Woodside Energy signs 20-year LNG supply agreement with QatarEnergy
Key points
- Woodside signs 20-year LNG supply agreement with QatarEnergy
- Agreement for up to 3 Mtpa of LNG from Louisiana LNG Project
- First LNG expected in 2029, agreement strengthens customer base
- Agreement builds on previously announced Uniper agreement
Full summary
Woodside Energy Group Ltd has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy for the supply of up to 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG for 20 years from the Louisiana LNG Project. Louisiana LNG is under construction near Lake Charles, Louisiana. The foundation project includes three trains with a combined capacity of 16.5 Mtpa and is targeting first LNG in 2029. Woodside CEO and Managing Director Liz Westcott said the agreement demonstrated disciplined execution of Woodside's strategy. 'This landmark agreement brings together Woodside's competitive US LNG project with QatarEnergy as a customer, one of the world's leading energy companies. It is a strong vote of confidence in Louisiana LNG and represents a significant step in building the project's long-term customer base.'
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