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Woodside Energy has announced they will invest $650,000 in Louisiana community projects through the end of 2025, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region and local communities.
The investments will fund five community grant programs and enable initiatives that support a broad range of needs across communities in the Greater Bayou area, including environmental preservation, coastal protection, education, workforce development, and capacity building.
“Woodside has a long history in Louisiana through our Gulf of Mexico operations and an explanding footprint at Woodside Louisiana LNG in Lake Charles,” said Woodside Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer International Daniel Kalms.
“We’re excited to continue to invest in the communities where we operate and build on our existing strong relationships in the region. Through the selected programs, we are demonstrating our commitment to strengthening the sustainability of local communities.
“We believe in the value of working alongside our community stakeholders on the issues that matter to them and are pleased to partner with organizations that have a passion for making meaningful difference in the lives of local residents.”
Woodside’s investment will cover one and two-year programs through the end of 2025. The five programs and non-profit partners receiving an investment are:
- The Port Fourchon Terracing, Living Shoreline Stabilization and Vegetation Project – Restore or Retreat
- The CROWN and Legacy Leaders Program – Nicholls State University
- The REEF Louisiana Program (Duncan’s Reef) – Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana
- The Port Fourchon Marsh Terraces Project (Phase 2) – Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
- The Annual Grants and Capacity Building Program – Bayou Community Foundation
About Woodside Energy – Woodside Energy is a global energy company, working across three continents to produce oil and natural gas and pursue new energy opportunities. Woodside has operated and non-operated oil and gas assets in the Gulf of Mexico and we are pursuing Woodside Louisiana LNG in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
