Woodside Finalizes Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement with Turkey's BOTAS
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Long-Term Supply Agreement: Woodside has signed a long-term LNG supply agreement with Turkey's state-owned BOTAS, committing to supply approximately 0.5 million tonnes of LNG annually starting in 2030, totaling about 5.8 billion cubic meters, marking Woodside's entry into the Turkish market and enhancing its competitive position in the global LNG sector.
- Flexible Supply Chain: The LNG will primarily be sourced from Woodside's under-construction Louisiana LNG project, showcasing the flexibility of its supply portfolio and supporting the company's strategy to expand long-term contracted volumes tied to new U.S. export capacity.
- Geopolitical Significance: This agreement reflects closer energy cooperation between Turkey and the United States, with Woodside receiving support from both governments following the initial announcement, highlighting political backing for transatlantic LNG trade and reinforcing Turkey's role as a regional gas hub.
- Market Demand Response: As global LNG demand continues to rise, particularly from Europe and emerging markets, this agreement is viewed as critical for ensuring energy security, price stability, and investment certainty, aligning with Woodside's growth strategy in an increasingly tight global LNG market.
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Wall Street analysts forecast WDS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WDS is 26.00 USD with a low forecast of 26.00 USD and a high forecast of 26.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About WDS
Woodside Energy Group Ltd is a global energy company. Its segments include Australia, International and Marketing. The Australia segment is engaged in the exploration, evaluation, development, production and sale of liquefied natural gas, pipeline gas, crude oil and condensate and natural gas liquids in Australia. International segment is engaged in the exploration, evaluation, development, production and sale of pipeline gas, crude oil and condensate and natural gas liquids in international jurisdictions outside of Australia. Marketing segment is engaged in the marketing, shipping and trading of its oil and gas portfolio. Its projects include Pluto LNG, the North West Shelf Project, Macedon, Sangomar, the lower carbon ammonia project in Texas, and others. It holds an interest in Woodside Louisiana LNG, which is an under-construction LNG production and export terminal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The Sangomar, containing both oil and gas, is located 100 kilometers south of Dakar.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
