Woodside's Pluto 2 LNG Unions Take Steps Toward Potential Strike Action

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Reuters

Updated: Nov 20 2025

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Source: Reuters

Union Strike Application: The Offshore Alliance has applied to Australia's labour tribunal for permission to strike at Woodside Energy's Pluto 2 project due to unresolved pay negotiations with contractor Bechtel.
Impact on Project Timeline: A potential strike by construction workers could delay the expansion of Woodside's Pluto LNG plant and the planned shipment of liquefied natural gas in the second half of 2026.
Pay Discrepancy: Workers at Pluto 2 are reportedly earning 30% less than their counterparts at the Wheatstone project, prompting the union to demand a 30% pay increase.
Voting and Approval Process: The Fair Work Commission must approve the strike action, after which union members will vote, with expectations that a significant majority of the 1,800 workers will support the strike.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.