- The region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, is currently under a flood watch.
- A potential tropical cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy rain and flooding to the region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, Corpus Christi, and Galveston.
- Storm threatens major US refining capacity across the Gulf Coast corridor involving Beaumont and Corpus Christi.
Storm Threatens Major US Refining Capacity in Gulf Coast States
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What happened
Tropical Depression Nine is forming in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a tropical storm by early Wednesday. Forecasters state the cyclone will pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday and approach the US northern Gulf Coast on Friday. The storm is forecast to pass through areas with oil and gas production facilities and major refineries.
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Why it matters
The storm's path includes offshore areas that produce 15% of US crude oil and 5% of US natural gas. The forecast landfall area could affect six refineries operated by Shell and Valero Energy. Since US Gulf states account for about 50% of national refining capacity, any disruption could tighten energy markets and drive up gasoline and diesel prices.
A potential tropical cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy rain and flooding to the region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, Corpus Christi, and Galveston.
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Who's involved
- National Hurricane CenterIssues official forecasts and warnings regarding tropical weather systems.
- LouisianaState where major refineries are threatened by the approaching storm.
- MississippiState where major refineries are threatened by the approaching storm.
- Valero EnergyOperates refineries that could be affected by the storm.
- ShellOperates refineries that could be affected by the storm.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Valero EnergySpeculative
Valero Energy could face operational disruption and revenue loss due to the storm threat.
- ShellSpeculative
Shell could face operational disruption and revenue loss due to the storm threat.
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The entities involved
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National Hurricane Center
division of the United States' National Weather Service
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Louisiana
state of the United States of America
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Mississippi
state of the United States of America
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Related events
- Storms and attacks are disrupting Gulf oil infrastructure, tightening the market amid El Niño effects.
- Hurricane Isaias is tracking north, bringing rain and wind, and threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast.
- Tropical Depression Nine is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the Northern Gulf Coast.
- A storm is approaching the Gulf coast from Florida, driving high levels of wind shear.
- Tropical storm watches affect Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana as the Gulf Coast faces severe weather vulnerability.