Australian LNG Strike Begins to Disrupt Cargo Loadings at Ichthys

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A strike at the Ichthys LNG project offshore Australia has begun disrupting cargo loadings, delaying LNG shipments to Taiwan. The strike involves limited hours and follows failed negotiations between trade unions and project operator Inpex on wages and working conditions.

Industrial action at the Ichthys LNG project offshore Australia has started to affect loadings, with Reuters reporting that one tanker has been delayed as a result of the limited strike. The strike, limited to two hours in the mornings and two hours in the evenings, began earlier this week, after trade unions representing workers at Ichthys and the operator of the project, Japan’s Inpex, failed to reach an agreement on wages and working conditions. The Pacific Breeze LNG carrier docked at Ichthys to load a cargo for delivery in Taiwan. Loading,…