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Apache Keeps Forties Charlie Staffed During Oil Strike
Apache plans to keep Forties Charlie staffed during scheduled North Sea oil strike.
In brief
Apache plans to keep Forties Charlie staffed during scheduled North Sea oil strike. Apache will maintain Forties Charlie operations during a 24-hour strike to avoid pipeline shutdowns. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Apache's Strike Plan
Apache planned to keep Forties Charlie staffed during a 24-hour strike to operate the platform and support other producers using the North Sea oil pipeline.
Strike Dates and Scope
The strike runs from 1 a.m. ET Oct. 21 to 12:59 a.m. ET Oct. 22, affecting over 160 workers across five Forties platforms and two Beryl platforms.
Pipeline Impact Concerns
Unite warned a shutdown at Charlie could threaten the wider pipeline system, while Apache said reduced pressure would be comparable to routine maintenance.
The key point
Apache will maintain Forties Charlie operations during a 24-hour strike to avoid pipeline shutdowns.
