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  1. The region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, is currently under a flood watch.
  2. A potential tropical cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy rain and flooding to the region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, Corpus Christi, and Galveston.
  3. 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

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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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.

From whtc.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

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.

From whtc.com

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 effects

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  • 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.

Possible ripples

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Storm threatens major US refining capacity across the Gulf Coast corridor involving Beaumont and Corpus Christi. All 2 developments

Within The region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, is currently under a flood watch.

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