North Sea strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, union warns
Summary
Workers at several North Sea oil platforms are planning strikes that could disrupt UK fuel supplies. The strikes come during pay disputes with oil companies and amid broader tensions over UK energy policies and taxes.Key Facts
- Over 160 offshore rig workers will strike for 24 hours starting Wednesday.
- A 48-hour strike will begin Tuesday by workers at Wood Group, contracted to Harbour Energy platforms.
- The strikes involve platforms producing about 30% of the UK's oil via the Forties Pipeline System.
- Unite union says the strike may sharply reduce pipeline pressure and disrupt fuel supplies.
- Apache Energy and Harbour Energy blame UK taxes and policies for cutting investment and jobs.
- Apache plans to end all North Sea operations by 2029 due to high tax rates.
- Apache offered a 4% pay raise during negotiations, stating their workers are well paid.
- A third strike of 48 hours is planned for November 3rd by unions Unite and RMT.
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