arrive for Woodside’s Scarborough Project
(Woodside, 21.Feb.2024) — The first three Pluto Train 2 modules for the Scarborough Energy Project have arrived in Karratha, Western Australia, marking a significant milestone for the project. The modules, fabricated by Bechtel in Indonesia, weigh a combined total of more than 4,000 metric tonnes. The modules are three of […]
Woodside Ends Discussions with Santos
(Woodside Energy, 7.Feb.2024) — Woodside has ceased discussions regarding a potential merger with Santos Ltd. As a global energy company, Woodside continuously assesses a range of organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said that for every opportunity Woodside assesses, it conducts thorough due diligence, and will only […]
Xergy Opens News Offices in Australia and Scotland
(Xergy, 15.Jan.2024) —Technology company, Xergy, has opened new offices in Perth, Australia, and Dundee in Scotland to support increasing demand for its project management software, Proteus.  The new offices have created 10 new roles, taking Xergy’s total workforce to 34. Headquartered in Scotland’s energy capital, Aberdeen, with an office in […]
Arcadium Completes Merger between Allkem and Livent
(Arcadium Lithium, 4.Jan.2023) — Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM) announced the completion of the all-stock merger of equals between Allkem and Livent. The new, combined company is a leading global lithium chemicals producer committed to safely and responsibly harnessing the power of lithium to improve people’s lives and accelerate the […]