Paul-Alain Hunt, Dinesh Nair and Stephen StapczynskiJun 13, 2026 – 3.27amExxon Mobil is studying potential acquisition targets including Australia’s Woodside Energy Group, as the US giant eyes options to deepen its presence in liquefied natural gas and Asian markets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Exxon has been holding early-stage discussions internally, said the people, who asked not to be named as they are not allowed to speak to the media. Woodside is one of several targets the company has been evaluating, the people said.BloombergSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Exxon studies takeover targets including Woodside Energy
A move for Woodside, Australia’s top gas exporter, would expand its presence outside the US and push the company toward LNG.
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