Woodside Energy
Oil & gas / energy, Perth, WA
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (formerly Woodside Petroleum) is an Australian oil and gas exploration and production company, the country's largest independent dedicated oil and gas producer. It is a pioneer of Australia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
Woodside was incorporated in 1954, originally as Woodside (Lakes Entrance) Oil Co, and grew to lead the development of Australia's LNG industry, including the North West Shelf project. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, it is the largest Australian oil and gas company by market capitalisation and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Following its 2022 merger with BHP's petroleum business, Woodside expanded its international portfolio, with activities across Australia, the Americas, Africa and other regions. It generates roughly US$20 billion in annual revenue.
Fast facts
| Legal name | Woodside Energy Group Ltd |
|---|---|
| Ticker | ASX: WDS (also NYSE: WDS, LSE: WDS) |
| Headquarters | Perth, WA |
| Founded | 1954 (incorporated 26 Jul 1954) |
| Sector | Oil & gas / energy |
| Revenue | ~US$13B (FY2024, Dec year-end; FY2025 figure not confirmed in sources) |
| Employees | ~5,000+ (approx.) |
| CEO | Liz Westcott (Acting CEO from 18 Dec 2025; Meg O'Neill departed to become CEO of BP) |
| Website | oodside.com |
Key facts
- Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia
- Incorporated in 1954; formerly known as Woodside Petroleum
- Australia's largest independent dedicated oil and gas company
- Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: WDS)
- A pioneer of Australia's LNG industry, with international exploration and production activities
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Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodside_Energy
- https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/588383/woodside-energy-boss-meg-oneill-to-take-over-as-bp-ceo-murray-auchincloss/
- https://www.woodside.com/
- https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/WPL:AU
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.