Australian union halts INPEX LNG cargo loading

Created at 1 Jun · 22:49 UTC10 sources↑ Market-relevant6 events

IN SHORT

The Australian Workers Union will halt LNG cargo loading at INPEX LNG from June 11 through June 23. This action follows previous strikes at the Ichthys LNG project, which accounts for approximately 2% of global LNG output.

Key Numbers

2%Ichthys LNG global output share

June 11 - June 23LNG cargo loading halt period

Who's Involved

Australian Workers Union

Union halting LNG cargo loading at INPEX LNG

INPEX LNG

Operator of the LNG facility where cargo loading will halt

Offshore Alliance

Union coalition representing workers at Ichthys LNG sites

Australian union halts INPEX LNG cargo loading

↳ Why This Matters

Disruptions at the Ichthys LNG project, which accounts for 2% of global LNG output, could impact Asian market prices, especially given existing supply chain pressures.

Key facts

The Australian Workers Union will halt LNG cargo loading at INPEX LNG.
The halt is scheduled from June 11 through June 23.
This action follows previous strikes at the Ichthys LNG project.
The Ichthys project accounts for approximately 2% of global LNG output.

The Ichthys project is a significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility located off the coast of Western Australia. Disruptions at such a facility can impact global LNG supply and prices, particularly in the Asian market. The ongoing closure of the Hormuz Strait is also affecting a fifth of global supply, exacerbating potential market impacts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

The Ichthys project is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility located off the coast of Western Australia. It accounts for approximately 2% of global LNG output.

The Australian Workers Union is halting LNG cargo loading due to stalled negotiations between union members and Inpex, following previous strikes at the facility.

The halt on LNG cargo loading is scheduled to take place from June 11 through June 23.

Key facts

The Australian Workers Union will halt LNG cargo loading at INPEX LNG.

The halt is scheduled from June 11 through June 23.

This action follows previous strikes at the Ichthys LNG project.

The Ichthys project accounts for approximately 2% of global LNG output.

Australian union halts INPEX LNG cargo loading

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Australian union halts INPEX LNG cargo loading

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