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Mining 02 May 2012

Woodside focused on growth despite US gas glut

Woodside Petroleum has told shareholders that it plans to substantially increase its exploration spending and seek new partnerships, despite plunging prices caused by a gas glut in the United State

Special Reports 02 May 2012

Devil Creek, Macedon projects to boost gas supply to domestic energy market

Giant liquefied natural gas projects like Gorgon and Pluto dominate coverage of the oil and gas sector, yet there are plenty of other developments under way.

Special Reports 02 May 2012

Floating LNG touted as game changer for ‘stranded’ gas assets

Shell's development of a world-first floating LNG project off the Kimberley coast is likely to be a game changer for the industry, allowing extensive ‘stranded' gas assets to be developed.

Special Reports 02 May 2012

LNG boom serves up winners, push is on for more

If you are a ‘glass half-full' person, the LNG boom has presented great opportunities for local industry, but not everyone is happy.

Special Reports 02 May 2012

Global trends change mix for WA LNG

Changing global markets and local community pressures are crimping the growth prospects for big gas projects but the industry is still in a boom.

Mining 01 May 2012

Woodside sells $2bn Browse stake to MIMI

Woodside Petroleum has struck a $2 billion deal to sell part of its stake in the proposed Browse LNG development, in a move that will add to speculation the gas will be piped to the North West Shel

Mining 30 Apr 2012

Woodside's Pluto begins production

Woodside Petroleum says it will soon be loading first gas for export from its Pluto LNG project, after commencing production at the $14.9 billion operation near Karratha.

Mining 10 Apr 2012

More time given to evaluate Browse project

Woodside Petroleum and its joint venture partners have been given an extra year to finalise their plans for the $30 billion Browse liquefied natural gas project near Broome.

28 Mar 2012

Prepare for global competition: Coleman

Woodside chief says service providers face greater competition in an evolving marketplace.

Opinion 21 Mar 2012

Expand business horizons: Gonski

The controversy over David Gonski's Future Fund appointment overshadowed a thought-provoking address on corporate governance.

Special Reports 14 Mar 2012

Second stringers deliver first-rate portfolio

There are some first-rate local stocks out there if you look beyond the headlines.

Mining 22 Feb 2012

Woodside looks further afield for growth

Woodside Petroleum plans to look internatonally for new growth opportunities, after reporting a solid rise in underlying profit but little progress on its major growth projects in Australia.

Mining 27 Jan 2012

Woodside denies major Browse sell-down

Woodside Petroleum denies it is looking to sell a major part of its stake in the proposed Browse basin liquefied natural gas project, but has confirmed it is evaluating the potential sale of a mino

Special Reports 30 Nov 2011

Chairmen aren’t forgotten

THIS year's salary survey shows that it's not just the chief executives at the top end of town who have mouth-watering incomes.

Special Reports 30 Nov 2011

CEOs’ value in the aye of shareholders

Five years of WA salary surveys show some chief executives appear to be remarkably well paid relative to the size of their business and the returns they have delivered, while others offer great value for money.

Special Reports 30 Nov 2011

Sign-on fee adds zeros to base plus bonus

THREE trends stand out when the salary packages of newly appointed chief executives at Western Australian companies are examined.First,the bigger the company the higher the salary.

Special Reports 30 Nov 2011

Pay packets at top end of town continue to bulge as the good times flow for WA

Executive remuneration is a hot political issue but the controversy does not seem to have slowed growth in pay packets at WA companies.

Government 14 Nov 2011

Woodside says $50bn gain from Browse project

Woodside Petroleum has released an environmental study on the offshore component of its Browse liquefied natural gas project for public review that shows most activities associated with the develop

09 Nov 2011

Project execution more important than headlines as Woodside finesses plans

As Woodside Petroleum grapples with challenges at its three growth projects, a fourth option could provide an answer.

17 Aug 2011

Woodside still in talks on growth projects

Woodside Petroleum says talks with other gas owners about buying volumes to underpin an expansion of its Pluto liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia are edging closer to completion.

Special Reports 03 Aug 2011

Junior explorers lead the way, and breach 1,000 per cent barrier as they grow

WA's emerging mining companies delivered spectacular gains last financial year, for the astute investors who picked the right stocks.

23 Jun 2011

Clough names Gallagher as new boss

Engineering and construction group Clough has recruited Woodside Petroleum's Kevin Gallagher as its new chief executive.

17 Jun 2011

Woodside: more cost blow-outs and delays

Investors dumped Woodside Petroleum shares today after it revised up construction costs and cut full year production guidance due to further delays in the shipment of first liquefied natural gas from its Pluto project.

23 May 2011

Woodside finds new gas near Pluto

Woodside Petroleum has announced another significant gas find near its Pluto gas field in the Carnarvon Basin.

Mining 13 May 2011

New Woodside CEO a steady hand

Incoming Woodside Petroleum chief executive Peter Coleman said today he would focus on delivering on the company's established strategy, including work on its three major growth projects Pluto, Browse and Sunrise.

12 May 2011

Coleman named new Woodside boss

Woodside Petroleum has announced ExxonMobil executive Peter Coleman as the successor to departing chief executive Don Voelte.

05 May 2011

Exmouth oil find for Woodside

Woodside Petroleum has announced a significant new oil discovery near Exmouth.

04 May 2011

Woodside to issue $700m in bonds

Woodside Petroleum says it will issue $US700 million in corporate bonds into the United States bond market.

14 Apr 2011

Tail wags dog as Woodside leads industry

Is Woodside Petroleum a de facto state oil company?

Mining 11 Apr 2011

BHP, Voelte play down takeover talk

UPDATE: Woodside Petroluem chief executive Don Voelte has echoed BHP Billiton in hosing down speculation that the multinational mining giant was about to embark on a takeover bid for the oil and gas producer.

07 Apr 2011

‘Break a leg’ wish ironic for Helix

DARYL Brandwood suffered a hip dislocation as a toddler and broke his leg as a child, but went on to become one of Australia's most acclaimed dancers.

Mining 08 Mar 2011

Forge Group begins executive search

Engineering and construction firm Forge Group is searching for a new managing director, after its current boss, Peter Hutchinson, stepped down in a move he says will drive the company's next phase of growth.

20 Jan 2011

Tap Oil increases Carnavon Basin stake

Tap Oil has trumped Woodside Energy's efforts to buy into the WA-351-P natural gas exploration permit in the Carnarvon Basin, after it exercised its pre-emptive right to acquire an additional 20 per cent interest in the permit.

06 Jan 2011

Woodside gains Canarvon prospect stake

Woodside will take a 65 per cent stake in a Cue Energy Resources' permit in the Carnarvon Basin, after receiving regulatory approval.

09 Dec 2010

Woodside signs US$1.1b syndicated loan

Woodside Petroleum has executed a five-year US$1.1 billion syndicated loan to refinance existing debt.

03 Dec 2010

Woodside rating slips on Pluto delay

Delays and cost blowouts at Woodside Petroleum's Pluto LNG project have resulted in international ratings agency Standards and Poor's downgrading Woodside's credit rating to BBB+ from A-.

Special Reports 02 Dec 2010

Value in the eye of shareholders

GETTING value for money is a subjective matter when it comes to assessing executive pay.

Special Reports 02 Dec 2010

Chairmen’s pay up as roles broaden

HE role of chairman at Australian public companies has traditionally been reserved for experienced industry professionals tired of working in an executive capacity and who are keen to bring an independent viewpoint to the company boardroom.

Special Reports 02 Dec 2010

Top executives’ pay cheques a sign the state’s economy is back on the fast track

Australia's resources-led economic recovery has had a major impact on the pay of WA-based executives, with a big rise in the number of million dollar pay packets as share prices bounced back from GFC lows.

Mining 30 Nov 2010

Time, costs blowout for Pluto: Woodside

Woodside Petroleum has revised the cost of its Pluto LNG Project upwards by 6.9 per cent and pushed the start-up date of the project to August 2011.

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