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  1. Multiple Australian states, including Queensland and South Australia, are implementing new energy market schemes and regulatory frameworks.
  2. Projects are strengthening the energy grid across Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria.
  3. Chris Barrie discussed fossil fuel projects in Western Australia at a conference in Sydney, utilizing data from the Australian Energy Market Operator.

Woodside outlines $40 billion cash flow targets amid LNG project progress

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Woodside Energy announced plans to generate over $40 billion in adjusted operating cash flow between 2027 and 2032, supported by its global LNG portfolio and cost controls. The company stated that its Scarborough gas project offshore Western Australia was 99% complete as of September 30, with the first LNG cargo expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Trion deepwater oil project offshore Mexico is 71% complete, targeting first oil in 2028.

From oilprice.com

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The company expects annual sales volumes to increase by more than 30% from 2025 levels to approximately 280 million barrels of oil equivalent by 2032. This growth is supported by the Scarborough gas project, which will provide up to 8 million tonnes per annum of LNG capacity, alongside domestic gas supply.

Fossil fuel projects in Western Australia are strengthening the energy grid across Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria.

From oilprice.com

Who's involved

  • BrentThe benchmark for crude oil projections tied to the project updates.
  • Western AustraliaThe location of the Scarborough gas project, which is nearing completion.
  • SydneyThe city where the company held its Capital Markets Day.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • The increased LNG capacity from the Scarborough gas project could affect the domestic gas supply in Western Australia.

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