Business and Finance
John Wood Group PLC (Wood) has finalised the sale of its stake in Ethos Energy Group Limited (EthosEnergy) to One Equity Partners for US$138 million in cash. The transaction, which was initially announced on August 28, 2024, was completed on January 2, 2025. The deal saw One Equity Partners acquire…
Santos completes sale of 2.6 per cent PNG LNG stake to Kumul Petroleum Holdings
Santos Limited has successfully finalised the sale of a 2.6 per cent interest in the PNG LNG project to Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) as of November 4, 2024. This transaction follows previous announcements made on December 29, 2023, and February 1, 2024. The completion of the sale was marked…
JERA completes acquisition of stake in Scarborough Gas Field and signs long-term LNG supply agreement with Woodside
JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), a global energy company and Japan's largest electricity producer, has finalised a significant acquisition and partnership with Woodside Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Woodside Energy Group Ltd. This strategic move involves acquiring a 15.1 per cent participating interest in the Scarborough gas field development…
SLB to divest Palliser Block assets in Alberta
Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has announced a definitive agreement to sell its interests in the Palliser Block, located in Alberta, Canada. This move marks a significant shift in SLB's asset portfolio and aligns with the company's focus on energy innovation and technology-driven solutions. The Palliser Block, acquired…
Woodside Energy to delist from London Stock Exchange
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside Energy Group Ltd has announced it will delist from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) following a review of its current structure. The company cited low trading volumes and a desire to reduce administration costs as the primary reasons for the decision. Woodside shares represented…
Chevron accelerates divestment strategy with US$6.5b Canadian asset sale
Chevron Corporation has taken a significant step towards its divestment target by announcing the sale of key Canadian assets to Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) for US$6.5 billion. This move comes just a week after Chevron's US$300 million sale of Alaska assets to ConocoPhillips, demonstrating the company's commitment to its…
Woodside secures long-term LNG supply agreement with Japan’s JERA
Woodside Energy Group Ltd has announced the signing of a significant long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA, Japan's largest utility company. The deal marks a major milestone in strengthening the strategic relationship between the two energy giants. Under the sale and purchase agreement (SPA), Woodside will supply…
Woodside Energy reports strong half-year results amid strategic acquisitions
Woodside Energy Group has released its financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2024, showcasing robust performance and strategic growth initiatives. The Australian energy giant reported a net profit after tax of $1,937 million and an underlying net profit after tax of $1,632 million. The company's operational highlights include…