Free Trial

Gravechon PetChem Strikes Suspended Until June 4

REFINING

A strike by workers set to lose their jobs at an ExxonMobil’s Port Jerome Gravechon petrochemical complex will remain suspended through June 4 according to union officials.

  • The strikes could resume June 5 if severance packages are deemed unsuitable.
  • ExxonMobil Chemical France said in April it would shut down the steam cracker and close chemical production at Gravenchon this year.
  • The strike concerns workers in polypropylene and polyethylene production. Refinery operations are unaffected.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.