Unite warns strikes by 160+ Apache North Sea workers could halt Forties pipeline system
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Unite warned that a pay-dispute strike by 160+ Apache North Sea workers could disrupt multiple Forties/Beryl assets and potentially force the Forties Pipeline System offline, a key route for ~29% of UK oil and ~30% of gas. Even if Apache disputes the risk, the headline elevates near-term UK/North Sea supply uncertainty, increasing risk premia in Brent-linked crude and related energy markets.
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● Medium
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Unite has warned that strike action by more than 160 Apache workers in the North Sea could shut down the Forties Pipeline System. The pipeline, operated by Ineos, carries 29% of the UK’s oil and 30% of its gas, and the union said stoppages could severely disrupt fuel supplies. Apache’s parent, APA Corporation, reported after-tax profits of £1.2 billion in 2025.
