ADELAIDE, Australia — A Chevron Corp. liquefied natural gas plant in Australia had resumed full production after a fault cut output by one-fifth for three days amid strike action, the U.S. energy giant said on Monday.
Wheatstone and Chevron’s Gorgon plant, both in the state’s Pilbara region, account for between 5% and 7% of global LNG supply.“During this time, LNG continued to be produced at approximately 80% of usual rates and vessel loading continued,” a Chevron statement said.Wheatstone produces 8.9 million metric tons of LNG a year.
The union argues that less experienced non-union labor that is filling in for striking union members would lead to a reduction in LNG output and cost Chevron more than the higher wages and improved conditions that are demanded.