How Long Can U.S. Refineries Remain Offline?

When Hurricane Harvey blew into Texas last weekend, it dumped
more than 30 inches of rain, flooding Houston and large areas of
southeastern Texas, while leaving thousands homeless or without
power. The worst storm to hit the U.S. since 2004 and by some
estimates the largest rain-storm in U.S. history, Harvey has had a
profound impact on the nation’s largest oil-producing and
oil-refining region. Refinery shutdowns, pipeline closures and
other consequences of Harvey has sent the Gulf oil industry into a
tailspin while throwing oil markets…

When Hurricane Harvey blew into Texas last weekend, it dumped
more than 30 inches of rain, flooding Houston and large areas of
southeastern Texas, while leaving thousands homeless or without
power. The worst storm to hit the U.S. since 2004 and by some
estimates the largest rain-storm in U.S. history, Harvey has had a
profound impact on the nation’s largest oil-producing and
oil-refining region. Refinery shutdowns, pipeline closures and
other consequences of Harvey has sent the Gulf oil industry into a
tailspin while throwing oil markets…