Woodside Petroleum is aiming to be “decision ready” at its Scarborough gas field development off Western Australia this year, but appears to be showing caution following the events of the past year.

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Speaking to media on Friday, outgoing chief executive Peter Coleman stated that the company would likely be “decision ready” on Scarborough in the second half of the year, but a final investment decision could come later.