Western Australia

Despite a 2.8% drop in liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 because of lost market share in China, Australia anticipates a 2026 rebound as new North West Shelf capacity comes online. Meanwhile, East Coast operators brace for a tsunami of wells entering the decommissioning pipeline and potential energy shortfalls necessitating LNG imports.

Woodside’s $12-billion gas project offshore Western Australia is expected to produce up to 8 mtpa once it’s complete.

Months of due diligence and evaluation following proposed $18.7 billion deal results in no deal to purchase Australian operator.

The 1-day seminar, presented by SPE Western Australia and Australian Energy Producers, featured Dr. Peter Moore’s flagship “Introduction to Oil & Gas” seminar for more than 400 students and guests.

The visit included hosting an inaugural Energy4me session, joining ANP’s 17th anniversary party, and visiting the historic village of Balibo on the Indonesian border with SPE’s Timor-Leste student chapter officers.

FPSO Nganhurra, laid up in Malaysia, produced Woodside’s Enfield field until the end of 2018.

Floatover topsides installation is the latest milestone in Woodside's $12.5 billion gas project.

The second annual event included visits from two SPE Distinguished Lecturers and 2024 SPE President Terry Palisch.

The Scarborough Energy Project is on track to start delivering liquefied natural gas in 2026.

SPE Western Australia held an inaugural career fair in Dili with more than 200 students in attendance.