Energy Tomorrow Blog
As Hurricane Michael Approaches
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Jessica Lutz
Posted October 10, 2018
As officials at the National Hurricane Center monitor the projected path of Michael (below, as of Wednesday afternoon), here are a few things to know about industry’s preparations and the critically important fuel supply chain.
As with all impactful storms, industry’s focus is first and foremost safety and keeping the market well-supplied, including storm-affected areas. The nation’s fuel supply system is large, geographically diverse and adaptable – and has a history of responses that minimize disruptions.
As Hurricane Florence Approaches
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Mark Green
Posted September 13, 2018
As officials at the National Hurricane Center monitor the projected path of Florence, here are a few things to know about industry’s preparations and the critically important fuel supply chain.
First, industry’s focus – as with all impactful storms – is safety and keeping the market well-supplied, including storm-affected areas. The nation’s fuel supply system is large, geographically diverse and adaptable – and in the past has responded to minimize disruptions.
Hurricane Season Preparedness
Mark Green
Posted June 3, 2013
Fox Business News reports that because of surging shale energy development, overall oil production in the U.S. has become less susceptible to disruption from Gulf of Mexico hurricanes – even as the hurricane season officially opened over the weekend. Fox:
The U.S. is less dependent on production in the federal Gulf of Mexico, where hurricanes are more likely to cause disruptions. In 1997, 26% of the nation’s natural gas was produced there. By 2012, the Gulf of Mexico’s share fell to 6%. Oil production has also made a big shift to inland basins, thanks to booming shale plays in North Dakota and Texas. The Gulf’s share of crude oil production in the U.S. narrowed to 19% last year from 26% in 2007 to 2011.Therefore, the impact of hurricanes on oil and natural gas production has been lessened by the shale oil boom taking place further inland.
High Stakes in the Gulf
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted June 30, 2010
As "Alex" Grows, Skimmers Stop Work
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted June 29, 2010
Hurricane Ida in the Gulf
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted November 9, 2009
Energy Tomorrow Radio: Episode 87 - Hurricane Preparedness
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted August 4, 2009
Did You Know It's Hurricane Season?
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted June 2, 2009
Energy Tomorrow Radio: Episode 82 - Hurricane Preparedness for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted May 26, 2009