Woodside Energy Accelerates Greater Sunrise LNG Development With Timor-Leste Partnership

Woodside Energy Group Ltd has inked a strategic partnership framework with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to fast-track development of the Greater Sunrise gas fields into an LNG production hub. The initiative marks a significant step toward establishing Timor-Leste as a key energy supplier in the Asia-Pacific region.

Project Timeline and Scale

The collaboration targets first LNG production between 2032 and 2035, with the facility designed to process approximately 5 million tonnes of LNG annually. This greenfield development represents a substantial investment in regional energy infrastructure. The timeline outlines clear milestones for both commercial and technical phases, ensuring structured progress toward production readiness.

Comprehensive Development Scope

The proposed facility will encompass multiple components beyond standard LNG production. The project design includes a domestic gas supply mechanism to support local markets and an integrated helium extraction plant to enhance project economics. These complementary operations aim to maximize resource utilization from the Greater Sunrise fields while diversifying revenue streams.

Implementation Framework

Under the partnership agreement with Timor-Leste authorities, Woodside Energy and the Ministry will conduct parallel workstreams covering commercial assessments and technical engineering studies. Simultaneously, negotiations continue between the Sunrise Joint Venture partners and both Timor-Leste and Australian Governments regarding fiscal arrangements, regulatory requirements, and legal structures governing upstream operations. This coordinated approach aligns commercial maturation with government-level framework development.

The partnership represents Woodside Energy’s commitment to advancing complex offshore energy projects while establishing enduring relationships with resource-rich nations like Timor-Leste.