Activist says Woodside CEO’s safety was never under threat by protest at her Perth home Disrupt Burrup Hub’s Jesse Noakes says there was no intent to enter Meg O’Neill’s house The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023
ABC defends Four Corners crew who filmed planned protest at Woodside CEO’s home ‘Team in no way colluded with the activists,’ broadcaster says as Western Australian premier Roger Cook demands answers The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2023
Woodside LNG: Australia’s ‘biggest’ contribution to climate crisis a step closer to 50-year extension WA EPA dismisses most grounds of appeal against extension of operation licence for gas processing facility in the Pilbara The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
Why This Humanoid NASA Robot Got A Gig On An Oil Rig NASA's Valkyrie bot has its first job. Zenger · Jul 10, 2023
Woodside has huge plans to drill for oil and gas – and to meet its climate targets. How does it do it? Fossil fuel company ‘aims to thrive through the energy transition by building a low-cost, lower-carbon, profitable, resilient and diversified portfolio’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023
Woodside to proceed with $10.6b oil project off Mexico Woodside Energy is moving forward with a $10.6 billion plan to develop the Trion oil field in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing criticism from climate activists. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Woodside vows to 'learn' from worker's death on gas platform, as investigations into cause continue A Woodside executive says it's too early to say exactly what led to the death of a worker on a gas platform off WA's coast but promised the company will "learn" and "change" to ensure it does not happen again. ABC News · Jun 3, 2023
Tobacco companies were banned from Aussie sports. Fossil fuel outfits deserve the same We can reject sponsorship from fossil fuel companies, kicking their money out of our beloved sports, arts and public events. The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
Woodside Energy HQ stink-bomber placed under house arrest An activist who allegedly forced 2500 Woodside staffers to be evacuated from the company's Perth HQ has been placed under house arrest. The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
Stench gas protest targets oil and gas giant Woodside headquarters Staff have been forced to leave Woodside's headquarters after an activist allegedly used a foul-smelling substance to simulate a gas leak. The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023
New east coast gas on backburner as costly winter looms East coast gas supplies may continue to dwindle - extending bill shock - as developers and investors are spooked about the risk of more price controls. The New Daily · May 16, 2023
Greenpeace call for removal of Woodside's sunken gas mooring tower 'decaying' on ocean floor Greenpeace has released underwater footage of Woodside's sunken riser turret mooring off the West Australian coast. The activist group says the structure is "decaying" and poses a contamination risk. ABC News · May 16, 2023
Magistrate commends activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco for ‘noble’ beliefs but says she went too far Environmental activist convicted and fined after admitting to spray painting Woodside Energy logos on Perth police centre The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023
Police commissioner defends seizure of Pilbara journalist's memory card in connection with Woodside protest Karratha journalist Eliza Kloser says she was repeatedly stopped by police on the same day her home was searched in connection to her colleague and housemate's involvement with protests at Woodside's AGM. ABC News · May 3, 2023
The New Daily · May 3, 2023 NSW climate activist Violet CoCo arrested in Perth NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been arrested in Perth after allegedly spraying a Woodside logo on a police station.
The New Daily · Apr 29, 2023 WA Police charge climate activists with planning gas attack on mining giant Woodside’s HQ Two protesters have been charged and gas canisters seized after demonstrators targeted Woodside Energy's annual general meeting.
ABC News · Apr 28, 2023 Climate activists, green groups ramp up action against Woodside Energy at company's AGM in Perth Thumping drums, a wheelchair-bound skeleton and plenty of police were a dead giveaway the biggest event on Woodside investors' calendar wouldn't look much like the average company annual general meeting.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2023 No more industrial development for World Heritage-nominated Burrup, except fertiliser plant WA Premier Mark McGowan has pledged to stop any further industrial development of the Burrup Peninsula — beyond a $6.4 billion fertiliser plant that has begun construction.
ABC News · Apr 25, 2023 Tax shield on super gas profits leaves Australians looking like 'chumps', economist says It was once described as world-leading, but calls are growing louder for changes to Australia's super gas profits tax amid claims it is collecting "beer nuts".
AAP · Apr 21, 2023 BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Whitehaven release updates Woodside says its Scarborough gas project is now 30 per cent complete, while BHP has lowered its nickel production estimates.
AAP · Apr 19, 2023 Petroleum tax hike a bandaid budget fix: Woodside boss Tinkering with the petroleum resource rent tax could cause long-term harm to the gas and oil industries, Woodside chief Meg O'Neill says.
AAP · Apr 19, 2023 Woodside seeks to progress Sunrise gas project Woodside Energy chief Meg O'Neill says the Sunrise project involving Australia and East Timor is complex but she is committed to getting it done.
AAP · Apr 19, 2023 Woodside could pump safeguard mechanism for gas credits Gas giant Woodside Energy is being urged to rethink expansion plans or face a carbon emissions bill estimated at more than $60 billion by mid-century.
ABC News · Apr 16, 2023 Western Australia's biggest emitters increase carbon output 5 per cent year on year Analysis by the ABC of the past six financial years of reported emissions, under the national safeguard mechanism, shows a 15 per cent increase in carbon dioxide released by major WA projects, and up 5 per cent on last year's figure.
AAP · Apr 16, 2023 Super funds investing billions into new coal and gas Australia's biggest super funds are financing the companies causing irreversible damage to the climate to the tune of $25 billion.