As Upstream reported in February, Woodside plans to make acquisitions from strong cash flows due to come in from its Pluto project, which started liquefied natural gas production on Monday.

Speaking to reporters after the company’s annual general meeting today, Woodside chief executive Peter Coleman said the company had taken “a broad view” in looking at potential future partners.

“We looked at the types of things we needed to do and the new opportunities around the place, and also from a strategic point of view, we looked at people who could give us unique insights and access to areas that historically we haven’t been to,” he said.

“We’ve