US Gulf shuts in 1.3 Bcf/d of gas production due to hurricane precautions
Summary
Offshore producers in the U.S. Gulf Coast have shut in 1.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d), which accounts for 59% of gas production, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the region. This precautionary measure is aimed at ensuring safety during the storm. According to MMA, facilities that are undamaged can resume operations following standard inspections, while those sustaining damage may take longer to come back online.
Analysis
MMA: The Marine Minerals Administration is a U.S. government agency that monitors offshore oil and natural-gas activity and collects production information from Gulf operators. In this news, MMA reported that hurricane-related precautions had shut in a substantial share of U.S. Gulf natural-gas production. Restart process: MMA indicated that facilities without damage can return to service after standard inspections, while damaged platforms or infrastructure may remain offline longer. Weather disruption: Hurricane Isaias was moving toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting offshore producers to shut in oil and natural-gas output as a safety measure.
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