Woodside Energy is involved in intensive discussions with a couple of parties interested in participating in its newly approved $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG gas-export project, Chief Executive Meg O’Neill said.

Australia’s Woodside Energy is boosting its U.S. exposure with a formal commitment to develop the $17.5 billion first stage of a world-class U.S. LNG project.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd. made a final investment decision on a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas export project in the US, cementing the Australian company’s position as a top supplier of the fuel.