Woodside Energy Third Quarter Report for Period Ended 30 September 2026
Strong performance from improved production and pricing
Performance highlights
Achieved $84/boe realised LNG price during Q3 2026, an increase of 27% compared to Q2 2026 reflecting price lags from Q2 2026, realised values from LNG portfolio optimisation undertaken in Q2 2026 and stronger gas hub market pricing.
Delivered quarterly operating revenue of $4,281 million, up 2% on Q2 2026 from strong LNG performance offset by lower average realised pricing from the liquids portfolio.
Delivered quarterly production volumes of 46.2 MMboe (503 Mboe/d), up 12% from Q2 2026 reflecting higher production from Pluto LNG following turnaround and maintenance activities completed in Q2 2026.
Achieved operational reliability of greater than 99% at Sangomar, NWS Project LNG and Pluto LNG.
Completed NWS single train planned major turnaround campaign on schedule and budget.
Project highlights
The Scarborough Energy Project was 99% complete and remains on budget and on track for first LNG cargo this year.
The Trion Project was 71% complete at quarter end and remains on budget, with floating production unit (FPU) fabrication advancing to 96% completion, targeting first oil in 2028.
The Louisiana LNG Project remains on budget, targeting first LNG in 2029. It is 32% complete with Train 1 41% complete.
Business and portfolio highlights
Entered into an agreement to sell Woodside's 70% operated interest in the Calypso Project to bp.
Completed the strategic review of Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) and will initiate a formal process to reduce Woodside's investment and achieve value for shareholders.
PERTH, Australia, October 21, 2026--Woodside Energy Group (ASX: WDS) (NYSE: WDS):
| 2026 full-year guidance | Prior | Current | Comment | |
| Total production volumes1 | MMboe | 174—185 | 174—181 |
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| Gas hub exposure2 | % | ~30 | No change | |
| Capital expenditure3 | $ million | 4,000—4,500 | No change | |
| Abandonment expenditure | $ million | 500—800 | No change | |
| Exploration expenditure | $ million | ~200 | No change | |
| Production costs | $ million | 1,500—1,800 | No change | |
| Feed gas, services and processing costs | $ million | 500—600 | No change | |
| Property, plant and equipment depreciation and amortisation | $ million | 4,200—4,700 | No change |
Woodside CEO Liz Westcott said the strong third quarter performance reflected the company's highly reliable operations and disciplined execution of major growth projects.