# Woodside Energy

Type: Company (WDS)

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## Timeline

- **2026-12-31**: Targeted First Gas — Expected date for first gas delivery from the Scarborough and Pluto Train 2 projects.
- **2025-06-15**: Scarborough 80% Milestone — The Scarborough project reaches 80% completion, keeping it on track for 2026.
- **2025-02-24**: Record Production Reported — Woodside announces 201.1 MMboe production for the 2025 fiscal year.
- **2022-06-01**: BHP Merger Completion — Woodside completes merger with BHP's petroleum business, doubling its size.

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### 42.1% Renewables Record Undermined by Coal & Gas Exports, Climate Summit Warns
2026-07-28 09:11:58 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Australia's grid hit 42.1% renewable power in Q2 2026, slashing wholesale prices 47%, but a former defence chief says surging coal and gas exports are erasing those gains. Woodside's North West Shelf 40-year extension and new refinery plans lock in offshore emissions while the government avoids COP31 export limits.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/renewable-record-undermined-by-fossil-fuel-exports

### Wall Street Gains Propel Global Markets as ASX Eyes Higher Opening
2026-03-10 19:34:49 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Wall Street indices advanced on Tuesday, providing a positive lead for Asia-Pacific markets with the ASX expected to open higher. Investors are balancing gains in the US tech sector against fluctuating energy prices and upcoming economic data.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/wall-street-gains-asx-opening-oil-prices

### Middle East Escalation Threatens Australian Inflation and Energy Markets
2026-03-08 03:45:14 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are casting a shadow over the Australian economic outlook, threatening to reignite inflationary pressures. Analysts warn that prolonged conflict could disrupt global energy supplies and maritime trade routes, directly impacting domestic fuel prices and RBA policy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/middle-east-war-impact-australian-economy

### Woodside Hits Record Production as Softening Prices Dampen Earnings Growth
2026-02-24 02:45:20 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Woodside Energy achieved record annual production of 188.8 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by the successful ramp-up of the Sangomar project and high reliability across its LNG portfolio. However, a significant decline in realized commodity prices has pressured financial margins, highlighting the transition from a period of energy price volatility to a more stabilized market environment.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/woodside-record-production-soft-prices-earnings

### Woodside Energy Hits Record Production Amidst Softening Global Prices
2026-02-24 02:40:39 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Woodside Energy reported record annual production for 2025, driven by strong performance across its LNG and oil portfolio. However, the company faced significant headwinds from lower global energy prices, leading to a decline in full-year profits and a reduced dividend for shareholders.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/woodside-energy-record-production-soft-prices-2025

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