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19 comments on Gustav and the Louisana Offshore Oil Port -- What do we need to know?

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Gail the Actuary on September 1, 2008 - 5:44pm Permalink | Subthread | Comments top

Thanks! Looks like an interesting place.

You say that LOOP has its own power source. What is that? I know that platforms run on electricity generated by the natural gas they pump. Are there nearby pipelines that LOOP gets its natural gas from, or does it burn diesel? Natural gas is usually a whole lot less expensive, if it is available.

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Ravenscroft on September 1, 2008 - 6:59pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Thanks.

It's great to see it and get some real perspective on what we are talking about.

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JoulesBurn on September 1, 2008 - 7:30pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

That tidbit came from the BW article. I cannot determine if it normally runs on its own power source or if it just has backup generators. Some reports indicate that, after Katrina, the LOOP ran at reduced capacity for a few days due to less electricity available at the Booster Station.

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