Woodside announces approval of Scarborough and Pluto Train 2 developments

The US$12 billion (100%, US$6.9 billion Woodside share) LNG development is expected to deliver significant cash flow and enduring value to shareholders. Scarborough gas processed through Pluto Train 2 will be one of the lowest carbon intensity sources of LNG delivered to customers in north Asia, with the first LNG cargo targeted for 2026.

With the sell-down of 49% of Pluto Train 2 announced on 15 November 2021, the expected investment metrics for the integrated development are:

• An internal rate of return (IRR) of above 13.5%.
• An all-in cost of supply for LNG delivered to north Asia of approximately $5.8/Btu.
• A payback period of 6 years.

Woodside’s overall corporate 2P Total Reserves has increased by approximately 158% to 2342 boe.

Processing and services agreement

The Scarborough and Pluto Train 2 joint ventures (JVs) have executed a fully termed processing and services agreement (PSA) for the processing of Scarborough gas through the Pluto LNG facilities. The PSA provides for the Scarborough JV to access LNG and domestic gas processing services at a rate of up to 8 million tpy of LNG and up to 225 TJ/day per day of domestic gas for an initial period of 20 years, with options to extend.

The PSA is supported by associated processing and services agreements executed with the Pluto JV in respect of access to the existing Pluto LNG facilities. The PSA is subject to certain conditions precedent including relevant regulatory approvals, and the execution of the Domestic Gas Commitment Agreement and associated infrastructure and development agreements with the Government of Western Australia.

Reserves booking

As a result of the Final Investment Decision (FID), Greater Scarborough contains 1P Undeveloped Reserves of 956.6 million boe, 2P Undeveloped Reserves of 1432.7 million boe and a 2C Contingent Resource of 165.3 million boe (Woodside share).

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