121 Gulf Oil Platforms Evacuated as Hurricane Isaias Intensifies
Source Summary
The Marine Minerals Administration reported the evacuation of 121 manned oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, representing 32.61 percent of the 371 manned platforms operating in the region. The evacuations were ordered as Hurricane Isaias strengthened.
Why it matters
Evacuation of nearly one-third of manned Gulf platforms signals material disruption to U.S. oil and gas production during a major weather event.
