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SCARBOROUGH FPU ARRIVES DOWN UNDER

The Scarborough Energy Project has reached a major milestone with the safe arrival of the floating production
unit (FPU) at the Scarborough field, 375 km off the coast of Karratha, Western Australia.

The approximately 70,000 tonne FPU completed the journey from China to Australia, after being towed more
than 4,000 nautical miles. The arrival of the FPU, which will process gas at the Scarborough field, marks a
significant step forward for the Scarborough Energy Project, and builds on a long list of achievements in recent
times.

Woodside Acting CEO Liz Westcott celebrated the arrival of the Scarborough FPU and the progress of the
project, now more than 91% complete.“Having the FPU, an integral component of the Scarborough Energy Project,
safely in the field is a momentous way to begin 2026. Its successful arrival is a further demonstration of the Woodside,
McDermott and subcontractor teams' collaboration and commitment to safe delivery of the project.
“At the start of 2025, the FPU hull and topsides were being constructed in separate yards. Since then, they
have been integrated into a single unit and delivered into Australian waters, with work on securing the mooring
lines underway.
“Our focus now shifts to the hook-up and commissioning phase in preparation for production, and ultimately,
first LNG cargo which is on track for the second half of this year."

The Scarborough FPU, one of the largest semi-submersible facilities ever constructed, is the centrepiece of
the Scarborough Joint Venture's upstream development. It features advanced emissions-reduction systems
and is designed to treat and compress gas for export through the trunkline. It can also accommodate future
tie-ins to support the development of nearby fields.

Once operational, the Scarborough Energy Project will provide secure and reliable supply of gas for Western
Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. It is also expected to contribute more than A$55 billion in direct
and indirect taxes to Australia

Source: Woodside

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