Woodside Energy (US:WDS) Businesswire·2026-01-28 01:56Core Viewpoint - Woodside Energy Group has reported strong production performance in 2025, achieving record annual production of 198.8 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), driven by high reliability at key facilities and progress on major projects [2][11]. Production and Financial Performance - The company provided guidance for 2025 production between 192 - 197 MMboe, with a preliminary result of 198.8 MMboe, indicating a strong performance across its assets [1]. - Unit production costs are expected to be around $7.6 - 8.1 per barrel of oil equivalent (boe), with a preliminary estimate of approximately $7.8 [1]. - Revenue for Q4 2025 was reported at $3,035 million, a decrease of 10% from Q3 2025 and a 13% decline year-over-year [11]. - Total production for 2025 was 198.8 MMboe, a 3% increase from 193.9 MMboe in 2024 [11]. Project Developments - The Scarborough Energy Project is 94% complete and on track for first LNG cargo in Q4 2026, with hook-up activities underway [3]. - The Beaumont New Ammonia project achieved first production in December 2025, with plans for lower-carbon ammonia production in the second half of 2026 [4]. - The Louisiana LNG Project's foundation phase is 22% complete, targeting first LNG in 2029 [5]. Strategic Partnerships and Agreements - Woodside entered a strategic partnership with Williams, selling a 10% interest in Louisiana LNG HoldCo and an 80% operating interest in PipelineCo, with Williams contributing approximately $1.9 billion in capital expenditure [6]. - Long-term agreements for conventional ammonia supply from Beaumont have been finalized, with deliveries set to commence in 2026 [5]. Operational Highlights - The company achieved 100% reliability at Pluto LNG for the second half of 2025, contributing to strong production levels [2]. - The North West Shelf Project's Greater Western Flank Phase 4 was approved, extending production by about one year with an internal rate of return of approximately 30% [8]. - Woodside successfully bid on eight exploration blocks in the Gulf of America, enhancing its exploration portfolio [9]. Future Guidance - For 2026, Woodside expects production volumes of 172 - 186 MMboe, reflecting planned downtime at Pluto [10]. - Capital expenditure for 2026 is projected at $4,500 million, excluding final acquisition payments for Beaumont New Ammonia [35].