Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say

HOUSTON/MELBOURNE (By Reuters, By Curtis Williams and Helen Clark, 30.Apr.2026, Words: 624) — Australia’s Woodside Energy is struggling to sell liquefied natural gas volumes from its planned Louisiana LNG export facility because it is seeking liquefaction fees above prevailing U.S. market rates, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Australian […]

Noble highlights backlog, extension with PETROBRAS, contract with ExxonMobil Guyana

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Apr.2026, Words: 467) — Noble Corporation’s fleet of 24 marketed floaters was 68% contracted during the first quarter 2026 (1Q:26) compared with 62% in the 4Q:25.  Recent contract awards since last quarter have added approximately 5 rig years of new floater backlog. Recent […]

OXY reports oil find in the Gulf of America (formerly GOM) at Bandit

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Word: 184) — Occidental (OXY) announced an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), about 125 miles south of the Louisiana coast.  The exploration well, located in Green Canyon Block 680, encountered […]

Pemex-Woodside collaboration to advance Mexico’s energy sovereignty, Luz Elena says

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 1,015) — At the kick-off ceremony for the TriĂłn field project, a joint venture between PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Australian company Woodside Energy, Mexico’s Secretariat of Energy (SENER) head Luz Elena González Escobar, was keen […]

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 […]

Woodside Energy donates $20,000 to Mexican Red Cross

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Sep.2025, Words: 368) — Australia’s Woodside Energy announced a donation of MX$400,000 ($20,000) to the Mexican Red Cross to support individuals and families affected by severe flooding in northern Veracruz and southern Tamaulipas. Intense rains in Poza Rica, Veracruz have translated into […]

Woodside moving full steam ahead at its $17.5bn Louisiana LNG project

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Woodside, 15.Sep.2025, Words: 391) — Woodside Energy celebrated the rapid progress in developing the $17.5bn Louisiana LNG project at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by leaders from the local community and state and federal governments.  Since announcing a final investment decision (FID) on the project on 29 Apr. […]

Woodside announces $5.7bn deal with Stonepeak for Louisiana LNG partnership

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2025) — Woodside Energy entered into a binding agreement for divestment of a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC (InfraCo) to Stonepeak. The agreement provides validation of the project’s quality and increasing attractiveness to other potential equity partners, according to Woodside. The […]

Trinidad’s MEEI Says Woodside-Perenco Angostura Deal a “Very Positive Development”

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Mar.2025) — Trinidad and Tobago continues to work closely with energy sector stakeholders Woodside Energy and Perenco, according to Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI).  This, after Woodside announced an agreement with Perenco to divest its Greater Angostura […]

Woodside’s record 530,000 boe/d output in 2024 aided by Sangomar

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — Australia’s Woodside Energy reported record production of 193.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), or 530 Mboe/day, for the full year 2024. The result was underpinned by outstanding early production performance at Sangomar offshore Senegal and world-class reliability at operated LNG […]

Pemex guarantees production from 2025-2030 with Trion, Zama, other projects

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts and Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Feb.2025, Words: 1,400) — State-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos‘ overall work plan during 2025-2030 includes guaranteeing greater crude oil and natural gas production as well as the supply of fuels (gasoline), petrochemicals and fertilizers, Mexico’s Energy Secretariat (Sener) Luz Elena […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

Woodside and Tokyo Gas in Discussions Over Stake in US LNG Project

(Reuters, 31.Oct.2024) — Tokyo Gas is in talks with Woodside Energy over taking a stake in a multi-billion-dollar Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Woodside, an Australian oil and gas producer, this month closed on a $1.2 billion buy of developer […]

LatAm NRG matters: highlights, heard from Brazil and Cuba to Mexico and Venezuela

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Oct.2024, Words: 494) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 18 Oct. 2024. —Brazil: TotalEnergies will divest its fuel distribution activities in Brazil to the Brazilian co. SIM Distribuidora, the French co. said.

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- […]

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 […]

Woodside and CPC Taiwan Ink Long-term Offtake Deals

(Woodside, 11.Jul.2024) — Woodside signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan. Under the SPA, Woodside will supply approximately 6 million tonnes of LNG on a delivered basis over 10 years, commencing in July 2024. Woodside […]

Woodside Achieves First Oil at Sangomar Offshore Senegal

(Woodside, 11.Jun.2024) — Woodside has achieved first oil from the Sangomar field offshore Senegal, marking the safe delivery of the country’s first offshore oil project. The Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 is a deepwater project including a stand-alone floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility with a nameplate capacity of […]

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 […]

Sangomar FPSO Makes it to Senegal

(Woodside Energy, 13.Feb.2024) — Woodside Energy announced that the LĂ©opold SĂ©dar Senghor Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility has safely arrived offshore Senegal. This is a significant step toward achieving First Production from the Sangomar field which is targeted for mid-2024. The arrival of the FPSO from Singapore at […]

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 […]

Sangomar FPSO Sets Sail for Senegal

(Woodside, 27.Dec.2023) â€” Woodside Energy has achieved another significant step forward for the Sangomar Project with the sail away from Singapore of the LĂ©opold SĂ©dar Senghor Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility. The FPSO, named after Senegal’s first president, is travelling 12,000 nautical miles from Singapore to its final destination, […]

EAI’s NRGBriefs: Aug. 2023

(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Aug.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during August 2023 including Petrobras commenting on divestment process related to the LUBNOR refinery; Petrobras commenting on Sete Brasil; FMC Corporation on revenues in Latin America in the second quarter 2023; Sempra appointing Richard Mark to […]

Sintana Retains Carried Indirect Interest in Namibia

(Sintana Energy, 21.Apr.2023) — Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI, OTCQB: SEUSF) confirmed that over fifty per cent of the 6,872 square kilometers of 3D seismic survey data has been gathered from Petroleum Exploration License 87 (“PEL 87”) and the surrounding area in the Orange Basin in Namibia. Initial processed results […]

bp Starts Oil Production at Argos Platform in the Gulf of Mexico

(bp, 13.Apr.2023) — bp has successfully started oil production at its Argos offshore platform, delivering more energy at a critical time and strengthening bp’s position as a leading producer in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. With a gross production capacity of up to 140,000 barrels of oil per day, Argos is […]