Woodside Energy seeks arbitration in dispute with Senegal
DAKAR, June 2 (Reuters) - Australia's Woodside Energy (WDS.AX), opens new tab has filed a request for international arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) given the lack of resolution on certain matters with Senegal, a spokesperson for the company said on Monday.
"Woodside strongly believes we have acted in accordance with applicable regulations, the Sangomar Production Sharing Contract and the Host Government Agreement, and there are no outstanding taxes payable," the company told Reuters via email.
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