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title: "STO: Production up 3%, net profit $355M, and major projects drive outlook for higher H2 growth"
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description: "Strong first-half results with 3% production growth, $2.6B revenue, and $355M net profit. Major projects Pikka and Barossa ramped up, with second-half production expected to rise 20–30%. Robust liquidity and cost-saving initiatives support future growth.Original document: Santos Limited [STO] Earnings Release — Aug. 19 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# STO: Production up 3%, net profit $355M, and major projects drive outlook for higher H2 growth

Strong first-half results with 3% production growth, $2.6B revenue, and $355M net profit. Major projects Pikka and Barossa ramped up, with second-half production expected to rise 20–30%. Robust liquidity and cost-saving initiatives support future growth.

Original document: Santos Limited \[STO\] Earnings Release — Aug. 19 2026

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