Woodside Energy agrees to sell its 33.44% stake in Greater Sunrise JV to TIMOR GAP for up to $200 million

Woodside Energy will transfer its 33.44% participating interest in the Sunrise Joint Venture, which holds the Greater Sunrise fields, to Timor‑Leste’s state oil company TIMOR GAP. The transaction is valued at up to $200 million, with $13.71 million payable at closing, $11.29 million contingent on a final investment decision, and $175 million due within a year of the first LNG cargo. Completion is targeted for the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory and JV approvals. Woodside CEO Liz Westcott said the sale simplifies the portfolio and lets the company focus on higher‑shareholder‑value opportunities.

The company expects the divestment to streamline its asset base and free capital and management attention for other projects, according to the CEO’s statement. The transaction also removes Woodside’s exposure to the Sunrise project, which may affect its future production profile and cash flow.

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