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Woodside (WDS) held a Sustainability Focus Session on 7 December 2025 presenting an overview of UNESCO’s World Heritage listing of Murujuga and its significance for Woodside.

The session featured a Q&A with Executive Vice President Sustainability, Policy and External Affairs Tony Cudmore and Global Head of Indigenous Affairs and Human Rights Sharon Reynolds, included multimedia, and attached the presentation for investors. The announcement was authorised for release by Woodside’s Disclosure Committee and provides investor and media contact details.

Woodside (ASX:WDS) and Williams have closed a strategic partnership for the Louisiana LNG project, effective 1 January 2025. Woodside sold a 10% interest in Louisiana LNG HoldCo and an 80% interest and operatorship of Driftwood Pipeline (PipelineCo) to Williams for a purchase price of US$250 million, receiving total proceeds of $378 million including capital reimbursement. Williams will contribute approximately $1.9 billion of capital expenditure, assume 1.6 Mtpa of LNG offtake (including ~1.5 Mtpa under an SPA), and operate the Line 200 pipeline via its Sequent platform. Woodside’s Louisiana LNG capex is revised to $9.9 billion from $11.8 billion; HoldCo remains consolidated while PipelineCo will be deconsolidated and recorded as an equity investment.

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS / NYSE: WDS) reported Q3 2025 production of 50.8 MMboe and revised full‑year 2025 guidance to 192–197 MMboe. Average realised price was $60/boe; quarterly revenue was $3,359 million. Key project progress: Scarborough 91% complete (on track for first LNG H2 2026), Beaumont ammonia 97% complete (first production targeted late 2025), and Louisiana LNG 19% complete (first LNG targeted 2029). Pluto LNG reliability was 100%. Woodside completed a $259 million divestment and signed long‑term LNG agreements including 1 Mtpa to PETRONAS from 2028.

Woodside (ASX:WDS) donated MXN$400,000 (~US$20,000) to the Mexican Red Cross on October 17, 2025 to support people affected by severe flooding in northern Veracruz and southern Tamaulipas.

The funds will be used for humanitarian aid including food, hygiene and cleaning kits, medical support, care packages, and search and rescue operations led by the Mexican Red Cross. Company leaders said they coordinated with the governors of Tamaulipas and Veracruz and intend the contribution to help affected communities recover and rebuild.

Woodside Energy (NYSE:WDS) has received a favorable Federal Court decision validating the Scarborough Offshore Facility and Trunkline Operations Environment Plan approval by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. This marks the final Commonwealth environmental approval needed for the Scarborough floating production unit's operation.

The Scarborough Energy Project is projected to generate over A$50 billion in direct and indirect taxes for Australia's economy. CEO Meg O'Neill emphasized that the project is creating thousands of construction jobs and supply chain opportunities. The project aims to be one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG sources for north Asian markets while supporting domestic gas supply.

Woodside Energy (NYSE:WDS) reported strong H1 2025 financial results with a net profit after tax of $1,316 million and operating revenue increasing 10% year-over-year to $6,590 million. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 53 US cents per share, representing an 80% payout ratio.

Production reached 548,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with unit production costs reduced to $7.7/boe. Major projects showed significant progress with Scarborough 86% complete, Trion 35% complete, and Beaumont New Ammonia 95% complete. The company maintains strong liquidity of $8,430 million with gearing at 19.5%.

Notable achievements include the successful performance of Sangomar, producing 100,000 barrels per day, and the final investment decision on Louisiana LNG, including a 40% interest sell-down to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion.

Woodside Energy (NYSE:WDS) released its Q2 2025 report highlighting strong operational performance and strategic growth initiatives. The company achieved quarterly production of 50.1 MMboe (550 Mboe/d), up 2% from Q1 2025, and updated its full-year production guidance to 188-195 MMboe.

Key highlights include the final investment decision for the Louisiana LNG Project, with a successful 40% stake sale to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion. The Scarborough Energy Project is 86% complete, targeting first LNG cargo in H2 2026, while the Trion Project is 35% complete, aiming for first oil in 2028. The company issued $3.5 billion in senior unsecured bonds and maintained strong liquidity of approximately $8.4 billion.

Sangomar field demonstrated exceptional performance with 101 Mbbl/d production and nearly 100% reliability. The company also reduced its full-year unit production cost guidance to $8.0-$8.5 per boe following strong H1 2025 performance.

[ "Quarterly production increased 2% to 50.1 MMboe with strong operational performance", "Successful 40% stake sale in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion", "Sangomar field achieved exceptional production of 101 Mbbl/d with 99.6% reliability", "Reduced full-year unit production cost guidance to $8.0-$8.5 per boe", "Strong liquidity position of $8.4 billion at quarter end", "Successfully issued $3.5 billion in oversubscribed senior unsecured bonds", "Realized 14% premium on LNG sales linked to gas hub indices compared to oil-linked pricing" ]

Woodside (NYSE:WDS) has completed the sale of a 40% stake in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC to Stonepeak for approximately US$5.7 billion. The transaction includes an accelerated capital contribution structure where Stonepeak will fund 75% of project capital expenditure in both 2025 and 2026.

The deal includes a closing payment of US$1.9 billion to Woodside, reflecting Stonepeak's share of capex funding since January 1, 2025. The partnership aims to enhance Louisiana LNG project economics and strengthen Woodside's capacity for shareholder returns ahead of the Scarborough Energy Project's first cargo in H2 2026.

Woodside Energy Group (WDS) held its 2025 Annual General Meeting, where Chair Richard Goyder and CEO Meg O'Neill highlighted strong financial performance with a US$3.6 billion net profit and US$2.9 billion underlying NPAT. The company delivered a 2024 full-year dividend of 122 US cents per share and has returned over US$9.7 billion to shareholders since its 2022 merger with BHP's petroleum business. Woodside projects a 50% increase in sales volumes by 2030s with annual net operating cash expected to exceed US$8 billion. Major projects under construction include Beaumont New Ammonia, Scarborough (80% complete), Trion (25% complete), and Louisiana LNG. The company has signed agreements for over 45 million tonnes of LNG supply with Asian and European customers since early 2024 and expects to deliver approximately 24 million tonnes of LNG annually in the 2030s.