Chevron's downstream assets at Wheatstone gas facility suffer extensive damage due to cyclone

Chevron reported that downstream assets at its Wheatstone LNG facility in Western Australia sustained extensive damage from tropical cyclone Narelle. The damage to downstream processing may cause production disruptions, repair costs and short-term reductions in LNG output. Near-term effects could tighten regional supply and create modest upside pressure on local gas prices until repairs are completed.

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Chevron reported that downstream assets at its Wheatstone LNG facility in Western Australia sustained extensive damage from tropical cyclone Narelle. The damage to downstream processing may cause production disruptions, repair costs and short-term reductions in LNG output. Near-term effects could tighten regional supply and create modest upside pressure on local gas prices until repairs are completed.