Unite has suspended a 48-hour strike involving more than 400 Bilfinger UK personnel after the contractor presented a stronger pension proposal.
The stoppage had been set for 19 February 2026 and 20 February 2026, with offshore installations run by BP, CNR, Ineos, Ithaca, and TAQA listed as potentially exposed.
The dispute centred on pensions, after members backed industrial action by 97.6% in support of improved retirement terms. Unite said the strike threat pushed Bilfinger UK back into talks and led to an offer that increases employer payments into the pension scheme.
A consultative vote on the revised package is due to close on 23 February 2026.
If the action had proceeded, the assets flagged under BP included Andrew, Clair, Clair Ridge, ETAP, Glen Lyon and Mungo. Under CNR, the sites identified were Ninian Central, Ninian South and Tiffany.
Unity was the only installation named for Ineos. For Ithaca, the list included Alba FSU, Alba North, Captain FPSO, Captain WPP, FPF 1 and Safe Caledonia. TAQA-operated Cormorant Alpha, Brae Alpha and Harding were also cited.
Paula Buchan, Unite industrial officer, said members’ resolve had brought Bilfinger UK back to discussions and that the workforce will now decide whether the latest offer is sufficient to end the dispute.
