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Woodside and JERA sign agreement for long-term LNG supply

September 18, 2024
SUNYA Summary
- Woodside has signed a sale and purchase agreement with JERA for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas to Japan. - Under the agreement, Woodside will supply approximately 0.4 million tonnes of LNG per year over 10 years, starting in April 2026. - The LNG will be sourced from Woodside's global portfolio. - This follows Woodside's earlier agreement to sell a 15.1% non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture to JERA. - Mark Abbotsford, Woodside's Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, stated that the agreement strengthens their business relationship with JERA. - He highlighted that this is Woodside's first long-term LNG sale to JERA from its global portfolio. - Abbotsford noted the demand for reliable energy in the Asian region and the importance of LNG for Japan's decarbonisation efforts. - Woodside expects the Scarborough equity sale to JERA to be completed by the end of 2024.
PRESS RELEASE

WOODSIDE AND JERA SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LONG-TERM LNG SUPPLY 

Wednesday, 18 September 2024  

Woodside has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with JERA for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan. 

Under the SPA, Woodside will supply approximately 0.4 million tonnes (six cargoes) of LNG per year over 10 years on a delivered basis, commencing in April 2026. 

LNG delivered to JERA under the SPA will be sourced from volumes across Woodside’s global portfolio.

The execution follows the announcement in February whereby Woodside reached agreement for the sale to JERA of a 15.1% non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture. 

Woodside Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Mark Abbotsford said the execution of the SPA strengthened the commitment to explore business opportunities alongside JERA. 

“This LNG offtake agreement is Woodside’s first long-term sale to JERA from our global portfolio and delivers on one of the core elements of our strategic relationship outlined earlier this year. 

“We understand the demand from our customers in the Asian region for reliable energy. LNG continues to be an important energy source for Japan, one which can support the country’s efforts to decarbonise.” 

Woodside expects the Scarborough equity sale to JERA to be completed before the end of 2024. 


Contact MEDIA Christine Forster M: +61 484 112 469 E: christine.forster@woodside.com