Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Norwegian Government Halts Oil And Gas Strike Averting A Disastrous Energy Shock For Europe

 

CNN: Norway’s government steps in to end oil and gas strike, averting a new energy shock for Europe  

London CNN Business — Norway has intervened to end a strike by oil and gas workers, the country’s government said in a statement late Tuesday, citing concerns about Europe’s energy crisis amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. 

Natural gas prices spiked after Norwegian oil and gas workers went on strike over a pay dispute Tuesday, shutting three fields in the North Sea and threatening to escalate action over the course of the week. 

Norway is Europe’s second-largest energy supplier after Russia and the strike had pushed gas prices to their highest level in four months. 

The Norwegian government has proposed a compulsory wage arbitration to settle the dispute, the statement said. 

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WNU Editor: The pressure that was put on the Norwegian government to immediately end this strike by European governments was enormous. 

Norwegian Government Halts Oil And Gas Strike Averting A Disastrous Energy Shock For Europe  

European gas prices fall after Norway’s government steps in to end oil and gas strike -- CNBC  

Norway halts strike that threatened gas supplies to Britain -- The Guardian

European Gas Prices Ease as Norway's Govt. Ends Oil and Gas Workers' Strike -- Investing.com  

All Oil and Gas Fields Affected by Norway Strike to Be Fully Back up in Days - Equinor -- Reuters

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