European gas prices slump as risk of Australian strike recedes
With inventories nearly full well before the start of the heating season and industrial demand subdued, the continent for now remains well supplied.
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Inpex, Total secure more gas for Ichthys exports
"This acquisition is also supported by the efforts undertaken with Inpex in the Bonaparte CCS Assessment joint venture to appraise the area’s potential for geological storage of CO2, in order to abate CO2 emissions from the Ichthys LNG project.”
Australian union flags safety concerns at Woodside platform
The OA said Woodside should be held to account for “running their facilities and their workforce into the ground. Clean your act up Woodside as the health and safety of our members and your 'Licence to Operate' depends on it.”
Wood wins Woodside extension, FEED work
Woodside also awarded Wood front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for the Goodwyn Alpha Low-Low Pressure project, off Western Australia.
Contractor woes at Waitsia drive Beach changes
Beach Energy has appointed a new CEO, Brett Woods, as it faces the fallout from challenges at its Waitsia project.
Australia’s Santos reports $2.5bn profit surge from higher oil and gas prices
Santos (ASX:STO) today announced its full-year results for 2022, reporting record free cash flow of US$3.6 billion and underlying profit jumping 160% to US$2.5 billion. The results reflect significantly higher oil and LNG prices compared to 2021, due to stronger global energy demand, combined with a higher interest in PNG LNG following its merger with Oil Search.
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Woodside has choice of capex options worth US$14bn
Australia’s Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) has a range of capital expenditure options that cover a US$9 billion projected spend on oil and gas projects out to 2024 and another US$5 billion pencilled in for new energy projects by 2030.
Woodside in talks to sell share in Scarborough gas field
Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) is in talks with 'high quality' companies seeking to buy a share in its $5.7 billion Scarborough gas project that will supply an expansion of the Pluto LNG export complex in Australia. But the company will not sell unless it gets the right price, Chief Executive Meg O'Neill said on Tuesday.
Woodside profit surges fivefold on gas prices, BHP merger
Woodside Energy Group, Australia’s biggest oil and gas producer, said first-half profit soared more than fivefold on the back of higher prices and the takeover of BHP Group’s energy assets.
Australia’s Santos rejigs $1.25bn of debt
Santos Santos (ASX:STO) today announced it has amended and extended its two syndicated bank loan facilities totalling US$1.25 billion.
Santos takes $600m FID for offshore CCS pipeline
Santos (ASX:STO) today announced investment approval for its US$622 million Darwin Pipeline Duplication Project, located offshore Australia’s Northern Territory, as part of its Barossa gas development that will backfill Darwin LNG.
The Australian energy crisis highlights need for new gas supply
Australian east coast energy prices skyrocketed earlier this year as a winter cold snap sent gas, coal, and electricity to record-highs, triggering price caps at A$40/Gigajoule (US$27/Million British Thermal Units), around 400% above the normal A$8-10/GJ price range.
Woodside starts construction of Pluto LNG Train 2
The Deputy Premier of Western Australia (WA), the Hon. Roger Cook MLA, officially launched construction of Woodside Energy’s Pluto LNG Train 2 project today at a ceremony in Karratha, WA.
Well Services Group acquires Eftech in Australian expansion
Well Services Group (WSG) has expanded into the Australian market with the acquisition of pre-commissioning, maintenance and shutdown business, Eftech International.
Santos delays Dorado FID as inflation risk bites
Santos (ASX:STO) has put on hold plans for a final investment decision (FID) at its Dorado oil project offshore Western Australia as spiralling costs related to the construction of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit pose too much risk.
UK to import rare Australian gas cargo in latest sign of desperation
The UK is about to receive liquefied natural gas from far-off Australia for the first time in at least six years, highlighting the European region’s desperation in grappling with its worst energy crisis in decades.
McDermott wins Pre-FEED deal for Woodside’s proposed H2Perth project
McDermott International has been awarded a pre-front-end engineering design (Pre-FEED) contract from Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) for the proposed H2Perth project in Western Australia.
Woodside hires Strohm for Scarborough emergency response system
Strohm has been contracted to manufacture and deliver two thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) flowlines to Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Woodside Energy. The technology will form an integral part of the relief well emergency response plans for the well construction phase of the Scarborough field development.
Top LNG exporter Australia is told to keep more fuel at home
Australia should tighten measures to curb natural gas exports from one of the world’s biggest suppliers to avoid a domestic fuel crunch, according to the nation’s competition watchdog.
Jadestone eyes operatorship at Woodside-led NWS Australia oil assets
Analysts reckon Jadestone Energy (LON:JSE) has its sights set on acquiring a bigger share of the producing North West Shelf oil fields offshore Western Australia that are currently operated by Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS). Ultimately, Singapore-based Jadestone will be seeking operatorship to maximise profitability, the analysts told Energy Voice.
Jadestone acquires stake in NWS Australia oil project from BP
Jadestone Energy has announced the acquisition of a 16.67% interest in the producing North West Shelf oil fields offshore Western Australia from BP. The deal is in line with the London-listed company’s strategy of acquiring low-cost barrels at less than US$3/barrel, while establishing an entry position into what it describes as a "very high-quality long-life asset with very low decline rates."
Woodside confuses market with production outlook numbers
Australia’s Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) today issued a clarification on full year 2022 production guidance after confusion reigned yesterday after it appeared that production guidance had been reduced by 4 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in yesterday’s trading update.
Inpex to boost Ichthys LNG output and lead CCS hub
Japan’s Inpex has signed a statement of commitment to a net zero emissions future with the government of Australia’s Northern Territory, where the Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project’s onshore gas liquefaction plant is located.
Australia’s Woodside and Santos report surging revenues on higher energy prices
High energy prices due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have seen revenues surge at Australian oil and gas companies Santos and Woodside.
Pay battle intensifies at Shell’s troubled Prelude FLNG off Australia
Shell (LON:SHEL) said it will lock out workers at its troubled Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project from Monday unless they stop their strike action as the industrial dispute that has disrupted production at the vessel intensifies.
Sembcorp Marine wins deal for major energy company in Australia
Singapore yard Sembcorp Marine will provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation services for a gas topsides project in Australia for an unnamed major energy company. The project is believed to be the Shell-led Crux gas field development offshore Western Australia.
Shell stops Prelude LNG cargoes until July 21 on strike action
Shell (LON:SHEL) has told its customers that it will be unable to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from its Prelude floating LNG (FLNG) facility off north-western Australia due to industrial action over pay, which has been extended to July 21.
Wood to oversee first phase of Northern Endeavour decom work
The Australian Government has awarded Wood the role of Owner’s Team, which will see it assume responsibility for the first phase of decommissioning at the Northern Endeavour vessel.
Shell’s Prelude LNG cargoes disrupted as industrial dispute boils over
Shell (LON:SHEL) said liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from its Prelude floating LNG (FLNG) unit will be disrupted due to a protracted industrial dispute with workers over wages on the vessel offshore Australia.
ExxonMobil seeks heavy lift contractors to deliver proposals for Bass Strait platforms removal
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) has launched a commercial technical tender process for decommissioning several of its facilities in Australia’s Bass Strait.
Jadestone’s oil spill puts spotlight on ageing Montara FPSO at infamous Australian field
When Jadestone Energy (LON:JSE) completed its US$195 million acquisition of the Montara oil project from PPT Exploration & Production (BKK:PTTEP) in September 2018 it was taking a risk with a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that had a troubled history. Given a recent oil spill at the field in the Timor Sea, and subsequent shutdown of the Montara Venture FPSO, that gamble has come home to roost.
