WDS News & Events

Woodside Energy jumps 9% to $23.70 after Bloomberg report

Exxon Mobil (XOM) is studying potential acquisition targets including Woodside Energy (WDS), Paul-Alain Hunt, Dinesh Nair and Stephen Stapczynski of Bloomberg report, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Exxon is seeking to deepen its presence in liquefied natural gas and Asian markets, sources told Bloomberg. The company has been holding early-stage discussions internally and Woodside is one of several targets Exxon has been evaluating, the people said. Woodside shares are up 6% to $23.14 following the report. Exxon is up 1% to $148.05.

Exxon studying buyout targets, including Woodside Energy, Bloomberg says

BP (BP) announces that the bp Board has appointed Meg O'Neill as bp's CEO, effective 1 April 2026. Murray Auchincloss has decided to step down from his position as CEO and director of the Board, effective Thursday, 18 December. Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping of bp, will serve as interim CEO until Meg joins as CEO. Murray will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. O'Neill currently serves as CEO of Woodside Energy (WDS). Murray Auchincloss said: "After more than three decades with bp, now is the right time to hand the reins to a new leader. When Albert became Chair, I expressed my openness to step down were an appropriate leader identified who could accelerate delivery of bp's strategy. I am confident that bp is now well positioned for significant growth and I look forward to watching the company's future progress and success under Meg's leadership." The appointment of Meg O'Neill follows a search process overseen by a search committee of the Board, assisted by an independent recruitment firm, as part of the Board's long-term succession planning.