Chevron’s offshore platforms toppled…trouble ahead

15 09 2008

Chevron states that some of its platforms were toppled by Ike.   The affected structures were in the eastern and western Continental areas, meaning they were closer to shore than deep water facilities.

Current reports out of Houston reflect gasoline shortages and getting worse.  My sister went out hunting down stations to report and could not find gas in the Richmond- West Park area.  When we left Houston, our oil expert friend advised us not to let our gas tank fall below 3/4 full.

Read the report here..chevron_says_some_offshore_pla.html