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Striking Workers Block Oil Deliveries at French Refinery
On Friday, workers on strike prevented delivery trucks carrying oil products, including petrol, from exiting the ExxonMobil Chemical France's Port-Jerome-Gravenchon refinery in northern France. This demonstration involves around 200 workers and is set to persist until management resumes negotiations regarding the planned partial closure of the refinery.
An FNME-CGT union member confirmed the number of participating workers and emphasized their determination to continue the strike until their demands are met. The striking workers are specifically protesting ExxonMobil Chemical France's decision to shut down its steam cracker and halt chemical production at the Gravenchon site this year.
According to a spokesperson from ExxonMobil, the blockade is disrupting truck loadings at the refinery's terminal. Despite this, pipeline and boat loadings remain unaffected. Last month, ExxonMobil Chemical France announced the shutdown, citing substantial financial losses exceeding 500 million euros ($534.40 million) since 2018, deeming the site uncompetitive.
The spokesperson further mentioned that the strike has led to the shutdown of several chemical manufacturing units, including the essential steam cracker. This may impact their ability to supply specific products. Units affected are primarily those producing polyethylene, polypropylene, and resins.
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