MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 133) — Executives from Australia’s Woodside Energy and Mexico’s Agency for Safety, Energy and Environment (ASEA), represented by executive director Andrea González Hernández, conducted a tour of the Deepwater Thalassa drillship located offshore Mexico. ANALYSIS: TRION’S UNEVEN PARTNERSHIP AND […]
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PRESS DIGEST 8 APR. 2026: MEX ponders shale, wind, solar; Trion with PEMEX-Woodside
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 351) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PEMEX and Australia’s Woodside Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all […]
Woodside assumes operational control of ammonia plant in Beaumont
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 314) — Woodside Energy assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas. This, following successful completion of performance testing and handover from OCI Global. In Sep. 2024, Woodside acquired 100% of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding […]
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 […]
Mexico: Trion field kickoff event [photo journal]
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre with Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2026, Words: 141) — Activities at the Trion offshore field are being developed owing to the collaboration of Mexico’s Energy Secretariat (SENER), state-owned Pemex, the government of Tamaulipas and Australia’s Woodside Energy. RELATED: PEMEX GUARANTEES PRODUCTION FROM 2025-2030 WITH […]
SENER’s Luz Elena celebrates start of activities at Trion field, highlights Woodside Energy
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2026, Words: 360) — “There is confidence in Mexico’s energy potential!,” according to the head of Mexico’s Energy Secretariat or Sener, Luz Elena González Escobar. “In Altamira, Tamaulipas, we began activities at the Trion field, the first and most important ultra-deepwater oil project […]
PRESS DIGEST 4 MAR. 2026: Trion field kickoff, QatarEnergy force majeure, Machado’s CCS return
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2026, Words: 400) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 4 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified […]
Woodside Energy’s Trion project reaches 50% completion mark, Westcott says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Fidencio Casillas with Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 146) — Work related to Woodside Energy’s 100,000 barrels per day (b/d) floating production unit (FPU) associated with its Trion development offshore Mexico continues to advance, according to Woodside acting CEO Liz […]
BP interested in cross-border opportunities with Venezuela, company’s Trinidad head says
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (By Curtis Williams, Reuters 26.Jan.2026, Words: 309) — BP‘s head of Trinidad and Tobago said on Monday the oil and gas major is still interested in cross-border opportunities with Venezuela, despite the government in Caracas suspending all bilateral energy agreements with its neighbor last year. […]
Short analysis: Pemex’ liquid production goals rely on Trion and Zama
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Dec.2025, Words: 300) — As part of a strategic 2025-2035 plan aimed at operational continuity and financial planning, PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) looks to guarantee its economic viability in the short, medium and long term. This, under a comprehensive approach of sustainability, […]
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 […]
EAI brief: Woodside says Trion project at 35% completion mark at end of 2Q:25
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jul.2025) — Australia’s Woodside Energy said the Trion project offshore Mexico was 35% complete at the end of the second-quarter 2025 (2Q:25). Trion remains on track for first oil in 2028, according to Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill .
EAI brief: Woodside says Calypso JV continues to review development options
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jul.2025, Words: 162) — Woodside Energy said the Calypso joint venture (JV) continues to review development options. The Australian company also said on 23 Jul. 2025 in its quarterly financial press release that the concept select engineering studies and subsurface studies […]
Woodside reports 2Q:25 results, updates on US activities [pdf download]
PERTH, AUSTRALIA (By Woodside, 23.Jul.2025, Words: 215) — Woodside Energy reported production of 50.1 MMboe (550 Mboe/d) in the second-quarter 2025 (2Q:25), up 2% sequentially compared to the 1Q:25. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said the company continued to demonstrate operational excellence and world-class project execution over the second quarter, with […]
MEEI says Perenco’s acquisition of Woodside’s assets reflects “strong investor confidence”
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 320) — The Trinidad and Tobago government welcomed completion of Perenco‘s acquisition of the Greater Angostura producing crude oil and natural gas assets and associated production facilities from Woodside Energy in Trinidad and Tobago. With the transaction, Perenco has […]
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 […]
bpTT, Perenco and Woodside Energy confirm commitments in Trinidad and Tobago
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.May.2025, Words: 729) — Officials from Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), headed by Roodal Moonilal and  Ernesto Kesar, meet with executives from bpTT, Perenco and Woodside Energy to discuss issues around the 3 companies commitments and plans. […]
Louisiana attracts investments with over $61bn in energy project announced
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.May.2025, Words: 273) — Louisiana has announced $61bn+ in energy and clean energy projects since Jan. 2024, positioning the US state as the “once and future” leader in energy investment and job creation, according to Greater New Orleans (GNO), Inc. Major developments […]
Woodside Energy prices $3.5bn of senior unsecured bonds in US market
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2025, Words: 175) — Woodside Energy conducted a bond offer and successfully priced $3.5bn of senior unsecured bonds in the US market. The bonds will be issued by Woodside Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodside Energy Group Ltd, under the […]
Perenco finds more gas in Onyx field offshore TrinidadÂ
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2025, Words: 624) — Perenco T&T Limited successfully drilled the Onyx well and sidetrack in the eastern part of the Onyx field. The 2 legs encountered significant columns of natural gas in 2 separate geological compartments. The subsurface information is currently under […]
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 inks non-binding collaboration agreement with Aramco
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 14.May.2025, Words: 234) — Woodside Energy Ltd and Aramco entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement to explore global opportunities, including Aramco’s potential acquisition of an equity interest in and LNG offtake from the Louisiana LNG project. Both companies are also exploring opportunities for […]
Woodside Energy takes positive FID for 16.5 MTPA Louisiana LNG anchor project
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Apr.2025) — Australia’s Woodside Energy has taken a final investment decision (FID) to develop the 3-train, 16.5 million tonne per annum (MTPA) Louisiana LNG development. There, Woodside is targeting the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes sailing in 2029.Â
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) […]
Woodside Energy inks 2 LNG deals with Uniper for up to 2 MTPA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2025) — Woodside Energy inked a LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) with Uniper for the supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from Louisiana LNG LLC and up to 1 MTPA from its global portfolio (Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pty. Ltd.). […]
Woodside Energy hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project
(Reuters, 15.Apr.2025) — Australia’s top gas producer Woodside Energy said it had hired Sarah Bairstow, the chief executive of Mexico Pacific, for its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant in the United States. Bairstow will join Woodside in early May as senior vice president at Louisiana LNG, said a Woodside spokesperson, confirming […]
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 […]
CERAWeek: Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill reaffirms company’s commitment to Mexico, Trion project
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Philipp Markopulos, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025, Words: 246) — Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill reaffirmed her company’s strong commitment to development of Mexico’s energy goals and dedication to progress the Trion project, in close collaboration with its Mexican partner state-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex). Trion is a greenfield […]
Major O&G Cos. Paid $7.4bn to Trinidad and Tobago Gov’t Between 2015-2022
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Major oil and gas companies in Trinidad and Tobago — BPTT, Shell plc, EOG Resources, BHP Billiton/ Woodside Energy and The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) — paid $7.4bn to the government of the twin-island nation between […]
5 IOCs in Trinidad Responsible for 32% of Sep. 2024 Oil and Condensate Output
(Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Dec.2024) — Crude oil and condensate production in Trinidad and Tobago averaged 54,154 barrels per day (b/d) in Sep. 2024, up 5.6% sequentially compared to 51,260 b/d in Aug. 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) announced in its most recent ‘Consolidated Monthly […]
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 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 […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs Nov.2024: GranMorgu iEPCI, Sempra PALNG1, Energy Transfer ammonia hub
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Nov.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Nov. 2024 including Woodside Energy saying work on its Trion project offshore Mexico is 15% complete; TechnipFMC being awarded a major iEPCI contract by TotalEnergies for the GranMorgu project on Block […]
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’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- […]
LatAm NRG matters, highlights, heard: YPF partner search, Woodside acquires Tellurian
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Oct.2024, Words: 520) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 11 Oct. 2024. —Argentina: YPF S.A. continues to search the world over for potential partners to enter into the Argentina LNG project to be domiciled in […]
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 […]
Trinidad’s gas output averaged 2.36 Bcf/d in Jul. 2024
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Oct.2024) — The production of natural gas in the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago averaged 2.36 Bcf/d in Jul. 2024, according to the most recent data published by the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI). BPTT was the largest gas […]
Woodside Completes Tellurian Acquisition
(Woodside, 9.Oct.2024) — Woodside has completed the acquisition of Tellurian Inc. and its US Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG development opportunity. Woodside has acquired all issued and outstanding Tellurian common stock for approximately $900mn cash, or $1.00 per share. The implied enterprise value is approximately $1,200mn. (1) Woodside also announced it […]
Tellurian Executives Enter in Separation Agreement
(Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Oct.2024) — On 8 Oct. 2024, Tellurian Inc. completed its previously announced merger with Woodside Energy. On said date, Woodside and Tellurian entered into a separation agreement and general release with: Daniel A. Belhumeur, President, Tellurian, Samik Mukherjee, President, Tellurian Investments, and Simon G. Oxley, Executive Vice […]
Woodside Completes OCI Clean Ammonia Acquisition
(Woodside, 30.Sep.2024) — Woodside has completed the acquisition of 100% of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V., which holds its lower carbon ammonia project in Texas (Project), from OCI N.V. (together with its affiliates, OCI).1 The completion follows Woodside’s announcement on 5 Aug. 2024 that it had entered into an agreement […]
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 […]
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 and JERA Ink Deal for Long-Term LNG Supply
(Woodside, 17.Sep.2024) — Woodside has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with JERA for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan. Under the SPA, Woodside will supply approximately 0.4 million tonnes (six cargoes) of LNG per year over 10 years on a delivered basis, commencing in […]
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 Energy in Talks with Potential Partners for Driftwood LNG, CEO Says
 (Reuters, 16.Sep.2024) — Woodside Energy is in discussions with onshore U.S. gas producers, pipeline companies and companies that share its outlook and view of liquefied natural gas to partner with its Driftwood LNG project, company CEO Meg O’Neill said on Monday. Speaking at an investor conference in New York, O’Neill said […]
Woodside Signs Sponsorship Deal With Mexican Football Team
(Woodside, 15.Aug.2024) — Woodside Energy will sponsor the Jaiba Brava football team for the next three years. Jaiba Brava plays in the Liga BBVA ExpansiĂłn MX division within the Mexican Football League, and hosts its home games at the Tamaulipas Stadium, located between the municipalities of Tampico and Ciudad Madero, in Tamaulipas. The […]
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. ____________________