It would also signal a strategic shift for the ADNOC-led group which has previously only considered integrated gas assets in Australia. But they do undoubtedly harbour ambitions to become a global energy powerhouse.
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Potential deal positions Abu Dhabi group inside Australia’s most strategic LNG asset

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Abu Dhabi said to be weighing stake in Shell’s North West Shelf holding: Pictured XRG executive chairman Dr. Sultan Al Jaber

Abu Dhabi said to be weighing stake in Shell’s North West Shelf holding: Pictured XRG executive chairman Dr. Sultan Al Jaber | Credits: Woodside Energy/XRG

Rumours have emerged that Abu Dhabi consortium XRG is considering a bid for Shell's stake in the Woodside-controlled North West Shelf (NWS) project.  Sources speaking to ENB on the condition of anonymity,...

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