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Woodside Energy Group Limited reports news on a global energy portfolio built around liquefied natural gas, oil and gas production, and selected new energy projects. Updates commonly cover operated assets and projects such as Pluto LNG, the North West Shelf Project, Sangomar, Shenzi, Scarborough, Trion, Louisiana LNG and Beaumont New industrial raw material, with recurring emphasis on production reliability, realised pricing, reserves, project execution and portfolio changes.
Company announcements also include annual and quarterly results, reserves statements, sustainability briefings, dividend commentary, annual meeting materials and governance changes. As an Australian foreign issuer with American Depositary Shares traded under WDS, its news flow often reflects ASX releases that are also relevant to U.S. ADR holders.
Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) reported Q1 2026 production of 45.2 MMboe and an average realised price of $63/boe (up 11% QoQ). Major projects remain on budget: Scarborough 96% complete targeting first LNG cargo Q4 2026; Trion 56% complete targeting first oil 2028. Liz Westcott was appointed CEO. Capital spend in Q1 was $1,323m including a $470m acquisition linked to Beaumont New Ammonia, which began operations in March 2026.
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) issued an AGM address release dated April 23, 2026, delivered in Perth. The announcement complies with Listing Rules and was authorised for market release by Woodside's Disclosure Committee.
This note confirms procedural release and availability of the AGM address to shareholders and the market.
Woodside (ASX:WDS) appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Westcott as CEO and Managing Director effective March 17, 2026. Ms Westcott has served as Acting CEO since December 2025 and joined Woodside in 2023 as EVP Australia. Key terms include a Fixed Annual Reward A$2,300,000, STI opportunity of 180% (target) up to 270%, and an LTI opportunity of 300% of FAR with a three‑year performance period and two‑year service condition.
The Board cited succession planning and operational continuity; Ms Westcott emphasized shareholder value, operational excellence and disciplined execution of growth projects.
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) held its Sustainability Briefing 2026, where Acting CEO Liz Westcott outlined sustainability as central to strategy and long-term shareholder value. Woodside released its 2025 Climate and Sustainability Summary and Sustainability Report on 24 February 2026.
The briefing included a live webcast scheduled for 11:00 AEDT / 8:00 AWST on 16 March 2026 and an attached slide pack. Investor and media contact details were provided.
Woodside (NYSE:WDS) and Petróleos Mexicanos launched the drilling campaign at the Trion Field in ultra-deep Gulf of Mexico waters on 9 March 2026, advancing post-FID development toward first oil in 2028. The campaign will drill 24 subsea wells, tied to an FPU named Tláloc (~100,000 bpd nameplate) and export to FSO Chalchi (950,000-barrel capacity). Transocean’s Deepwater Thalassa arrived 5 March 2026 to drill wells; operations use regional ports in Tamaulipas. Woodside holds a 60% interest and is operator, with PEMEX at 40%. Trion is projected to deliver >US$10 billion in taxes and royalties over its life and boost local supply chains.
Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) reported record FY2025 production of 198.8 MMboe (545 Mboe/day), with operating revenue of $12,984m and NPAT of $2,718m (24% lower vs 2024). Woodside declared a final dividend of US 59 cps, taking full-year dividends to US 112 cps (80% payout).
Key project milestones include FID on the $17.5bn Louisiana LNG project (Woodside share capex now $9.9bn), Scarborough 94% complete, Trion 50% complete, free cash flow of $1,889m and a 15% net equity Scope 1&2 emissions reduction in 2025.
Woodside (ASX:WDS) reported year-end 2025 reserves and resources: 1,882.1 MMboe 1P, 2,999.5 MMboe 2P and 5,795.7 MMboe 2C. Excluding divestments and production, 1P rose by 134.1 MMboe and 2P by 141.0 MMboe. Project FIDs including Louisiana LNG, Greater Western Flank 4, Turrum Phase 3 and Atlantis expansion contributed to additions. Reported reserves life is 8.9 years (1P) and 14.2 years (2P) at 2025 production levels.
Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) reported record 2025 production of 198.8 MMboe, exceeding guidance, with Q4 production of 48.9 MMboe. Key project milestones: Scarborough 94% complete and on track for first LNG in Q4 2026; Beaumont achieved first ammonia production in December 2025. Louisiana LNG foundation phase 22% complete.
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) announced that CEO Meg O’Neill has resigned to become CEO of bp, with Liz Westcott appointed Acting CEO effective 18 December 2025. The Board highlighted recent company milestones including the merger with BHP Petroleum, final investment decisions on the Scarborough and Louisiana LNG projects, startup of Sangomar, and approximately $11 billion in dividends paid to shareholders since 2022. Ms O’Neill will remain on gardening leave until 30 March 2026; unvested performance rights and restricted shares will lapse and she will not receive FY2025 incentive pay. Ms Westcott’s acting CEO package is an annual salary of A$1,803,000 including a A$600,000 higher duties allowance.
The Board intends to appoint a permanent CEO in Q1 2026 while assessing internal and external candidates.
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.