Woodside Energy has rejigged the schedule for its multi-billion dollar Scarborough mega-gas project due to additional environmental approvals sought by regulator National Offshore Petroleum Safety & Environmental Management Authority (Nopsema), but it remains on track for first LNG in 2026.

“We are working very closely with Nopsema following the court decision last December on the enhanced consultation that’s required for those environment plans. So, these are the secondary approvals,” Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill said on Friday.