9 October 2026

How the oil industry is preparing for Hurricane Isaias

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How the oil industry is preparing for Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is this season's first Atlantic hurricane, and is on a path to hit the northern Gulf Coast. How is the oil industry preparing? (Image credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT)

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