[jeffers]

"
Refineries capable of processing some 1.6 million barrels a day have shut down, they include:

-- Chevron's 325,000 barrel a day refinery in Pascagoula, Miss.

-- ConocoPhillips' 255,000 barrel a day Alliance refinery, south of New Orleans.

-- Valero Energy Corp.'s 260,000 barrel a day refinery in St. Charles.

-- Murphy Oil Corp.'s 120,000 barrel a day refinery in Meraux, La.

-- Exxon Mobil Corp.'s 183,000 barrel a day refinery in Chalmette, La.

-- Motiva Enterprises' 225,000-barrel a day Norco refinery, and its 235,000-barrel-a-day Convent
refinery.

-- Marathon's 245,000 barrel a day Garyville, La. refinery.
"

Shut down to ride out the storm or shut down due to damage?

[spycatcher]

This thread had far more relevant news details before the hurricane hit land. Seems the kids took over today.

[Truth29]

Shut down to ride out the storm - too early to determine damage.