Damage In Oil & Gas Industry

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  1. HatcherTiger

    HatcherTiger Freedom Isn't Free

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    Estimates are that there are two years of work ahead to rebuild:
     
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    my dad is an offshore operator for Schlumberger...

    what does this mean for him?
     
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    If you take your time and study this photograph it becomes very clear how powerful this storm was:
     
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    Imagine the force to move this thing:
     
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    I believe this is "Port" Fourchon:

    NOTE: Please notice the bridge going nowhere.
     
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    I'm speechless. I used to pass on that bridge just about every day.
     
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    We can only hope this isnt very deep, and will eventually recede...

    b/c this has happened for storms in the past... and the water has eventually gotten off of the road
     
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