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Strike vote puts the pipeline behind a third of UK oil at risk

More than 160 Apache offshore workers have backed strike action in a pay dispute, Unite says, warning disruption could halt the Charlie platform and take the Forties Pipeline System offline. The Ineos-run network carries about 29% of UK oil and 30% of its gas. No strike dates are set. Apache called its final offer fair and says contingency plans are in place for the pipeline.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 October 2026 at 11:35

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