Woodside has announced the completion of the sell-down of a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC to Stonepeak, a leading global investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets.
The completion follows Woodside’s announcement on 7 April 2025 that it had signed an agreement with Stonepeak, enhancing Louisiana LNG economics and strengthening Woodside’s near-term capacity for shareholder returns.(1)
Under the transaction, Stonepeak will provide US$5.7 billion towards the expected capital expenditure for the foundation development of Louisiana LNG on an accelerated basis, contributing 75% of project capital expenditure in both 2025 and 2026.
The closing payment of approx. US$1.9 billion received by Woodside reflects Stonepeak’s 75% share of capex funding incurred since the effective date of 1 January 2025.
Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said Stonepeak would add further value to the Louisiana LNG Project.
'Our partnership with Stonepeak reflects the attractiveness of Louisiana LNG and was a key milestone towards achieving a successful final investment decision. Stonepeak is a high-quality partner, with extensive investment experience across US gas and LNG infrastructure.
'The accelerated capital contribution from Stonepeak enhances Louisiana LNG project returns and strengthens our capacity for shareholder returns ahead of first cargo from the Scarborough Energy Project in Western Australia, targeted for the second half of 2026.
'We continue to see strong interest from additional potential partners in Louisiana LNG.'
Stonepeak Senior Managing Director and Head of US Private Equity James Wyper said the company was pleased to be working with Woodside. 'Louisiana LNG will be a timely and strategic addition to the US LNG export landscape as the world’s demand for cleaner, more flexible and more affordable energy continues to grow.
'We look forward to contributing our expertise and capital to the construction and future operation of Louisiana LNG and are highly energised to continue supporting the development of critical North American LNG infrastructure with global impact.'
(1) See 'Woodside announces Louisiana LNG partnership with Stonepeak' announced on 7 April 2025 for details.
