What specific industrial actions are workers taking at Inpex’s Ichthys LNG facilities, and when did they begin?

Workers at Inpex Corp.’s Ichthys liquefied natural gas export project in Australia began Protected Industrial Action today across all three Inpex facilities, including work stoppages and bans, after negotiations between union members and the company stalled despite 'significant progress' made during talks the previous week.

Why is the Ichthys LNG strike expected to have an outsized impact on global LNG markets?

The Ichthys project accounts for about 2% of global LNG output and has the capacity to export around 9.3 million tons per year—primarily to Japan—and its disruption coincides with a roughly 20% decline in global LNG supply following Qatar’s halt in production and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amplifying its market impact.

Australian LNG Workers to Start Strikes at Inpex’s Ichthys Plant

Jun 1, 2026

Workers at Inpex Corp.’s Ichthys LNG plant began strikes after contract talks stalled. The facility accounts for 2% of global output, posing risks to supply amidst existing market disruptions.

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2026-06-01

Australian LNG Workers to Start Strikes at Inpex’s Ichthys Plant

Australian LNG Workers to Start Strikes at Inpex’s Ichthys Plant

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