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Williams Buys Into Woodside’s Louisiana LNG, Takes Pipeline Control in $1.9 Billion Deal

The partnership cuts Woodside’s outlay, aligning LNG sales with Williams’ network for gas supply to support a 2029 start.

Overview

  • Williams acquires a 10% stake in the project’s infrastructure entity and an 80% operating interest in the Driftwood pipeline supplying the terminal.
  • The deal is effective January 1, 2025, closed at signing, includes a $250 million initial payment, and commits Williams to about $1.9 billion of capital contributions.
  • Woodside receives total proceeds of approximately $378 million and lowers its expected project spend to $9.9 billion from $11.8 billion.
  • Williams secures roughly 1.6 mtpa of LNG, including about 1.5 mtpa under a new SPA plus a proportionate share of an existing 1 mtpa Uniper contract.
  • Williams will construct and operate Line 200 and use its Sequent platform to manage feedgas, while the 16.5 mtpa project targets first LNG in 2029 with Woodside now holding 50% after the earlier Stonepeak sale.