Sep 6th, 2024

The Energy Industry is Hurricane Ready!


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Tommy Faucheux

President


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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season was active, with 20 named storms. As we find ourselves in the heart of the 2024 storm season, people in Louisiana will be preparing to protect their homes and families. The oil and gas industry is also gearing up, refining its hurricane plans to minimize impacts and speed up recovery time.

Safety is the top priority for Louisiana’s oil and gas workers, whether onshore or offshore. The industry works year-round, staying updated on storm forecasts to ensure operations are safe. Developing storm preparation and response plans is a year-round process focused on the safety of the thousands of Louisianans who produce American energy and securing critical energy infrastructure. This year-round process ensures that operations proceed only under the safest conditions.

The importance of Louisiana's energy infrastructure cannot be overstated. The Gulf of Mexico contributes a significant portion of the U.S.’s crude oil and natural gas. Louisiana’s refineries are key to the national fuel supply, especially for the East Coast and Midwest.

During storms, industry plays a crucial role in ensuring fuel availability, which is vital for evacuation and recovery efforts. Refineries remain operational as long as conditions permit and quickly resume normal operations after the storm passes. Fuel is essential for rescue missions, power generation, and maintaining essential services.

To ensure everything runs smoothly during a storm, the industry works closely with state and federal agencies, emergency responders, and fuel suppliers. This collaboration helps coordinate resources and ensures that fuel reaches those who need it most, aiding in post-storm recovery.

Beyond immediate storm response, the oil and gas industry invests in projects to protect and restore Louisiana’s coast, contributing to stronger, safer communities for the future. These efforts enhance long-term resilience and safety.

Louisiana's oil and gas industry is committed to safety and preparedness throughout hurricane season. By focusing on meticulous planning, collaboration, and ongoing investment in coastal protection, the industry is ready to protect workers, the environment, and essential infrastructure, while supporting communities before, during, and after storms.

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