Shell's Experience with Hurricane Ivan

摘要

Like many Operators in the Gulf of Mexico Shell Exploration and Production Company’s (Shell) production was impacted by Hurricane Ivan. Three Shell operated facilities sustained major damage as a result of Hurricane Ivan: Ram-Powell (VK 956A), Bud (Main Pass 252) and Cognac (MC194A). This paper only addresses surface facilities damage to Shell operated properties. Shell Pipeline response to address pipeline damage from Hurricane Ivan will be addressed in OTC paper 17734. The following areas will be covered: ? Upfront planning efforts ? Response and recovery efforts ? Surface facility damage and repairs at each location ? Conclusions and learnings.