Woodside Energy has sold off stakes in the $27 billion Louisiana LNG project and supporting infrastructure to American gas infrastructure firm Williams, in a deal worth $582 million.
The mining sector paid more tax than all other sectors combined for a third consecutive year, led by iron ore heavyweights Rio Tinto and BHP with their multi-billion-dollar tax bills for 2023-24.
Woodside Energy has collected endorsements from United States politicians praising its US$17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project and aligning it with President Donald Trump's energy agenda.
The Federal Court has dismissed a not-for-profit organisation's bid to overturn an approval of Woodside's environmental plan over its $18.7 billion Scarborough asset.
Woodside's net profit was down 32 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year, weighed by hefty rehabilitation costs and its decision to exit hydrogen.
Woodside Energy's revenue fell last quarter despite an output uptick, as it pushed ahead with negotiations over its North West Shelf extension and left a proposed US hydrogen project.
Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti have been named the state's most powerful people, edging out mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest in the 2025 Power 500.
Simon Trott, Meg O'Neill, Nigel Satterley, and Vikas Rambal were among those invited by WA Premier Roger Cook to share their ideas to guide the state through Donald Trump's tariff policy.
The environment minister of the small Pacific nation of Tuvalu has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese not to approve Woodside Energy's North West Shelf extension request.
Woodside Energy will look to sell part of its Louisiana LNG project to Aramco, a move announced the same day as a near trillion-dollar deal between the US and Saudi governments.
The high-profile head of Woodside Energy's sustainability committee has survived a push by super funds HESTA and Aware to oust her – a move which angered chair Richard Goyder.
Woodside Energy chair Richard Goyder has told shareholders that actions are more significant than words when it comes to the Trump Administration, at the company's AGM.
The early moments of Woodside Energy's AGM have been marred by protests, with activists interrupting chief executive Meg O'Neill several times in its opening 20 minutes.
Woodside Energy has taken a $27 billion final investment decision on its Louisiana LNG project in the United States, in a move the company says will make it a global LNG powerhouse.
Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.
Woodside Energy will sell a 40 per cent stake in its Louisiana LNG infrastructure in a $US5.7 billion ($9.3 billion) deal with investment firm Stonepeak, as it looks to enter US production.
The future of one of Woodside's US assets remained uncertain, with boss Meg O'Neill saying the company continues to review the project amid challenges in attracting customers.
Woodside Energy has taken another small step toward simplifying its portfolio by selling its mature Greater Angostura assets in Trinidad and Tobago for $206 million.
Further delays to extend the life of the North West Shelf project off WA's coast have been pinned on the looming federal election, with Woodside labelling the move “extremely disappointing”.
Some of Australia's largest gas producers have warned they may invest elsewhere in light of ongoing delays in project approvals and social licence challenges.
Woodside Energy boss Meg O'Neill issued a warning to regulators holding up progress on the North West Shelf joint venture, while handing down a $5.6 billion full-year net profit.
Woodside Energy has warned of flow on effects from the battle for approvals extending the life of its North West Shelf plant, after regulators pushed out the deadline for a decision.
Activists who tried to graffiti Woodside Energy boss Meg O'Neill's house, in protest of the Burrup Hub development, have avoided jail but were fined a total of $6,500.
Woodside Energy boss Meg O'Neill has warned the company's Australian roots are not a guarantee of future domestic investment, in a speech to the Melbourne Mining Club today.
Woodside Energy delivered record production last year and remains on track to deliver gas from Scarborough next year, but uncertainty clouds two US-based energy projects.
Woodside's $50 million commitment under the WA government's Resources Community Investment Initiative will go towards upgrades of Roebourne high school and the Perth Concert Hall.
Woodside Energy's partnership with the Fremantle Dockers has been extended until the end of 2027, building on a 15-year relationship between the two organisations.
Woodside has revised its engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel to develop the first three trains at its Louisiana LNG project in the United States.
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Business Council of Australia has announced Woodside chief executive Meg O'Neill as the newest addition to its board, joining Wesfarmers managing director and chief Rob Scott.
Woodside has inked an early-stage deal to supply liquid hydrogen from its proposed facilities, including H2Perth, to a Singaporean company to power its data centres.
Woodside Energy says it is in talks with Western Australian industrial users to supply additional gas into the local market through to 2027, off a strong performance in the September quarter.
