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Woodside Energy Group Limited (WDS) generates a steady flow of market-sensitive news as a global crude petroleum and natural gas producer with a strong focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG). This news page aggregates company announcements, operational updates and project milestones drawn from Woodside’s public disclosures and ASX releases furnished on Form 6-K.
Readers can follow updates on Woodside’s major projects, including the Scarborough Energy Project in Western Australia, the Trion offshore oil and gas development in Mexico, the Louisiana LNG Project near Lake Charles, and the Beaumont New Ammonia Project. Company reports regularly highlight quarterly and half-year production, project completion percentages, LNG reliability metrics and portfolio changes such as asset divestments and infrastructure partnerships.
News items also cover strategic transactions and agreements, such as sell-downs of project interests to partners like Stonepeak and Williams, long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements with counterparties including PETRONAS and Uniper, and gas supply arrangements with bp for Louisiana LNG. Governance and corporate developments appear in announcements on CEO succession, capital markets days, sustainability focus sessions and annual general meetings.
In addition, Woodside releases information on sustainability and community initiatives, such as climate-related targets and donations to organisations like the Mexican Red Cross in areas where it is progressing projects. Investors and followers of WDS can use this news feed to monitor how Woodside reports on its operations, project execution, capital management and approach to the energy transition. For ongoing research, bookmarking this page provides a single place to review Woodside’s latest reported developments and historical announcements.
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.
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.