Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) Extends Collaboration With WA Museum For Another 5 Years

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE:WDS) is among the 12 Best Australian Stocks to Buy Right Now. The company recently announced to extend its collaboration with the WA Museum and Foundation for the WA Museum to continue targeted research along the Gascoyne coastline for another five years.

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For the past 28 years, the firm has supported the WA Museum in marine biodiversity research off the Western Australian coast, including in the Dampier Archipelago. This collaboration has aided in the discovery of numerous new species and in increasing the understanding of Western Australia’s marine environment.

The partnership’s extension is likely to offer new insights into marine conservation and lead to the discovery of many new species. According to Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE:WDS)’s press release, dated August 6, the first phase will focus on examining legacy material held in the WA Museum’s collections, which will allow the research team to assess existing collections, address knowledge gaps, and identify key focus areas for studies and fieldwork ahead.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE:WDS)’s CEO Meg O’Neill shared the following remarks on the collaboration:

“Our decades-long collaboration with the WA Museum has helped deepen the understanding of Western Australia’s unique marine ecosystems. The research supports conservation efforts and the sharing of knowledge with communities, governments and regulators. This renewed collaboration reaffirms Woodside’s commitment to responsible environmental management and the ongoing discovery of WA’s unique marine biodiversity.”

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE:WDS) is a global energy company. The stock has had impressive returns in 2025, gaining 13% year-to-date as of the close of business on August 14.

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