Oil Majors Pull Gulf Workers Ahead of Storm

“OilPrice reports Chevron is evacuating non-essential workers from its Gulf of Mexico platforms ahead of an approaching tropical storm. Shell is doing the same.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance on The Asia Desk
Published 2:36 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by OilPrice: “Chevron, Shell and BP Pull Workers From the Gulf Ahead of Hurricane”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:36 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance.
Topics: Gulf.

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What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOilPrice reports Chevron is evacuating non-essential workers from its Gulf of Mexico platforms ahead of an approaching tropical storm. Shell is doing the same.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPer Reuters, Chevron says oil production remains normal for now. Joining me from a bunker is preparedness consultant Ludmila Stonebrook. Ludmila, welcome.
Ludmila StonebrookThank you, Gloria. I'm speaking from forty feet underground, beside a pallet of powdered eggs. Today, finally, the surface is catching up with me.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCompanies moved some workers off platforms ahead of weather. That is routine caution. Why do you see confirmation?
Ludmila StonebrookRoutine? Gloria, first they leave the platforms, then the grocery store, then the group chat.
Ludmila StonebrookI have been ready for that chat since two thousand eleven.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnalysts quoted by OilPrice say the storm adds complication to already jittery oil markets. Is that your read?
Ludmila StonebrookMy read is that the sky is sending an invoice. I stockpiled eleven thousand candles, and not one is scented. That is discipline.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been evacuated from three countries. The first rule is a bag by the door. The second is not bringing eggs.
Ludmila StonebrookNever insult the eggs. They are my retirement plan, my pet, and, if the lights go out, my entire social circle.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLet me pin you down. Production is normal, only non-essential staff are leaving. Are you overreacting?
Ludmila StonebrookProbably. Last month I sealed myself in for a drizzle. Came out nine days later, and my sister had sold my car.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNoted. Dale Bearman has asked me to say he is a huge fan, and that he will be sending a fruit basket.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe will have to leave it there. The facts: evacuations are underway, output is normal, and the storm's path is what to watch.