Woodside Releases Fourth Quarter Report for Period Ended 31 December 2024
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) reported record annual production of 194 MMboe in 2024, driven by outstanding performance from Sangomar producing 75 Mboe/day. Q4 2024 production was 51.4 MMboe, down 3% from Q3 due to lower seasonal demand and an unplanned Pluto shutdown.
Q4 revenue reached $3,470 million, a 6% decrease from Q3. The company sold 33.6% of produced LNG at prices linked to gas hub indices, achieving a 31% premium compared to oil-linked pricing.
Key projects progressed with Scarborough Energy project at 78% completion, Trion project at 20% completion, and Beaumont New Ammonia on track for H2 2025 startup. The company completed the sale of a 15.1% stake in Scarborough to JERA for $1.4 billion and signed an EPC contract with Bechtel for Louisiana LNG development, targeting FID from Q1 2025.
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) ha riportato una produzione annuale record di 194 MMboe nel 2024, grazie a un'eccellente performance da Sangomar che produce 75 Mboe/giorno. La produzione del Q4 2024 è stata di 51,4 MMboe, in calo del 3% rispetto al Q3 a causa di una minore domanda stagionale e un'improvvisa chiusura di Pluto.
Le entrate del Q4 hanno raggiunto $3.470 milioni, con una diminuzione del 6% rispetto al Q3. L'azienda ha venduto il 33,6% del LNG prodotto a prezzi legati agli indici dei hub del gas, ottenendo un premio del 31% rispetto ai prezzi legati al petrolio.
I progetti chiave hanno fatto progressi con il progetto Scarborough Energy al 78% di completamento, il progetto Trion al 20% di completamento e il nuovo impianto di ammoniaca Beaumont in programma per il lancio nel secondo semestre del 2025. L'azienda ha completato la vendita di una partecipazione del 15,1% in Scarborough a JERA per $1,4 miliardi e ha firmato un contratto EPC con Bechtel per lo sviluppo del LNG in Louisiana, puntando a un FID dal Q1 2025.
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) reportó una producción anual récord de 194 MMboe en 2024, impulsada por un rendimiento excepcional de Sangomar que produce 75 Mboe/día. La producción del Q4 2024 fue de 51.4 MMboe, una disminución del 3% respecto al Q3 debido a una menor demanda estacional y un cierre no planificado de Pluto.
Los ingresos del Q4 alcanzaron los $3,470 millones, una disminución del 6% en comparación con el Q3. La compañía vendió el 33.6% del LNG producido a precios vinculados a índices de hub de gas, logrando un premio del 31% en comparación con los precios vinculados al petróleo.
Los proyectos clave avanzaron con el proyecto Scarborough Energy al 78% de finalización, el proyecto Trion al 20% de finalización y Beaumont New Ammonia en camino para iniciar en el segundo semestre de 2025. La empresa completó la venta de una participación del 15.1% en Scarborough a JERA por $1.4 mil millones y firmó un contrato EPC con Bechtel para el desarrollo de LNG en Louisiana, con el objetivo de FID desde el Q1 2025.
우드사이드 에너지 그룹 (WDS)는 2024년에 194 MMboe의 기록적인 연간 생산량을 보고했으며, 이는 75 Mboe/일을 생산하는 상고마르의 뛰어난 성과 덕분입니다. 2024년 4분기 생산량은 51.4 MMboe로, 계절적 수요 감소와 플루토의 예기치 않은 shutdown으로 인해 3% 감소했습니다.
4분기 수익은 34억 7천만 달러에 달해 3분기 대비 6% 감소했습니다. 이 회사는 생산된 LNG의 33.6%를 가스 허브 지수에 연동된 가격으로 판매하여 석유 연동 가격에 비해 31%의 프리미엄을 달성했습니다.
주요 프로젝트가 진행 중인 상황으로 스카버로 에너지 프로젝트가 78% 완공, 트리온 프로젝트가 20% 완공, 그리고 보몬트 뉴 암모니아가 2025년 하반기 시작을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 스카버로에서 15.1%의 지분을 JERA에 14억 달러에 판매를 완료했으며, 루이지애나 LNG 개발을 위한 Bechtel과 EPC 계약을 체결하고 2025년 1분기부터 FID를 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) a rapporté une production annuelle record de 194 MMboe en 2024, soutenue par des performances exceptionnelles de Sangomar produisant 75 Mboe/jour. La production du T4 2024 a atteint 51,4 MMboe, en baisse de 3% par rapport au T3 en raison d'une demande saisonnière plus faible et d'un arrêt imprévu de Pluto.
Les revenus du T4 ont atteint 3 470 millions de dollars, soit une diminution de 6% par rapport au T3. L'entreprise a vendu 33,6% du LNG produit à des prix liés aux indices des hubs gaziers, obtenant une prime de 31% par rapport aux prix liés au pétrole.
Les projets clés ont progressé avec le projet Scarborough Energy à 78% d'achèvement, le projet Trion à 20% d'achèvement et l'ammoniaque nouvelle de Beaumont sur la bonne voie pour un lancement au second semestre 2025. L'entreprise a finalisé la vente d'une participation de 15,1% dans Scarborough à JERA pour 1,4 milliard de dollars et a signé un contrat EPC avec Bechtel pour le développement de LNG en Louisiane, visant une FID au T1 2025.
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) berichtete von einer rekordverdächtigen Jahresproduktion von 194 MMboe im Jahr 2024, die durch hervorragende Leistungen von Sangomar unterstützt wurde, das 75 Mboe/Tag produziert. Die Produktion im vierten Quartal 2024 betrug 51,4 MMboe, was einem Rückgang von 3% gegenüber dem dritten Quartal aufgrund von geringerer saisonaler Nachfrage und einem ungeplanten Stopp von Pluto entspricht.
Der Umsatz im vierten Quartal erreichte 3.470 Millionen USD, ein Rückgang von 6% im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal. Das Unternehmen verkaufte 33,6% des produzierten LNG zu Preisen, die an Gas-Hub-Indizes gekoppelt sind, wodurch ein Aufschlag von 31% im Vergleich zu ölgebundenen Preisen erzielt wurde.
Wichtige Projekte wurden vorangetrieben, wobei das Scarborough-Energieprojekt zu 78% abgeschlossen ist, das Trion-Projekt zu 20% und Beaumont New Ammonia auf Kurs für den Start im zweiten Halbjahr 2025. Das Unternehmen hat den Verkauf einer 15,1%igen Beteiligung an Scarborough an JERA für 1,4 Milliarden USD abgeschlossen und einen EPC-Vertrag mit Bechtel für die LNG-Entwicklung in Louisiana unterzeichnet, mit dem Ziel, im ersten Quartal 2025 die FID zu erreichen.
- Record annual production of 194 MMboe in 2024
- 31% premium achieved on gas hub-linked LNG sales vs oil-linked pricing
- Sale of 15.1% Scarborough stake to JERA for $1.4 billion
- Strong Sangomar production at 75 Mboe/day with 95% reliability
- Q4 revenue down 6% to $3,470 million from Q3 2024
- Q4 production declined 3% from Q3 2024
- Full-year revenue decreased 6% to $13,151 million from 2023
- Hedging resulted in $46 million pre-tax expense for 2024
Insights
Woodside's Q4 2024 performance reflects a strategic transformation phase, balancing near-term operational excellence with long-term portfolio optimization. The record annual production of 194 MMboe showcases operational strength, particularly from the Sangomar field achieving 75 Mboe/day at 95% reliability, demonstrating successful project execution capabilities.
The company's portfolio reshaping through the Chevron asset swap is particularly noteworthy, as it increases Woodside's stake in the North West Shelf to 50% while exiting Wheatstone. This consolidation of operated LNG assets strengthens the company's core business and improves operational control. The
Revenue performance shows both challenges and opportunities:
- Q4 revenue of
$3.47 billion , down6% QoQ - Achieved
31% premium on gas hub-linked LNG sales - Strategic hedging with 30 MMboe for 2025 at ~
$78.7 /barrel provides downside protection
The project pipeline positions Woodside for substantial growth: Scarborough remains on track for 2026 first LNG, while Louisiana LNG development progresses toward FID in Q1 2025. The company's balanced approach to capital allocation, maintaining both conventional energy assets and new energy initiatives, provides resilience through energy transition while generating consistent returns.
Woodside's strategic execution in Q4 2024 reflects astute positioning in the global LNG market, particularly evident in their pricing strategy. The ability to achieve a
The company's portfolio evolution shows clear focus on high-value markets:
- Strategic entry into US Gulf Coast LNG through Louisiana LNG acquisition
- Enhanced position in premium Australian LNG assets through Chevron swap
- Expanded domestic gas commitments with 77.4 PJ sales in eastern Australia
The progress on Louisiana LNG is particularly significant given growing US LNG export capacity and strong Asian demand fundamentals. The project's location and scale position Woodside to capture premium markets while diversifying geographical exposure. The strong interest from potential partners validates the project's strategic value and market positioning.
The company's balanced approach to market exposure, maintaining both oil-linked and gas hub-indexed pricing, provides optimal portfolio diversification while capitalizing on regional arbitrage opportunities. This flexibility, combined with strategic hedging positions, creates a robust foundation for sustainable revenue generation.
Woodside's project execution capabilities are evidenced by milestone achievements across its development portfolio. The Scarborough Energy Project, at
Key project developments showcase strategic diversity:
- Trion Project entering construction phase with FPU development
- Louisiana LNG advancing with Bechtel EPC contract secured
- Beaumont New Ammonia progressing toward H2 2025 completion
The company's project sequencing creates a balanced development timeline that optimizes capital allocation while maintaining growth momentum. The strategic decision to delay H2OK FID while prioritizing Beaumont New Ammonia demonstrates disciplined capital management and project prioritization based on market conditions and return potential.
The integration of carbon reduction initiatives into project planning, including Browse CCS system development and participation in NeoSmelt, reflects forward-thinking project design that addresses both current market needs and future environmental requirements. This approach enhances project sustainability and long-term value creation potential.
Sangomar underpins record annual production
Operations
- Outstanding production from Sangomar with 75 Mboe/day produced in the quarter, driving record full-year production of 194 MMboe (530 Mboe/day), at the top end of the 2024 full-year production guidance range.
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Quarterly production of 51.4 MMboe. (559 Mboe/day), down
3% from Q3 2024 due to lower seasonal demand at Bass Strait and an unplanned shutdown at Pluto, partly offset by increased production at Sangomar. -
Quarterly revenue of
, down$3,470 million 6% from Q3 2024 primarily due to lower seasonal demand at Bass Strait, partly offset by higher third-party LNG trades. -
Sold
33.6% of produced LNG at prices linked to gas hub indices in the quarter (12.8% of total equity production), realising a31% premium compared to oil-linked pricing.
Projects
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The Scarborough Energy project was
78% complete at the end of the quarter, with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG site in December. The project remains on target for first LNG cargo in 2026. -
The Trion project was
20% complete at the end of the quarter, with construction of the floating production unit commencing in November. First oil is targeted for 2028. - Continued construction of the Beaumont New Ammonia project with Phase 1 of the project on track for start up in the second half of 2025.
Portfolio Developments
- Simplified Woodside’s Australian portfolio and consolidated focus on operated LNG assets, by entering into an asset swap with Chevron.1
- Signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel for the Louisiana LNG foundation development. FID is targeted from Q1 2025.
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Completed the sale of a
15.1% non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture to JERA for approximatelyUS .$1.4 billion
Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said Woodside is delivering on its growth strategy while taking steps to sharpen its focus on high-value core assets.
“Our high-quality assets continued to deliver outstanding performance in the quarter, underpinned by Sangomar producing 75 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day at
“At the same time, we made important progress with our growth projects, including the arrival of the final Pluto Train 2 modules for our Scarborough Energy Project, which remains on track for first LNG in 2026. We were also pleased to welcome JERA, another strategic partner, into the Scarborough Joint Venture.
“The Trion Project has also transitioned into the construction phase, with the first steel cut for the floating production unit, and we remain on track for 2028 first oil.
“We continued to move at pace on our recently acquired Louisiana LNG development, signing an engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel to support final investment decision readiness from the first quarter of 2025. We also progressed the sell-down process, which has attracted strong interest from high-quality potential partners. It is encouraging to see the growing level of support for LNG opportunities in the US from capital markets, including the recognition of the potential additional value unlocked by strong marketing capabilities. Woodside's business model is uniquely placed to deliver compelling long-term value in the US LNG market.
“Equally exciting was the progress at our re-named Beaumont New Ammonia project, with construction of Train 1 underway as we work towards Phase 1 project completion and operations readiness in the second half of 2025.
“With such a strong growth journey ahead of us, we recognise the need to remain focused. In the quarter, we announced an asset swap with Chevron, which streamlines our
"This agreement positions Woodside to continue providing energy for local and global customers from the North West Shelf, further supported by the Western Australian Government’s environmental approval for the North West Shelf Project Extension received during the quarter.
“We will continue to pursue targeted and strategic opportunities to simplify our business and sharpen our focus to deliver long-term shareholder value.
“Our commitment to the domestic market was further demonstrated by the execution of gas sales of 77 petajoules in eastern
“Conducting our business sustainably underpins our strategy to thrive through the energy transition. Preliminary data shows a
“Over the quarter, we continued to make major contributions to the communities where we operate, awarding our largest-ever Traditional Owner construction contract to locally based company Winyama, which will support the delivery of
“As we officially recognised our 70-year anniversary in 2024, we reflected on our proud history and the contributions of the determined people who built this company. Today, Woodside’s determination to provide energy the world needs and deliver value for our shareholders is stronger than ever. We are building on strong foundations to position Woodside for long-term success,” she said.
Comparative performance at a glance
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Q4 2024 |
Q3
|
Change
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Q4
|
Change
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YTD 2024 |
YTD 2023 |
Change
|
|
Revenue |
$ million |
3,470 |
3,679 |
( |
3,355 |
|
13,151 |
14,028 |
( |
Production2 |
MMboe |
51.4 |
53.1 |
( |
48.1 |
|
193.9 |
187.2 |
|
Gas |
MMscf/d |
1,909 |
2,001 |
( |
2,010 |
( |
1,931 |
2,002 |
( |
Liquids |
Mbbl/d |
224 |
226 |
( |
170 |
|
191 |
162 |
|
Total |
Mboe/d |
559 |
577 |
( |
522 |
|
530 |
513 |
|
Sales |
MMboe |
53.8 |
55.8 |
( |
49.5 |
|
203.5 |
201.5 |
|
Gas |
MMscf/d |
2,115 |
2,154 |
( |
2,118 |
— |
2,085 |
2,248 |
( |
Liquids |
Mbbl/d |
214 |
228 |
( |
166 |
|
190 |
158 |
|
Total |
Mboe/d |
585 |
606 |
( |
538 |
|
556 |
552 |
|
Average realised price |
$/boe |
63 |
65 |
( |
67 |
( |
64 |
69 |
( |
Capital expenditure3 |
$ million |
2,681 |
3,033 |
( |
1,566 |
|
8,126 |
5,701 |
|
Capex excl.
|
$ million |
1,396 |
1,133 |
|
1,566 |
( |
4,941 |
5,701 |
( |
Acquisitions4 |
$ million |
1,285 |
1,900 |
( |
– |
|
3,185 |
– |
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|
|
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2024 full-year guidance comparison
Q3 Guidance |
Full-year result |
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Production |
MMboe |
189 - 195 |
193.9 |
(516 - 533 Mboe/day) |
(530 Mboe/day) |
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Capital expenditure (excl acquisitions and other equity changes) |
$ billion |
4.8 - 5.2 |
4.9 |
Gas hub exposure5 |
% of produced LNG |
33 - 37 |
34.4 |
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Operations |
Pluto LNG
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LNG reliability was
92.2% for the quarter following an unplanned five day shutdown of the Pluto facilities in November. Full-year LNG reliability at Pluto was96.1% . - Achieved highest quarterly production (3.1 MMboe) through the Pluto-KGP Interconnector for the year.
North West Shelf (NWS) Project
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Achieved strong quarterly LNG reliability of
97.2% . Full-year LNG reliability at NWS was98.3% . - Received environmental approvals from the Western Australian Government for the North West Shelf Project Extension. The extension is an important step in enabling the long-term processing of North West Shelf Joint Venture (NWS JV) field resources and third-party resources through the Karratha Gas Plant. The Federal Government approvals process is ongoing. As part of the approval, the NWS JV committed to a range of environmental management measures, including a significant reduction in air emissions, along with greenhouse gas emissions management measures.
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LNG Train 2 was taken offline as preparations for permanent retirement are underway. The train retirement is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 0.3 million tonnes per annum CO2 equivalent (Woodside share, at
33% working interest).
Bass Strait
- Completed the Gippsland Asset Streamlining project with final crude oil from the Cobia platform processed prior to closure of the Crude Stabilisation Plant at Longford.
- Production increased from the Kipper field following successful startup of gas compression facilities.
Sangomar
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Achieved outstanding production of 95 Mboe/day (
100% , 75 Mboe/day Woodside share) from the Sangomar field, with a total of 17 cargoes exported from start up to the end of December 2024. -
Successfully completed FPSO commissioning and start-up activities including the gas and water injection systems while also achieving
94% reliability for the quarter. - Continued to expand the market for Sangomar crude with the grade being supplied into the US for the first time in Q4.
Gulf of
- Completed a planned shutdown at Shenzi to proactively address integrity and reliability scopes.
- Restored a key Shenzi well to production in November 2024 following an unplanned outage.
- Completed a planned offshore facility shutdown and commenced an infill development well at Mad Dog A-Spar.
- Maintained peak production of ~130 kbbl/d and commenced an infill injector well with plans to complete the well in Q1 2025 at Mad Dog Argos.
Marketing |
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Sold
33.6% of produced LNG at prices linked to gas hub indices in the quarter (34.4% full-year 2024), realising a31% premium compared to oil linked pricing. This represents12.8% of Woodside’s total equity production in the quarter (15.0% full-year 2024). -
Achieved record quantity of trucked LNG deliveries of approximately 556 TJ, equivalent to 540 trailers, to customers in northern
Western Australia . - Executed incremental Western Australian gas sales of 7.3 PJ (full-year of 73.5 PJ) for delivery across 2025 and 2026. Woodside continues to engage with the Western Australian domestic market on additional supply requirements for 2025, 2026 and 2027.
- Completed eastern Australian Expression of Interest process with executed sales totalling 77.4 PJ across 2025 and 2026.
Projects |
Scarborough Energy Project
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The
Scarborough and Pluto Train 2 project was78% complete at the end of the quarter (excluding Pluto Train 1 modifications). - Fabrication of the floating production unit (FPU) hull and topsides is proceeding ahead of FPU integration activities planned in 2025.
- Completed installation and pre-commissioning activities of the 433km trunkline.
- The final of the 51 Pluto Train 2 modules were delivered and installed in place at the Pluto LNG site.
- Announced Woodside’s largest-ever Traditional Owner construction contract to Winyama Contracting Group for the delivery of civil works for the Pluto Train 1 Modifications project. Mobilisation for the civil works has commenced and module construction is ramping up.
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Completed the sale of a
15.1% non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture to JERA for approximately .6$1.4 billion - First LNG cargo is targeted for 2026.
Trion
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Trion was
20% complete at the end of the quarter. - Awarded contracts for drilling and completion services, gas gathering line installation and the build and lease of the floating storage and offloading vessel (FSO).
- Construction of the semi-submersible floating production unit (FPU) and the fabrication of the subsea flexible piping commenced. Subsea equipment manufacturing progressed.
Louisiana LNG
- Completed the acquisition of Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) and its US Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG development which was renamed Louisiana LNG.
- Signed a lump sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel for the three train, 16.5 million tonnes per annum foundation development.
- Continued site works under a limited notice to proceed with Bechtel. Site works are focused on piling, dry excavation and marine offloading facilities.
- Progressed sell-down opportunities for Louisiana LNG. Strong interest has been received from potential project partners.
- Targeting final investment decision (FID) readiness from Q1 2025.
Beaumont New Ammonia
- In October 2024, the tragic death of an employee of one of OCI’s construction contractors occurred at the project site. Woodside continues to work with local authorities, OCI and the contractor company to understand root causes.
- Construction of Train 1 continues with OCI managing the project under the Construction Management Agreement. The project handover is subject to cost, schedule, and performance guarantees from OCI.7
- Woodside continues to work closely with OCI in preparation for operations readiness. Phase 1 of the project is on track to be completed in the second half of 2025.
- The Beaumont Clean Ammonia project has been renamed to Beaumont New Ammonia to reflect change of ownership and the production of a new, lower-carbon ammonia product following ExxonMobil’s carbon, capture and storage (CCS) facility becoming operational.
Decommissioning |
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Safely recovered and transported the Griffin Riser Turret Mooring (RTM) to the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson,
Western Australia where the RTM will be disassembled and components recycled or reused. -
Continued ongoing decommissioning campaigns including the plugging and abandoning of three wells at Stybarrow, and removal of multiple moorings, structures, and wellheads across a number of fields offshore
Western Australia . In 2024, Woodside successfully plugged and abandoned seven of ten Stybarrow wells, recovered more than 90 subsea structures including wellheads, Xmas trees and manifolds, and recovered 149 km of pipe. - Continued decommissioning activities at Bass Strait, completing the plug and abandonment of wells on the Perch and Dolphin facilities.
Exploration and development |
Browse
- Continued activities in support of the Browse to North West Shelf Project, including ongoing regulatory engagement in support of key approvals, progressing commercial discussions and work to optimise the upstream development concept.
- Referred the Browse carbon capture and storage (CCS) system to the Commonwealth regulator in October 2024 for assessment, in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This seeks environmental approval of the Browse CCS system as a separate but related proposal to the Browse to North West Shelf Project.
Calypso
- Progressed pre-FEED engineering studies and subsurface studies to mature the technical definition of the development concept.
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Fiscal negotiations advanced with the Government of
Trinidad and Tobago and commercial discussions continued with key stakeholders to evaluate options to monetise the resource.
Sunrise
- The Sunrise Joint Venture (SJV) participants continued negotiations with the Australian and Timor-Leste Governments to progress a new Production Sharing Contract, Petroleum Mining Code and fiscal regime.
- The SJV completed a Concept Study Report considering multiple potential Greater Sunrise development scenarios. The SJV participants are reviewing the outcomes of this report.
Exploration
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On the North El Dabaa Offshore (Block 4) Licence in
Egypt , the Khendjer-1X well (non-operated) was drilled in the quarter and did not encounter hydrocarbons. Post-well analysis and learnings integration are ongoing. -
In
Namibia , Woodside’s option period to acquire at least a56% interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 87 began upon receiving a seismic license in November. Woodside is currently evaluating seismic data in support of the decision on or before 18 May 2025.
New energy and carbon solutions |
H2OK
- Woodside continues to take a disciplined approach to H2OK and has made a strategic decision to delay FID, prioritising Beaumont New Ammonia. Work will continue to improve project competitiveness and secure binding offtake agreements.
- Woodside is reviewing the final 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit regulations released by the United States Department of Treasury in January 2025.
Heliogen
- Woodside has concluded its collaboration with Heliogen on Project Capella, with both parties deciding to not pursue the construction phase of the project. Woodside and Heliogen continue to evaluate opportunities for further collaboration in deploying concentrated solar power technology.
NeoSmelt
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Woodside will join BHP, Rio Tinto, and BlueScope as part of the NeoSmelt project in
Western Australia as energy supplier, subject to finalising commercial arrangements.8 - The NeoSmelt project aims to prove Pilbara iron ore can be used to produce molten iron with reduced CO2 emissions using new technologies and lower carbon energy.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) opportunities
- Completed the appraisal campaign for the proposed Bonaparte CCS project, with successful drilling of two appraisal wells and the acquisition of West Peron marine 3D seismic.
Carbon Credits Portfolio
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Signed an amendment to expand the reforestation of an additional 2,400 hectares of land in the Chaco region in
Paraguay to generate 0.8 million carbon credits. This brings Woodside’s total investment to 7,400 hectares of land, and is expected to generate a total of ~ 2.4 million carbon credits over 40 years.
Corporate activities |
Woodside and Chevron asset swap
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In December 2024 Woodside and Chevron agreed to an asset swap under which Woodside will acquire Chevron’s interest in the North West Shelf (NWS) Project, the NWS Oil Project and the Angel Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project, and transfer all of its interest in both the Wheatstone and Julimar Brunello Projects to Chevron. Chevron will also make a cash payment to Woodside of up to
.9$400 million
Hedging
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During the quarter 11.4 MMboe of 2025 production was hedged, bringing the total 2025 hedging to 30 MMboe at an average price of approximately
per barrel.$78.7 -
Woodside also has a hedging program for Corpus Christi LNG volumes designed to protect against downside pricing risk. These hedges are Henry Hub (HH) and Title Transfer Facility (TTF) commodity swaps. Approximately
94% of 2025 and67% of 2026 volumes have been hedged. -
The realised value of all hedged positions for the year ended 31 December 2024 is a pre-tax expense of approximately
, with a$46 million expense related to oil price hedges offset by$202 million profit related to LNG hedges and$96 million profit related to other hedge positions. Hedging expense will be included in “other expenses” in the full-year financial statements.$60 million
Delisting from the London Stock Exchange
- Woodside delisted from the London Stock Exchange on 20 November 2024. Woodside’s primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and its American Depositary Receipts program on the New York Stock Exchange are not affected by the delisting of Woodside’s shares from the London Stock Exchange.
2024 Full-Year Results and teleconference
- Woodside’s 2024 Annual Report, 2024 Climate Update and associated investor briefing will be released to the market on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. These will also be available on Woodside’s website at http://www.woodside.com/
- A teleconference providing an overview of the full-year 2024 results and a question and answer session will be hosted by Woodside CEO and Managing Director, Meg O’Neill, and Chief Financial Officer, Graham Tiver, on Tuesday, 25 February 2025 at 10:00 AEDT / 07:00 AWST / 17:00 CST (Monday, 24 February 2025).
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We recommend participants pre-register 5 to 10 minutes prior to the event with one of the following links:
- https://webcast.openbriefing.com/wds-fyr-24/ to view the presentation and listen to a live stream of the question and answer session
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Annual General Meeting
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Woodside’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 10:00am (AWST) on Thursday 8 May 2025 in
Perth, Western Australia and online. The closing date for receipt of director nominations is 3 March 2025.
2025 full-year guidance |
Production
- Woodside’s full-year 2025 production guidance is 186 – 196 MMboe (510 – 537 Mboe/day). This excludes volumes from Beaumont New Ammonia.
- The approximate split by product type is:
LNG |
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Pipeline gas |
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Crude and condensate |
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Natural gas liquids |
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Capital expenditure
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Woodside’s full-year 2025 capital expenditure guidance is
- 5.0 billion, this excludes the impact of any subsequent asset sell-downs, future acquisitions or other equity changes. It also excludes Louisiana LNG expenditure.10$4.5 - The main activities are:
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Trion12 |
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Australia Other13 |
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International Other |
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Beaumont New Ammonia14 |
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Gas hub exposure
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Woodside expects approximately
28% -35% of its 2025 produced LNG to be sold at prices linked to gas hub indices.15
Production summary |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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Gas |
MMscf/d |
1,909 |
2,001 |
2,010 |
1,931 |
2,002 |
Liquids |
Mbbl/d |
224 |
226 |
170 |
191 |
162 |
Total |
Mboe/d |
559 |
577 |
522 |
530 |
513 |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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LNG |
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North West Shelf |
Mboe |
7,117 |
7,029 |
7,798 |
29,426 |
32,807 |
Pluto16 |
Mboe |
11,232 |
12,007 |
12,407 |
46,719 |
45,587 |
Wheatstone |
Mboe |
2,460 |
2,565 |
2,505 |
9,341 |
10,159 |
Total |
Mboe |
20,809 |
21,601 |
22,710 |
85,486 |
88,553 |
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Pipeline gas |
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Bass Strait |
Mboe |
3,140 |
4,069 |
3,206 |
12,978 |
15,100 |
Other17 |
Mboe |
4,136 |
4,016 |
3,438 |
15,278 |
13,027 |
Total |
Mboe |
7,276 |
8,085 |
6,644 |
28,256 |
28,127 |
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Crude oil and condensate |
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North West Shelf |
Mbbl |
1,250 |
1,265 |
1,359 |
5,187 |
5,867 |
Pluto16 |
Mbbl |
911 |
966 |
994 |
3,741 |
3,630 |
Wheatstone |
Mbbl |
423 |
474 |
495 |
1,739 |
1,805 |
Bass Strait |
Mbbl |
482 |
701 |
704 |
2,178 |
3,367 |
Macedon & Pyrenees |
Mbbl |
617 |
633 |
653 |
1,466 |
2,731 |
Ngujima-Yin |
Mbbl |
1,143 |
1,231 |
1,203 |
4,234 |
3,212 |
Okha |
Mbbl |
616 |
615 |
616 |
2,188 |
2,076 |
Total |
Mboe |
5,442 |
5,885 |
6,024 |
20,733 |
22,688 |
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NGL |
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North West Shelf |
Mbbl |
274 |
288 |
275 |
1,131 |
1,182 |
Pluto16 |
Mbbl |
58 |
55 |
58 |
226 |
206 |
Bass Strait |
Mbbl |
740 |
1,152 |
1,026 |
3,665 |
4,320 |
Total |
Mboe |
1,072 |
1,495 |
1,359 |
5,022 |
5,708 |
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Total |
Mboe |
34,599 |
37,066 |
36,737 |
139,497 |
145,076 |
Mboe/d |
376 |
403 |
399 |
381 |
397 |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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INTERNATIONAL |
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Pipeline gas |
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Gulf of |
Mboe |
305 |
327 |
314 |
1,316 |
1,343 |
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Mboe |
2,425 |
2,289 |
2,779 |
8,953 |
10,151 |
Other19 |
Mboe |
- |
- |
- |
- |
47 |
Total |
Mboe |
2,730 |
2,616 |
3,093 |
10,269 |
11,541 |
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Crude oil and condensate |
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Atlantis |
Mbbl |
2,238 |
2,351 |
2,763 |
9,049 |
10,965 |
Mad Dog |
Mbbl |
2,607 |
2,363 |
2,054 |
10,679 |
6,808 |
Shenzi |
Mbbl |
1,832 |
2,047 |
2,712 |
8,617 |
10,065 |
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Mbbl |
140 |
143 |
284 |
503 |
1,076 |
Sangomar |
Mbbl |
6,901 |
5,902 |
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13,343 |
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Other19 |
Mbbl |
81 |
81 |
81 |
324 |
237 |
Total |
Mboe |
13,799 |
12,887 |
7,894 |
42,515 |
29,151 |
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NGL |
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Gulf of |
Mbbl |
320 |
515 |
344 |
1,583 |
1,387 |
Other19 |
Mbbl |
- |
- |
- |
- |
27 |
Total |
Mboe |
320 |
515 |
344 |
1,583 |
1,414 |
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Total International |
Mboe |
16,849 |
16,018 |
11,331 |
54,367 |
42,106 |
Mboe/d |
183 |
174 |
123 |
149 |
115 |
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Total Production |
Mboe |
51,448 |
53,084 |
48,068 |
193,864 |
187,182 |
Mboe/d |
559 |
577 |
522 |
530 |
513 |
Product sales |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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Gas |
MMscf/d |
2,115 |
2,154 |
2,118 |
2,085 |
2,248 |
Liquids |
Mbbl/d |
214 |
228 |
166 |
190 |
158 |
Total |
Mboe/d |
585 |
606 |
538 |
556 |
552 |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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LNG |
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North West Shelf |
Mboe |
6,753 |
7,353 |
7,367 |
29,195 |
34,573 |
Pluto |
Mboe |
10,490 |
12,014 |
12,130 |
45,766 |
45,654 |
Wheatstone20 |
Mboe |
2,280 |
3,048 |
2,473 |
10,181 |
9,676 |
Total |
Mboe |
19,523 |
22,415 |
21,970 |
85,142 |
89,903 |
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Pipeline gas |
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Bass Strait |
Mboe |
3,320 |
4,163 |
3,341 |
13,561 |
15,042 |
Other21 |
Mboe |
4,058 |
3,816 |
3,684 |
14,203 |
12,906 |
Total |
Mboe |
7,378 |
7,979 |
7,025 |
27,764 |
27,948 |
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Crude oil and condensate |
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North West Shelf22 |
Mbbl |
1,203 |
1,253 |
514 |
5,574 |
4,669 |
Pluto |
Mbbl |
1,093 |
858 |
614 |
3,874 |
3,070 |
Wheatstone |
Mbbl |
319 |
360 |
349 |
1,674 |
1,697 |
Bass Strait |
Mbbl |
518 |
662 |
410 |
2,048 |
2,934 |
Ngujima-Yin |
Mbbl |
1,006 |
1,082 |
1,352 |
4,105 |
3,201 |
Okha |
Mbbl |
653 |
618 |
1 |
2,461 |
1,951 |
Macedon & Pyrenees |
Mbbl |
472 |
498 |
1,054 |
1,466 |
2,605 |
Total |
Mboe |
5,264 |
5,331 |
4,294 |
21,202 |
20,127 |
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NGL |
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North West Shelf |
Mbbl |
252 |
249 |
253 |
1,022 |
941 |
Pluto |
Mbbl |
53 |
52 |
49 |
209 |
336 |
Bass Strait |
Mbbl |
303 |
1,142 |
1,370 |
2,591 |
4,341 |
Total |
Mboe |
608 |
1,443 |
1,672 |
3,822 |
5,618 |
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Total |
Mboe |
32,773 |
37,168 |
34,961 |
137,930 |
143,596 |
Mboe/d |
356 |
404 |
380 |
377 |
393 |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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INTERNATIONAL |
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Pipeline gas |
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Gulf of |
Mboe |
231 |
286 |
357 |
1,139 |
1,362 |
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Mboe |
2,802 |
2,004 |
2,611 |
8,869 |
10,180 |
Other23 |
Mboe |
6 |
2 |
6 |
19 |
26 |
Total |
Mboe |
3,039 |
2,292 |
2,974 |
10,027 |
11,568 |
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Crude oil and condensate |
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Atlantis |
Mbbl |
2,108 |
2,436 |
2,976 |
8,983 |
10,796 |
Mad Dog |
Mbbl |
2,629 |
2,489 |
2,209 |
10,787 |
6,819 |
Shenzi |
Mbbl |
1,730 |
2,032 |
2,716 |
8,544 |
10,164 |
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Mbbl |
53 |
221 |
316 |
345 |
1,219 |
Sangomar |
Mbbl |
6,793 |
6,070 |
- |
12,863 |
- |
Other23 |
Mbbl |
42 |
45 |
53 |
206 |
242 |
Total |
Mboe |
13,355 |
13,293 |
8,270 |
41,728 |
29,240 |
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NGL |
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Gulf of |
Mbbl |
303 |
388 |
435 |
1,558 |
1,519 |
Other23 |
Mbbl |
4 |
1 |
2 |
11 |
13 |
Total |
Mboe |
307 |
389 |
437 |
1,569 |
1,532 |
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Total International |
Mboe |
16,701 |
15,974 |
11,681 |
53,324 |
42,340 |
Mboe/d |
182 |
174 |
127 |
146 |
116 |
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MARKETING24 |
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LNG |
Mboe |
4,196 |
2,077 |
2,209 |
10,952 |
14,553 |
Liquids25 |
Mboe |
160 |
555 |
618 |
1,323 |
1,047 |
Total |
Mboe |
4,356 |
2,632 |
2,827 |
12,275 |
15,600 |
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Total Marketing |
Mboe |
4,356 |
2,632 |
2,827 |
12,275 |
15,600 |
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Total sales |
Mboe |
53,830 |
55,774 |
49,469 |
203,529 |
201,536 |
Mboe/d |
585 |
606 |
538 |
556 |
552 |
Revenue |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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North West Shelf |
497 |
520 |
509 |
2,133 |
3,021 |
Pluto |
853 |
920 |
1,011 |
3,409 |
3,789 |
Wheatstone26 |
199 |
237 |
208 |
861 |
982 |
Bass Strait |
217 |
344 |
225 |
1,031 |
1,143 |
Macedon |
49 |
48 |
54 |
196 |
199 |
Ngujima-Yin |
84 |
94 |
128 |
361 |
292 |
Okha |
50 |
51 |
- |
197 |
159 |
Pyrenees |
40 |
44 |
94 |
128 |
233 |
Total |
1,989 |
2,258 |
2,229 |
8,316 |
9,818 |
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INTERNATIONAL |
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Atlantis |
156 |
194 |
241 |
714 |
852 |
Mad Dog |
183 |
192 |
178 |
828 |
532 |
Shenzi |
124 |
160 |
217 |
679 |
794 |
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66 |
63 |
103 |
228 |
368 |
Sangomar |
484 |
464 |
- |
948 |
- |
Other28 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
15 |
18 |
Total International |
1,015 |
1,076 |
743 |
3,412 |
2,564 |
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Marketing revenue29 |
410 |
285 |
332 |
1,187 |
1,453 |
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Total sales revenue30 |
3,414 |
3,619 |
3,304 |
12,915 |
13,835 |
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Processing revenue |
53 |
54 |
49 |
220 |
184 |
Shipping and other revenue |
3 |
6 |
2 |
16 |
9 |
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Total revenue |
3,470 |
3,679 |
3,355 |
13,151 |
14,028 |
Realised prices |
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Units |
Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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Units |
Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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LNG produced31 |
$/MMBtu |
10.8 |
10.8 |
11.5 |
$/boe |
69 |
68 |
74 |
LNG traded32 |
$/MMBtu |
12.6 |
11.2 |
11.9 |
$/boe |
80 |
71 |
76 |
Pipeline gas |
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$/boe |
33 |
38 |
37 |
Oil and condensate |
$/bbl |
71 |
78 |
82 |
$/boe |
71 |
78 |
82 |
NGL |
$/bbl |
45 |
48 |
24 |
$/boe |
45 |
48 |
24 |
Liquids traded32 |
$/bbl |
67 |
60 |
85 |
$/boe |
67 |
60 |
85 |
Average realised price for pipeline gas: |
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A$/GJ |
6.6 |
6.5 |
6.8 |
East Coast Australia |
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A$/GJ |
12.7 |
14.2 |
13.4 |
International |
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$/Mcf |
4.2 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
Average realised price |
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$/boe |
63 |
65 |
67 |
Dated Brent |
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$/bbl |
75 |
80 |
84 |
JCC (lagged three months) |
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$/bbl |
86 |
88 |
83 |
WTI |
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$/bbl |
70 |
75 |
78 |
JKM |
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$/MMBtu |
13.5 |
12.4 |
15.0 |
TTF |
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$/MMBtu |
12.8 |
11.2 |
13.5 |
Average realised price decreased
Capital expenditure (US$ million) |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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Exploration and evaluation capitalised34 |
17 |
6 |
43 |
99 |
175 |
Property plant & equipment |
1,315 |
1,076 |
1,449 |
4,616 |
5,270 |
Other 35 |
64 |
51 |
74 |
226 |
256 |
Sub Total (excluding acquisitions) |
1,396 |
1,133 |
1,566 |
4,941 |
5,701 |
Acquisitions |
1,285 |
1,900 |
- |
3,185 |
- |
Total |
2,681 |
3,033 |
1,566 |
8,126 |
5,701 |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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664 |
438 |
826 |
2,239 |
2,643 |
Trion |
299 |
225 |
154 |
758 |
273 |
Sangomar |
112 |
73 |
211 |
601 |
1,019 |
Other |
321 |
397 |
375 |
1,343 |
1,766 |
Sub Total (excluding acquisitions) |
1,396 |
1,133 |
1,566 |
4,941 |
5,701 |
Beaumont New Ammonia Project36 |
- |
1,900 |
- |
1,900 |
- |
Louisiana LNG37 |
1,067 |
- |
- |
1,067 |
- |
Louisiana LNG post-acquisition expenditure |
218 |
- |
- |
218 |
- |
Sub Total (acquisitions) |
1,285 |
1,900 |
- |
3,185 |
- |
Total |
2,681 |
3,033 |
1,566 |
8,126 |
5,701 |
Acquisition expenditure represents the purchase consideration for Beaumont New Ammonia of
Other expenditure (US$ million) |
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Q4
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Q3
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Q4
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YTD
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YTD
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Exploration and evaluation expensed38 |
140 |
90 |
108 |
330 |
364 |
Permit amortisation |
2 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
9 |
Total |
142 |
92 |
110 |
340 |
373 |
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Trading costs |
290 |
132 |
181 |
695 |
1,068 |
Exploration or appraisal wells drilled |
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Region |
Permit Area |
Well |
Target |
Interest (%) |
Spud Date |
Water depth (m) |
Actual Well
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Remarks |
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North El Dabaa Offshore (Block 4) |
Khendje
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Oil |
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2 November
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2,187 |
5,458 |
Plugged
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Permits and licences |
Key changes to permit and licence holdings during the quarter ended 31 December 2024 are noted below.
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Region |
Permits or licence areas |
Change in interest (%) |
Current interest (%) |
Remarks |
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NT/P86 |
(100 |
%) |
— |
% |
Permit Surrender |
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Red Sea Block 3 |
(30 |
%) |
— |
% |
Licence Expiry |
Red Sea Block 4 |
(25 |
%) |
— |
% |
Licence Expiry - Subsequent to the period |
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Gulf of |
GB 719, GB 720, GB 763, GB 807 |
(60 |
%) |
— |
% |
Licence Expiry |
GB 574, GB 575, GB 619, GB 529, GB 530, GB 531 |
17 |
% |
57 |
% |
Assignment |
Production rates |
Average daily production rates (
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Woodside
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Production rate
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Remarks |
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Dec
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Sep
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NWS Project |
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LNG |
|
258 |
259 |
Stable production from prior quarter. LNG train 2 cessation of production executed 28 October 2024. |
Crude oil and condensate |
|
45 |
46 |
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NGL |
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10 |
10 |
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Pluto LNG |
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LNG |
|
109 |
122 |
Production was lower due to reliability events during the quarter, including process control network fault. |
Crude oil and condensate |
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10 |
10 |
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Pluto-KGP Interconnector |
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LNG |
|
24 |
21 |
Production was higher due to increased demand from NWS during the quarter. |
Crude oil and condensate |
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1 |
1 |
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NGL |
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1 |
1 |
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Wheatstone41 |
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LNG |
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220 |
232 |
Production was lower due to reduced reliability during the quarter. |
Crude oil and condensate |
|
32 |
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bass Strait |
|
|
|
|
Pipeline gas |
|
85 |
102 |
Production was lower due to reduced seasonal domestic gas demand. |
Crude oil and condensate |
|
12 |
16 |
|
NGL |
|
18 |
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Australia Oil |
|
|
|
|
Ngujima-Yin |
|
21 |
22 |
|
Okha |
|
13 |
13 |
|
Pyrenees |
|
10 |
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
Pipeline gas42 |
|
45 |
44 |
|
|
Woodside
|
Production rate
|
Remarks |
|
|
|
Dec 2024 |
Sep 2024 |
|
INTERNATIONAL |
|
|
|
|
Atlantis |
|
|
|
|
Crude oil and condensate |
|
63 |
66 |
Production lower due to impacts from planned midstream outage. |
NGL |
|
4 |
5 |
|
Pipeline gas |
|
5 |
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mad Dog |
|
|
|
|
Crude oil and condensate |
|
136 |
123 |
Production higher due to no weather or intervention impacts, partially offset by planned A-Spar TAR. |
NGL |
|
4 |
7 |
|
Pipeline gas |
|
3 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shenzi |
|
|
|
|
Crude oil and condensate |
|
31 |
34 |
Production lower from planned facility shutdown and maintenance as well as unplanned downtime and weather. |
NGL |
|
2 |
3 |
|
Pipeline gas |
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude oil and condensate |
|
3 |
3 |
Production was higher following execution of production optimization projects and improved facility uptime. |
Pipeline gas |
|
57 |
49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sangomar |
|
|
|
|
Crude oil |
|
95 |
81 |
Production was higher due to improved facility reliability with commissioning and ramp-up completing in the third quarter. |
Disclaimer and important notice |
Forward looking statements
This report contains forward-looking statements with respect to Woodside’s business, operations, market conditions, results of operations and financial condition, including for example, but not limited to, statements regarding potential investment decisions, development, completion and execution of Woodside’s projects, expectations and guidance with respect to production, capital and exploration expenditure and gas hub exposure, expectations regarding future capital commitment, future cash flows, the outcomes of acquisitions and divestment transactions,including timing and potential benefits thereof, future results of projects, operation activities, new energy products, accounting decisions including impairments, commencement dates under supply arrangements, the potential execution of new supply arrangements, construction and delivery dates, expectations and plans for renewables production capacity and investments in, and development of renewables projects. All statements, other than statements of historical or present facts, are forward-looking statements and generally may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as ‘guidance’, ‘foresee’, ‘likely’, ‘potential’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘aim’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, intend’, ‘may’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘strategy’, ‘forecast’, ‘outlook’, ‘project’, ‘schedule’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘seek’, and other similar words or expressions. Similarly, statements that describe the objectives, plans, goals or expectations of Woodside are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this report are not guidance, forecasts, guarantees or predictions of future events or performance, but are in the nature of future expectations that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions. Those statements and any assumptions on which they are based are subject to change without notice and are subject to inherent known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Woodside, its related bodies corporate and their respective officers, directors, employees, advisers or representatives. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in commodity prices, actual demand, currency fluctuations, geotechnical factors, drilling and production results, gas commercialisation, development progress, operating results, engineering estimates, reserve and resource estimates, loss of market, industry competition, environmental risks, climate related risks, physical risks, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments, changes in accounting, standards, economic and financial markets conditions in various countries and regions, political risks, the actions of the third parties, project delay or advancement, regulatory approvals, the impact of armed conflict and political instability (such as the ongoing conflicts in
A more detailed summary of the key risks relating to Woodside and its business can be found in the “Risk” section of Woodside’s most recent Annual Report released to the Australian Securities Exchange and in Woodside’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the Woodside website at https://www.woodside.com/investors/reports-investor-briefings. You should review and have regard to these risks when considering the information contained in this report.
If any of the assumptions on which a forward-looking statement is based were to change or be found to be incorrect, this would likely cause outcomes to differ from the statements made in this report.
All forward-looking statements contained in this report reflect Woodside’s views held as at the date of this report and, except as required by applicable law, Woodside does not intend to, undertake to, or assume any obligation to, provide any additional information or update or revise any of these statements after the date of this report, either to make them conform to actual results or as a result of new information, future events, changes in Woodside’s expectations or otherwise.
Investors are strongly cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Actual results or performance may vary materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. None of Woodside nor any if its related bodies corporate, nor any of their respective officers, directors, employees, advisers or representatives, nor any person named in this report or involved in the preparation of the information in this report, makes any representation, assurance, guarantee or warranty (either express or implied) as to the accuracy or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement, or any outcomes, events or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement in this report. Past performance (including historical financial and operational information) is given for illustrative purposes only. It should not be relied on as, and is not necessarily, a reliable indicator of future performance, including future security prices.
Other important information
All figures are Woodside share for the quarter ending 31 December 2024, unless otherwise stated.
All references to dollars, cents or $ in this report are to US currency, unless otherwise stated.
References to “Woodside” may be references to Woodside Energy Group Ltd and/or its applicable subsidiaries (as the context requires).
Units of measure and conversion factors |
|
|
|
Product |
Unit |
Conversion factor |
Natural gas |
5,700 scf |
1 boe |
Condensate |
1 bbl |
1 boe |
Oil |
1 bbl |
1 boe |
Natural gas liquids |
1 bbl |
1 boe |
Facility |
Unit |
LNG Conversion factor |
Karratha Gas Plant |
1 tonne |
8.08 boe |
Pluto Gas Plant |
1 tonne |
8.34 boe |
Wheatstone |
1 tonne |
8.27 boe |
The LNG conversion factor from tonne to boe is specific to volumes produced at each facility and is based on gas composition which may change over time.
Term |
Definition |
bbl |
barrel |
bcf |
billion cubic feet of gas |
boe |
barrel of oil equivalent |
GJ |
gigajoule |
Mbbl |
thousand barrels |
Mbbl/d |
thousand barrels per day |
Mboe |
thousand barrels of oil equivalent |
Mboe/d |
thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day |
Mcf |
thousand cubic feet of gas |
MMboe |
million barrels of oil equivalent |
MMBtu |
million British thermal units |
MMscf/d |
million standard cubic feet of gas per day |
PJ |
petajoules |
scf |
standard cubic feet of gas |
TJ |
terajoule |
1 Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent. See “Woodside simplifies portfolio and unlocks long-term value” announced 19 December 2024 for details.
2 Q4 2024 includes 0.31 MMboe primarily from feed gas purchased from Pluto non-operating participants processed through the Pluto-KGP Interconnector.
3 Includes capital additions on property plant and equipment, exploration and evaluation capitalised, other corporate spend and purchase consideration for Beaumont New Ammonia and Louisiana LNG.
4 Purchase consideration for Beaumont New Ammonia and Louisiana LNG.
5 Gas hub indices include Japan Korea Marker (JKM), TTF and National Balancing Point (NBP). It excludes Henry Hub.
6 The sale and purchase agreement is with JERA Scarborough Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of JERA Co., Inc. See “Woodside complete sale to JERA of
7 With limited exceptions, such as changes requested by Woodside, OCI will expend the resources necessary to complete the project ensuring that it meets the agreed performance standards prior to hand over. OCI will also be responsible for limited financial payments to Woodside if the project is delayed beyond September 2025.
8 Energy supply may include hydrogen, natural gas and electricity. Agreement is subject to finalising commercial arrangements.
9 Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent. See “Woodside simplifies portfolio and unlocks long-term value” announced 19 December 2024.
10 Total Louisiana LNG expenditure from December 2024 to end of the first quarter 2025 is forecast to be up to
11
12 Trion at
13 Working interest equity prior to the completion of the asset swap with Chevron for NWS Project, NWS Oil Project, Wheatstone, Julimar-Brunello and Angel CCS assets.
14 Remaining Beaumont New Ammonia acquisition expenditure.
15 Gas hub indices include Japan Korea Marker (JKM), TTF and National Balancing Point (NBP). It excludes HH.
16 Q4 2024 includes 2.23 MMboe of LNG, 0.10 MMboe of condensate and 0.06 MMboe of NGL processed at the Karratha Gas Plant (KGP) through the Pluto-KGP Interconnector.
17 Includes the aggregate Woodside equity domestic gas production from all Western Australian projects.
18 Q4 2024 includes 0.31 MMboe primarily from feed gas purchased from Pluto non-operating participants processed through the Pluto-KGP Interconnector.
19 Overriding royalty interests held in the GoM for several producing wells.
20 Includes periodic adjustments reflecting the arrangements governing Wheatstone LNG sales of 0.22 MMboe in Q4 2024, 0.29 MMboe in Q3 2024 and 0.10 MMboe in Q4 2023.
21 Includes the aggregate Woodside equity domestic gas production from all Western Australian projects.
22 Includes reclassification of purchased condensate volumes from NWS JV Participants to Marketing liquids of 0.16 MMboe in Q3 2023 and 0.26 MMboe in Q2 2023.
23 Overriding royalty interests held in the GoM for several producing wells.
24 Purchased volumes sourced from third parties.
25 Includes reclassification of purchased condensate volumes from NWS JV Participants of 0.16 MMboe in Q3 2023 and 0.26 MMboe in Q2 2023.
26 Q4 2024 includes -
27 Includes the impact of periodic adjustments related to the production sharing contract (PSC).
28 Overriding royalty interests held in the GoM for several producing wells.
29 Values include revenue generated from purchased LNG and Liquids volumes, as well as the marketing margin on the sale of Woodside’s produced LNG and liquids portfolio. Marketing revenue excludes hedging impacts and cargo swaps where a Woodside produced cargo is sold and repurchased from the same counterparty to optimise the portfolio. The margin for these cargo swaps is recognised net in other income.
30 Total sales revenue excludes all hedging impacts.
31 Realised prices include the impact of periodic adjustments reflecting the arrangements governing Wheatstone LNG sales.
32 Excludes any additional benefit attributed to produced volumes through third-party trading activities.
33 Exploration capitalised represents expenditure on successful and pending wells, plus permit acquisition costs during the period and is net of well costs reclassified to expense on finalisation of well results.
34 Project final investment decisions result in amounts of previously capitalised exploration and evaluation expense (from current and prior years) being transferred to property plant & equipment. This table does not reflect the impact of such transfers.
35 Other primarily incorporates corporate spend including SAP build costs, carbon costs, other investments and other capital expenditure.
36 Represents
37 Purchase consideration for Louisiana LNG.
38 Includes seismic and general permit activities and other exploration costs.
39 Well depths are referenced to the rig rotary table.
40 Woodside share reflects the net realised interest for the period.
41 The Wheatstone asset processes gas from several offshore gas fields, including the Julimar and Brunello fields, for which Woodside has
42 Includes the aggregate Woodside equity domestic gas production from all Western Australian projects.
43 Woodside share reflects the net realised interest for the period.
44 Operations governed by production sharing contracts, Woodside share changes monthly.
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