A strike planned to start at two major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia has been delayed as talks between Chevron and unions continue.
The series of work stoppages were due to start from Thursday in the dispute over pay and conditions.
Workers will now delay their strike action until 06:00 on Friday Perth time (22:00 GMT Thursday).
Workers will now delay their strike action until 06:00 on Friday Perth time (22:00 GMT Thursday).
“We will continue to work through the bargaining process as we seek outcomes that are in the interests of both employees and the company,” a Chevron Australia spokesperson said.
The US energy giant’s Gorgon and Wheatstone plants in Western Australia account for more than 5% of global LNG capacity.
Australia’s industrial arbitrator, the Fair Work Commission, has been hosting mediation talks between Chevron and the Offshore Alliance – which is a partnership of two unions representing energy workers.
Energy analyst Saul Kavonic told the BBC that he did not believe the first round of stoppages would have a major impact on gas supplies.
However, the threat of rolling full stoppages from 14 September could potentially have an impact on global energy markets.
A strike planned to start at two major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia has been delayed as talks between Chevron and unions continue.
Workers will now delay their strike action until 06:00 on Friday Perth time (22:00 GMT Thursday).
The series of work stoppages were due to start from Thursday in the dispute over pay and conditions.
“We will continue to work through the bargaining process as we seek outcomes that are in the interests of both employees and the company,” a Chevron Australia spokesperson said.
Workers will now delay their strike action until 06:00 on Friday Perth time (22:00 GMT Thursday).
Workers will now delay their strike action until 06:00 on Friday Perth time (22:00 GMT Thursday).
“We will continue to work through the bargaining process as we seek outcomes that are in the interests of both employees and the company,” a Chevron Australia spokesperson said.
The US energy giant’s Gorgon and Wheatstone plants in Western Australia account for more than 5% of global LNG capacity.
Australia’s industrial arbitrator, the Fair Work Commission, has been hosting mediation talks between Chevron and the Offshore Alliance – which is a partnership of two unions representing energy workers.
Energy analyst Saul Kavonic told the BBC that he did not believe the first round of stoppages would have a major impact on gas supplies.
However, the threat of rolling full stoppages from 14 September could potentially have an impact on global energy markets.
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