Woodside forfeits US$150 million to quit Canada exploration play

Newfoundland’s Orphan basin had attracted record bids

Woodside: plans were being worked up to drill a debut wildcat in 2023. — Woodside: plans were being worked up to drill a debut wildcat in 2023.Photo: WOODSIDE PETROLEUM

Iain Esau

London

Canada Newfoundland & Labrador BHP Woodside Energy Americas

Published 22 September 2022, 16:12Updated 28 September 2022, 10:37