Woodside Energy Progresses Bengaluru Hub
Woodside Energy, the largest listed energy company in Australia, issued a press release on 18 September 2026 announcing significant progress on its new Bengaluru hub, branded Woodside Global Solutions. The announcement, distributed by Business Wire India, locates the hub in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and positions it as a central element of Woodside’s strategy to create a more connected global organisation.
The hub consolidates expertise across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, product engineering, finance and operations, enabling close collaboration with colleagues at Woodside’s other global locations. Bengaluru was chosen for its world‑class technology ecosystem, deep talent pool and reputation as a leading innovation hub, attributes Woodside believes will support its response to rising operational complexity, rapid technological change and heightened expectations for efficiency, resilience and data‑driven decision‑making within the energy sector.
Woodside Vice President and India Country Manager Kristine Leo stated that Woodside Global Solutions represents an important step in the company’s growth journey, emphasizing the need to build skills, collaborations and ways of working that create value across operations. She highlighted Bengaluru’s exceptional talent as a catalyst for Woodside’s next phase of growth with global colleagues.
Head of Digital Solutions Centre Sameer Singhal added that technology is generating new opportunities to improve decision‑making, enhance efficiency and solve increasingly complex business challenges. Through the hub, Woodside aims to bring together critical technology teams to contribute to enterprise‑wide initiatives and the company’s global priorities.
The inauguration ceremony featured Graham Tiver, EVP & CFO of Woodside Energy; Ruth Lyall, SVP HR of Woodside Energy; and Philip Green OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India, underscoring the strategic importance of the hub for both the company and bilateral relations.
About Woodside Energy
Woodside is a global energy company that pioneered the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in Australia during the 1980s. Its current strategy focuses on thriving through the energy transition with a diversified portfolio of oil, gas and new‑energy projects across Australia, North America and Africa.
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