AMERICAS OIL: Houston Ship Channel Closes Traffic Due to Fog: Moran Shipping
Jan-29 15:24
Houston Ship Channel Closes Traffic Due to Fog: Moran Shipping
- Bloomberg cites a report from Moran stating vessel pilots suspended all traffic at 8:54 AT CT Wednesday with a dense fog advisory in effect until noon.
- HSC provides access to refienries including Pemex Deer Park, Valero Houston, LyondellBasell Houston, Chevron Pasadena and Exxon Baytown and crude-exporting terminals operated by Enterprise and Energy Transfer.
- Galveston/Texas City ship channel has been closed since Tuesday morning, affecting access to Marathon Galveston Bay, Valero Texas City refineries and crude-exporting terminals run by Texas International Terminals.
- Freeport Harbor Channel was closed at 2 AM CT Wednesday, impeding access to the Phillips 66 Sweeny refinery.
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