Minister Agio Pereira meets Woodside Energy’s Senior Vice President for Greater Sunrise
On May 14th, 2026, Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the lead negotiator in the Greater Sunrise discussions, met at the Government Palace in Dili with Paul Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Woodside Energy for the development of the Greater Sunrise field, accompanied by Woodside’s Country Manager in Timor-Leste, António dos Santos. 
The meeting aimed to review the status of the Greater Sunrise project and to strengthen coordination between the Government and Woodside on the ongoing technical, commercial, and regulatory negotiations.
During the meeting, participants discussed recent progress in the negotiations and developments towards an integrated development model that links field operations to onshore processing infrastructure.
Minister Agio Pereira emphasised the national importance of Greater Sunrise to Timor-Leste, highlighting its links to national sovereignty, the development of the South Coast, and the creation of a sustainable economic foundation for future generations.
During the meeting, the next steps were discussed, including site visits to the South Coast and the Beaço area, as well as further meetings with the Prime Minister and relevant authorities to advance the negotiations.
Woodside, an Australian energy company, is a member of the Greater Sunrise field development consortium (Sunrise Joint Venture), holding a 33.44% stake alongside TIMOR GAP (56.6%) and Osaka Gas Australia (10%).
The Sunrise and Troubadour natural gas and condensate fields, collectively known as the Greater Sunrise fields, lie approximately 150 kilometres southeast of Timor-Leste and 450 kilometres northwest of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory.
An independent feasibility study conducted in 2024 confirmed the project's viability in Timor-Leste and its potential contribution to the national economy.
The development of Greater Sunrise, including the pipeline connection to the south coast, aligns with the national priorities for economic growth and development set by the 9th Government.
