Woodside Energy Discovers Oil at Bandit-1 Site in Gulf of America

Woodside Energy (WDS) reported a non-operated oil discovery at the Bandit-1 site in the Gulf of America, which could enhance its commercial appeal. The discovery includes high-quality Miocene sands and involves a 17.5% working interest for Woodside. The company also announced a leadership transition with Liz Westcott appointed as CEO.

By Faheem Tahir Sun, April 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Woodside Energy Discovers Oil at Bandit-1 Site in Gulf of America

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Topics: analyst sentiment CEO appointment exploration leadership change oil discovery

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