MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jul.2026, Words: 125) — Great progress has been reported in South Korea related to construction of Woodside Energy’s floating production unit (FPU) destined for the Trion project offshore Mexico. The FPU is named Tlaloc after the Aztec rain god.
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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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 9 APR. 2026: Petrobras deal with Petronas; OXY Bandit find; Dos Bocas fire
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Words: 190) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PETROBRAS, OXY, Woodside Energy, Chevron, and PEMEX, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not […]
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 […]
Woodside confirms launch of Trion drilling campaign, arrival of Deepwater Thalassa
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2026, Words: 565) — Australia’s Woodside Energy, in partnership with state-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex), confirmed commencement last week of the drilling campaign at the Trion field, located in ultra-deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This, after […]
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. […]
SLB says Trion drilling contact with Woodside offshore Mexico to start in early-2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Apr.2025, Words: 220) — Global technology provider SLB expects services related to the Trion project offshore Mexico — a joint venture between Woodside Energy and PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) — to commerce in early-2026. The project will be managed through SLB’s Performance Live™ […]
Trinidad and Tobago reports average gas production of 2.531 Bcf/d in 2024
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2025, Words: 225) — Trinidad and Tobago’s natural gas production averaged 2.531 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2024, down 2% compared to 2.587 Bcf/d in 2023. The 4 largest gas producers in 2024 included bpTT, Shell, EOG Resources, and Woodside […]
LatAmNRG heard: Mexico Pacific CEO to Woodside, Argentina energy balance
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Apr.2025, Words: 473) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 18 Apr. 2025 including coverage on Argentina, Ecuador, and Mexico as well as updates on Petronas, EP Petroecuador, AEEV, Woodside Energy and Mexico Pacific, […]
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 […]
Woodside Energy awards SLB major contract for Trion offshore Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2025, Words: 410) — SLB has been awarded a major drilling contract by Woodside Energy for the Australian independent’s $7.2bn Trion ultra-deepwater development offshore Mexico where first oil is expected by the end of this decade. Woodside operates Trion with a 60% […]
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 inks deal to divest Greater Angostura assets in Trinidad to Perenco for $206mn
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Mar.2025, Words: 403) — Woodside Energy entered into an agreement with French company Perenco to divest its Greater Angostura assets in Trinidad and Tobago for $206mn. The divestment is inclusive of Woodside’s interest in the shallow water Angostura and Ruby offshore […]
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 […]
Baker Hughes and Woodside to Develop Small-Scale Decarbonization Solutions
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — Baker Hughes and Austrailia’s Woodside Energy entered into a joint initiative to develop a lower carbon power generation technology solution utilizing the Net Power platform. Said platform is specifically designed for crude oil and natural gas (including liquefied natural gas or […]
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) […]
IOCs responsible for 95% of Trinidad and Tobago’s gas output in Sep. 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Dec.2024) — Natural gas production in Trinidad and Tobago averaged 2.497 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in Sep. 2024, down 7.2% sequentially compared to 2.691 Bcf/d in Aug. 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) announced in its most recent […]
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 […]
Commentary: Mexico’s energy sector opportunities amid uncertainties
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Dec.2024, Words: 2,164) — International oil companies (IOCs) in Mexico’s oil and gas sector have good reason to take a seemingly wait-and-see attitude. This, after Morena Party’s Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo won the country’s presidential elections earlier this year and as […]
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’s Trion development cuts first steel for fabrication of FPU
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Nov.2024) — Australian energy giant Woodside Energy announced the start of steel fabrication for the semi-submersible floating production unit (FPU) for its operated Trion development offshore Mexico where first oil production is slated for 2028. The first cutting of steel for the […]
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 Energy executives meet with MEEI officials in Trinidad
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Sep.2024) — Executives with Woodside Energy provided an update to officials with the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) regarding the Australian company’s Calypso project offshore. The ‘pre-feed’ engineering work is progressing, the MEEI said 26 Sep. 2024 […]
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 Gets Social Impact Assessment Approval for Trion
(Woodside Energy, 13.Feb.2024) — Woodside announced the Trion oil and gas project has received approval for its Social Impact Assessment from the Mexican Ministry for Energy. The Social Impact Assessment was submitted in May 2023. It provides a comprehensive assessment of the project and outlines the ways in which Woodside […]
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 […]
BP sees Trinidad Deepwater Gas Getting Greenlight as soon as 2025
(Reuters, 23.Jan.2024) — BP expects the Calypso deepwater natural gas field off Trinidad and Tobago, which it shares with Woodside Energy to get the greenlight when a final investment decision (FID) is made as early as the end of next year, a company executive said. BP, which holds a 30% stake in […]
Wood inks engineering design for 100,000 b/d Trion project offshore Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, 8.Jan.2023, Words: 240) — Wood secured a contract from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for detailed engineering of the topsides facilities on Woodside Energy‘s Trion Floating Production Unit (FPU) in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Once finished, Trion will have a production capacity […]
Sangomar FPSO Sets Sail for Senegal
(Woodside, 27.Dec.2023) — 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 […]