Update on Hurricane Francine: Latest Storm Impact and Recovery Efforts

Storm impact and aftermath

Coastal erosion and flooding

• Severe coastal erosion: Francine storm damage reports show 75% of sand dunes from High Island, Texas to the Louisiana-Mississippi border were affected by over-washing, erosion, and possible inundation
• Extensive flooding: The latest Hurricane Francine news reveals a "life-threatening" storm surge of 5-10 feet inundated coastal communities in Louisiana
• This update on Hurricane Francine notes that storm-related changes to coastal landscapes have left sand dunes more susceptible to future storm damage

Energy sector disruptions

• Oil production impact: The Francine storm damage report indicates disrupted 1.5 million barrels of U.S. oil production, reducing September Gulf of Mexico output by 50,000 barrels per day
• Offshore facility shutdowns: Hurricane Francine's latest news shows 42% of crude oil production and 53% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico were shut in
• Refinery operations: Several refineries in Louisiana, with a combined capacity of 3 million barrels per day, reduced operations
• LNG export disruptions: Natural gas deliveries to Cameron LNG declined by 60% (1.3 Bcf/d)

Power outages and infrastructure damage

• Widespread power outages: This update on Hurricane Francine reports over 450,000 customers remained without power in southwestern Louisiana as of September 14, 2024
• Outages also affected parts of Mississippi and Alabama, with some areas potentially facing up to 10 days without power

Agricultural impact

• The latest Hurricane Francine news includes seed damage reported in Louisiana soybean crops due to heavy rainfall associated with the storm

Recovery efforts and ongoing concerns

Coastal restoration challenges

• Long-term erosion threat: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 sq mi of coastline since 1932, with an additional 4,000 sq mi projected to be lost over the next 50 years
• Funding concerns: As settlement funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill dry up, there are growing concerns about sustaining coastal restoration efforts
• The 2023 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan outlines 77 projects costing $50 billion over 50 years to address coastal erosion and flood risks

Energy sector recovery

• This update on Hurricane Francine notes that offshore oil and gas producers in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are ramping up operations after halving output
• The latest news on Hurricane Francine indicates ports have reopened and onshore terminals are accepting oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers

FAQ

What is the current status of Hurricane Francine?

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024, causing significant coastal erosion, flooding, and disruptions to energy production. The latest update on Hurricane Francine reports severe coastal damage, widespread power outages, and ongoing recovery efforts.

How has Hurricane Francine impacted the energy sector?

The Francine storm damage report indicates that 1.5 million barrels of U.S. oil production were disrupted, reducing September Gulf of Mexico output by 50,000 barrels per day. Additionally, 42% of crude oil production and 53% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico were shut in, and several refineries reduced operations.

What are the latest power outage figures from Hurricane Francine?

According to the latest Hurricane Francine news, over 450,000 customers remained without power in southwestern Louisiana as of September 14, 2024. Outages also affected parts of Mississippi and Alabama, with some areas potentially facing up to 10 days without power.

How has Hurricane Francine affected coastal areas?

The update on Hurricane Francine reveals that 75% of sand dunes from High Island, Texas to the Louisiana-Mississippi border were affected by over-washing, erosion, and possible inundation. A "life-threatening" storm surge of 5-10 feet inundated coastal communities in Louisiana.

What are the long-term concerns following Hurricane Francine?

The Francine storm damage report highlights long-term coastal erosion threats, with Louisiana having lost over 2,000 sq mi of coastline since 1932 and projections of an additional 4,000 sq mi loss over the next 50 years. There are also concerns about sustaining coastal restoration efforts as settlement funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill dry up.