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Woodside's shares had been rising on speculation that it, rather than Petrohawk, would receive a takeover bid from BHP.

European, Asian Markets Slide 2011

Thursday morning in Sydney, Woodside's shares were trading 0.2% higher at A$34.17, in line with the broader Australian market.

Woodside Output Falls, But Prices Fuel Revenue Rise Robb M. Stewart 2012

"In addition, given he is an external hire, he is likely to provide a fresh approach to the challenges facing Woodside's LNG growth projects."

Woodside Names Coleman as CEO David Winning 2011

Backing this up, Macquarie analysts said Woodside's six exploration wells focus on remote hubs some distance from existing discoveries.

Rising Energy Prices Lift Woodside Revenue Ross Kelly 2011

"Given the intense demand for skilled workers over the coming four years, we can envisage severe wage inflation, industrial action and project delay, which have already occurred on Woodside's Pluto project," said London-based analysts at Jefferies late last year after visiting Australia.

Inpex, Total Approve $34 Billion Australian LNG Project Ross Kelly 2012

His priority will be ensuring Woodside's flagship 14 billion Australian dollar US$14.8 billion Pluto liquefied natural gas, or LNG, project offshore Western Australia state starts up this year without further delays, and striking a deal with rival producers to process their gas through Pluto.

Woodside Names Coleman as CEO David Winning 2011

The governments' decisions in 2009 forced the venture to consider Woodside's preferred LNG project option.

Woodside, Partners Seek Delay on Gas Project Ross Kelly 2011

It was the project's third delay and Woodside's construction has been affected by a shortage of skilled labor and industrial disputes.

Woodside, Partners Seek Delay on Gas Project Ross Kelly 2011

State Premier Colin Barnett said he is disappointed at the extent of the protected area but added that the decision provides "clarity" for Woodside's Browse venture.

Australia's West Kimberley Becomes Heritage Site Rebecca Thurlow 2011

Takeover talk has been growing since Woodside's largest shareholder, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, sold some of its investment in the Australian company.

BHP Shoots Down Woodside Speculation Robb M. Stewart 2011