Woodside Energy Stock Discussion

Who is Woodside Energy Group?
Nestled in Perth, Australia, Woodside Energy Group (WDS) is not just any oil and gas company. It's a trailblazer in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) arena, with its roots deeply embedded in Western Australia's rich natural resources. Picture a company that's like a three-legged stool, each leg representing a vital part of its structure: Australian Operations, International Ventures, and the Marketing Maestros. ...

The collapse of merger talks with Santos and the challenge of increasing oil and gas production from existing assets are underlined. Analysts predict Woodside will make an overseas acquisition this year, likely for a deepwater asset. The company continues to gain from its acquisition of BHP's oil and gas unit.

Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill views Jera's purchase as a testament to the project's significance to Japanese customers and their confidence in long-term demand. Yuichiro Kato, an executive officer at Jera, believes the acquisition will ensure a stable energy supply in Japan and Asia.

CEO Meg O'Neill voices 'grave concern' over President Biden's pause on new LNG export projects, calling it 'highly detrimental to investment.' She remains hopeful that the government's review will eventually allow more US LNG to reach the global market.