Woodside Targets 12-15% Return on Average Capital Employed by Mid-2030s

By Public Technologies23:22 (UTC), 4 November 2026 Updated

Woodside Energy expects more than US$40 billion in adjusted operating cash flow over 2027-2032, supported by committed projects and its base business.
Sales volumes are forecast to rise more than 30% to approximately 280 million barrels of oil equivalent in 2032.
Portfolio return on average capital employed is targeted at 12-15% by the mid-2030s, supported by project delivery, cost reductions and portfolio management.
Annual structural cost reductions are targeted at US$400 million from 2028 through improved operational efficiency and productivity.
A new distribution policy allocates 20% of adjusted operating cash flow to base dividends, with up to 20% more for dividends or buybacks.

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