HOUSTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Nine Louisiana refineries in the
path of Tropical Storm Cristobal plan to keep operating through
drenching rains and high winds expected to sweep over the area
between Baton Rouge and New Orleans by late Sunday.
The combined production capacity of the nine refineries is
equal to 12% of the U.S. national total of 18.8 million barrels
per day (bpd).
Sources at Exxon Mobil Corp’s 502,500 bpd Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, refinery said the plant had been prepared with
removal of equipment and items that might be blown around in
high winds.
Royal Dutch Shell Plc has also prepared its 211,270
bpd Convent and 225,300 bpd Norco, Louisiana, refineries, said
sources familiar with operations at those plants.
Preparations have also been completed at PBF Energy’s
190,000 bpd Chalmette, Louisiana, refinery, said sources
familiar with operations.
(Reporting by Erwin Seba; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
