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Highlights

  • In today’s trading session, the S&P/ASX 200 gained 8.50 points, but most sectors closed lower, with the energy sector outperforming with a 1.90% rise.
  • Woodside Energy Group led the gains within the energy sector, closing 2.54% higher at AUD 23.450 per share.
  • Santos also contributed to the energy sector’s performance, rising 2.07% to close at AUD 6.900 per share.

In today’s (25 September 2025) trading session, more sectors closed lower despite 8.50 points gain in the S&P/ASX 200 index. The energy sector (S&P/ASX 200 Energy) was the best performing sector with 1.90% rise, followed by the materials sector, which recorded 1.55% gain. Two ASX 200 energy stocks - Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) and Santos Limited (ASX:STO) marked significant rise in their share price today, contributing significantly to the energy sector.

Woodside Energy Group

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) is a producer and distributor of LNG, pipeline gas, crude oil, and condensate. Key projects include Pluto LNG, North West Shelf, Sangomar, and the under-construction Woodside Louisiana LNG terminal.

In the recent half-year, Woodside Energy Group reported daily production of 548,000 barrels of oil equivalent, totaling 99.2 million barrels. The company posted a half-year NPAT of USD 1,316 million, with underlying NPAT at USD 1,247 million, and operating revenue of USD 6,590 million. the company's board announced a fully franked interim dividend of 53 US cents per share, representing an annualised yield of 6.9%. The Sangomar project contributed 100,000 barrels per day, generating nearly USD 1 billion in revenue, while the Scarborough and Trion projects are 86% and 35% complete, respectively. Safety milestones included no lost-time injuries at major operations

The stock closed at AUD 23.450 per share, 2.54% above the previous close of AUD 22.870, with a market capitalisation of AUD 43.42B.

Santos Limited 

Santos Limited (ASX:STO) operates three regional units: Eastern Australia & PNG, Western Australia/Northern Australia & Timor-Leste, and Alaska, supported by Santos Energy Solutions and Upstream Gas & Liquids. 

The company achieved first gas at its Barossa LNG project in September 2025, following RFSU for the BW Opal FPSO. All six wells drilled have shown favourable reservoir quality, with expected daily average well deliverability of approximately 300 million standard cubic feet.  The Darwin LNG plant licence has been renewed, supporting ongoing production. Santos will record a lease liability of ~USD 665 million and a right-of-use asset of ~USD 1.4 billion.

The stock closed at AUD 6.900 per share, 2.07% higher from the previous close of AUD 6.760, with a market capitalisation of AUD 21.95B.