He also used his time on stage to reflect on 2025 as "a year that demonstrated our project execution capability."

Notably he told investors online and in the room that Barossa was due to restart "in the coming days" and Pikka's "first oil is expected imminently.

Chair Keith Spence said once operating at full capacity Barossa and Pikka will lift Santos' production by around 25% to 30% by 2027.
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