Tropical Storm Conditions In Gulf Of Mexico May Cut Oil & Gas Production Over Weekend

[hatrack]

Tropical storm-like conditions in the Gulf of Mexico could disrupt offshore oil & gas production over the weekend, according to the weather forecasting service AccuWeather.com.

Meteorologist Joe Bastardi said 'an El Nino based rogue storm' in the GoM will produce gales of up to 50mph and 10-15ft waves Friday and Saturday. The storm is expected to show up in the western and central Gulf about 1.00 pm Friday and move through the eastern portion of the Gulf Saturday.

The storm will create conditions equivalent to a minor tropical storm, including heavy rains in the Southeastern US.

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http://www.oilonline.com/News/NewsArticles/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/26336/Brewing-GoM-storm-could-affect-platforms.aspx

[FSogol]

1. It is the Enron Energy Crisis all over again.

The oil companies are going to ramp prices up to $4 per gallon to help the GOP in midterm elections.

[Paper Roses]

2. There goes another notch on the heating oil bill. Now $2.79 gallon.

Gas here is averaging 2.59 if you pump it yourself.

Any good storm is a good reason to raise the prices, I guess.

[tom_paine]

6. That's a 100% certainty. Standard Operating procedure for some time now.

Of course, when the 'Pugs were in control, they'd drop it right before the election.

But yes, I'd say it was 100% certainty and lock.

And they won't need an excuse, though surely our fine Corporate Media will once again explain why water is flowing uphill and not to believe our lying eyes.

[MiniMe]

3. As long as it doesn't hit Haiti

That is the last thing they need now.

[hatrack]

5. Not a problem - well to the north & west nt

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[TxRider]

4. sounds like an average thunderstorm