Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:WDS) (NYSE: WDS) is an Australia-based energy company focused on the exploration, development, production and marketing of oil and natural gas, with a strong emphasis on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company’s activities span the upstream value chain, including exploration and appraisal of hydrocarbon resources, development and operation of production facilities, and the sale and delivery of hydrocarbons to global customers.
Woodside’s operations center on conventional oil and gas projects and large-scale LNG processing and export, supported by project management, engineering and commercial trading capabilities. The company supplies methane-based fuels and associated products to international energy markets and participates in long-term LNG contracts as well as spot-market sales. Its technical portfolio covers reservoir development, offshore production platforms, subsea systems and onshore gas processing infrastructure.
Historically known as Woodside Petroleum, the company expanded its asset base in recent years and adopted the Woodside Energy Group identity to reflect a broader energy focus. Headquartered in Australia, Woodside operates primarily in the Asia-Pacific region while extending its commercial reach into other international markets through sales and joint ventures. The business is led by a senior management team based in Australia, including CEO Meg O’Neill.
Woodside has signaled strategic interest in the energy transition by exploring low-emissions opportunities such as hydrogen, carbon capture and other decarbonization technologies alongside its core oil and gas portfolio. The company’s strategic priorities emphasize safe, reliable production, project delivery and the commercial optimization of its global hydrocarbons portfolio while evaluating options to lower greenhouse gas intensity over time.
