Shell securing US Gulf of Mexico drilling operations, no offshore production impact - company
“As a precautionary measure, we are securing drilling operations for some rigs in preparation for potentially severe weather”
A logo of Royal Dutch Shell is seen at Gastech, the world's biggest expo for the gas industry, in Chiba, Japan, April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
Royal Dutch Shell Plc began securing offshore drilling operations in the US-regulated northern Gulf of Mexico in the path of Tropical Storm Sally, but there has been no impact on production, the company said on Sunday.
"As a precautionary measure, we are securing drilling operations for some rigs in preparation for potentially severe weather," said Shell spokeswoman Cynthia Babski.
"At this time, there are no impacts to production and all personnel remain aboard our assets."
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