Inpex said on May 18 that it had received notice to strike from unions representing its workers on the Ichthys LNG export project.
“We confirm Inpex has been advised that protected industrial action will not take place on May 27 and 28,” an Inpex spokesperson told LNG Prime.
Moreover, the spokesperson said that Inpex continues to “actively engage in good faith in the interest-based bargaining process facilitated by the Fair Work Commission, with negotiations continuing.”
“Inpex remains focused on maintaining safe operations at Ichthys LNG, reaching a fair and equitable agreement with employees – and importantly, ensuring reliable energy supply to our key trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region amid disruption to global energy markets,” the spokesperson added.
The Offshore Alliance, which includes the Maritime Union of Australia and Australian Workers’ Union, reportedly said in a separate announcement that it had called off PIA due to “progress made in bargaining”.
Inpex told LNG Prime on April 17 that the majority of Ichthys workers had voted against a new employment agreement.
Launched in October 2025, the process has involved extensive engagement from Inpex employees, bargaining representatives, and unions.
The company said that the proposed enterprise agreement offer was “fair and competitive” and that it also “maintains alignment of our employment conditions with the external market and meets or exceeds peer conditions in several areas.”
Last year, Ichthys LNG accounted for 8 percent of both Japan and Taiwan’s respective LNG import volumes, delivered via long-term sales and purchase agreements, according to Inpex.
The facility shipped 112 LNG cargoes in 2025. It shipped 43 LNG cargoes in the first four months of this year, up by two shipments compared to the year before.
