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Hurricane Francine Impact: Significant Oil and Gas Production Losses on US Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Francine Impact: Significant Oil and Gas Production Losses on US Gulf of Mexico
 

In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, almost 30% of oil production and 41% of natural gas production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico remain offline. The storm, which hit Louisiana with winds reaching up to 100 miles per hour, caused significant disruptions in the region’s energy sector.

 

Impact on Production

The U.S. offshore energy regulator reported that over 522,000 barrels of oil and 755 million cubic feet of natural gas production were offline. Cumulative losses for the week amounted to 1.82 million barrels of crude oil and 4.12 billion cubic feet of natural gas.

 

Chevron’s Response

Chevron, the second-largest U.S. oil producer, is in the process of returning workers to platforms and restoring production. Their Anchor and Tahiti platforms, which were shut down as a precaution, did not suffer significant damage. However, Chevron’s Jack/St. Malo and Big Foot platforms are operating at reduced rates due to an onshore gas plant disruption.

 

Ongoing Challenges

Although the number of unmanned platforms decreased from 171 to 52, the recovery process is ongoing. Energy producers are working to assess and repair the damage caused by the storm. Power outages continue to affect about 37,000 customers in Louisiana.

The situation underscores the vulnerability of offshore energy infrastructure to severe weather events and highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure stability and safety in the industry.

 
 


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