September 24, 2024 16:51 GMT
ENERGY: USGC Operators Halt Operations for Hurricane: Argus
ENERGY
Offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico have evacuated workers and halted some production amid expectations that a major hurricane will hit the region later this week, Argus said.
- Tropical storm Helene is headed for the Gulf of Mexico and should become a hurricane Sep. 25 – winds of at least 111 mph.
- BP shut production at its Na Kika and Thunder Horse platforms and was cutting output at Argos and Atlantis. It has evacuated non-essential workers from Argos, Atlantis, Mad Dog, Na Kika and Thunder Horse, Argus said.
- Chevron is evacuating workers and shutting Blind Faith and Petronius.
- Shell has shut output from its Stones facility and cut output from Appomattox. It also evacuated non-essential workers from assets in the Mars Corridor.
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