MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 187) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo informed residents of the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit about the suspension of non-essential activities starting at 4:00 PM today, Saturday, due to the passage of Hurricane Simon, a category 4 storm. […]
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Mexico’s CFE readies for arrival of Hurricane Polo
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 91) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) stated it is fully prepared to address any power outages resulting from Hurricane Polo. To this end, it has deployed 1,320 electricians, 331 cranes, 445 light vehicles, a communications vehicle, 82 emergency generators, 68 […]
Mexico’s president Sheinbaum to visit Oaxaca following Hurricane Erick
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jun.2025, Words: 199) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo plans to travel to Oaxaca to coordinate emergency efforts following Hurricane Erick, particularly in the hardest-hit areas. “We are going to Oaxaca, to the hardest-hit area. Fortunately, there weren’t many damages, it […]
Factbox: US GOM Energy Sector Prepares for Hurricane Francine
(S&P Global, 11.Sep.2024) — Oil and natural gas producers, refiners and power companies were preparing Sept. 11 for the impacts of Hurricane Francine. According to the US National Hurricane Center, the storm was making landfall in the early evening as a Category 2 Hurricane. “After landfall, Francine is expected to […]
Tropical Cyclone Six Impact to the Port: Hurricane Readiness Condition 3
(Port of Corpus Christi, 9.Sep.2024) — Due to the active tropical conditions anticipated in the Gulf of Mexico, the Port of Corpus Christi has increased its Hurricane Readiness Status to Hurricane Readiness Level 3 (Increased Readiness), in accordance with its 2024 Hurricane Readiness Plan. The Port continues to monitor possible impact scenarios in […]
ExxonMobil Shuts Hoover Platform as Beryl Approaches
(ExxonMobil, 7.Jul.2024) — As we prepare for severe weather that may impact our Gulf of Mexico operations, our primary focus is the safety of our workforce and communities in the affected areas. We continue to meet customer commitments. For the latest developments on Beryl, please visit the National Hurricane Center website. […]
Corpus Christi Port Readies for Arrival of Beryl Impact
(Port of Corpus Christi, 5.Jul.2024) — Anticipating the landfall of Hurricane Beryl on the Texas Gulf Coast, the Port of Corpus Christi has increased its Hurricane Readiness Status to Hurricane Readiness Level 2 (High Readiness), in accordance with its 2024 Hurricane Readiness Plan. The Port continues to monitor possible impact scenarios for Hurricane […]
Pemex Taking Preventative Measures Ahead of Hurricane Willa
(Pemex, 23.Oct.2018) — Pemex implemented the Hurricane Emergency Response Plan (PREH initials in Spanish) to safeguard and protect workers’ safety and its facilities in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Sonora, and Sinaloa. Because of the geographical region where the hurricane is expected to make landfall, it will not impact […]
UNICEF Works on Developing Resilience in Caribbean Islands Affected by Hurricanes
(UNICEF Canada, 12.Sep.2018) — A year after two category 5 hurricanes caused destruction across parts of the Caribbean, most children in the affected countries are now back in school and have access to the services they need, thanks to the efforts of UNICEF and partners. In September 2017, hurricanes Irma […]
Can Solar Energy Speed Puerto Rico’s Recovery?
(PBS NewsHour, 20.Mar.2018) – Here’s what it would take Six months after Hurricane Maria, and whole towns in Puerto Rico still remain without power. Many think solar energy can help the recovery, but making renewables a mainstay will require more than solar panels. There’s also a monopoly and Congress with which […]