AcquisitionsJun 12, 2026, 06:07 AM
Woodside to acquire 10% Browse JV interest for US$225M
AI Summary
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. announced its decision to pre-empt a transaction, acquiring a 10% participating interest in the Browse Joint Venture (BJV) from CNPC for an initial payment of US$225 million. The acquisition also includes reimbursement of CNPC's cash call contributions and a contingent payment of US$175 million upon a final investment decision for the Browse fields by June 30, 2032. This move increases Woodside's BJV equity interest to 41.27% and reinforces its commitment to developing Australia's largest undeveloped conventional gas resource, aiming to maximize long-term shareholder value and supply energy to the Asia Pacific region.
Key Highlights
- Acquiring 10% participating interest in the Browse Joint Venture (BJV) from CNPC.
- Initial payment of US$225 million to CNPC.
- Reimbursement of CNPC's BJV cash call contributions from June 30, 2025, to completion.
- Contingent payment of US$175 million upon BJV final investment decision by June 30, 2032.
- Browse is Australia's largest undeveloped conventional gas resource with potential production of 11.4 million tonnes per annum.
- Woodside's equity interest in the BJV will increase to 41.27% after completion.
- Acquisition is subject to customary conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals.
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