Elba Island LNG facility evacuated due to Hurricane Dorian
Published by David Rowlands,
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LNG Industry,
The company will reportedly resume startup operations once workers are able to safely return to the island.
Chief Executive Officer, Steven Kean, said: “We’re making very good progress on Elba, and then Hurricane Dorian happened.”
According to Reuters, as the hurricane moved towards Georgia’s coast, Brian Kemp, the state governor, declared a state of emergency in 21 counties. This covers over 900 000 residents; 400 000 of which have been ordered to evacuate.
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