00:00Tropical depression, 9 is gathering strength in the Gulf, putting 371 manned oil platforms
00:05and their workers at risk as the storm approaches. The Marine Minerals Administration,
00:10which monitors offshore energy operations, says the storm is expected to become Hurricane
00:15Isaias. It's forecast to threaten Louisiana and Mississippi, where many rigs operate.
00:21So far, no personnel have been evacuated from 10 non-dynamically positioned rigs
00:26or 17 dynamically positioned rigs. Officials say if conditions worsen, personnel will be removed
00:32and production shut down to protect workers and the environment. Safety valves below the ocean floor
00:38will be closed to prevent leaks during the storm. Afterward, facilities will be inspected before work
00:43resumes. This response matches past storms like Hurricane Ida in 2021, when 279 platforms were
00:50evacuated. The Gulf's oil and gas industry remains on high alert as Tropical Depression 9
00:56intensifies, with operations vigilant to safeguard people and the environment.
01:00Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
